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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Diego from $84

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SAN
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$133

One-way from

$84

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$273
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 5/8-5/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 10h 48m total
  • Los Angeles to San Diego
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 12/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 3h 55m total
  • Los Angeles to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($3 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 July 2025.

Tue 5/806:00LAX - SAN
1 stop3h 55mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/815:57SAN - LAX
1 stop6h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/7$133
Thu 31/714:25LAX - SAN
Nonstop0h 54mDelta
Sun 3/806:20SAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 12mDelta
Deal found 10/7$273
Thu 31/708:32LAX - SAN
1 stop12h 20mAlaska Airlines
Sun 3/821:32SAN - LAX
1 stop9h 48mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/7$286
Sat 9/809:05LAX - SAN
Nonstop1h 03mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/806:15SAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/7$364

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles to San Diego that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 11 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Los Angeles

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Tue 5/8

06:00-09:55

1 stop3h 55m

San Diego

Tue 5/8

15:57-22:50

1 stop6h 53m

$133

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Thu 31/7

14:25-15:19

Nonstop0h 54m

San Diego

Sun 3/8

06:20-07:32

Nonstop1h 12m

$273

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Thu 31/7

08:32-20:52

1 stop12h 20m

San Diego

Sun 3/8

21:32-07:20

1 stop9h 48m

$286

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Sat 9/8

09:05-10:08

Nonstop1h 03m

San Diego

Sun 10/8

06:15-07:27

Nonstop1h 12m

$364

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Mon 25/8

21:00-11:59

1 stop14h 59m

San Diego

Fri 29/8

19:42-08:53

1 stop13h 11m

$456

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Tue 12/8

06:00-09:55

1 stop3h 55m

$84

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Wed 8/10

11:30-18:24

1 stop6h 54m

$110

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Mon 8/12

22:42-12:36

2 stops13h 54m

$264

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 10/7

Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to San Diego

How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Los Angeles to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

The best time to book flights from Los Angeles to San Diego is 82 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego (average of $924). Flying from Los Angeles to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,574). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 July 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 6% on flights from Los Angeles to San Diego by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to San Diego. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 11 July 2025.

The most flights from LAX to SAN are scheduled on a Friday (52 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Los Angeles to San Diego?

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated 11 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Los Angeles to San Diego, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very Good

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Los Angeles to San Diego flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to San Diego round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($133), Delta ($273), and Alaska Airlines ($286) offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to San Diego. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 57% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to San Diego one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $84. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Los Angeles to San Diego for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to San Diego?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Los Angeles to San Diego are Austrian Airlines (95%), Lufthansa (95%) and Air China (94%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego (average of $924). Flying from Los Angeles to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,574). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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