Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Diego from $159

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 11/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SAN
26 May — 2 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 26 April 2026.

Wed 10/618:57
LAX
-
SAN
1 stop5h 18m
Frontier
Wed 17/616:47
SAN
-
LAX
1 stop20h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 25/4$214
Mon 8/620:59
LAX
-
SAN
1 stop26h 54m
Frontier
Mon 15/620:29
SAN
-
LAX
1 stop12h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 24/4$224
Wed 9/913:25
LAX
-
SAN
1 stop4h 40m
Southwest
Wed 16/910:00
SAN
-
LAX
1 stop4h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 23/4$319
Wed 9/907:10
LAX
-
SAN
1 stop11h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 16/915:40
SAN
-
LAX
1 stop6h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 23/4$329
Sat 20/622:12
LAX
-
SAN
1 stop21h 22m
Frontier
Sat 27/620:29
SAN
-
LAX
1 stop12h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 22/4$331
Thu 14/509:25
LAX
-
SAN
Nonstop0h 54m
Delta
Sun 17/518:45
SAN
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 08m
Delta
Deal found 23/4$334
Thu 21/509:25
LAX
-
SAN
Nonstop0h 54m
Delta
Sun 24/506:15
SAN
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 18m
Delta
Deal found 26/4$337
Mon 11/518:51
LAX
-
SAN
1 stop14h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 12/514:31
SAN
-
LAX
1 stop7h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 22/4$345
Thu 14/523:01
LAX
-
SAN
Nonstop0h 58m
United Airlines
Sat 16/520:45
SAN
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/4$355

Find 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 26 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$214

One-way from

$159

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$348
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 10/6-17/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 36m total
  • Los Angeles to San Diego
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 11/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 30m total
  • Los Angeles to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($54 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 3/6

09:25-10:19

Nonstop0h 54m

San Diego

Thu 26/11

15:59-17:00

Nonstop1h 01m

$334

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 12/9

18:59-19:55

Nonstop0h 56m

San Diego

Sun 13/9

06:20-07:23

Nonstop1h 03m

$334

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 10/6

14:11-15:11

Nonstop1h 00m

San Diego

Wed 17/6

06:15-07:34

Nonstop1h 19m

$334

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 20/5

09:07-10:09

Nonstop1h 02m

San Diego

Wed 27/5

10:49-11:58

Nonstop1h 09m

$334

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 9/9

14:25-15:19

Nonstop0h 54m

San Diego

Wed 16/9

10:00-11:07

Nonstop1h 07m

$334

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 8/6

09:08-10:10

Nonstop1h 02m

San Diego

Mon 15/6

19:56-21:14

Nonstop1h 18m

$334
Fastest return journey

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 21/5

14:05-14:57

Nonstop0h 52m

San Diego

Thu 28/5

15:15-16:15

Nonstop1h 00m

$334

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 20/6

09:08-10:10

Nonstop1h 02m

San Diego

Sat 27/6

19:56-21:14

Nonstop1h 18m

$334

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 27/6

18:15-19:16

Nonstop1h 01m

San Diego

Sun 28/6

19:56-21:14

Nonstop1h 18m

$334

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 20/5

14:05-14:57

Nonstop0h 52m

San Diego

Wed 24/6

10:50-12:12

Nonstop1h 22m

$334

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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?

The best time to book flights from Los Angeles to San Diego is 22 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego (average of $250). Flying from Los Angeles to San Diego in January is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 26 April 2026.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 44% on flights from Los Angeles to San Diego by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How popular is this Los Angeles to San Diego flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles to San Diego?

    Airlines like Delta and United Airlines fly from Los Angeles to San Diego in about 54m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. There are 175 km between Los Angeles and San Diego. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • 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 Air China (94%), United Airlines (94%) and Avianca (93%).

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego (average of $250). Flying from Los Angeles to San Diego in January is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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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