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$26+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to California

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SAN — LAX
abr. 20 — abr. 271
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to California flight deals. Data was last updated abril 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$51
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$28
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$205

Good round-trip deal

$89 or less

Good one-way deal

$60 or less
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From San Diego to California
One-way flight from San Diego to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($36 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 15, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/68:29 amSAN - LAS
Nonstop1h 21mSpirit Airlines
mar. 5/1310:42 pmLAS - SAN
Nonstop1h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/14$51
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/305:19 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 44mUnited Airlines
mié. 4/308:50 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$52
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/16:25 amSAN - LAS
Nonstop1h 30mFrontier
sáb. 5/39:59 pmLAS - SAN
Nonstop1h 20mFrontier
Deal found 4/14$54
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/16:15 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 47mMultiple Airlines
lun. 5/59:57 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$54
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/216:15 amSAN - OAK
1 stop4h 41mSpirit Airlines
dom. 5/2510:36 amOAK - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/15$55
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/18:22 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 51mFrontier
dom. 5/45:49 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 42mFrontier
Deal found 4/14$56
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/18:00 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 47mAlaska Airlines
mar. 5/66:40 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/14$57
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/236:25 amSAN - LAS
Nonstop1h 27mMultiple Airlines
mar. 5/2010:42 pmLAS - SAN
Nonstop1h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$63
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/161:06 pmSAN - SJC
Nonstop1h 22mSpirit Airlines
dom. 5/183:23 pmSJC - SAN
Nonstop1h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/13$65
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/237:45 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 45mHawaiian Airlines
mar. 5/66:40 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/14$67
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/298:10 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
mié. 4/309:15 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 4/14$81
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/78:55 amSAN - SJC
Nonstop1h 36mMultiple Airlines
jue. 5/83:23 pmSJC - SAN
Nonstop1h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$81

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to California 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated abril 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to California that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoLas Vegas

SAN - LAS

SANLAS

San Diego

mar. 5/6

8:29 am-9:50 am

Nonstop1h 21m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mar. 5/13

10:42 pm-11:56 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$51

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

mié. 4/30

5:19 pm-7:03 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

San Francisco

mié. 4/30

8:50 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$52

San DiegoLas Vegas

SAN - LAS

SANLAS

San Diego

jue. 5/1

6:25 am-7:55 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

sáb. 5/3

9:59 pm-11:19 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$54

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

jue. 5/1

6:15 am-8:02 am

Nonstop1h 47m

San Francisco

lun. 5/5

9:57 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$54

San DiegoOakland

SAN - OAK

SANOAK

San Diego

mié. 5/21

6:15 am-10:56 am

1 stop4h 41m

Oakland

dom. 5/25

10:36 am-12:11 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$55

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

jue. 5/1

8:22 am-10:13 am

Nonstop1h 51m

San Francisco

dom. 5/4

5:49 pm-7:31 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$56

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

jue. 5/1

9:59 pm-11:42 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

San Francisco

lun. 5/12

6:40 am-8:15 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$57

San DiegoSan Jose

SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

vie. 5/16

1:06 pm-2:28 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

San Jose

dom. 5/18

3:23 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$65

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

mié. 4/23

7:45 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

San Francisco

mar. 5/6

6:40 am-8:15 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$67

San DiegoLas Vegas

SAN - LAS

SANLAS

San Diego

lun. 6/2

8:08 am-1:27 pm

1 stop5h 19m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

jue. 6/5

5:01 pm-6:21 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$72

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to California (average of $246). Flying from San Diego to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 SAN to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated abril 15, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to California

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego to California. 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 abril 15, 2025.

The most flights from SAN to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (48 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (40 on average).

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated abril 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to California, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to California?

    If you book a flight to California from San Diego, you will be flying from San Diego, which is the city’s only airport. San Diego (SAN) is located 2.6 mi from the center of San Diego.

  • How popular is this San Diego to California flight route?

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $28 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $29 and Spirit Airlines from $29 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Diego to California?

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

    Consider ITA Airways (96%), EL AL (94%) or Air China (93%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Diego to California.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to California?

    The cheapest flight price from San Diego to California is $128. On average you can expect to pay $1,120. The most popular route, (San Diego - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), can usually be booked for $49.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to California 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 San Diego to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to California (average of $246). Flying from San Diego to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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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Top 9 airlines flying from San Diego to California

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated abril 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$26Average$85FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$27Average$108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$28Average$154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$56Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$57Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$88Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$164Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
CitizenPlaneCheapest$180Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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