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$28+ Cheap flights from California to San Diego (SAN)

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LAX — SAN
abr. 2 — abr. 91
mié. 4/2
mié. 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to San Diego

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Round-trip from

$39
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$28
(eDestinos)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$223

Good round-trip deal

$98 or less

Good one-way deal

$41 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on marzo 28, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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. 4/156:34 pmLAS - SAN
Nonstop1h 20mSpirit Airlines
mié. 4/166:15 amSAN - LAS
Nonstop1h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$39
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sáb. 5/31:49 pmOAK - SAN
Nonstop1h 30mSpirit Airlines
lun. 5/59:08 pmSAN - OAK
1 stop11h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$60
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sáb. 5/179:59 pmLAS - SAN
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
lun. 5/198:48 pmSAN - LAS
Nonstop1h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$62
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lun. 4/146:35 pmSJC - SAN
Nonstop1h 24mSpirit Airlines
jue. 4/174:14 pmSAN - SJC
Nonstop1h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$62
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mié. 4/236:35 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop6h 07mSpirit Airlines
mié. 4/306:15 amSAN - LAX
1 stop5h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$64
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mié. 4/2312:58 pmBUR - SAN
1 stop11h 44mSpirit Airlines
mié. 4/306:15 amSAN - BUR
1 stop5h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$65
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/66:40 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mHawaiian Airlines
mié. 5/77:45 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/26$68
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
mar. 4/226:40 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
mar. 4/227:45 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27$77
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
mar. 4/226:15 amSJC - SAN
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
vie. 4/254:14 pmSAN - SJC
Nonstop1h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$81
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vie. 6/1310:34 amLAS - SAN
Nonstop1h 21mFrontier
dom. 6/1512:50 pmSAN - LAS
Nonstop1h 30mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$88
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 4/137:35 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 36mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 4/198:14 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$93
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mar. 4/110:10 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 37mFrontier
sáb. 4/58:14 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 55mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$96

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated marzo 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to San Diego that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasSan Diego

LAS - SAN

LASSAN

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mar. 4/15

6:34 pm-7:54 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

San Diego

mié. 4/16

6:15 am-7:40 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$39

OaklandSan Diego

OAK - SAN

OAKSAN

Oakland

sáb. 5/3

1:49 pm-3:19 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

San Diego

lun. 5/5

9:08 pm-9:02 am

1 stop11h 54m

$60

Las VegasSan Diego

LAS - SAN

LASSAN

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

sáb. 5/17

9:59 pm-11:19 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

San Diego

lun. 5/19

8:48 pm-10:07 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$62

San JoseSan Diego

SJC - SAN

SJCSAN

San Jose

lun. 4/14

6:35 pm-7:59 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

San Diego

jue. 4/17

4:14 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$62

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

mié. 4/23

6:35 pm-12:42 am

1 stop6h 07m

San Diego

mié. 4/30

6:15 am-12:09 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$64

BurbankSan Diego

BUR - SAN

BURSAN

Burbank Bob Hope

mié. 4/23

12:58 pm-12:42 am

1 stop11h 44m

San Diego

mié. 4/30

6:15 am-12:03 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$65

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

mar. 5/6

6:40 am-8:15 am

Nonstop1h 35m

San Diego

mié. 5/7

7:45 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$68

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

mar. 4/22

6:40 am-8:15 am

Nonstop1h 35m

San Diego

mar. 4/22

7:45 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$77

Las VegasSan Diego

LAS - SAN

LASSAN

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mar. 4/22

10:40 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

San Diego

mar. 4/29

6:25 am-7:52 am

Nonstop1h 27m

$80

San JoseSan Diego

SJC - SAN

SJCSAN

San Jose

mar. 4/22

6:15 am-7:45 am

Nonstop1h 30m

San Diego

vie. 4/25

4:14 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$81

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Best time to book a flight from California to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from California with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to San Diego

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from California to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 CA to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from California 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 marzo 28, 2025.

When flying from California to San Diego, 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 California to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from California 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 marzo 28, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to SAN are scheduled on a Friday (43 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

Rainfall in San Diego by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 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 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 marzo 28, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from California to San Diego to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,336 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,538 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from California to San Diego. It is only a 2.6 mi journey from San Diego (SAN) to San Diego’s city center.

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

    Within the past month, 3 users have taken a look at flights from California to San Diego.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $28. Alaska Airlines flights start at $29 while deals on Hawaiian Airlines start at $34 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from California to San Diego are Oakland - San Diego, San Francisco - San Diego and San Jose - San Diego.

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

    Before booking your flight to San Diego from California, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: ITA Airways (100%), Copa Airlines (93%), Air France( 90%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from California to San Diego is $179. On average you can expect to pay $269. The most popular route, (Oakland - San Diego), can usually be booked for $46.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from California to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 8 airlines flying from California to San Diego

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from California to San Diego. 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 marzo 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$28Average$168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$29Average$103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$33Average$92FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$59Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$77Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$119Average$207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$178Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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