$27+ Cheap flights from California to San Diego (SAN)
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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to San Diego flight deals. Data was last updated April 22, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $46 (Cheapflightsfares) |
One-way from | $28 (Cheapflightsfares) |
Popular in | February |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $213 |
Good round-trip deal | $91 or less |
Good one-way deal | $56 or less |
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Cheapest flights from California to San DiegoExplore 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 April 22, 2025.
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 April 22, 2025.
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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 April 22, 2025.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Las VegasSan Diego
LAS - SAN
LASSAN
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Fri 6/13
10:43 am-12:04 pm
Nonstop1h 21m
San Diego
Sun 6/15
6:51 pm-8:18 pm
Nonstop1h 27m
Las VegasSan Diego
LAS - SAN
LASSAN
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Wed 5/7
6:00 am-7:13 am
Nonstop1h 13m
San Diego
Wed 5/7
8:48 pm-10:07 pm
Nonstop1h 19m
Las VegasSan Diego
LAS - SAN
LASSAN
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Tue 5/20
9:59 pm-11:19 pm
Nonstop1h 20m
San Diego
Wed 5/21
6:15 am-7:35 am
Nonstop1h 20m
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO - SAN
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Sat 5/3
4:54 pm-6:38 pm
Nonstop1h 44m
San Diego
Mon 5/12
8:32 am-10:23 am
Nonstop1h 51m
OaklandSan Diego
OAK - SAN
OAKSAN
Oakland
Thu 5/8
10:36 am-12:11 pm
Nonstop1h 35m
San Diego
Sat 5/10
6:15 am-10:56 am
1 stop4h 41m
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO - SAN
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Thu 6/5
6:00 am-7:39 am
Nonstop1h 39m
San Diego
Mon 6/9
10:15 pm-11:53 pm
Nonstop1h 38m
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO - SAN
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Tue 4/29
1:10 pm-2:54 pm
Nonstop1h 44m
San Diego
Tue 4/29
3:57 pm-5:39 pm
Nonstop1h 42m
San JoseSan Diego
SJC - SAN
SJCSAN
San Jose
Mon 5/12
3:23 pm-4:45 pm
Nonstop1h 22m
San Diego
Thu 5/15
1:06 pm-2:28 pm
Nonstop1h 22m
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO - SAN
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Tue 5/13
8:30 am-10:05 am
Nonstop1h 35m
San Diego
Fri 5/16
10:15 pm-11:53 pm
Nonstop1h 38m
San JoseSan Diego
SJC - SAN
SJCSAN
San Jose
Wed 5/14
6:15 am-7:45 am
Nonstop1h 30m
San Diego
Thu 5/15
1:06 pm-2:28 pm
Nonstop1h 22m
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.
Cheapflights Insights
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 April 22, 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 April 22, 2025.
The most flights from USCA to SAN are scheduled on a Monday (44 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (28 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 April 22, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest 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.
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Anonymous,Apr 2025
LAS - STS
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Anonymous,Apr 2025
LAS - STS
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Anonymous,Apr 2025
LAS - STS
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Anonymous,Apr 2025
LAS - STS
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Anonymous,Apr 2025
LAS - STS
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Anonymous,Apr 2025
LAS - STS
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Top 8 airlines flying from California to San Diego
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$28 | Average$176 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time85% | |
| Cheapest$29 | Average$103 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$33 | Average$91 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$57 | Average$266 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$74 | Average$308 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$97 | Average$220 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$119 | Average$218 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$158 | Average$368 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |