$31+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Diego (LAX - 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 2/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.The best prices from Los Angeles to San Diego are usually found in January or April, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday
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 January 16, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $59 (eDestinos) |
One-way from | $31 (FlightHub) |
Popular in | November |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $179 |
Find flight deals from Los Angeles to San Diego
Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San DiegoExplore 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 January 16, 2025.
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 January 16, 2025.
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Find flights from Los Angeles to San Diego within your budget
Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 16, 2025.
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Return
Price
Los AngelesSan Diego
LAX - SAN
LAXSAN
Los Angeles
Wed 2/5
9:11 am-12:55 pm
1 stop3h 44m
San Diego
Wed 2/12
9:56 am-9:32 pm
1 stop11h 36m
Los AngelesSan Diego
LAX - SAN
LAXSAN
Los Angeles
Thu 2/6
9:20 am-10:18 am
Nonstop0h 58m
San Diego
Sun 2/9
6:30 am-7:44 am
Nonstop1h 14m
Los AngelesSan Diego
LAX - SAN
LAXSAN
Los Angeles
Thu 1/30
10:55 pm-11:58 pm
Nonstop1h 03m
San Diego
Thu 2/6
8:51 pm-9:55 pm
Nonstop1h 04m
Los AngelesSan Diego
LAX - SAN
LAXSAN
Los Angeles
Sat 3/15
9:27 am-9:14 pm
2 stops11h 47m
San Diego
Tue 3/18
6:15 am-6:59 pm
1 stop12h 44m
Los AngelesSan Diego
LAX - SAN
LAXSAN
Los Angeles
Sat 3/1
7:00 am-12:27 pm
1 stop5h 27m
San Diego
Sat 3/1
7:55 pm-7:31 am
1 stop11h 36m
Los AngelesSan Diego
LAX - SAN
LAXSAN
Los Angeles
Thu 2/6
7:05 am-7:44 pm
1 stop12h 39m
San Diego
Sun 2/9
9:00 pm-10:21 am
1 stop13h 21m
Los AngelesSan Diego
LAX - SAN
LAXSAN
Los Angeles
Wed 4/2
6:00 am-3:31 pm
1 stop9h 31m
San Diego
Wed 4/9
10:12 am-6:28 pm
1 stop8h 16m
Los AngelesSan Diego
LAX - SAN
LAXSAN
Los Angeles
Wed 2/5
4:18 pm-10:18 pm
1 stop6h 00m
Los AngelesSan Diego
LAX - SAN
LAXSAN
Los Angeles
Tue 4/22
6:47 pm-8:15 am
1 stop13h 28m
Los AngelesSan Diego
LAX - SAN
LAXSAN
Los Angeles
Wed 3/19
7:00 am-2:36 pm
1 stop7h 36m
Compare providers for flights from Los Angeles to San Diego
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Los Angeles to San Diego in January.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Los Angeles-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Los Angeles-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego
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Travel insights for flights from Los Angeles to San Diego
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Los Angeles to San Diego including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
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 round-trip flight from Los Angeles to San Diego. Price data was last updated on January 10, 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego, you should look to book at least 76 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Los Angeles 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 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 January 16, 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Los Angeles to San Diego at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to San Diego?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to San Diego. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to San Diego flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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 January 16, 2025.
The most flights from LAX to SAN are scheduled on a Wednesday (37 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (20 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 January 16, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Los Angeles to San Diego, see what other customers have to say about Spirit Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Top 3 airlines flying from Los Angeles to San Diego
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$64 | Average$96 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$154 | Average$211 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$158 | Average$241 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |