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$31+ Cheap flights from Riverside, CA to San Diego (SAN)

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LAX — SAN
janv. 26 — févr. 21
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The best prices from Riverside 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 Friday

Cheap flight deals from Riverside to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Riverside (R1V) 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 janvier 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$72
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$31
(FlightHub)

Popular in

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Average price

$194
From Riverside to San Diego
One-way flight from Riverside to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($8 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($2 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from Riverside to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riverside to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on janvier 21, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
mer. 2/195:55 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop6h 15mSpirit Airlines
mer. 2/263:00 pmSAN - LAX
1 stop7h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/21$72
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 2/216:07 pmLAX - SAN
2 stops13h 29mMultiple Airlines
lun. 2/249:56 amSAN - LAX
1 stop11h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$139
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
jeu. 2/139:55 pmLAX - SAN
Nonstop0h 56mDelta
dim. 2/165:45 pmSAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 12mDelta
Deal found 1/21$179
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
ven. 2/216:07 pmLAX - SAN
2 stops13h 29mAlaska Airlines
lun. 2/248:59 pmSAN - LAX
2 stops18h 31mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$203
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
mer. 2/1210:55 pmLAX - SAN
Nonstop1h 03mUnited Airlines
sam. 2/1510:05 amSAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$239
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jeu. 2/138:15 amLAX - SAN
1 stop5h 43mFrontier
dim. 2/165:45 pmSAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 12mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$304

Find flights from Riverside to San Diego within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Riverside 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 janvier 21, 2025.

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mer. 2/19

3:50 pm-12:10 am

1 stop8h 20m

San Diego

lun. 2/24

9:56 am-9:52 pm

1 stop11h 56m

$72

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

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ven. 2/21

6:07 pm-7:36 am

2 stops13h 29m

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lun. 2/24

9:56 am-9:06 pm

1 stop11h 10m

$139

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

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jeu. 2/13

9:55 pm-10:51 pm

Nonstop0h 56m

San Diego

dim. 2/16

6:30 am-7:44 am

Nonstop1h 14m

$179

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

ven. 2/21

6:07 pm-7:36 am

2 stops13h 29m

San Diego

lun. 2/24

8:59 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops18h 31m

$203

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

mer. 2/12

10:55 pm-11:58 pm

Nonstop1h 03m

San Diego

sam. 2/15

10:05 am-11:11 am

Nonstop1h 06m

$239

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

jeu. 2/13

8:15 am-1:58 pm

1 stop5h 43m

San Diego

dim. 2/16

5:45 pm-6:57 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

$304

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

mar. 2/11

4:18 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$31

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

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mar. 5/20

12:55 pm-5:08 pm

1 stop4h 13m

$101

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

dim. 3/16

8:15 am-7:30 am

2 stops23h 15m

$147

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

jeu. 5/29

6:46 pm-10:20 am

1 stop15h 34m

$149

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Best time to book a flight from Riverside to San Diego

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Travel insights for flights from Riverside to San Diego

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Riverside to San Diego including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Riverside to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Riverside to San Diego. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

Booking 63 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Riverside to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Riverside 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 R1V to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Riverside 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 janvier 21, 2025.

When flying from Riverside 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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Riverside to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Riverside to San Diego. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Riverside 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 Riverside to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from Riverside 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 janvier 21, 2025.

The most flights from R1V to SAN are scheduled on a Monday (35 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 janvier 21, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines from Riverside to San Diego. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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9,706 reviews

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8.0

Comfort

7.9

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8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

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Good
8,984 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

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Okay
8,116 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

6.1
Okay
3,443 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Riverside 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 Riverside?

    San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Riverside to San Diego. You should not have trouble finding flights to San Diego from Riverside; the airport handles an average of 29 inbound flights from Riverside per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the San Diego airport from Riverside. It is only a 2.6 mi journey from San Diego (SAN) to San Diego’s city center.

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

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Riverside to San Diego are Spirit Airlines ($31), Alaska Airlines ($102), and United Airlines ($184).

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

    Before booking your flight to San Diego from Riverside, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air China (89%), ANA (88%), Copa Airlines( 88%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Riverside to San Diego is $179. On average you can expect to pay $877. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - San Diego), can usually be booked for $74.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Riverside 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 3 airlines flying from Riverside to San Diego

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$64Average$96FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$154Average$211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$158Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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