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$69+ Cheap flights from California to San Luis Obispo (SBP)

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LAX — SBP
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$137
(Hawaiian Airlines)

One-way from

$69
(Hawaiian Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$309

Good round-trip deal

$167 or less

Good one-way deal

$98 or less
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Cheapest flights from California to San Luis Obispo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to San Luis Obispo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1312:38 pmSAN - SBP
Nonstop1h 14mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 5/202:05 pmSBP - SAN
Nonstop1h 14mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/16$137
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/144:00 pmSAN - SBP
1 stop6h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/196:55 pmSBP - SAN
1 stop5h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$157
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 5/159:59 pmSAN - SBP
Nonstop1h 16mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/192:05 pmSBP - SAN
Nonstop1h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/17$167
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Fri 5/910:30 amLAX - SBP
Nonstop1h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/122:21 pmSBP - LAX
Nonstop1h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$179
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sat 5/1712:55 pmSFO - SBP
Nonstop1h 13mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/232:12 pmSBP - SFO
Nonstop1h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$179
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Tue 5/207:24 amSFO - SBP
1 stop6h 01mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/212:05 pmSBP - SFO
1 stop7h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/17$210
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sat 5/245:50 amLAS - SBP
1 stop6h 06mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/244:43 pmSBP - LAS
1 stop4h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$212
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Mon 5/197:10 pmSMF - SBP
1 stop4h 49mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/212:45 pmSBP - SMF
1 stop4h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$265
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Tue 5/203:25 pmSMF - SBP
1 stop6h 50mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/277:35 pmSBP - SMF
2 stops27h 31mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/17$279
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Tue 5/2710:10 amLAS - SBP
1 stop12h 05mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/282:05 pmSBP - LAS
2 stops20h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/17$281
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/206:15 amSJC - SBP
1 stop15h 33mAlaska Airlines
Fri 10/2412:00 pmSBP - SJC
1 stop21h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/16$282
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/96:00 amONT - SBP
1 stop3h 52mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/122:45 pmSBP - ONT
1 stop3h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$288

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to San Luis Obispo 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 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to San Luis Obispo that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

San Luis Obispo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoSan Luis Obispo

SAN - SBP

SANSBP

San Diego

Tue 5/13

12:38 pm-1:52 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 5/20

2:05 pm-3:19 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$137

San DiegoSan Luis Obispo

SAN - SBP

SANSBP

San Diego

Wed 5/14

4:00 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop6h 40m

San Luis Obispo County

Mon 5/19

6:55 pm-12:23 am

1 stop5h 28m

$157

San DiegoSan Luis Obispo

SAN - SBP

SANSBP

San Diego

Thu 5/15

9:59 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

San Luis Obispo County

Mon 5/19

2:05 pm-3:19 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$167

Los AngelesSan Luis Obispo

LAX - SBP

LAXSBP

Los Angeles

Fri 5/9

10:30 am-11:45 am

Nonstop1h 15m

San Luis Obispo County

Mon 5/12

2:21 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$179

San FranciscoSan Luis Obispo

SFO - SBP

SFOSBP

San Francisco

Sat 5/17

12:55 pm-2:08 pm

Nonstop1h 13m

San Luis Obispo County

Fri 5/23

2:12 pm-3:20 pm

Nonstop1h 08m

$179

San FranciscoSan Luis Obispo

SFO - SBP

SFOSBP

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

7:24 am-1:25 pm

1 stop6h 01m

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 5/21

2:05 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$210

Las VegasSan Luis Obispo

LAS - SBP

LASSBP

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 5/24

5:50 am-11:56 am

1 stop6h 06m

San Luis Obispo County

Sat 5/24

4:43 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop4h 09m

$212

SacramentoSan Luis Obispo

SMF - SBP

SMFSBP

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/19

7:10 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 49m

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 5/21

2:45 pm-7:36 pm

1 stop4h 51m

$265

SacramentoSan Luis Obispo

SMF - SBP

SMFSBP

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/20

3:25 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 50m

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 5/27

7:35 pm-11:06 pm

2 stops27h 31m

$279

Las VegasSan Luis Obispo

LAS - SBP

LASSBP

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 5/27

10:10 am-10:15 pm

1 stop12h 05m

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 5/28

2:05 pm-10:16 am

2 stops20h 11m

$281

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Best time to book a flight from California to San Luis Obispo

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to San Luis Obispo (average of $374). Flying from California to San Luis Obispo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $594). 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 SBP?

Find hourly flight availability from California to San Luis Obispo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

When flying from California to San Luis Obispo, 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 Luis Obispo

Explore weekly flight availability from California to San Luis Obispo. 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 17, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to SBP are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in San Luis Obispo by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Luis Obispo ranges from 0.0 - 4.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Luis Obispo when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Luis Obispo by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Luis Obispo, 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 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Luis Obispo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Luis Obispo. 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 Luis Obispo. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to San Luis Obispo, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,380 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to San Luis Obispo. 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 Luis Obispo from California?

    San Luis Obispo County (SBP) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from California to San Luis Obispo. It is only a 3.3 mi journey from County (SBP) to San Luis Obispo’s city center.

  • How popular is this California to San Luis Obispo flight route?

    Flights from California to San Luis Obispo County have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from California to San Luis Obispo are Hawaiian Airlines ($69), United Airlines ($79), and Alaska Airlines ($91).

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

    While some choose either San Diego - San Luis Obispo County or Ontario - San Luis Obispo County, Los Angeles - San Luis Obispo County is the most popular route from California to San Luis Obispo.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from California to San Luis Obispo consider choosing Avianca (77%), SkyWest Airlines (59%) or Copa Airlines (59%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to San Luis Obispo?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from California to San Luis Obispo? While on average our users pay $265, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $119. The most popular route (Los Angeles - San Luis Obispo County), is priced around $179.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to San Luis Obispo (average of $374). Flying from California to San Luis Obispo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $594). 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 California to San Luis Obispo

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from California to San Luis Obispo. 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$122Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$152Average$237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$167Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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