Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to San Diego (LAX - SAN)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Diego and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$239	United Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 28 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to San Diego is currently $239
Cheapest one-way flight	$137	United 1 stop 11 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Los Angeles to San Diego is currently $137
Last-minute weekend getaway	$299	United Nonstop 2 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Los Angeles to San Diego is currently $299
Cheapest business class flights	$379	Delta Nonstop 1 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Los Angeles to San Diego is currently $379

Fastest flight	52 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Los Angeles to San Diego takes 52 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to San Diego is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically January.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $115–185
January Most expensive	Typical prices: $175–240

Popular airlines from Los Angeles to San Diego

United

Nonstop

from $239

Typical price: $175–245

26 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - SAN Every day

244 weekly connecting flights

LAX - SAN Every day
Delta

Nonstop

from $239

Typical price: $175–260

27 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - SAN Every day
Southwest

from $347

Typical price: $215–445

734 weekly connecting flights

LAX - SAN Every day
Alaska

from $358

Typical price: $205–465

135 weekly connecting flights

LAX - SAN Every day
American

from $303

Typical price: $265–560

97 weekly connecting flights

LAX - SAN Every day
Frontier

Typical price: $145–270

21 weekly connecting flights

LAX - SAN Every day

Popular airports near Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 30 min 12 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi

Popular airports near San Diego

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

San Diego United States 10 min 2 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 37 min 16 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 2 hr 2 min 111 mi
John Wayne Airport (SNA)

Santa Ana United States 1 hr 21 min 78 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Los Angeles to San Diego

The cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San Diego are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $115 to $185.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with United from $239. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $137.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to San Diego is $239, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to San Diego is $239, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Los Angeles to San Diego is $347, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Los Angeles to San Diego is $358, flying from May 29 to May 31.
The cheapest American flight from Los Angeles to San Diego is $303, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to San Diego starts at $239 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $137 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

52 min is the shortest flight time from Los Angeles to San Diego.

Jun–Aug is when most people visit San Diego, where the weather's temperate year-round. Beaches are less crowded Dec–Feb, which bring cooler temperatures but brighter sun. Whale-watching season is from mid-Dec–mid-Mar. Major annual events include Comic-Con International (Jul), a massive comic book convention with workshops and film screenings. Fleet Week (autumn) is a large military appreciation event featuring Navy ship tours, an air show and more.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Los Angeles to San Diego.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Los Angeles to San Diego really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Los Angeles to San Diego.

In terms of nonstop flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 27 nonstop flights per week. Delta flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 734 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Los Angeles to San Diego are:

United offers 26 nonstop flights and 244 connecting flights per week. United flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
Alaska offers 135 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
American offers 97 connecting flights per week. American flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
Frontier offers 21 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Los Angeles and San Diego.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with United from $239. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $137.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to San Diego is $239, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to San Diego is $239, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Los Angeles to San Diego is $347, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Los Angeles to San Diego is $358, flying from May 29 to May 31.
The cheapest American flight from Los Angeles to San Diego is $303, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.

Delta and United fly direct from Los Angeles to San Diego.

There are 26 United direct flights from Los Angeles to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 27 Delta direct flights from Los Angeles to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and San Diego at price $299 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

Delta and United fly direct from Los Angeles to San Diego.

There are 26 United direct flights from Los Angeles to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 27 Delta direct flights from Los Angeles to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Los Angeles to San Diego on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Los Angeles and San Diego start at $239 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Los Angeles to San Diego, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Los Angeles and San Diego start at $379 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7 with Delta.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Los Angeles and San Diego start at $239 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31.

To book business class trips from Los Angeles to San Diego, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Los Angeles and San Diego starts at $299 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with United.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and San Diego at price $299 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Los Angeles to San Diego, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.