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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$167	United 1 stop 14 hr Sat, May 30 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Los Angeles is currently $167
Cheapest one-way flight	$137	United 1 stop 13 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from San Diego to Los Angeles is currently $137
Cheapest nonstop flights	$239	United Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 28 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Diego to Los Angeles is currently $239
Last-minute weekend getaway	$267	United 1 stop 16 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Diego to Los Angeles is currently $267
Cheapest business class flights	$379	Delta Nonstop 1 hr Thu, May 28 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Diego to Los Angeles is currently $379

Fastest flight	58 min	The fastest nonstop flight from San Diego to Los Angeles takes 58 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 San Diego to Los Angeles is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically January.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $105–180
January Most expensive	Typical prices: $175–240

Popular airlines from San Diego to Los Angeles

United

Nonstop

from $167

Typical price: $175–245

26 weekly nonstop flights

SAN - LAX Every day

262 weekly connecting flights

SAN - LAX Every day
Delta

Nonstop

from $239

Typical price: $175–260

27 weekly nonstop flights

SAN - LAX Every day
Southwest

from $345

Typical price: $215–445

691 weekly connecting flights

SAN - LAX Every day
Alaska

from $333

Typical price: $205–465

157 weekly connecting flights

SAN - LAX Every day
American

from $343

Typical price: $260–570

94 weekly connecting flights

SAN - LAX Every day
Frontier

Typical price: $150–285

21 weekly connecting flights

SAN - LAX Every day

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to Los Angeles

The cheapest flights from San Diego to Los Angeles are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $105 to $180.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with United from $167. 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 San Diego to Los Angeles is $167, flying from May 30 to May 31.
The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to Los Angeles is $239, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to Los Angeles is $345, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to Los Angeles is $333, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 8.
The cheapest American flight from San Diego to Los Angeles is $343, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Los Angeles starts at $167 from Sat, May 30 to Sun, May 31. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $137 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

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

Los Angeles is a year-round destination. The weather's mostly warm and mild, with hotter temperatures Jul–Oct. Arts and cultural events happen regularly, including film festivals such as LA Film Fest (Jun) and AFI Fest (Nov). In summer, there are free outdoor concerts and film screenings at venues across the city. Other major annual events include the Academy Awards (Feb/Mar) and the LA Marathon (Feb/Mar).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Diego to Los Angeles.
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 San Diego to Los Angeles 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 San Diego to Los Angeles.

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

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 691 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

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

United offers 26 nonstop flights and 262 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Alaska offers 157 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
American offers 94 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Frontier offers 21 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with United from $167. 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 San Diego to Los Angeles is $167, flying from May 30 to May 31.
The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to Los Angeles is $239, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to Los Angeles is $345, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to Los Angeles is $333, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 8.
The cheapest American flight from San Diego to Los Angeles is $343, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.

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

There are 26 United direct flights from San Diego to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 27 Delta direct flights from San Diego to Los Angeles 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 San Diego and Los Angeles at price $267 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

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

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Diego and Los Angeles 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 San Diego to Los Angeles, 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 San Diego and Los Angeles start at $379 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31 with Delta.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Diego and Los Angeles start at $167 from Sat, May 30 to Sun, May 31.

To book business class trips from San Diego to Los Angeles, 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 San Diego and Los Angeles starts at $267 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with United.

The cheapest last-minute deal between San Diego and Los Angeles at price $267 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Los Angeles, 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.