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

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles International to San Diego International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Diego.$124 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 May, returning Fri, 30 May.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 27 May, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 30 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $124, select.
San Diego.$138 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Jun, returning Sat, 7 Jun.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 4 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 7 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $138, select.
San Diego.$145 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 May, returning Mon, 2 Jun.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 29 May, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 2 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $145, select.
San Diego.$151 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Jun, returning Wed, 9 Jul.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 9 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $151, select.
San Diego.$201 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Jul, returning Wed, 16 Jul.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 15 Jul, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 16 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $201, select.
San Diego.$230 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Aug, returning Tue, 12 Aug.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 5 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 12 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $230, select.
San Diego.$237 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Jul, returning Sat, 23 Aug.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 28 Jul, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 23 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $237, select.
San Diego.$277 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 May, returning Mon, 2 Jun.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 29 May, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from San Diego International on Mon, 2 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $277, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to San Diego International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Los Angeles International to San Diego International flights are currently cheapest in May.
May
from $124
Jun
from $138
Jul
from $201
Aug
from $230
Sep
from $277
Oct
from $278
Nov
from $277
Dec
from $277
Jan
from $631
Feb
from $370
Mar
from $383
Apr
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Direct flights from Los Angeles International to San Diego International

Los Angeles International to San Diego International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Los Angeles International to San Diego below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Diego International.

Los Angeles to San Diego: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$124
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time57 mins
Most popular airlineWestJet
Average flights per week313

Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles International to San Diego International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles International to San Diego International is $124. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
57 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles International to San Diego International.
WestJet, LATAM Airlines and SkyWest Airlines fly direct from Los Angeles International to San Diego International.
As of May 2025, there are 313 flights per week flying from Los Angeles International to San Diego International.
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to San Diego International is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport on Tuesday, 27 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 57 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Diego International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Diego is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Spirit Airlines and Delta offer the cheapest flight tickets to San Diego International.

Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour.

  • San Diego's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Los Angeles.

  • Take your pick of 177 weekly Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport flights. The 08:35 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest flight you can take. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:20.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your LAX to SAN flight.

  • You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

  • Delta Air Lines is your gateway to discovering San Diego (and perhaps some other great parts of United States!). Browse the direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport offered by this carrier.

  • Most travellers choose to travel with Delta Air Lines on this route.

  • Delta Air Lines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for LAX to SAN flights, with 81.25% of services reaching their destination on schedule.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between LAX and SAN include:

    • Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)

    • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport

    • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport flight is $45. A return ticket is currently $124. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • Score cheap tickets from LAX to SAN by booking at least five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.

  • There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from LAX to SAN.

  • Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport.

Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • LAX is located at One World Way.

  • Los Angeles International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX land on time.

  • To get to Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it takes about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • You can expect a journey time of about 55 minutes when using public transport.

  • Have an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near LAX:

Arriving at San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Getting from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego

  • The address for SAN is Airport Drive.

  • San Diego International Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from the centre of San Diego. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.

  • It takes around 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.

When to fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to San Diego in May.

  • When booking your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in San Diego, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from LAX to SAN in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.

Explore more of United States

  • You've visited San Diego, now it's time to explore other parts of United States. Journey about 177 kilometres north-west to Los Angeles to tick off its leading sights. From Griffith Observatory to The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Around 483 kilometres east of San Diego, Phoenix is another essential stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.

Plan the rest of your trip from Los Angeles to San Diego

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