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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Diego from £66

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SAN
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) 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 16 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£135

One-way from

£66

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£161
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 16/5-18/5
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 10m total
  • Los Angeles to San Diego
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 6/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 13m total
  • Los Angeles to San Diego
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£3 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 April 2025.

Fri 16/522:17LAX - SAN
Nonstop0h 54mDelta
Mon 19/519:35SAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 06mDelta
Deal found 14/4£135
Sat 21/611:29LAX - SAN
1 stop8h 03mAlaska Airlines
Thu 26/606:15SAN - LAX
1 stop4h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/4£138
Fri 2/522:58LAX - SAN
Nonstop1h 01mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/506:15SAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/4£143
Thu 8/522:20LAX - SAN
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/519:25SAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4£311

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 16 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to San Diego that are best for you.

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Los Angeles

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San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Fri 16/5

22:17-23:11

Nonstop0h 54m

San Diego

Mon 19/5

19:35-20:41

Nonstop1h 06m

£135

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Sat 21/6

11:29-19:32

1 stop8h 03m

San Diego

Thu 26/6

06:15-10:47

1 stop4h 32m

£138

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Fri 2/5

22:58-23:59

Nonstop1h 01m

San Diego

Sat 3/5

06:15-07:21

Nonstop1h 06m

£143

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Thu 8/5

22:20-08:20

1 stop10h 00m

San Diego

Sun 11/5

19:25-20:31

Nonstop1h 06m

£311

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Wed 6/8

11:29-07:42

1 stop20h 13m

£66

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Sun 13/7

20:35-09:05

1 stop12h 30m

£114

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Wed 2/7

08:19-00:15

2 stops15h 56m

£138

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Mon 7/7

17:59-18:52

Nonstop0h 53m

£154

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Fri 1/8

16:20-18:57

2 stops50h 37m

£1,369

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 15/4

Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to San Diego

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Los Angeles to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Los Angeles to San Diego may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 63 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego (average of £585). Flying from Los Angeles to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of £920). 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 LAX to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 16 April 2025.

When flying from Los Angeles 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.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 16 April 2025.

The most flights from LAX to SAN are scheduled on a Monday (47 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (28 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 - 58.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 58.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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 16 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and Qatar Airways from Los Angeles to San Diego have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

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

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
8.0
Very Good

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

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

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

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

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

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

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

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 Los Angeles to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How popular is this Los Angeles to San Diego flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to San Diego round-trip?

    United Airlines, at £135, was found to be the cheapest airline from Los Angeles to San Diego.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Delta and Alaska Airlines. United Airlines is 16% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    £66 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Alaska Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on JetBlue and United Airlines, with prices starting from £114 and £138, respectively.

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

    Consider Scandinavian Airlines (89%), Air China (87%) or ANA (86%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Los Angeles to San Diego.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to San Diego?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego (average of £585). Flying from Los Angeles to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of £920). 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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