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$52 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Los Angeles

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Diego to Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$104
Overall average: $276
Frontier
Mon 3/9Wed 4/8
SAN - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$179
Typical prices: $179-$299
United Airlines
Sat 2/21Mon 2/23
SAN - LAX • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Los Angeles (SAN-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Los Angeles

Mon, Mar 9 - Wed, Apr 8
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4:29 pm - 9:30 pm
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5h 01m
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9:05 pm - 7:21 am
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10h 16m
1 stop
$104Frontier
Sat, Feb 28 - Sat, Mar 7
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8:00 am - 3:45 pm
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7h 45m
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8:57 pm - 11:08 pm
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26h 11m
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$106Frontier
Mon, Mar 16 - Mon, Mar 23
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10:13 pm - 1:52 pm
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15h 39m
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1:14 pm - 9:28 pm
LAX
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SAN
8h 14m
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$112Frontier
Sat, Mar 7 - Thu, Apr 9
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6:25 am - 12:16 am
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17h 51m
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10:21 pm - 7:21 am
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9h 00m
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$113Frontier
Mon, Mar 16 - Mon, Mar 23
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10:13 pm - 1:52 pm
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15h 39m
1 stop
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1:14 pm - 9:28 pm
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8h 14m
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$114Frontier
Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9
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8:20 pm - 3:45 pm
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19h 25m
1 stop
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9:23 pm - 1:13 pm
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15h 50m
1 stop
$117Frontier
Fri, Mar 6 - Wed, Apr 8
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9:58 pm - 8:15 am
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LAX
10h 17m
1 stop
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9:05 pm - 7:21 am
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10h 16m
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$118Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Apr 9
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3:16 pm - 9:30 pm
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6h 14m
1 stop
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10:21 pm - 7:21 am
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9h 00m
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$119Frontier
Sun, Mar 22 - Mon, Mar 23
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8:39 pm - 9:06 am
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12h 27m
1 stop
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1:14 pm - 9:28 pm
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8h 14m
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$123Multiple Airlines
Fri, Mar 6 - Sat, Apr 11
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9:58 pm - 8:15 am
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10h 17m
1 stop
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10:19 am - 3:01 pm
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4h 42m
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$124Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Los Angeles flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from San Diego to Los Angeles? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Los Angeles?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Diego to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from San Diego to Los Angeles, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Los Angeles, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to Los Angeles is July, where tickets cost $179 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $276 and $249 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Diego to Los Angeles?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $179, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Los Angeles, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$52
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 18% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Diego to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Los Angeles

  • How can I travel from LAX to downtown Los Angeles?

    The bus and metro are just two of the ways you can travel from LAX Airport to downtown. Since buses run continuously, as opposed to the metro's itinerary, which runs from dawn till dusk, they are undoubtedly the most dependable mode of transportation. Each terminal's lower arrivals level is where you can board the bus, which travels to downtown Los Angeles' Union Station. On the other hand, LAX Metro Rail Station provides a connection to the metro. However, as it's quite a way from the airport terminals, you'll need to take the Green Line G shuttle to go to the station. Alternatively, you can opt for care rentals or taxis, which is a more convenient option.

  • Does LAX offer services for passengers with limited mobility?

    Passengers with reduced mobility arriving at LAX should contact their airline before their scheduled flight departure informing them of the services they may need. As such, the airport and airline staff will have enough time to arrange for these services to give you easy accessibility to the airport when you land.

  • Are there any hotels near SAN?

    Yes, there are multiple hotels near and at SAN. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Old Town, Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, Holiday Inn Express San Diego, and many more are some of the top-rated hotels near SAN where you can find accommodation if you have scheduled an early morning flight. These hotels offer stunning views helping someone relax before boarding their flight. As a result, you will avoid the early morning rush hour.

  • Can I park my car at SAN when flying out?

    SAN provides excellent parking for passengers. If you want to leave your car at SAN, you can choose either the long-term or short-term parking services. You will find these parking lots at terminals 1 and 2 of the airport. Further, there are shuttle services picking up and dropping off passengers in these terminals.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Los Angeles was $52 for a one-way ticket and $104 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Diego and Los Angeles?

    A passport is not required to fly from San Diego to Los Angeles.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Diego to Los Angeles?

    When flying out of San Diego you will be using San Diego. You will be landing at Los Angeles, also known as Los Angeles.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Diego to Los Angeles?

    JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Lufthansa offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Diego to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Los Angeles?

    The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Diego to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Los Angeles?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and Los Angeles, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Diego to Los Angeles?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Los Angeles, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Los Angeles are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $185 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $236 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from San Diego is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and LAX can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to Los Angeles?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $228 or less one-way and $520 or less round-trip.
  • When flying out of San Diego through San Diego International Airport (SAN), make sure to get there at least 2h before your trip's scheduled departure time. You ought to have enough time to complete security checks without running the danger of missing your trip.
  • You'll be relieved to learn that the SAN Airport features a separate play area for children if you're traveling with them. It is situated on Concourse E, B and A after security and has several amenities, including Legos blocks, a slide, a flat-screen TV, and even toys.
  • Passengers flying to Los Angeles through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) can use the nursing rooms at the airport. These facilities are free of charge, and you can take advantage of them to breastfeed or change baby diapers. There is a cozy seat, a sink, a changing table, and an outlet in each of these nurseries.
  • Instead of taking a direct flight when traveling from SAN to LAX, think about booking a connecting flight to save money. Connecting flights is less expensive than direct flights on the same itinerary because most airlines tend to charge more for the convenience of traveling direct. On the SAN to LAX flight route, these airlines usually have stops at LAS.
  • LAX is a canine-friendly airport. However, it is critical to ensure your pet stays in its carrier the entire time you are at the airport if you are traveling with one. If your pet is a service animal, it must always be on a leash. Only when they are utilizing the relief regions are they exempt.

Prefer to fly direct from San Diego to Los Angeles?

 
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San Diego to Los Angeles

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Monday

Delta, United Airlines

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

Delta, United Airlines

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Thursday

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Friday

Delta, United Airlines

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from San Diego to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Los Angeles. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8128 reviews
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
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I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

4.0 OkayLauren, Jan 2026
ATL - SFO
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I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

The crew took good care of us. The flight from ATL to SFO is a longer one, and there were multiple beverage offerings. I like the 757's that Delta uses. Good airplane that is comfortable. I do wish Delta would separate Priority boarding from the better seats. I would gladly take a smaller seat in an open row than be jammed into Comfort just to get priority boarding, just to make sure I don't have to check a bag.

The crew was not very visible. This might be a good thing for people who wanted to sleep but seemed odd when compared to the Atlantic crossing where they are more present in the cabin. The Food (beef) was not good. Tough and tasteless. Would love to see more choices on a long flight like that.

Gate agent rushed to fill hot jetway with crowd so it took over 12 minutes to go from gate to plane. Just like a discount airline Pooly prepared cabin and third time that claim of rough air prevented any cabin service. Friends on a Southwest flight at similar time had service.

The flight crew was friendly. I tried to adjust my seat online ahead of time but no option existed without additional fees. My friend asked at the gate about a seat change and was able to make it happen. That was great! The flight crew moved a very tall gentleman and his companion which allowed us to have more space which was nice. Overall, good experience. Appreciated the blanket and pillow.

The food was terrible this time. Otherwise pleasant, quiet, on-time.

Flight was delayed 45 minutes because originating flight was coming from Newark. No complimentary snacks were offered on this 5+ hour flight. No screens for the flight, but movies offered if you had already downloaded the United app (which I hadn't on my ipad). No USB ports, only a flimsy plug-in port near the bottom of the seat that was hard to see and kept coming unplugged.

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

I was in first class. The outlets at my seat did not work. The plane was shabby and run down. I had prepurchsed a day subscription for internet that was not redeemable. I had to repurchase the internet for my flight and then it didn’t work anyway. Quite disappointed in what was supposed to be the launch of a great vacation.

Check in was quick and easy during early hours. Flight was on time, and customer services was a plus.

I understand that the food on the airplane wouldn’t be fantastic. However, it wasn’t good at all. 😭

The flight was comfortable with the exit row and great service

Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

Ok. Get a different kosher caterer. The food was odd.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours and we had no food or water or chargers

Horribly late because they had no crew!!! And then jet bridge didn’t work!! Then we arrived at a gate at lax miles away that we had to take a shuttle to a terminal!! I was over 3 hours late to getting the LA! Should have been here at 8:30 and at an appointment at 10:30 and arrived and left lax at 11 am!! Horrible experience!!!

Once again, the staff seem to think they are above the customers and treat everyone with disdain, belittling people.

Flight was canceled 8 hours before departure for lack of operational control and prepositioning of a plane. Then had the audacity to say it was because of weather, however there was no weather here in California or New Orleans or in between. It was the weather in Florida, Florida it had nothing to do with our flight path just the plane was supposed to fly us. 8 hours is more than enough time to move a plane anywhere in the US. That left me with a bill of 1200 dollars to re book a flight oh and kayaks insurance what a joke. Probably will never use kayak or spirit ever again terrible companies terrible customer service. I’ll also let everyone and anyone know this was an abomination and only for the customer. Also will be making a report to the DOT on bad business practices on behalf of kayak and spirit as well as the BBB. Do better, take care of your customers and don’t suck

it was terrible. flight was cancelled hours before the flight without a given reason and no other booking available .

The plane was freezing and everyone had on their winter coats. I pulled out my sweaters out of my carryon to cover myself and put on an extra pair of socks. They offered NO FREE drinks or snacks on a 6 hour flight. The seats don’t have plugs or charges or any form of entertainment- so I just played my one downloaded game on my phone because I couldn’t sleep because I was too cold. Miserable flight though we landed safely.

Always comes in handy when I want a quick weekend getaway.

My luggage didn’t arrive at LAX, so that wasn’t a good experience.

I was never aware that I had to pay $100 per luggage to them on the plane that are simply carry-ons. This is discriminatory and I’m going to be alerting my entire family and friends and my Instagram following up over 75,000 of this issue and misunderstanding, including mismanaging.

Cancelled my flight last minute and did not help me rebook. It was a horrible experience.

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