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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$123
Typical prices: $179-$294
Frontier
Tue 7/7Tue 8/4
SAN - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$239
Typical prices: $199-$299
Delta
Thu 7/9Sun 7/12
SAN - LAX • Non-stop
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Delta offers free Wi-Fi on domestic flights; Korean Air includes checked bags.
For comfort, United Economy Plus adds legroom, while ANA offers 34-inch legroom.
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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

Tue, Jul 7 - Tue, Aug 4
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3:03 pm - 8:03 pm
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LAX
5h 00m
1 stop
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6:30 am - 2:08 pm
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SAN
7h 38m
1 stop
$123Frontier
Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Jul 21
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3:03 pm - 8:03 pm
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LAX
5h 00m
1 stop
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6:30 am - 2:08 pm
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SAN
7h 38m
1 stop
$124Frontier
Tue, Jul 7 - Tue, Aug 4
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3:03 pm - 9:25 am
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LAX
18h 22m
1 stop
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1:56 pm - 3:45 pm
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SAN
25h 49m
1 stop
$125Frontier
Wed, Jul 29 - Wed, Aug 5
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3:03 pm - 8:03 pm
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LAX
5h 00m
1 stop
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6:30 am - 2:08 pm
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SAN
7h 38m
1 stop
$134Frontier
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 28
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9:43 pm - 3:52 pm
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LAX
18h 09m
1 stop
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7:45 pm - 9:02 am
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SAN
13h 17m
1 stop
$137Frontier
Wed, Jul 8 - Wed, Jul 15
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3:03 pm - 8:03 pm
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LAX
5h 00m
1 stop
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6:30 am - 3:43 pm
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SAN
9h 13m
2 stops
$141Frontier
Tue, Jul 7 - Tue, Aug 4
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3:03 pm - 9:25 am
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LAX
18h 22m
1 stop
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6:30 am - 3:27 pm
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SAN
8h 57m
2 stops
$142Frontier
Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 22
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3:03 pm - 8:03 pm
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LAX
5h 00m
1 stop
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6:30 am - 2:08 pm
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SAN
7h 38m
1 stop
$143Frontier
Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 22
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3:03 pm - 8:03 pm
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LAX
5h 00m
1 stop
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1:56 pm - 3:27 pm
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SAN
25h 31m
1 stop
$144Frontier
Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 22
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3:03 pm - 8:03 pm
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LAX
5h 00m
1 stop
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6:30 am - 2:08 pm
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SAN
7h 38m
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$147Frontier
Booking Insights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego to Los Angeles?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Diego to Los Angeles departing in July.

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 Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Los Angeles, Saturday 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 February, where tickets cost $179 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $349 and $299 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $184 on average.

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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 47% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Diego to Los Angeles

 
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Marisa Garcia

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Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Gabriel Leigh

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Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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John Walton

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Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Delta, United Airlines and LAX

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Brandon Schultz

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Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$59
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Flight from San Diego to Los Angeles

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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Los Angeles was $59 for a one-way ticket and $123 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?

    Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue, and KLM 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 737 MAX 8 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 $238 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $239 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 $234 or less one-way and $481 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?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Diego to Los Angeles.
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San Diego to Los Angeles

Monday

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Tuesday

Delta,United Airlines

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Wednesday

Delta,United Airlines

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Thursday

Delta,United Airlines

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Friday

Delta,United Airlines

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Saturday

Delta,United Airlines

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Sunday

Delta,United Airlines

Delta,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to San Diego

Monday

Delta,United Airlines

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Tuesday

Delta,United Airlines

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Wednesday

Delta,United Airlines

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Thursday

Delta,United Airlines

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Friday

Delta,United Airlines

Delta,United Airlines

Saturday

Delta,United Airlines

Delta,United Airlines

Sunday

Delta,United Airlines

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Reviews of the top airlines flying 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Diego to Los Angeles? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8420 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.2Food
7.8Entertainment
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We sat on the runway for over an hour before departure. That was unwelcome.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Jun 2026
SEA - SFO
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We sat on the runway for over an hour before departure. That was unwelcome.

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

worst flight ever from Delta, it got delayed and kept on delaying..

Everything went smoothly, although the usual gripes about airline travel were still present: the boarding process is inefficient, the snack selection is limited, and so on. Since there was extra space on the flight, the gate agent rearranged many people's seats to put people on the aisles and windows, leaving the middle seats empty, as much as possible, which was pretty great.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

One of the flight attendants was a little cranky. I appreciated the free wifi and plug to charge my laptop

WiFi didn’t work most of the time. The usb chargers would work only occasionally for 5 mins and wouldn’t charge after that. Had to keep trying repeatedly at each of the seats in the row.

The crew bent over backwards to thank us for flying and make us comfortable. The food service was quick and efficient. The Captain communicated and said goodbye and thank you as we departed. They really stood out!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

Service was professional and quick. Premium economy seat was comfortable given the class

Like: departed and arrived on time. Unlike: Food options for purchase allways bad, 1 of 2 of the crew members not very friendly at all. Seats and leg room aweful. At this point I am thinking on switching to AA.

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly at all times! They went above and beyond to get us into an earlier flight in San Diego to make our connection in SFO possible, because our original flight did actually not make it! I did so much appreciate the UA team and how they made this possible. We also didn’t have seats together on the long flight to Singapore, but they found us seats together last moment with no additional cost! Nobody sat next to us, so that we were able to sleep! Thanks to UA for improving their service and Underpricer for booking this trip! Please be careful: 1,5 hrs for transfer in San Francisco might not be enough time in the future

Over 2.5 hour maintenance delay on first morning flight with no acknowledgement, compensation or even gesture of good will. Aircraft had overnighted at airport so issue should have been addressed prior to boarding. Over 3.5 hours before first slow and deliberate beverage service.

Packed flight, which makes it tough on crew and boarding staff (and the customers of course). But this was great boarding, clear instructions, etc. Traveling on the weekends are always fraught with danger as you have families and less frequent flyers thus more confusion. But this flight went as planned.

New plane was lovely. Crew customer service is always lax but expected. Kraft on time and arrived safely.

Uncomfortable plastic seats even in premium economy. No free wifi. Even paid wifi was spotty to nonexistent. Bad food. Much worse than economy on foreign carriers like Qantas.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

Dinner was good, but the breakfast served in the morning was horrible.

Packed in plane small uncomfortable seats elbow to elbow nobody wants to be in that situation for the money they paid

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Transportation modeAverage priceAverage duration
Flights$1,1041h 15m
Trains$733h 01m
Buses$653h 25m