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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Diego to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 6:15 am and lands at 7:24 am
• Latest: departs at 7:59 pm and lands at 9:08 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 09m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Diego to Los Angeles:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Diego to Los Angeles takes 1h 09m, covering 109 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Los Angeles range from $210 to $396, with an average of $277 over the past 12 months. Anything below $210 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $124 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $275 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Diego to Los Angeles flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 43%, evening flights for 14%, and night flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Diego to Los Angeles flights:

• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from San Diego to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $165, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $49 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar

Flights from San Diego to Los Angeles usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

Connecting flights from San Diego to Los Angeles most commonly pass through:

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 75% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) - 25% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 39% on flights from San Diego to Los Angeles. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $239 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $388, a difference of $149.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between San Diego and Los Angeles. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• United Airlines

Flying via San Francisco (SFO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 12m, compared with 11h 32m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Diego to Los Angeles flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.

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.

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.