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Cheap Flights from San Diego to San Luis Obispo (SAN-SBP)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo

Thu, Aug 7 - Mon, Aug 11
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7:16 pm - 8:30 pmSAN-SBP
1h 14mnonstop
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6:07 am - 7:20 amSBP-SAN
1h 13mnonstop
Thu, Aug 7 - Mon, Aug 11
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7:16 pm - 8:30 pmSAN-SBP
1h 14mnonstop
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6:07 am - 7:20 amSBP-SAN
1h 13mnonstop
$136Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, Jul 8 - Wed, Jul 9
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9:59 pm - 11:13 pmSAN-SBP
1h 14mnonstop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
6:07 am - 7:20 amSBP-SAN
1h 13mnonstop
$137Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, Jul 9 - Fri, Jul 11
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9:59 pm - 11:13 pmSAN-SBP
1h 14mnonstop
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6:07 am - 7:20 amSBP-SAN
1h 13mnonstop
$152Alaska Airlines
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Mon, Jul 14 - Mon, Jul 21
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8:44 pm - 11:59 pmSAN-SBP
3h 15m1 stop
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6:00 pm - 12:15 amSBP-SAN
6h 15m1 stop
$157United Airlines
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Wed, Jul 16 - Wed, Jul 23
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:59 pm - 11:13 pmSAN-SBP
1h 14mnonstop
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3:45 pm - 5:05 pmSBP-SAN
1h 20mnonstop
$167Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 3
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
8:07 am - 2:51 pmSAN-SBP
6h 44m1 stop
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6:00 am - 7:16 amSBP-SAN
1h 16mnonstop
$170Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, Jul 8 - Wed, Jul 9
United Airlines Logo
8:44 pm - 11:59 pmSAN-SBP
3h 15m1 stop
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6:00 pm - 10:42 pmSBP-SAN
4h 42m1 stop
$176United Airlines
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Sat, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 10
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
8:07 am - 2:51 pmSAN-SBP
6h 44m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:16 amSBP-SAN
1h 16mnonstop
$177Hawaiian Airlines
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Mon, Jul 21 - Wed, Jul 23
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:59 pm - 11:13 pmSAN-SBP
1h 14mnonstop
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3:45 pm - 5:05 pmSBP-SAN
1h 20mnonstop
$182Alaska Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to San Luis Obispo flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to San Luis Obispo?

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from San Diego to San Luis Obispo, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San Luis Obispo, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to San Luis Obispo?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to San Luis Obispo, 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 San Luis Obispo is January, where tickets cost $156 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $291 and $286 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to San Luis Obispo?

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 San Luis Obispo, 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 San Luis Obispo, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$69
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 37% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
Flight from San Diego to San Luis Obispo

When to book flights from San Diego to San Luis Obispo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to San Luis Obispo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to San Luis Obispo

  • Can I change my ticket for flights from San Diego to San Luis Obispo with American Airlines?

    Yes, American Airlines allows customers to change their tickets for flights from San Diego to San Luis Obispo, including Basic Economy fares. American Airlines generally allows same-day changes. You can change your ticket up to 24 hours before the scheduled time of departure, but refunds are generally not granted for non-refundable tickets, including Basic Economy fares.

  • What seat selection options are available for United Airlines flights from San Diego to San Luis Obispo?

    United Airlines offer several seat selection options for flights from San Diego to San Luis Obispo. Passengers can select from a variety of seats for free, including United Economy, Economy Plus, and preferred seating. Upgrades are also available for purchase at any time for Economy Plus seats. These options can be selected at the time of booking or post-booking.

  • What transit options are available from San Luis Obispo Airport (SBP) to the city center?

    SLO Transit, the local bus service, offers route 9A, which connects the San Luis Obispo Airport to Downtown San Luis Obispo. The bus ride takes about 30 minutes. Taxis are available at the airport 24/7, and you can find them outside the terminal building. The journey takes around 15–20 minutes. You can also use ride-hailing services like Uber or Lyft to get to the city center.

  • What is the luggage allowance on flights from San Diego to San Luis Obispo with Alaska Airlines?

    All checked bags must adhere to a maximum weight of 50 lbs and a maximum linear dimension of 62 inches on flights from San Diego to San Luis Obispo with Alaska Airlines. The fees for checked bags may vary depending on the fare type, destination, and number of bags checked. The carry-on bag size limit for Alaska Airlines flights had changed to 22'' x 14'' x 9''. These dimensions include the wheels and handles of the bag.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to San Luis Obispo?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to San Luis Obispo was $69 for a one-way ticket and $133 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Diego and San Luis Obispo?

    A passport is not required to fly from San Diego to San Luis Obispo.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Diego to San Luis Obispo?

    When flying out of San Diego you will be using San Diego. You will be landing at San Luis Obispo, also known as San Luis Obispo County.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Diego to San Luis Obispo?

    Only Alaska Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Diego to San Luis Obispo flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to San Luis Obispo?

    The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Diego to San Luis Obispo flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to San Luis Obispo?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Diego and San Luis Obispo.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Diego to San Luis Obispo?

    There are nonstop flights from San Diego to San Luis Obispo on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to San Luis Obispo, Alaska Airlines or Hawaiian Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to San Luis Obispo are Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. With an average price for the route of $252 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Hawaiian Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $267 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to San Luis Obispo?

    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 San Luis Obispo.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo?

    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 San Luis Obispo with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and SBP 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 San Luis Obispo?

    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 San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $168 or less one-way and $217 or less round-trip.
  • Flights from San Diego (SAN) to San Luis Obispo (SBP) will usually involve layovers in various cities, depending on the airline. Flights with American Airlines have layovers in Phoenix (PHX) and Dallas (DFW), while those with Alaska Airlines have layovers in Seattle (SEA) and Portland (PDX). United Airlines flights have a layover in San Francisco (SFO) or Los Angeles (LAX).
  • American Airlines offers pre-boarding for families with young children, so they can get settled on the plane before other passengers board. The airline also offers special meal options for children on flights from San Diego (SAN) to San Luis Obispo (SBP), including baby food and meals that cater to specific dietary needs.
  • Alaska Airlines offers complimentary wheelchair assistance to guests who request it at the time of booking for flights from San Diego (SAN) to San Luis Obispo (SBP), or up to 48 hours prior to the flight's departure.
  • American Airlines offers various services for Business Class passengers on flights from San Diego (SAN) to San Luis Obispo (SBP). These include a premium travel experience with comfortable seating, priority check-in, priority baggage handling, and personalized service.
  • United Airlines offers flights from San Diego (SAN) to San Luis Obispo (SBP) and has been using SAF in its flights since 2016, which has significantly reduced lifecycle GHG emissions by up to 80%.

Prefer to fly direct from San Diego to San Luis Obispo?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Diego to San Luis Obispo County.
Find which airlines fly direct from San Diego Airport to San Luis Obispo County Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Diego to San Luis Obispo County

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

San Luis Obispo County to San Diego

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from San Diego to San Luis Obispo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to San Luis Obispo. 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 San Luis Obispo? 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.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.1Entertainment
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.1Food
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Very bad, terrible food and late by 2 hours. Then no to open aircraft doors

2.0 MediocreStephen, Jun 2025SAN - HNL
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Very bad, terrible food and late by 2 hours. Then no to open aircraft doors

The plane was delayed a bit. It wasn't a huge problem though, as we were heading back home.

Flight was great. Boarding was crazy because another flight was boarding late next to ours so everyone was standing and in the way.

The only problem was the time delay. Kudos to the counter agent in Seattle. Very helpful and gracious.

very good but no blankets for overnight flight or tv screens…

We were in 1st Class. Excellent service. Easy boarding. No too difficult to speak with someone on the phone. Breakfast was not eatable for me. No screen to watch movies. I don't have or want a tablet. This is first class there should be screens. Even if I had a tablet there was no place to put it. There is a place to put a tablet in economy. Seats were a bit lumpy.

A cheerful and effective crew. Tasty pre-order food options.

My youngest didn't have a assigned seat until we biard6the plane.

There was no seating at the gate, no where to charge your devices, super crowded. Boarding in group F meant all luggage space was taken when it was time for me to board. The boarding crew was short with everyone and seemed irritated. The luggage space was insufficient, the seat was too small for me (6'4") and very uncomfortable trip. I was in a middle seat between a person snoring the whole trip and a person with very strong body odor. The flight crew was terse and unfriendly, seemed irritated and impatient. Yelled a lot at people with earbuds in, understandable. Finally, we arrived 10 minutes early, only to sit on the tarmac for 20 minutes and wait for a gate. Worst flight experience I've had in years.

The flight was delayed by 3 hours and 30 minutes without any explanation.

It was not a good experience. When I went to check-in one of Alaska's employees told me I had to check-in with Hawaiian Airlines, which was on the opposite side of the airport. I made my way over and when I got to Hawaiian Airlines they told me I was in the wrong place. The employee saw the look of defeat in my face and was able to get someone to check me in and text me my boarding pass. I had to make my way all the way back to the other side of the airport and barely made my flight. I think it would be very helpful for employees to be more informed with these Hawaiian flights that are operated by Alaska so they are not rerouting people to the wrong terminals. Also, clear signage in the check-in area.

Both flights were late 2+ hours with ZERO communication from the airlines or their staff. No offers for compensation. WiFi didn’t work for streaming and they said to only use browsing but that didn’t work either. Waste of $$. No drinks only boxed water or apple juice. No snack. One of the worst flight experiences I’ve ever had.

The ticket and bag check in was chaotic at SEATAC. No clear communication or signage for bag drop off.

Flight was canceled with no voucher of any kind and next available flight was two days later.

Boarding was chaotic. Microphone not working properly and second agent was distracted from task with baggage and late arrivals.

I DID NOT GO TO HAWAII ON HAWAIIAN AIRLINES. YOU DID NOT INFORM ME THAT BY CHOOSING BASIC ECONOMY, I MIGHT BE REQUIRED TO FLY STANDBY. I AM ELDERLY AS WAS MY COMPANION WHO IS ALSO SEVERELY DISABLED AND THERE WOULD BE NO WAY WE COULD TRAVEL ON STANDBY. THEY TOLD ME THAT ALL OF THE BASIC ECONOMY SEATS HAD BEEN SELECTED BY OTHER PASSENGERS AND WE HAD TO PAY AN ADDITIONAL $942 TO GET A SECURED SEAT ON THE PLAN AND, IN SPITE OF THE ADDITIONAL COST, WE WERE NOT ALLOW US TO AMEND OUR TRAVEL PLANS TO EXTEND OUR VACATION. ULTIMATELY, THE FLIGHT WAS DELAYED. WE WERE OFFERED A REFUND IF WE CANCELED OUR TRIP ALTOGETHER WHICH WE DID. IT IS YOUR DUTY TO INFORM YOUR CUSTOMERS OF THE POTENTIAL PROBLEMS THEY MAY FACE, AND YOU DID NOT DO SO. I WILL NOT UTILIZE YOUR SERVICES EVER AGAIN.

Half of my family members didn’t make it because they involuntary bumped off . And their seats where given away

Hawaiian and Alaska are at opposite ends of the Seattle airport. Apparently, during this time of transition through their merger, only people flying to Hawaii should go to the Hawaiian desk. So, I had to carry my luggage the entire length of the airport. Alaska's desks were sort of a temporary set up behind a wall, and even after all this, they (Alaska) had a great deal of difficulty confirming that I was on the flight, or that I had paid my checked bag fee. Now, they did try to compensate for all this confusion. There was an impressive number of agents, actively engaging and working with customers - not just standing behind the counter, but going out to them with pads in hand. It took some time, but I was squared away, and was apparently upgraded to a business class seat with lots of legroom (much appreciated). I was told this transition would last till August.

Really enjoyed their food treats, staff was friendly and they kept our seats together, check in was excellent, boarding passes uploaded to my wallet! I would definitely recommend Hawaiian airlines to friends and family! 🌺

I booked through Hawaiian which was supposed to have merged with Alaskan but offered free checked bags and said there would be seat selection at the airport. This was not honored by Alaskan Airlines and they even went out of their way to say “we are not Hawaiian and Hawaiian cannot pick seats on our airline ”. They told us that we could not change seats and that all tickets booked through Hawaiian were “saver fares”. The staff was rude and said that we would be helped last after they take care of the customers that booked through Alaskan. Once we got on the flight in our middle seats they played a message that said they have merged with Hawaiian and you can book on either website which would have been funny if we were not so uncomfortable. All in all it was a terrible experience and I do not recommend that anyone fly Alaskan unless they absolutely have to.

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