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$89 Find Cheap Flights from San Luis Obispo to San Diego

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Cheapest round-trip
$111
Typical prices: $172-$241
Hawaiian Airlines
Sat 12/6Sat 12/13
SBP - SAN • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$89
Typical prices: $114-$228
United Airlines
Sun 11/23
SBP - SAN • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $111 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from San Luis Obispo to San Diego (SBP-SAN)

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

Sat, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 13
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2:52 pm - 4:08 pmSBP-SAN
1h 16mnonstop
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9:59 pm - 11:18 pmSAN-SBP
1h 19mnonstop
$111Hawaiian Airlines
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Sat, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 13
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2:52 pm - 4:08 pmSBP-SAN
1h 16mnonstop
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12:30 pm - 1:52 pmSAN-SBP
1h 22mnonstop
$117Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Nov 13 - Sat, Nov 15
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6:00 am - 7:18 amSBP-SAN
1h 18mnonstop
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10:09 pm - 11:26 pmSAN-SBP
1h 17mnonstop
$137Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 7
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4:47 pm - 8:18 pmSBP-SAN
3h 31m1 stop
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9:59 pm - 11:18 pmSAN-SBP
1h 19mnonstop
$147Alaska Airlines
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Sun, Dec 7 - Sun, Dec 14
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:16 amSBP-SAN
1h 16mnonstop
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9:59 pm - 11:18 pmSAN-SBP
1h 19mnonstop
$153Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 16
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:18 amSBP-SAN
1h 18mnonstop
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12:40 pm - 2:05 pmSAN-SBP
1h 25mnonstop
$157Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 23
United Airlines Logo
8:33 am - 12:45 pmSBP-SAN
4h 12m1 stop
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6:15 am - 12:19 pmSAN-SBP
6h 04m1 stop
$177United Airlines
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Tue, Apr 7 - Sun, Apr 12
United Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 10:37 pmSBP-SAN
3h 42m1 stop
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8:50 pm - 11:45 pmSAN-SBP
2h 55m1 stop
$192United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 16
United Airlines Logo
6:25 pm - 12:13 amSBP-SAN
5h 48m1 stop
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6:15 am - 12:19 pmSAN-SBP
6h 04m1 stop
$216United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 10
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:18 amSBP-SAN
1h 18mnonstop
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10:09 pm - 11:26 pmSAN-SBP
1h 17mnonstop
$277American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Luis Obispo to San Diego flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from San Luis Obispo to San Diego?

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 Luis Obispo to San Diego departing in December.

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Diego on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from San Luis Obispo to San Diego. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Luis Obispo to San Diego, 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 Luis Obispo to San Diego is August, where tickets cost $193 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $297 and $287 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Luis Obispo to San Diego, 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 Luis Obispo to San Diego, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 48% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$89
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Luis Obispo to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Luis Obispo to San Diego 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 Luis Obispo to San Diego

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Luis Obispo to San Diego was $89 for a one-way ticket and $111 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from San Luis Obispo to San Diego. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

    San Luis Obispo and San Diego are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave San Luis Obispo from San Luis Obispo County and will be arriving at San Diego.

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

    Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Luis Obispo to San Diego flight route.

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

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

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

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San Luis Obispo and San Diego, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Luis Obispo to San Diego are Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. With an average price for the route of $253 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 $208 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 Luis Obispo to San Diego.

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

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

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

    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 Diego from San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo to San Diego

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $203 or less one-way and $297 or less round-trip.

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

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

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San Luis Obispo County to San Diego

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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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San Diego to San Luis Obispo County

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Wednesday

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from San Luis Obispo to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Luis Obispo to San Diego. 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 Luis Obispo to San Diego? 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 11161 reviews
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
7.0Entertainment
7.1Food
8.1Boarding
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I was a pilot with EAL so my input maters more than the average traveler. The crew at the ticket counter were amazing. I was traveling with a frozen 20 pound turkey from our farm in Oxford Florida and they were over the top in helping me get through TSA. The gate personnel were likewise accommodating. You and Jet Blue are my favorite airlines . Would love to do an add for Alaska Airlines. Nels Siverson

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2025MCO - SAN
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I was a pilot with EAL so my input maters more than the average traveler. The crew at the ticket counter were amazing. I was traveling with a frozen 20 pound turkey from our farm in Oxford Florida and they were over the top in helping me get through TSA. The gate personnel were likewise accommodating. You and Jet Blue are my favorite airlines . Would love to do an add for Alaska Airlines. Nels Siverson

My flight got canceled never left san diego and miss out my fam event

Excellent service from staff at the gate as well as flight attendants on board. Seats had more room than many other airlines and if they were just a little better cushioned they would have been perfect.

Everything was great, your crew is always very pleasant. Your airplanes are always so cold though.

They cancelled like the flight at midnight, seven hours before the departure. Terrible.

The vibe and energy of the Alaska staff on ground in Redmond is some of the best we’ve seen!

All flights were on time. No crowded and had empty seats. All flight attendents were great.

Awesome. Great flight. Super nice people and I like the extra space

Seattle airport is a mess. New bag tag system has potential, but you need more signage to guide passengers through the process as to where to go next. Told to go in one direction and then met with a very rude agent when we did. He blamed his attitude on all the folks flying over labor day that were paying his salary. Gate area for D3 is a mess compared to the North terminal. Overall Alaska is number 1 in my book.

This time it is good, no delay and right on time

Previously flown Hawaiian Airlines on similar routes, I found Alaska Airlines to be noticeably more comfortable. The seats on Alaska Airlines provided better support and cushioning, which made a significant difference on the long flight to the islands. When you’re spending 5-6 hours in the air, seat comfort really matters, and Alaska Airlines delivered where it counts. After comparing both carriers, I’ve decided to book with Alaska Airlines for all my future Hawaii trips. The superior seat comfort alone makes it worth choosing Alaska over Hawaiian Airlines. If you’re planning a trip to Hawaii and prioritizing comfort, I’d recommend giving Alaska Airlines a try. You won’t be disappointed. Highly recommended for Hawaii travel!

I received several emails about my 3:10 flight. When I showed up to the airport at 12:30 to check my bags I was told the flight was actually at 1 pm. They grudgingly rebooked me for a flight at 5:22 to Vegas to get a connecting to LAX. I did find the gate for my original 3:10 flight but they were booked. I proceeded to receive status updates and gate change information for the 3:10 flight, even though I was apparently never supposed to be on that flight

The crew was EXTREMELY helpful And sweet and the flight was smooth!

The Kayak confirmation number did not work for checking in the day before. I checked in at 8.30 using my ticket number. When I arrived at the airport, I was informed that the flight was overbooked, and since I had checked in late, I did not have a seat. The Next flight was not until ten PM. I called my wife, who had been taking care of our kids all weekend, and she was upset, calling me a liar and telling me to stay in SD. It turned my weekend getaway into a nightmare! I blame the Kayak website and will not book flights using your app in the future.

One hour waiting time after boarding, but arrived in time. I am satisfied

Flying with Hawaiian Airlines is a treat! They have the best crew, food and drinks! I’ve always enjoyed flying with Hawaiian Airlines and will continue to use them!

Amazing all female crew, including the pilot. Great flight attendants and smooth trip. Food was good. Boarding the plane from back to front would have made things significantly smoother. Took forever to wait for people to clear the alley. A little extra leg room would be nice also. Please thank your flight crew!

We decided to take our mom on vacation but we were worried how well she will do on the flight, she's a senior and required special accommodations such as transport chair since she can't stand for long periods. To our surprise my whole family was given priority boarding, my mom was given chair, we were not standing in line and were given seats in good area next to our mom. A+ experience!

I understand that both Hawaiian and Alaskan are in the process of merging but I could not get real-time flight info or access my boarding pass on either app

We got surprised and switched to Alaska airline. Dirtiest tray and seats I have ever board on and we travel all the time. Help desk would not help by chat as I'm disabled to get my sets assigned tell me call Hawaiian air. I call Hawaiian air was told the flights RT are by Alaska. Make it short, worse flights of our life.

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.

The internet service I paid for didn’t work at all and the flight crew was not very friendly.

Subject: Formal Complaint: Discriminatory and Unprofessional Conduct – Request for Immediate Action & Compensation Dear [Airline Customer Relations Team], I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent travel experience with [Airline], which was by far the worst I have ever encountered. What occurred was not only unprofessional, but in several instances discriminatory, unsafe, and unacceptable. On the first leg of my trip, I arrived only four minutes past check-in. Instead of making any attempt to resolve the matter, your representative flatly denied me boarding and made me wait while she attended to passengers who arrived after me. By the time a manager intervened, it was too late to board, costing me time, money, and unnecessary frustration. The second leg of my trip (Chicago–San Francisco) raised even more serious concerns. From the outset, it was apparent that the staff—particularly two attendants—prioritized Caucasian passengers while dismissing African American and minority passengers. • When a Caucasian passenger in the exit row refused to comply with federal safety requirements, I, as a first responder, immediately offered to switch seats and assume the responsibility. My offer was blatantly ignored, and instead, a Caucasian passenger seated further up was chosen. This was discriminatory and deeply insulting, especially as I was actively de-escalating the situation that could have delayed the flight further. • During a lengthy tarmac delay of over 90 minutes, passengers were given conflicting and unreasonable instructions that created unnecessary distress and tension. • Throughout the flight, a visibly intoxicated passenger directly in front of me was disruptive, rude to others, failed to comply with seatbelt and electronic device rules, and yet faced no enforcement from the crew. In stark contrast, I was singled out for repeated compliance checks even though I was following every rule. This unequal treatment was so obvious that multiple passengers around me spoke up in my defense. This pattern of behavior demonstrated a clear lack of professionalism, disregard for passenger safety, and discriminatory treatment. I expect far better from an airline of your stature. As a paying customer subjected to this unacceptable treatment, I am formally requesting: 1. A full investigation into the conduct of the staff on both flights. 2. A written apology acknowledging the discriminatory and unprofessional behavior I endured. 3. Appropriate compensation for the distress, inconvenience, and mishandling of my travel. If this matter is not addressed promptly and thoroughly, I will have no choice but to escalate my complaint further, including filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation and sharing my experience through other channels. I trust [Airline] will take this complaint seriously and provide a timely resolution.

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

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.

1. when we went to check in, our 2 first class seats had been CANCELED and the flight was sold out. This was done without our prior knowledge. It was all we could do to restore one first class seat for my wife and I flew economy. 2, Our flight home was scheduled to leave at 10:30 pm. Due to tsunami warnings, the roads were closed and our flight status was uncertain as to whether it would leave as scheduled. It was announced that it would now leave at 11:20 pm and the roads were now open since the tsunami had come and gone. We made a mad dash to the airport and checked in. Delays were announced at 12:30 pm, 1:30 am, 2:30 am and at 3:30 am it was canceled. Since this was a flight due to natural (tsunami) causes, there was no compensation. We were told to return at 1:00 pm the next day and our baggage would be kept on the plane since the same plane was going to leave at 1:00 pm. We had to return to our hotel for the rest of the night. The same plane did not leave at 1:00 pm and our baggage was gone! All in all, it was a miserable performance by UA. Information was hard to obtain and no one knew what was going on and what was going to happen. Hundreds of passengers slept on the floor, chairs, etc. No food and no water was made available to the passengers. It was a situation where UA could care less what was going on. As a one million mile flyer, I had not experienced anything like this before and it was hugely disappointing!

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

My flight was delayed a very short period of time but they did not hold my connecting flight to San Diego, also through United. So they closed the doors before we got off our plane. They would only have to help the door open for another five to ten minutes. So I missed a court deadline for a manditory mediation settlement conference for my client. I had to get an associate to be there in person and be on the phone with him relaying what he needs to do the entire time. The court was very upset with me and so was my client. United cannot be trusted.

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