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Cheapest round-trip
$197
Typical prices: $201-$387
Alaska Airlines
Sun 9/16Sun 9/23
SBP - SAN • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$109
Typical prices: $141-$272
Alaska Airlines
Wed 10/10
SBP - SAN • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Alaska Airlines. Average duration is 1h 17m
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 19 weeks in advance save around 62% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 27% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $213 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 20m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Luis Obispo to San Diego (SBP-SAN)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Luis Obispo to San Diego

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
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3:24 pm - 4:44 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-SAN San Diego
1h 20mnonstop
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10:30 pm - 11:50 pmSAN  San Diego-SBP San Luis Obispo County
1h 20mnonstop
$197Alaska Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Sat, Oct 31
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2:26 pm - 3:41 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-SAN San Diego
1h 15mnonstop
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12:30 pm - 1:46 pmSAN  San Diego-SBP San Luis Obispo County
1h 16mnonstop
$197Alaska Airlines
Sat, Jan 30 - Wed, Feb 3
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6:00 am - 7:31 amSBP  San Luis Obispo County-SAN San Diego
1h 31mnonstop
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1:50 pm - 3:04 pmSAN  San Diego-SBP San Luis Obispo County
1h 14mnonstop
$197Alaska Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26
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7:55 am - 1:44 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-SAN San Diego
5h 49m1 stop San Francisco
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11:19 am - 3:26 pmSAN  San Diego-SBP San Luis Obispo County
4h 07m1 stop San Francisco
$217United Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 10
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6:00 am - 10:17 amSBP  San Luis Obispo County-SAN San Diego
4h 17m1 stop San Francisco
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1:24 pm - 8:11 pmSAN  San Diego-SBP San Luis Obispo County
6h 47m1 stop San Francisco
$217United Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Sat, Sep 26
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4:25 pm - 8:02 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-SAN San Diego
3h 37m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
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6:15 am - 12:02 pmSAN  San Diego-SBP San Luis Obispo County
5h 47m1 stop San Francisco
$217United Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
American Airlines Logo
6:03 am - 7:21 amSBP  San Luis Obispo County-SAN San Diego
1h 18mnonstop
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10:30 pm - 11:50 pmSAN  San Diego-SBP San Luis Obispo County
1h 20mnonstop
$257American Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
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3:24 pm - 4:44 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-SAN San Diego
1h 20mnonstop
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10:30 pm - 11:50 pmSAN  San Diego-SBP San Luis Obispo County
1h 20mnonstop
$257American Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 24
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3:24 pm - 4:44 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-SAN San Diego
1h 20mnonstop
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9:59 am - 6:03 pmSAN  San Diego-SBP San Luis Obispo County
32h 04m3 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Calgary Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$781Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 7
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3:24 pm - 4:44 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-SAN San Diego
1h 20mnonstop
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8:59 pm - 4:54 pmSAN  San Diego-SBP San Luis Obispo County
43h 55m3 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Vancouver Intl Portland
$918Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for San Luis Obispo to San Diego flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from San Luis Obispo to San Diego with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from San Luis Obispo to San Diego start at $197. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $201 to $387. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $197 on Alaska Airlines.

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

Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Luis Obispo to San Diego, it is 16% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 14% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • January and May are the cheapest months to fly from San Luis Obispo to San Diego at $197 round-trip.
  • July ($342) and October ($322) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 73% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from San Luis Obispo to San Diego the cheapest?

Flights from San Luis Obispo to San Diego are cheapest 19 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 62% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for San Luis Obispo to San Diego flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$109
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 27% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 14% increase in price.
Flight from San Luis Obispo to San Diego

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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Your San Luis Obispo to San Diego flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on San Luis Obispo to San Diego flights?

    Among airlines operating San Luis Obispo to San Diego flights:

    • Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • American Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

  • What airlines are available from San Luis Obispo to San Diego?

    Only Alaska Airlines operates flights between San Luis Obispo and San Diego.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from San Luis Obispo to San Diego?

    Flights from San Luis Obispo to San Diego usually depart from San Luis Obispo County (SBP) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on San Luis Obispo to San Diego flights?

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

    • Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class

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

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Luis Obispo to San Diego?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Luis Obispo to San Diego.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from San Luis Obispo to San Diego?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $213 round-trip via Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX), compared to $267 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from San Luis Obispo to San Diego?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$40 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from San Luis Obispo to San Diego?

    The Embraer 170 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from San Luis Obispo to San Diego pass through?

    Connecting flights from San Luis Obispo to San Diego most commonly pass through:

    • Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) - 82% of one-stop connections
    • San Francisco (SFO) - 18% of one-stop connections
    Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Luis Obispo to San Diego?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 27% on the San Luis Obispo to San Diego route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $227 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $307, a difference of $80. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How are flight departures from San Luis Obispo to San Diego spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on San Luis Obispo to San Diego flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • What popular places can I visit in San Diego?

    Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Convention Center and SeaWorld San Diego. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

  • How long is a flight from San Luis Obispo to San Diego?

    A nonstop flight from San Luis Obispo to San Diego takes 1h 17m, covering 262 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from San Luis Obispo to San Diego?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Luis Obispo to San Diego:

    • Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:17 am
    • Latest: departs at 5:57 pm and lands at 7:14 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 17m.

  • How expensive are last-minute San Luis Obispo to San Diego flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 74% above the route average of $269. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

    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.

  • Have flight prices from San Luis Obispo to San Diego changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $197 to $1,364. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from San Luis Obispo to San Diego looking right now?

    One-way fares from San Luis Obispo to San Diego are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $206.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Luis Obispo to San Diego?

    Flying via Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 11m, compared with 4h 20m via San Francisco (SFO).

  • What car rental options are available at San Diego Airport (SAN)?

    San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Dollar
    · Payless
    · Europcar
    · Thrifty
    · Fox

  • How much should I expect to pay for a San Luis Obispo to San Diego flight?

    Round-trip flights from San Luis Obispo to San Diego range from $201 to $387, with an average of $269 over the past 12 months. Anything below $201 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on San Luis Obispo to San Diego flights?

    Alaska Airlines is the only airline on the San Luis Obispo to San Diego route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

Your guide to booking San Luis Obispo to San Diego flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Monday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Monday flights average $227 - about $80 less than Sunday (26% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 19 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 62% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Luis Obispo to San Diego trip for January. Fares historically average $197 round-trip in that month - typically $145 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport (LAX) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $213 round-trip on this route - about $54 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to San Diego Airport.
    - Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy
    - Bay Club Hotel & Marina
    - Wyndham Garden San Diego near SeaWorld

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San Luis Obispo County to San Diego

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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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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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