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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 7:19 am
• Latest: departs at 5:16 pm and lands at 6:35 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 19m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Luis Obispo to San Diego:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Luis Obispo to San Diego takes 1h 19m, covering 262 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 Luis Obispo to San Diego range from $217 to $391, with an average of $277 over the past 12 months. Anything below $217 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 75% above the $277 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $222 round-trip via Los Angeles (LAX), compared to $274 for nonstop.

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.

The Embraer 170 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

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

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $197 to $1,366. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

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 $200.

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

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

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

• Los Angeles (LAX) - 79% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) - 21% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from San Luis Obispo to San Diego. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $227 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $317, a difference of $90.

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

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

Flying via Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 04m, compared with 4h 09m via San Francisco (SFO).

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.

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.

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 in Economy Class class

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