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Cheap Flights from San Luis Obispo to the United States

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
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San Diego
1h 12mNonstop
from $207per person
Portland
2h 02mNonstop
from $253per person
Seattle
2h 30mNonstop
from $293per person
Phoenix
1h 40mNonstop
from $313per person
Las Vegas
3h 29m2 stops
from $313per person
San Francisco
1h 01mNonstop
from $319per person
Los Angeles
1h 10mNonstop
from $319per person
Denver
2h 26mNonstop
from $336per person
Boston
7h 04m2 stops
from $393per person
Dallas
3h 28mNonstop
from $417per person
Newark
7h 35m2 stops
from $419per person
Orlando
7h 21m2 stops
from $429per person
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Price, demand and travel trends for San Luis Obispo to the United States flights

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

Are flights from San Luis Obispo to the United States cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from San Luis Obispo to the United States are running about the same as they were around this time last year, averaging $461 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from San Luis Obispo to the United States right now?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from San Luis Obispo to the United States on KAYAK in the last week:

• San Diego (SAN) from $207
• Portland (PDX) from $253
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) from $293
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) from $313
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) from $313

What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Luis Obispo to the United States?

February is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $381. Prices are highest in November, when average flight costs increase to around $548.

When is the best time to book flights from San Luis Obispo to the United States?

Book your flights 21 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 46% compared to booking last-minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Which airport in the United States is the cheapest to fly to from San Luis Obispo?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into the United States are:

• San Diego (SAN) (avg. price $279)
• San Francisco (SFO) (avg. price $317)
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) (avg. price $319)

What’s the cheapest day to fly from San Luis Obispo to the United States?

Wednesday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from San Luis Obispo to the United States, while Monday is the most expensive. Fares run about 17% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from San Luis Obispo to the United States?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to the United States during the night with average prices of $314. The morning is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $508.

Key details for San Luis Obispo to the United States flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$154
Beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 17% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from San Luis Obispo to Portland

Flights from San Luis Obispo to the United States: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from San Luis Obispo to the United States 
EricFlew with Alaska Airlines-May 2025
SBP gets busy in the early morning with several flights departing between 6am and 7am. Arriving early will avoid stress.
Verified travelerFlew with Austrian Airlines-Aug 2024
SBP is a lovely low stress airport for starting a trip! Have someone drop you off as parking is expensive.
BrianFlew with United Airlines-Jan 2024
Don’t arrive too early since it’s a small airport.

Your San Luis Obispo to the United States flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from San Luis Obispo to the United States?

    Yes. Fares from San Luis Obispo to the United States are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $367 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from San Luis Obispo to the United States?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from San Luis Obispo to the United States have ranged from $367 to $634.

  • What are the main airports serving the United States?

    The United States has 700 airports. The three busiest are Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) (4% of arrivals), Denver Intl (DEN) (4%) and Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) (4%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from San Luis Obispo to the United States?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, 3 airlines offer nonstop flights on this route:

    • United Airlines
    • Alaska Airlines
    • American Airlines

  • Where in the United States can I fly nonstop from San Luis Obispo?

    You can fly nonstop from San Luis Obispo to 8 destinations in the United States. Some of the most popular among KAYAK travelers include Seattle, Denver, Phoenix, San Francisco and Los Angeles.

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover from San Luis Obispo to the United States?

    No, nonstop flights from San Luis Obispo to the United States are typically the cheaper option, averaging $371 over the past 12 months.

  • How long is a flight from San Luis Obispo to the United States?

    Nonstop flights take 1h 51m on average. The fastest scheduled flight takes 1h 01m, from San Luis Obispo County (SBP) to San Francisco (SFO).

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from San Luis Obispo to the United States?

    On flights from San Luis Obispo to the United States you can book Economy Class, Business Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in the United States?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmarks in the United States include:

    • Times Square
    • Universal Orlando Resort
    • New York City Center
    • San Antonio River Walk

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

    The earliest nonstop flight from San Luis Obispo to the United States departs at 5:00 am and the latest departs at 8:34 pm. Nonstop flights take about 1h 51m.

Your guide to booking San Luis Obispo to the United States flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 21 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 46% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for February when flights are typically cheapest and avoid November when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Wednesday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Monday cost about 17% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If you're looking to save, San Diego (SAN) is the cheapest airport to fly into from San Luis Obispo. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in New York, which is the most popular destination in the United States. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Las Vegas, Chicago and Orlando.
  • Whether you're trying to save time or money, the San Luis Obispo to the United States nonstop route is usually your best option.

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

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Luis Obispo to the United States? 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.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 13159 reviews
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
7.0Entertainment
Airline reviews

They cancelled the 6am flight around 12:30 AM the day before. I was luckily able to book through another airline. I called for a one way fare refund, the new flight is much more expensive. I lost $$$ in the difference and this caused lots of stress. I intend to take action following my trip, really off to a bad start and I will never fly Alaskan again

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jul 2026
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They cancelled the 6am flight around 12:30 AM the day before. I was luckily able to book through another airline. I called for a one way fare refund, the new flight is much more expensive. I lost $$$ in the difference and this caused lots of stress. I intend to take action following my trip, really off to a bad start and I will never fly Alaskan again

The gate agents begged us to check our carryons. They BEGGED us, over and over, and said that the flight was completely, totally full, and said that if we don't check our bags, it will cause huge delays. They finally said that "group suchandsuch will be required to check bags!" So I checked mine. Well, the flight wasn't close to being full, and many of the overhead compartments were *empty*! Moreover, my bag was delayed at the carousel, and it wasn't on the carousel that was posted. COME ON, AIRLINE, you can look at the seating for the flight on your computer and decide whether it's really necessary to beg and beg and beg people to go through the hassle of checking their bags! This is annoying as hell and makes me not want to use your crummy airline ever again.

My only complaint was how far it was from plane to baggage claim

SBP to PDX 2/17/2026. One person ahead of us at the counter. One ahead of is at TSA. First to board. First row, first class. First to be served. Food and service very good. First off the aircraft. Flight was nice other than some moderately hard bumps on climb out (please find a way to control that!). Air Force landing (none of that Navy slam you to the deck stuff). Wheel chair at the bottom of the ramp waiting for my wife. Luggage out quickly, walked right up to the parking shuttle bus. First stop on the bus. I like the EMB 175 aircraft. This was as close to a perfect flight as I will ever see. Bravo!

They changed our flight from a one stop 3 hour layover to a non-stop. Saved us hours and got us there sooner.

Departing flight to San Diego was delayed. Return flight from SD to SBP was delayed. Not terrible but not ideal

The flight was delayed for an hour, while we sat in the plane.

Flight was initially delayed 1 hour, but said come to gate at scheduled time in case plane shows early. Then the flight was delayed several times over for a total of 3.5 hrs for 1.5hr flight. The only compensation was $12 to get a water and some chips. Cant seem to fly anymore without some issue.

No prob with entertainment-would have selected n/a if it had been an option. No entertainment-flight was only a short hop. Great flight,

It was adequate nothing special no entertain because flight was short. Crew pleasant.

Deplorable not to have WiFi on 5 hr cross country flight and spend thousands of dollars

Check in went smoothly. Flight attendant who was assigned my area barely paid any attention to me! She acted as though she was extremely busy and flustered. Maybe she was new?! I told her to change the language on my screen, she said she’d come back to help me but never did so I was able to solve the problem on my own. She came back and said she’d made adjustments on her end. Highly doubt it because I found the setting to change the language! Also, I noticed everyone was eating before we landed so I pushed my help button and she never came so I got up to find her to ask her if I can have breakfast. She said they are not serving breakfast but I can have a sandwich. Yes, that was her response as I saw everyone eating breakfast!!!

New Max 10, first class seats have been shrunk. End of a 20 hour journey, it was United not Lufthansa, just glad to get home

One of my checked luggage was damaged. Cracked on the top by the handle.

I have been flying united for a long time but now I’m done

Delayed - leaving, delayed getting to the gate at destination. What should have been a very easy flight and experience was not.

Better management of the boarding process. Is there any way you could forward all the window seats first? That's the Way Reno Air used to do it, and they had the fastest boarding in the industry!

Wifi is very frustrating - could not connect and therefore unable to work on the trip

Entertainment was great. Seats were good. They did not have my pre-ordered hot food product available but did comp me something cold in place of the item.

Boarding took a long time for a couple of flights. We arrived at our final destination an hour late. Others missed their connecting flight. We had no time to eat between flights. My checked in bag was delayed because it was in another flight. At least they gave us a voucher because of that. The staff was very kind.

Flight was comfortable- just had to endure a 1 hr delay because of some maintenance issue. Happy that American Airlines does these final checks but just wish they would conduct this maintenance before the flights.

All good. Easy check in and boarding. Lovely flight crew

The crew was great! The issue for me is the aircraft. The Airbus A32x is just not comfortable enough and the entertainment delivery via personal devices is problematic.

The crew was dis respectful even in business class. I will not recommend AA to anyone and will also fly only when there is no choice

Totally uninformed of the situation. Not yet sure about compensation. Highly disappointed.

The flight was almost an hour delayed causing me to miss my connecting flight, then the rebooked flight was delayed a couple of hours. They also left my suitcase in the rain for hours ruining some items I had in there. They also just blew off my complaint. It was my absolute worst flight experience of all time:

It was decent, there was no WiFi on the flight but the FA’s gave everyone a warning once we boarded the plane. Unfortunately it didn't give me enough time to download my entertainment content.

4 hours late, including over +1 hour waiting in plane to take off. Baggage left behind too.

Do a bit better with n first class offer some real food and pillows

It was Christmas and the crew was awesome. And the passengers were patient.

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