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Cheapest round-trip
$197
Typical prices: $348-$593
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$109
Typical prices: $218-$426
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Wed 10/10
SAN - SBP • 1 stop
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Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11
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10:30 pm - 11:43 pmSAN  San Diego-SBP San Luis Obispo County
1h 13mnonstop
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6:06 am - 7:20 amSBP  San Luis Obispo County-SAN San Diego
1h 14mnonstop
$197Alaska Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10
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1:15 pm - 2:36 pmSAN  San Diego-SBP San Luis Obispo County
1h 21mnonstop
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3:16 pm - 4:37 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-SAN San Diego
1h 21mnonstop
$197Alaska Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26
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10:30 pm - 11:50 pmSAN  San Diego-SBP San Luis Obispo County
1h 20mnonstop
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3:24 pm - 4:44 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-SAN San Diego
1h 20mnonstop
$197Alaska Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17
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2:30 pm - 7:58 pmSAN  San Diego-SBP San Luis Obispo County
5h 28m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
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4:40 pm - 8:24 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-SAN San Diego
3h 44m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
$217United Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
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7:43 am - 11:53 amSAN  San Diego-SBP San Luis Obispo County
4h 10m1 stop San Francisco
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2:10 pm - 8:45 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-SAN San Diego
6h 35m1 stop San Francisco
$217United Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20
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7:10 pm - 8:55 pmDEN  Denver Intl-SBP San Luis Obispo County
2h 45mnonstop
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5:00 am - 8:37 amSBP  San Luis Obispo County-DEN Denver Intl
2h 37mnonstop
$299United Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 10
American Airlines Logo
11:13 am - 6:45 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-SBP San Luis Obispo County
7h 32m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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12:42 pm - 8:09 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
7h 27m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$307American Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14
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11:13 am - 6:45 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-SBP San Luis Obispo County
7h 32m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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12:42 pm - 8:09 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
7h 27m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$307American Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
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8:21 am - 2:44 pmPHX  Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl-SBP San Luis Obispo County
6h 23m1 stop San Diego
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3:24 pm - 8:34 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
5h 10m1 stop San Diego
$383Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Sat, Sep 12
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8:06 pm - 11:50 pmDEN  Denver Intl-SBP San Luis Obispo County
4h 44m1 stop San Diego
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10:18 am - 11:20 amSBP  San Luis Obispo County-DEN Denver Intl
24h 02m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Calgary
$715Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to San Luis Obispo

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

What is the cheapest flight to San Luis Obispo?

San Diego to San Luis Obispo is the cheapest route at $197 round-trip, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Denver to San Luis Obispo is the most popular connection with round-trip deals from $299.

How much is a flight to San Luis Obispo?

A round-trip flight to San Luis Obispo costs $453 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Round-trip fares from Los Angeles average $249, while Las Vegas runs a bit higher at $267.

What is the cheapest day to fly to San Luis Obispo?

Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to San Luis Obispo at $430 round-trip on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Monday is the most expensive at $525.

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

  • January is the cheapest month to fly to San Luis Obispo with an average price of $384 round-trip.
  • June ($507) and December ($470) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to San Luis Obispo?

Evening flights to San Luis Obispo are the cheapest at $434 round-trip on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at $496.

What is a good deal for flights to San Luis Obispo?

Flights under $348 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found round-trip flights to San Luis Obispo at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:

  • Las Vegas $187
  • Los Angeles $209
  • San Diego $224
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When are flights to San Luis Obispo the cheapest?

Flights to San Luis Obispo are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 58% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for flights to San Luis Obispo

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$109
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 12% increase in price.
Flight from San Diego to San Luis Obispo

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Your questions about flights to San Luis Obispo, answered

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

  • What kind of ground transportation is available at this airport to get me into San Luis Obispo?

    The local San Luis Obispo transit system offers service from the airport to the downtown area of San Luis Obispo aboard route numbers 1A and 1B. The approximate fare to ride the bus is around $1.50.

  • Are there any rental car companies available at this airport and if so, where will I find them in the terminal?

    There are four different national rental car companies that have an operation at the airport. You will find the customer service desk for all of these rental car companies near the baggage claim area. All the rental car companies operate seven days a week from 8.00 a.m. until 5.00 p.m. If you have reserved a car at a time that is not during the normal operating hours, they will have personnel at the customer service desk to assist you at that time.

  • Are there any rideshare services available at this airport?

    Both of the major rideshare companies that most travelers are familiar with have an operation at this airport. All of the rideshare companies pick up their passengers at the designated passenger pickup area that travelers will find outside of the terminal building.

  • Is it possible to get a taxi at this airport and if so, what is the approximate fare to get me into downtown San Luis Obispo from the airport?

    There are four different local taxi companies that offer service from the airport to downtown San Luis Obispo. Most will have taxis at the airport when flights arrive. The trip time to downtown is around 6min and you should expect to pay a fare of around $16.

  • Are there direct flights available to San Luis Obispo from the US?

    Yes, there are direct flights available to San Luis Obispo from select cities in the US. Airports like Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) offer non-stop flights to San Luis Obispo. However, depending on your departure city, you may need to consider connecting flights.

  • Are there any alternative airports near San Luis Obispo in case I can't find a suitable flight?

    If you can't find a convenient flight to San Luis Obispo, you may consider flying to nearby airports. The closest alternative airports include Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), approximately 90 miles south of San Luis Obispo, and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), located around 100 miles to the north. From there, you can rent a car or arrange ground transportation to reach San Luis Obispo.

  • What airlines operate flights to San Luis Obispo from the US?

    Major airlines such as American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Air Lines offer flights to San Luis Obispo from various cities in the US. Additionally, regional carriers like Alaska Airlines and Contour Airlines provide service to the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP).

  • Are there public transportation options from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to the city center?

    Yes, public transportation options are available from the airport to the city center. The SLO Transit Route 9 bus provides service between the airport and downtown San Luis Obispo. Additionally, taxis, ride-sharing services, and shuttle services are also available for transportation to and from the airport. 

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at San Luis Obispo?

    United Airlines operates the most flights from the United States to San Luis Obispo at 51 per week, while American Airlines is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United States to San Luis Obispo. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveler choice.

  • How far is San Luis Obispo County from downtown San Luis Obispo?

    San Luis Obispo County is 3.2 mi from downtown San Luis Obispo.

  • How long are nonstop flights to San Luis Obispo from different departure cities?

    Nonstop flight time to San Luis Obispo varies depending on your departure city:
    • from Denver: 2h 44m
    • from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport: 1h 37m
    • from San Francisco: 1h 08m
    • from Portland: 2h 10m
    • from Los Angeles: 1h 02m

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to San Luis Obispo?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to San Luis Obispo are from:
    • Phoenix, from $383 round-trip

  • How many flights serve San Luis Obispo?

    San Luis Obispo receives 17 flights per day and 119 per week from across the world. San Francisco has the most flights to San Luis Obispo, with 22 weekly flights.

  • How do I know if a flight to San Luis Obispo is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to San Luis Obispo is around $348 round-trip. This fare is in the lowest 25% of round-trip prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

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

    Last-minute fares to San Luis Obispo – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 21% above the average round-trip fare of $453.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to San Luis Obispo?

Your guide to booking San Luis Obispo flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to San Luis Obispo, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 58% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to San Luis Obispo, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to land around $348 round-trip. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a strong deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, time your trip to San Luis Obispo around January. Round-trip fares historically average $384 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat-selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to afternoon to save up to $62 per round-trip. Afternoon flights to San Luis Obispo average $434 compared to $496 for morning flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class and route. On flights to San Luis Obispo, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, United Airlines includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class, Alaska Airlines includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class and American Airlines includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • If you have just landed at the San Luis Obispo airport (SBP) and are in need of some quick cash you will find ATMs that have a location near the baggage claim area of the terminal building.
  • One of the great things about this airport is they take care of your all electronic devices that may be low on battery. Travelers will find a number of charging stations located past security in the terminal building.
  • If you are traveling with your favorite pet or you have a service animal you will find pet relief areas that have a location past security in the courtyard of the terminal building.
  • If you have just arrived at the airport and are in need of something to eat or drink there are two options here at the airport. There is a small café and market for quick-grab snacks and drinks. There is also a full-service restaurant that offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner plus a brunch on Sunday.
  • If you are someone that has a disability or accessibility issues this airport offers several features to assist you with your travels. This includes a designated ADA loading and unloading space in front of the terminal. There is an also an elevator in parking lot Number Four that has a location next to the ADA parking spaces in the lot to give these travelers easy access to and from the terminal.
  • Although San Luis Obispo Airport (SLO) is smaller compared to larger international airports, it still provides a range of dining and shopping options. Grab a quick bite or indulge in a meal at the airport's restaurant, and browse through the shops for any last-minute travel essentials.
  • If you need any special assistance or have specific needs, it's advisable to contact the staff at San Luis Obispo Airport in advance. Inform them of your requirements, such as wheelchair assistance or dietary restrictions, to ensure a comfortable and accommodating travel experience.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying to San Luis Obispo

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with 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.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12821 reviews
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.0Food
7.0Entertainment
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The staff's friendliness and helpfulness make a good impression.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Aug 2026
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The staff's friendliness and helpfulness make a good impression.

I am truely disappointed in the delays. I have been flying Alaska Airlines for years and years and have always had the most amazing experiences. Not what has happened with being on time. Flying from SAN to PDX delayed. Then .PRX to SAN delayed,

Was very easy to board but when you get to the confirmation board it was too high for me to see even with my glasses so I just hoped that I was lead to the right gate and waited for boarding.

Flight cancelled originally with no email informing me of the change. Rebooked for the next day and that flight was delayed with no update on the app.

Plane seats are comfortable and seemed more roomy than others I have been on. Playing was clean and flight crew friendly. Passengers who have a connecting flight should however be allowed off the plane first

Such great crew, from checkin to the plane. So friendly and helpful, I was genuinely impressed.

Very good. Gate personnel were excellent flight attendants were also able to change my seat at the last minute everyone, courteous, polite, and.

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

The flight was delayed over an hour, and then while taxiing from the gate, one of the ground crew snapped a pin on the landing gear. Another delay before takeoff. What I did appreciate was being able to bring on my guitar without having to check it as baggage. And the flight crew was helpful as well as the crew at the gate boarding the passengers.

It’s a short flight that goes by quickly but they still find the time to service a snack and a beverage

The app logs you out right when you are boarding requiring all passwords and reservation number for the flight. Super annoying

The pre-order only approach for fresh food is really challenging

the seat has a problem. the back had a hole.

Old 757 with poor entertainment system. United no longer partners with United for free text and email. O'Hara an absolute disaster! Limited gates clauses two hour delay. Unfortunately this appears to be the norm.

The SFO lounge closes at 12 midnight. My flight took off at 2AM

Delayed 2 hours while stuck on the aircraft. If the luggage was properly loaded the first time we probably wouldn’t have been delayed at all

Flight be on time would be a good start. Then train your flight attendants to be attentive and friendly. This time they completely forgot my row for the measly snack! United, do better!

It was a short, comfortable flight. It did leave an hour late due to the pilot having to be replaced (family emergency) but that didn’t inconvenience myself & my friend. The situation was explained, eventually.

There was a piece of plastic baked into my buttermilk biscuit! I have a pictures. The flight attendants in first class were really apologetic, and tried to rectify the situation. I I am very appreciative that they were able to give me some packets of pretzels and gummy bears. I understand they don't personally handle the food until warming it up so I know it wasn't their fault. I don't know whether it was a newer aircraft, or different food packaging, but I was happy that when the food was being warmed up - it didn't smell like plastic. Jokes on me with finding plastic in my food.

Great, smooth flight. I did think there would be an outlet to use to plug in to at the seat.

The plane was late getting to Ontario by half an hour which makes it inconvenient when you have people waiting for you.

I have to sit in the middle for more than five hours because the first flight was delayed. Terrible experience. No more American Airlines.

The boarding process was slow and we had a delay on the tarmac, not the fault of the airline. They had ZERO food options available for purchase which shouldn't happen.

Once again the staff of American Airlines is kind, helpful, efficient, and professional.

Awful! We boarded and then sat on the plane for 50 mins before having to deplane due to a maintenance issue which should have been addressed before boarding. Then we had to change terminals as there was no other plane for us at the current terminal. Then we waited another 2 and a half hours to board again only to wait for 50 mins on the plane again for the snacks to be brought from the broken plane. And once we were on the flight we still only got the complimentary cookie and soda or water. No food vouchers provided even though we had waited over 3 hours for our flight.

Our experience with American Airlines was extremely disappointing and honestly made an already exhausting international journey much worse. After flying all the way from Melbourne and dealing with significant jet lag, the American Airlines experience at LAX was the last thing we needed. The terminal and boarding area felt very old and uncomfortable, with little to no air conditioning and only old fans running in the area. Boarding was also through outdoor stairs rather than a jet bridge, which felt especially inconvenient after such a long journey. Even though we were traveling First Class, the onboard experience was surprisingly poor. There were no meaningful snack options, no decent coffee available to order, and the aircraft was so small that there was barely enough overhead space for carry-on luggage. The staff experience was also disappointing and lacked the warmth or attentiveness we had experienced on our international flights. To make matters worse, the flight departed late, extending an already very long travel day. Overall, the combination of the outdated terminal, uncomfortable boarding process, limited First Class service, small aircraft, poor staff experience, and delay made this an extremely unpleasant final leg of our journey. It significantly worsened our exhaustion and jet lag rather than making the connection home easier. Unfortunately, this experience was bad enough that I do not plan to travel with American Airlines again in the future.

No food. I paid over $1.000 for my ticket for nuts and espresso beans.

My flight in Dallas had maintenance issues. Which caused us to missed our connecting flight in LA. We had to stay overnight in Los Angeles. American Airlines booked us a hotel. The hotel was the Holiday Inn. It was horrible. The whole hotel smelled like weed and there were people rambling all night long up and down the hallways. The carpets in the hallway and the room has stains. There was dirt on the floor. It was so nasty that I slept in my clothes.

Great. Clean. Seats comfortable. Food was free. Had new release movies.

Dallas Hub. American taking ownership for their screwups instead of blaming their contractors and customers, trading their people, their call in service, reservation agents and their ticketing process. Make sure wheelchairs are available especially when the request is in their record.

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