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Flights from Los Angeles to San Diego - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to San Diego is July, where tickets cost C$ 243 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and February, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 339 and C$ 310 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Los Angeles to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to San Diego, you should book around 5 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 66 days before departure.

How many flights are there between Los Angeles and San Diego per day?

Each day, there are 6 nonstop flights that take off from Los Angeles and land in San Diego, with an average flight time of 0h 58m. The most common departure time is 4:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 42 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 6.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Los Angeles and San Diego?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Los Angeles to San Diego?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Los Angeles at 8:35 am and will be landing in San Diego at 9:37 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Los Angeles to San Diego?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Los Angeles to San Diego jets off at 10:50 pm and lands at 11:52 pm.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

May
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (6% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Los Angeles to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Los Angeles to San Diego

  • What parking options are available at Los Angeles International Airport?

    Los Angeles International Airport offers a variety of parking options to passengers at different prices, and for different lengths of stay. The most convenient, and most expensive, parking option is valet parking, while the cheapest is the Van Nuys Flyaway. The airport also offers charging facilities for electric vehicles on Levels 1 and 3 of parking lots 1 and 6, Levels 3 and 4 of parking lot 5, and Level 1 of the Economy Garage.

  • How do I get from San Diego International Airport to downtown San Diego?

    San Diego International Airport is located less than 2.5 miles northwest of San Diego City and can be accessed via either private or public transportation. The cheapest way to get from the airport to downtown San Diego is by taking the line 992 bus, which will take less than 20min to get to the city. You can catch the bus at the Lindbergh Field & Terminal 1 Station, and the bus arrives at Broadway & State Station.

  • Is Los Angeles International Airport pet friendly?

    When departing from Los Angeles International Airport with your furry friend, you are required to always have them on a leash or in a carrier, except for when they are in a relief station. The airport provides 11 pet relief stations located in various terminals throughout the premises, eight of which are indoor and three outdoor stations.

  • What accessibility facilities are offered at San Diego International Airport?

    San Diego International Airport provides wheelchair services for passengers with impaired mobility upon request. The airport also has Airport Traffic Officers, Harbor Police Officers, and Volunteer Airport Ambassadors located throughout the airport to assist passengers with any special needs. The available accessibility features include accessible restrooms, courtesy carts, visual paging monitors, and TDD telephones.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Los Angeles to San Diego?

    JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Aeromexico, Delta, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to San Diego flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to San Diego?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to San Diego flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to San Diego?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Los Angeles and San Diego, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Los Angeles to San Diego?

    There are direct flights from Los Angeles to San Diego on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to San Diego.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to San Diego

  • When planning a trip out of Los Angeles International (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN), you are advised to arrive at the airport at least 2h before your time of departure to avoid any inconveniences from screening and boarding delays.
  • If you lose any of your items while at Los Angeles International Airport, you will be required to fill online claim form where you give a description of the item and specify the location where you lost it.
  • Los Angeles International Airport provides nursing rooms where nursing mothers can breastfeed or pump privately. They are located at Terminals 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and the Tom Bradley International Terminal.
  • If you need to relax or get some work done on arrival at the San Diego International Airport, make use of the four lounges available in Terminal 2 of the airport. Three lounges are located inside security, while the Neil Ash USO Center is the only lounge located outside security.
  • Traveling with children from Los Angeles International Airport is a great experience as the airport provides a beach-themed play area inside the Tom Bradley International Terminal. Children from the ages of 2-11 can immerse themselves in the experience that features multiple sculpted foam pieces resembling dolphins, beach toys, and waves.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Los Angeles to San Diego?

Find which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles to San Diego, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Los Angeles to San Diego

Monday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air China, +18 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +19 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air China, +19 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +20 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +18 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +19 more

Thursday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air China, +19 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +20 more

Friday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air China, +19 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +20 more

Saturday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +17 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +18 more

Sunday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air China, +19 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +20 more

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Nonstop returns

San Diego to Los Angeles

Monday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air China, +18 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +19 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air China, +18 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +19 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +18 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +19 more

Thursday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air China, +18 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +19 more

Friday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air China, +18 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +19 more

Saturday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air China, +20 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +21 more

Sunday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air China, +19 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +20 more

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Los Angeles - San Diego Flights

Departure:

Los Angeles (LAX)United States

Destination:

San Diego (SAN)United States

Cabin classes:

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