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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 304
Typical prices: C$ 327-C$ 516
Alaska Airlines
Fri 26/1Fri 26/1
LAX - SAN • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 369
Typical prices: C$ 334-C$ 519
Delta
Thu 15/11Thu 22/11
LAX - SAN • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Delta and United Airlines. Average duration is 59m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 89% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Cheapest • 18% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg C$ 215 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 8h 42m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to San Diego (LAX-SAN)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Los Angeles to San Diego

Tue, 26 Jan - Tue, 26 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:35 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles-SAN San Diego
5h 55m1 stop San Francisco
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:31 p.m. - 8:51 p.m.SAN  San Diego-LAX Los Angeles
5h 20m1 stop San Jose
C$ 304Alaska Airlines
3+ days ago
Mon, 23 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
Frontier Logo
2:12 p.m. - 7:11 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles-SAN San Diego
4h 59m1 stop San Francisco
Frontier Logo
5:29 p.m. - 7:20 a.m.SAN  San Diego-LAX Los Angeles
13h 51m2 stops Denver Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
C$ 313Frontier
3+ days ago
Mon, 23 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
Frontier Logo
12:15 p.m. - 12:07 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles-SAN San Diego
23h 52m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Frontier Logo
1:02 p.m. - 8:15 a.m.SAN  San Diego-LAX Los Angeles
19h 13m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
C$ 331Frontier
3+ days ago
Mon, 23 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
Frontier Logo
2:12 p.m. - 7:11 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles-SAN San Diego
4h 59m1 stop San Francisco
Frontier Logo
1:02 p.m. - 5:09 p.m.SAN  San Diego-LAX Los Angeles
4h 07m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
C$ 341Frontier
3+ days ago
Thu, 19 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:14 p.m. - 4:22 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles-SAN San Diego
4h 08m1 stop San Francisco
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:25 p.m. - 9:21 p.m.SAN  San Diego-LAX Los Angeles
4h 56m1 stop San Jose
C$ 366Alaska Airlines
14 hours ago
Mon, 23 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:20 a.m. - 3:06 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles-SAN San Diego
7h 46m1 stop San Francisco
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:19 p.m. - 8:45 a.m.SAN  San Diego-LAX Los Angeles
11h 26m1 stop San Jose
C$ 368Alaska Airlines
3+ days ago
Sun, 15 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
Delta Logo
5:46 p.m. - 6:47 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles-SAN San Diego
1h 01mdirect
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4:11 p.m. - 5:14 p.m.SAN  San Diego-LAX Los Angeles
1h 03mdirect
C$ 369Delta
3+ days ago
Thu, 12 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
Delta Logo
2:15 p.m. - 3:18 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles-SAN San Diego
1h 03mdirect
Delta Logo
7:42 p.m. - 8:55 p.m.SAN  San Diego-LAX Los Angeles
1h 13mdirect
C$ 390Delta
3+ days ago
Thu, 19 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 a.m. - 9:57 a.m.LAX  Los Angeles-SAN San Diego
3h 57m1 stop San Francisco
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:10 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.SAN  San Diego-LAX Los Angeles
5h 05m1 stop San Jose
C$ 408Alaska Airlines
19 hours ago
Mon, 23 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
United Airlines Logo
7:27 p.m. - 8:24 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles-SAN San Diego
0h 57mdirect
United Airlines Logo
2:30 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.SAN  San Diego-LAX Los Angeles
1h 05mdirect
C$ 432United Airlines
11 hours ago
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Los Angeles to San Diego flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to San Diego?

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to San Diego typically range from C$ 327 to C$ 516. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 304, on Alaska Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to San Diego?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to San Diego. It's 13% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 71% higher.

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

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to San Diego at C$ 313 round-trip.
•November (C$ 569) and August (C$ 488) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 81% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Key details for Los Angeles to San Diego flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

C$ 151
Beat the crowds with an average 31% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 33% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Los Angeles to San Diego

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.
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Your Los Angeles to San Diego flight questions, answered

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

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Los Angeles to San Diego?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to San Diego:

    • Earliest: departs at 9:10 am and lands at 10:09 am
    • Latest: departs at 10:50 pm and lands at 11:49 pm.

    The flight takes about 59m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Los Angeles to San Diego?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Los Angeles to San Diego.

  • How long does a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego take?

    A direct flight from Los Angeles to San Diego takes 59m, covering 282 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles to San Diego?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driver's licence.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Los Angeles to San Diego flight?

    Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to San Diego range from C$ 327 to C$ 516, with an average of C$ 381 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 327 counts as a good deal.

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

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 215 round-trip via San Francisco (SFO), compared to C$ 382 for direct.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Los Angeles to San Diego?

    United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Los Angeles to San Diego flights are:

    • United Airlines: 89% on time
    • Delta: 87% on time
    • Alaska Airlines: 50% on time

    On average, flights on this route are punctual 88% of the time.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Los Angeles to San Diego?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 49–C$ 126 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 Los Angeles to San Diego?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Los Angeles to San Diego spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to San Diego flights, with 29% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, Evening flights for 28%, and Night flights for 14%.

  • Have flight prices from Los Angeles 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 C$ 304 to C$ 1,719. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to San Diego flights?

    Delta is the only airline on the Los Angeles to San Diego route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

  • How are flight prices from Los Angeles to San Diego looking right now?

    One-way fares from Los Angeles to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 244, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

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

    San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 74 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Payless
    • Europcar
    • Thrifty
    • Fox

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Los Angeles to San Diego?

    Flights from Los Angeles to San Diego usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Los Angeles to San Diego?

    Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Los Angeles to San Diego?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to San Diego route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 44m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Los Angeles to San Diego pass through?

    One-stop flights from Los Angeles to San Diego most commonly connect through:

    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 44% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 22% of one-stop connections
    • San Francisco (SFO) – 22% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) – 11% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 49% on flights from Los Angeles to San Diego. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 334 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 653, a difference of C$ 319.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • Which airlines fly from Los Angeles to San Diego?

    2 airlines operate flights between Los Angeles and San Diego. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • Delta
    • United Airlines

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from Los Angeles to San Diego?

    Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 42m, compared with 9h 38m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) and 11h 53m via San Francisco (SFO).

  • Which popular places can I visit in San Diego?

    Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are San Diego Convention Center, Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, and Mission Beach. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

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

    Among airlines operating Los Angeles to San Diego flights:

    • United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Los Angeles to San Diego flights?

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

    • United Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Delta: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Your guide to booking Los Angeles to San Diego flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average C$ 334, about C$ 319 less than Monday fares (49% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Los Angeles to San Diego trip for February. Fares historically average C$ 313 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 256 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with United Airlines. Over the past three months, 89% of United Airlines flights from Los Angeles to San Diego arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 88%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 1h 44m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through San Francisco Airport (SFO) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages C$ 215 round-trip on this route – about C$ 167 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
    • Sheraton San Diego Resort

Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to San Diego?

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

Direct departures

Los Angeles to San Diego

Monday

Delta,United Airlines

Delta,United Airlines

Tuesday

Delta,United Airlines

Delta,United Airlines

Wednesday

Delta,United Airlines

Delta,United Airlines

Thursday

Delta,United Airlines

Delta,United Airlines

Friday

Delta,United Airlines

Delta,United Airlines

Saturday

Delta,United Airlines

Delta,United Airlines

Sunday

Delta,United Airlines

Delta,United Airlines

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Direct returns

San Diego to Los Angeles

Monday

Delta,United Airlines

Delta,United Airlines

Tuesday

Delta,United Airlines

Delta,United Airlines

Wednesday

Delta,United Airlines

Delta,United Airlines

Thursday

Delta,United Airlines

Delta,United Airlines

Friday

Delta,United Airlines

Delta,United Airlines

Saturday

Delta,United Airlines

Delta,United Airlines

Sunday

Delta,United Airlines

Delta,United Airlines

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