Cheap air tickets from Los Angeles to San Diego

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Flight deals from Los Angeles to San Diego

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles to San Diego? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to San Diego

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Los Angeles to San Diego flights are currently cheapest in November.

Direct flights from Los Angeles to San Diego

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Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Los Angeles to San Diego? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Los Angeles to San Diego: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$43
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time59 mins
Most popular airlineSkyWest Airlines
Average flights per week275

Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Diego: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in San Diego: San Diego International, El Cajon and McClellan-Palomar.
The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles to San Diego is $100. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
59 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles to San Diego.
SkyWest Airlines, Aeromexico and WestJet fly direct from Los Angeles to San Diego.
As of October 2024, there are 275 flights per week flying from Los Angeles to San Diego.
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to San Diego is usually October 2024.
If you're flying from Los Angeles, the cheapest airport near San Diego is San Diego International – which is 4.1 km away from the centre of San Diego. We've found flights into this airport from $100.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to San Diego on Wednesday, 4 December 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 59 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Diego but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Diego is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In October, the average temperature is usually around 20°C. August is typically the warmest month in San Diego, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in June. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 10°C. The rainiest month is February.
The cheapest airline that flies to San Diego is Spirit Airlines. And the cheapest airline that flies to El Cajon Airport is Delta.

How to find cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Diego

Looking for cheap air tickets from Los Angeles to San Diego? Whether you are aiming to find one-way or return flights, here are a few tips on how to secure the best ticket price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit 'search'. We've compared flight tickets from all major online travel agents and airlines flying from Los Angeles-San Diego to find the cheapest flights. And with us there are no hidden extras - what you see is what you pay.

  • Flex your dates to find the flight price for your Los Angeles-San Diego flight. If your travel dates are flexible, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to San Diego from Los Angeles.

  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the price of your flight from Los Angeles to San Diego by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get a push notification or e-mail to help you get the best flight deal.

  • Look for non-stop flights. Only interested in direct flights between Los Angeles and San Diego ? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are flights without stops available, these will appear in the results.

  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Los Angeles to San Diego flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save on your next trip.

  • Find the cheapest Business class flights from Los Angeles to San Diego. Check the difference in price of your Los Angeles-San Diego plane ticket when travelling in Economy, Premium economy, Business or First class. Note that not all cabin classes are available on every route or airline.

  • Search for cheap flights when out and about. To get the best flight booking experience regardless of where you are, download our app and search for flight tickets from Los Angeles to San Diego on the go.

Book air tickets from Los Angeles to San Diego with peace of mind

  • Find flexible flights. Your airline might be offering flexible tickets from Los Angeles to San Diego, which means you won't lose out if your flight has to be changed or cancelled.

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  • Reduce your carbon footprint by selecting a greener flight option. To check whether there are any lower emissions flights available on the route Los Angeles-San Diego , simply check the “only show flights with lower CO₂ emissions” box later on in your search.

Combine your flight to San Diego with hotels and car hire

Once you've secured your flight booking from Los Angeles to San Diego, we will help you discover the best prices and exclusive rates for cheap hotels in San Diego or nearby. And if you're looking for car hire, we've got you covered too. We allow you to compare hundreds of car hire companies in one search and find the best price on car rental in San Diego.

Compare Los Angeles-San Diego tickets with other routes

Not entirely set on flying from Los Angeles to San Diego yet? You can easily browse other destinations by searching flights to 'Everywhere' - this will allow you to find the cheapest place to travel from your chosen departure point.


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