Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Diego from £77

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SAN
22 Apr — 29 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 March 2026.

Tue 5/522:20
LAX
-
SAN
1 stop17h 11m
Frontier
Tue 12/516:17
SAN
-
LAX
1 stop5h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 21/3£77
Tue 5/511:21
LAX
-
SAN
1 stop7h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/516:17
SAN
-
LAX
2 stops16h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3£112
Mon 13/422:53
LAX
-
SAN
1 stop14h 24m
Frontier
Mon 20/418:43
SAN
-
LAX
1 stop20h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 22/3£118
Mon 4/522:59
LAX
-
SAN
1 stop16h 32m
Frontier
Mon 11/513:38
SAN
-
LAX
1 stop7h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 22/3£125
Sat 2/512:24
LAX
-
SAN
1 stop10h 42m
Frontier
Sat 9/518:54
SAN
-
LAX
1 stop26h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 18/3£130
Sat 2/512:24
LAX
-
SAN
1 stop10h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/506:25
SAN
-
LAX
2 stops15h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3£154
Fri 17/423:01
LAX
-
SAN
Nonstop0h 58m
United Airlines
Fri 24/406:20
SAN
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/3£179
Tue 14/421:48
LAX
-
SAN
1 stop10h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 15/420:59
SAN
-
LAX
1 stop14h 51m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 19/3£190
Thu 9/409:17
LAX
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 03m
United Airlines
Sun 12/406:20
SAN
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/3£190
Thu 14/522:20
LAX
-
SAN
Nonstop0h 55m
Delta
Sun 17/506:15
SAN
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 18m
Delta
Deal found 20/3£194

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 23 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£77

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£179
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 5/5-12/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 19m total
  • Los Angeles to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£20 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 2/7

09:00-10:08

Nonstop1h 08m

San Diego

Sun 5/7

10:49-11:58

Nonstop1h 09m

£179

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 13/4

08:28-09:24

Nonstop0h 56m

San Diego

Mon 20/4

19:45-20:50

Nonstop1h 05m

£179

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 2/5

21:35-22:36

Nonstop1h 01m

San Diego

Sat 9/5

06:15-07:33

Nonstop1h 18m

£179
Fastest return journey

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 23/4

19:14-20:12

Nonstop0h 58m

San Diego

Sun 26/4

06:20-07:22

Nonstop1h 02m

£179

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 25/5

22:20-23:15

Nonstop0h 55m

San Diego

Mon 1/6

18:45-19:53

Nonstop1h 08m

£179

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 15/5

16:22-17:24

Nonstop1h 02m

San Diego

Mon 18/5

18:05-19:13

Nonstop1h 08m

£179

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 4/5

18:05-18:59

Nonstop0h 54m

San Diego

Sat 30/5

06:15-07:33

Nonstop1h 18m

£179

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 21/7

14:25-15:19

Nonstop0h 54m

San Diego

Mon 27/7

06:15-07:27

Nonstop1h 12m

£179

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 18/4

21:35-22:36

Nonstop1h 01m

San Diego

Sun 19/4

19:45-20:50

Nonstop1h 05m

£179

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 4/5

18:05-18:59

Nonstop0h 54m

San Diego

Mon 11/5

06:15-07:33

Nonstop1h 18m

£179

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Los Angeles to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Los Angeles to San Diego may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 23 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego (average of £59). Flying from Los Angeles to San Diego in January is currently the most expensive (average of £134). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 March 2026.

When flying from Los Angeles to San Diego, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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  • How popular is this Los Angeles to San Diego flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles to San Diego?

    Departing from Los Angeles to San Diego will take you 56m. The distance between Los Angeles and San Diego is about 109 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to San Diego?

    Consider Air China (96%), Copa Airlines (94%) or Avianca (94%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Los Angeles to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego (average of £59). Flying from Los Angeles to San Diego in January is currently the most expensive (average of £134). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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