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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Diego from £53

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SAN
13 Jul — 20 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to San Diego

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 8 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£80

One-way from

£53

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£131
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 5/9-11/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 31m total
  • Los Angeles to San Diego
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 17/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 03m total
  • Los Angeles to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (£0 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£3 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to San Diego

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 8 July 2025.

Fri 5/906:45LAX - SAN
1 stop11h 25mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/913:32SAN - LAX
1 stop5h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/7£80
Mon 1/917:34LAX - SAN
1 stop14h 55mAlaska Airlines
Sun 7/921:59SAN - LAX
1 stop9h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/7£105
Thu 31/708:20LAX - SAN
Nonstop0h 58mDelta
Sun 3/819:35SAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 15mDelta
Deal found 7/7£131
Thu 31/722:43LAX - SAN
Nonstop1h 01mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/820:44SAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/7£176

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles to San Diego that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 8 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Los Angeles

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San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Fri 5/9

19:58-07:21

1 stop11h 23m

San Diego

Thu 11/9

06:15-13:23

1 stop7h 08m

£80

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Mon 1/9

17:34-08:29

1 stop14h 55m

San Diego

Sun 7/9

21:59-07:21

1 stop9h 22m

£105

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Thu 31/7

08:20-09:18

Nonstop0h 58m

San Diego

Sun 3/8

06:20-07:32

Nonstop1h 12m

£131

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Fri 18/7

22:43-23:44

Nonstop1h 01m

San Diego

Sun 20/7

20:44-21:55

Nonstop1h 11m

£146

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Wed 17/12

16:00-21:03

1 stop5h 03m

£53

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Thu 18/12

10:25-21:30

1 stop11h 05m

£119

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 8/7

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to San Diego

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 27 June 2025.

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 82 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego (average of £585). Flying from Los Angeles to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of £920). 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 8 July 2025.

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.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to San Diego. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 8 July 2025.

The most flights from LAX to SAN are scheduled on a Monday (50 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated 8 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, andUnited Airlines from Los Angeles to San Diego have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very Good

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How popular is this Los Angeles to San Diego flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to San Diego round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at £80, was found to be the cheapest airline from Los Angeles to San Diego.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Alaska Airlines and Delta. Spirit Airlines is 47% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    Consider Austrian Airlines (95%), Lufthansa (95%) or Air China (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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego (average of £585). Flying from Los Angeles to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of £920). 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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