Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Diego from £59

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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SAN
25 May — 1 Jun1
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 25 April 2026.

Wed 3/612:08
LAX
-
SAN
1 stop20h 39m
Frontier
Sat 6/609:43
SAN
-
LAX
1 stop9h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 24/4£105
Sun 10/522:07
LAX
-
SAN
1 stop22h 57m
Frontier
Fri 15/513:38
SAN
-
LAX
1 stop7h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 23/4£121
Wed 6/512:02
LAX
-
SAN
1 stop6h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/521:59
SAN
-
LAX
1 stop11h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4£128
Tue 5/512:08
LAX
-
SAN
1 stop6h 31m
Frontier
Mon 11/521:59
SAN
-
LAX
1 stop11h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 24/4£133
Thu 7/512:02
LAX
-
SAN
1 stop9h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/521:59
SAN
-
LAX
1 stop11h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4£136
Mon 4/522:59
LAX
-
SAN
1 stop16h 32m
Frontier
Mon 11/521:59
SAN
-
LAX
1 stop11h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 24/4£139
Tue 5/512:08
LAX
-
SAN
1 stop6h 31m
Frontier
Wed 6/519:34
SAN
-
LAX
1 stop13h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 24/4£145
Tue 5/512:08
LAX
-
SAN
1 stop6h 31m
Frontier
Sun 10/521:59
SAN
-
LAX
1 stop11h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 24/4£149
Mon 4/522:59
LAX
-
SAN
1 stop16h 32m
Frontier
Wed 6/519:34
SAN
-
LAX
1 stop13h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 24/4£151
Tue 5/512:08
LAX
-
SAN
1 stop6h 31m
Frontier
Thu 7/522:04
SAN
-
LAX
1 stop10h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 24/4£153
Sun 3/522:59
LAX
-
SAN
1 stop8h 47m
Frontier
Mon 11/521:59
SAN
-
LAX
1 stop11h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 24/4£156

Find 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 25 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£105

One-way from

£59

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£184
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 3/6-6/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 28m total
  • Los Angeles to San Diego
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 1/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 12m total
  • Los Angeles to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£16 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 April 2026

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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 25 April 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 4/6

22:20-23:15

Nonstop0h 55m

San Diego

Wed 10/6

10:50-12:12

Nonstop1h 22m

£177
Fastest return journey

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 12/9

18:59-19:55

Nonstop0h 56m

San Diego

Sun 13/9

06:20-07:23

Nonstop1h 03m

£177

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 20/5

09:07-10:09

Nonstop1h 02m

San Diego

Wed 27/5

10:49-11:58

Nonstop1h 09m

£177

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 14/5

14:05-14:57

Nonstop0h 52m

San Diego

Sun 17/5

10:59-12:08

Nonstop1h 09m

£177

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 23/5

22:56-23:54

Nonstop0h 58m

San Diego

Sat 30/5

06:15-07:16

Nonstop1h 01m

£177

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 26/6

18:15-19:16

Nonstop1h 01m

San Diego

Sun 28/6

19:56-21:14

Nonstop1h 18m

£177

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 3/7

09:08-10:10

Nonstop1h 02m

San Diego

Sun 5/7

06:15-07:34

Nonstop1h 19m

£177

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 28/5

18:50-19:51

Nonstop1h 01m

San Diego

Sun 31/5

20:32-21:45

Nonstop1h 13m

£177

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 9/9

14:25-15:19

Nonstop0h 54m

San Diego

Wed 16/9

06:15-07:27

Nonstop1h 12m

£177

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 20/6

09:08-10:10

Nonstop1h 02m

San Diego

Sat 27/6

19:56-21:14

Nonstop1h 18m

£177

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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?

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 22 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego (average of £133). Flying from Los Angeles to San Diego in January is currently the most expensive (average of £251). 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 25 April 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 55m. 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 (94%), United Airlines (94%) or Avianca (93%) 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego (average of £133). Flying from Los Angeles to San Diego in January is currently the most expensive (average of £251). 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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