Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to San Diego?

Yes, direct flights are available from Los Angeles to San Diego. Historically, approximately 27.5% of all flights on this route were direct. For flights that included a stopover, travelers typically experienced one stop before reaching their destination.

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

The direct flight from Los Angeles to San Diego typically takes 0 hours and 57 minutes. This route covers a distance of 176 kilometers. Flights with one stopover have a significantly longer duration, averaging 5 hours and 50 minutes.

How often do cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Diego come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Diego have been a frequent occurrence. This route is classified as one with regular availability of deals. Travelers can typically find favorable prices with consistent frequency.

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Today’s best flight deals from Los Angeles to San Diego

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Los Angeles to San Diego

2026-08-15 – 2026-08-22
LAX - San Diego
74% AI deal score
$231
$115
Round trip
2026-10-27 – 2026-10-30
LAX - San Diego
72% AI deal score
$206
$115
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2026-09-17 – 2026-09-24
LAX - San Diego
69% AI deal score
$177
$116
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2026-09-21 – 2026-09-28
LAX - San Diego
69% AI deal score
$178
$116
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2026-10-27 – 2026-10-31
LAX - San Diego
72% AI deal score
$206
$116
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2026-08-20 – 2026-08-24
LAX - San Diego
74% AI deal score
$247
$118
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2026-09-06 – 2026-09-11
LAX - San Diego
69% AI deal score
$179
$118
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2026-08-31 – 2026-09-11
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$198
$119
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2026-08-24 – 2026-08-27
LAX - San Diego
73% AI deal score
$240
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2026-08-20 – 2026-08-27
LAX - San Diego
73% AI deal score
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Los Angeles to San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to San Diego

Right now, the cheapest fares from Los Angeles to San Diego start at $157, with prices typically ranging from $157–$347 and a median of $239. Current fares are significantly below the typical level for this route. Approximately 15% of recent fares from Los Angeles to San Diego were classified as a good price, indicating opportunities for savings.

For those wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to San Diego, the data shows that June is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $140. August also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $148. Even July presents a relatively good option, with a median fare of $234.

A typical journey from Los Angeles to San Diego takes about 0h 57m. This route is considered a short-haul flight, covering a distance of 176 kilometers. Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with connecting flights typically involving 1 stopover and a median duration of 6h 13m. Only 27.5% of recent fares were for direct flights from Los Angeles to San Diego.

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

Regular price: $131 - $222

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to San Diego are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to San Diego is typically between $131 and $222. The current lowest deal is $97 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 12-Oct 29.

now $97

Low $131

High $222

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to San Diego

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to San Diego is September, with a median price of $130. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $399. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $130

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $399

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to San Diego

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to San Diego

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Diego

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$257

$154

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Diego

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$234

$162

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Diego

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$255

$168

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Diego

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$234

$125

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Diego

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$254

$176

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Diego

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$235

$111

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to San Diego

4 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 31

$245 → $114

54%

7 nights

Aug 27 - Sep 3

$230 → $100

57%

4 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 24

$247 → $118

52%

7 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 24

$235 → $111

53%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to San Diego

Los Angeles - San Diego route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Los Angeles to San Diego are below the typical level at $97.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically the cheapest month

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to San Diego, at $130.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 0h 57m

Direct flights from Los Angeles to San Diego typically average 0h 57m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights are more common, making up 72.5% of recent deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $97 from Los Angeles to San Diego.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals on flights from Los Angeles to San Diego appear frequently.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International is a convenient departure airport for flights from Los Angeles to San Diego.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$118

San Diego main airports to arrive at

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for direct access to San Diego.

📍 ~5 km from San Diego (reachable by car, bus, taxi)

💸 Flights from ~$118

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Tijuana International (TIJ)

Tijuana International is a useful alternative for Mexico-bound travelers, with direct access via the Cross Border Xpress (CBX) terminal.

📍 ~25 km from San Diego (reachable by car, requires valid passport and CBX fee)

💸 Flights from ~$276

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Diego

75% AI deal score

$1,010

$527

Save $483

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Diego

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Los Angeles to San Diego has been 14-27 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price was $139. Booking within 7-13 days of departure typically saw prices rise to an average of $422. For those planning further ahead, booking 60+ days out resulted in an average price of $622.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego was considered to be $157 or less. The median price for this route was $239. Prices typically ranged up to $347 for the higher end of typical fares.

Historically, June and August have been the most affordable months to fly from Los Angeles to San Diego. In June, the median price was $140, while in August, it was $148. July, on the other hand, was typically the most expensive month, with a median price of $234, compared to the annual median of $239.

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Los Angeles to San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to San Diego

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

Regular price: $131 - $222

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to San Diego are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to San Diego is typically between $131 and $222. The current lowest deal is $97 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 12-Oct 29.

now $97

Low $131

High $222

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to San Diego

September

Cheapest

Flights from $130

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $399

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to San Diego

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to San Diego

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Diego

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$257

$154

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Diego

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$234

$162

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Diego

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$255

$168

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Diego

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$234

$125

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Diego

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$254

$176

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Diego

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$235

$111

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to San Diego

4 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 31

$245 → $114

54%

7 nights

Aug 27 - Sep 3

$230 → $100

57%

4 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 24

$247 → $118

52%

7 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 24

$235 → $111

53%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to San Diego