How many flights from San Diego to Los Angeles are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 37.9% of flights from San Diego to Los Angeles were non-stop. For flights that included connections, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route involve at least one stop.

How many hours is the flight from San Diego to Los Angeles?

The median direct flight time from San Diego to Los Angeles is approximately 1 hour and 8 minutes, covering a distance of 176 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, typically around 5 hours and 39 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey, as connecting flights can add several hours to the total travel time.

Are non-stop flights from San Diego to Los Angeles worth the extra cost?

Historically, non-stop flights from San Diego to Los Angeles have been about 47% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $305, while connecting flights had a median price of $207. Direct flights accounted for 41.2% of the available options in the trailing 90 days. Travelers should weigh the time savings against the increased cost when deciding between direct and connecting options.

Flights From San Diego

To Los Angeles

Cheap Flights from San Diego to Los Angeles

Browse current best options from San Diego. Become a member to unlock all deals and get alerts when new deals appear.

Deals from

San Diego

RatePunk searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Los Angeles

Prices updated 11 days ago

406 airlines compared

80%+ AI score for best value

Fares are subject to change and may not be available for all dates. (Data last updated Aug 2, 2026.)

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

Explore current cheapest deals departing from San Diego to Los Angeles

2026-10-29 – 2026-10-30
SAN - Los Angeles
73% AI deal score
$196
$110
Round trip
2026-09-10 – 2026-09-17
SAN - Los Angeles
69% AI deal score
$170
$113
Round trip
2026-10-11 – 2026-10-21
SAN - Los Angeles
70% AI deal score
$172
$114
Round trip
2026-10-15 – 2026-10-30
SAN - Los Angeles
68% AI deal score
$164
$116
Round trip
2026-09-06 – 2026-09-22
SAN - Los Angeles
45% AI deal score
$143
$118
Round trip
2026-09-05 – 2026-09-09
SAN - Los Angeles
69% AI deal score
$180
$118
Round trip
2026-09-06 – 2026-09-09
SAN - Los Angeles
69% AI deal score
$180
$118
Round trip
2026-10-28 – 2026-10-30
SAN - Los Angeles
71% AI deal score
$196
$119
Round trip
2026-08-25 – 2026-08-27
SAN - Los Angeles
74% AI deal score
$233
$121
Round trip
2026-10-15 – 2026-10-29
SAN - Los Angeles
68% AI deal score
$168
$122
Round trip

San Diego to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Los Angeles

For those planning cheap flights from San Diego to Los Angeles, November stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $213. October follows closely with a median of $215, and April also offers competitive pricing at a median of $234. These months present the best opportunities for finding lower fares on this route.

Fares for flights from San Diego to Los Angeles typically range from $215–$309, with a median price of $268. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, making it a potentially good time to consider booking. Approximately 5% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that competitive deals do appear, and new deals appear almost daily.

When flying from San Diego to Los Angeles, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 37.9% of recent fares being direct flights from San Diego to Los Angeles. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you should generally expect to include a stop on your journey.

A typical journey from San Diego to Los Angeles takes about 1h 8m, including connections. This median duration accounts for both direct and connecting flights. For non-stop flights, the median time is also 1h 8m, while connecting flights have a median duration of 6h 2m.

The route from San Diego to Los Angeles covers a distance of 176 km, classifying it as a short-haul flight. This short distance means quick travel times, especially for direct services.

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

Regular price: $135 - $189

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

The regular price range for flights from San Diego to Los Angeles is between $135 and $189. The current lowest deal is $92 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 14-Sep 16.

now $92

Low $135

High $189

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Los Angeles

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Los Angeles is August, with a median price of $234. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1143. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $234

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,143

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Diego to Los Angeles

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Los Angeles

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Los Angeles

San Diego (SAN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$328

$291

One-way

Sat, Aug 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Los Angeles

San Diego (SAN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$254

$149

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Los Angeles

San Diego (SAN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$232

$163

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Los Angeles

San Diego (SAN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$231

$121

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Los Angeles

San Diego (SAN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$123

$209

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Los Angeles

San Diego (SAN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$226

$125

One-way

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

1 night

Oct 29 - Oct 30

$198 → $110

44%

2 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 12

$201 → $134

33%

7 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 22

$190 → $124

35%

3 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 30

$197 → $131

34%

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Los Angeles

San Diego - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from San Diego to Los Angeles are below the typical level, starting at $92.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the best prices

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Los Angeles, with a median price of $234.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 8m

The typical direct flight from San Diego to Los Angeles takes 1h 8m, while connecting flights average 6h 2m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights are more common, making up 62.1% of flights from San Diego to Los Angeles.

🏆 Airline highlight

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers direct flights

Deutsche Luft Hansa has offered direct flights on the San Diego to Los Angeles route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from San Diego to Los Angeles appear frequently, with 5% good price share.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International Airport is a convenient choice for flights from San Diego to Los Angeles.

📍 ~3 km from San Diego city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$104

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a good option for flights from San Diego to Los Angeles.

📍 ~18 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$120

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank (BUR) is a useful alternative, especially for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

📍 ~25 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$109

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from San Diego to Los Angeles.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Los Angeles

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From SAN

Elite

Oct 30

Los Angeles, United States

81% AI deal score

$1,318

$566

Save $752

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Sep 06

Los Angeles, United States

81% AI deal score

$1,303

$566

Save $737

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Sep 06

Los Angeles, United States

81% AI deal score

$1,286

$566

Save $720

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Oct 30

Los Angeles, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,298

$566

Save $732

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Sep 06

Los Angeles, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,259

$566

Save $693

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Sep 06

Los Angeles, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,259

$566

Save $693

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Sep 06

Los Angeles, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,288

$567

Save $721

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Oct 29

Los Angeles, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,356

$668

Save $688

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Oct 29

Los Angeles, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,475

$720

Save $755

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Sep 09

Los Angeles, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,423

$566

Save $857

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Sep 06

Los Angeles, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,333

$543

Save $790

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Oct 30

Los Angeles, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,406

$566

Save $840

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from San Diego to Los Angeles is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $206. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees prices rise significantly, with an average of $408. Even booking 60 or more days out tends to be more expensive, averaging around $263, indicating that planning within the sweet spot can lead to better value.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Diego to Los Angeles was considered to be $215 or less. The median price for this route over the trailing 90 days was $268. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $309 or less. Aiming for a price at or below $215 would typically secure a favorable deal for this route.

Historically, November and October have offered some of the most affordable flights from San Diego to Los Angeles. The median price in November was $213, closely followed by October at $215. While April also showed a median of $234, the overall annual median price for this route was $268. Travelers looking for lower fares might consider planning their trips during these months.

Related routes

More routes from San Diego

Flights from San Diego to Kahului Flights from San Diego to Lisbon Flights from San Diego to London Flights from San Diego to Long Beach Flights from San Diego to Madrid Flights from San Diego to Miami Flights from San Diego to Milan Flights from San Diego to Minneapolis Flights from San Diego to Munich Flights from San Diego to New York Flights from San Diego to Orlando Flights from San Diego to Paris

Flights to Los Angeles from other cities

Flights from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles Flights from San Antonio to Los Angeles Flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles Flights from San Jose to Los Angeles Flights from Seattle to Los Angeles Flights from Seoul to Los Angeles Flights from Shannon, County Clare to Los Angeles Flights from Singapore to Los Angeles Flights from Skopje to Los Angeles Flights from Split to Los Angeles Flights from St. Louis to Los Angeles Flights from Stockholm to Los Angeles

San Diego to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Los Angeles

The route from San Diego to Los Angeles covers a distance of 176 km, classifying it as a short-haul flight. This short distance means quick travel times, especially for direct services.

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

Regular price: $135 - $189

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

The regular price range for flights from San Diego to Los Angeles is between $135 and $189. The current lowest deal is $92 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 14-Sep 16.

now $92

Low $135

High $189

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Los Angeles

August

Cheapest

Flights from $234

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,143

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Diego to Los Angeles

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Los Angeles

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Los Angeles

San Diego (SAN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$328

$291

One-way

Sat, Aug 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Los Angeles

San Diego (SAN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$254

$149

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Los Angeles

San Diego (SAN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$232

$163

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Los Angeles

San Diego (SAN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$231

$121

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Los Angeles

San Diego (SAN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$123

$209

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Los Angeles

San Diego (SAN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$226

$125

One-way

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

1 night

Oct 29 - Oct 30

$198 → $110

44%

2 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 12

$201 → $134

33%

7 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 22

$190 → $124

35%

3 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 30

$197 → $131

34%

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Los Angeles

San Diego - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from San Diego to Los Angeles are below the typical level, starting at $92.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the best prices

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Los Angeles, with a median price of $234.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 8m

The typical direct flight from San Diego to Los Angeles takes 1h 8m, while connecting flights average 6h 2m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights are more common, making up 62.1% of flights from San Diego to Los Angeles.

🏆 Airline highlight

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers direct flights

Deutsche Luft Hansa has offered direct flights on the San Diego to Los Angeles route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from San Diego to Los Angeles appear frequently, with 5% good price share.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International Airport is a convenient choice for flights from San Diego to Los Angeles.

📍 ~3 km from San Diego city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$104

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a good option for flights from San Diego to Los Angeles.

📍 ~18 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$120

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank (BUR) is a useful alternative, especially for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

Los Angeles, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,406

$566

Save $840

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Cheap Flights from San Diego to Los Angeles

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

San Diego to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Los Angeles

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

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Los Angeles

Direct flights from San Diego to Los Angeles

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Los Angeles

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Los Angeles

San Diego - Los Angeles route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in August for the best prices

Direct flights average 1h 8m

Connecting flights are more common

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

San Diego main airports to depart from

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

Best Elite deals to Los Angeles

Oct 30

Sep 06

Sep 06

Oct 30

Sep 06

Sep 06

Sep 06

Oct 29

Oct 29

Sep 09

Sep 06

Oct 30

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

When should I buy San Diego to Los Angeles tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from San Diego to Los Angeles?

Which months have the cheapest flights from San Diego to Los Angeles?

How many flights from San Diego to Los Angeles are non-stop?

How many hours is the flight from San Diego to Los Angeles?

Are non-stop flights from San Diego to Los Angeles worth the extra cost?

Related routes

More routes from San Diego

Flights to Los Angeles from other cities

San Diego to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Los Angeles

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

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Los Angeles

Direct flights from San Diego to Los Angeles

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Los Angeles

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Los Angeles

San Diego - Los Angeles route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in August for the best prices

Direct flights average 1h 8m

Connecting flights are more common

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

San Diego main airports to depart from

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

Best Elite deals to Los Angeles

Oct 30

Sep 06

Sep 06

Oct 30

Sep 06

Sep 06

Sep 06

Oct 29

Oct 29

Sep 09

Sep 06

Oct 30

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

When should I buy San Diego to Los Angeles tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from San Diego to Los Angeles?

Which months have the cheapest flights from San Diego to Los Angeles?