$43 Cheap Flights from San Diego (SAN) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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Popular airlines from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles Intl. (LAX)

Cheap Flights from San Diego to Los Angeles (SAN-LAX)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $43 for one-way flights and $86 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Spirit Airlines
Wed, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 2
SAN
San Diego
LAX
Los Angeles
$86 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$86
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 1 from San Diego to Los Angeles, returning Thu, Oct 2, priced at $86 found 7 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Mon, Sep 29 - Tue, Sep 30
SAN
San Diego
LAX
Los Angeles
$90 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$90
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 29 from San Diego to Los Angeles, returning Tue, Sep 30, priced at $90 found 16 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Sat, Sep 27 - Thu, Oct 2
SAN
San Diego
LAX
Los Angeles
$93 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$93
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 27 from San Diego to Los Angeles, returning Thu, Oct 2, priced at $93 found 18 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Wed, Sep 24 - Sat, Sep 27
SAN
San Diego
LAX
Los Angeles
$97 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$97
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 24 from San Diego to Los Angeles, returning Sat, Sep 27, priced at $97 found 2 days ago
Spirit Airlines
Mon, Sep 29 - Fri, Oct 3
SAN
San Diego
LAX
Los Angeles
$101 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$101
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 29 from San Diego to Los Angeles, returning Fri, Oct 3, priced at $101 found 1 hour ago
Spirit Airlines
Mon, Sep 29 - Tue, Sep 30
SAN
San Diego
LAX
Los Angeles
$105 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$105
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 29 from San Diego to Los Angeles, returning Tue, Sep 30, priced at $105 found 16 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 1
SAN
San Diego
LAX
Los Angeles
$130 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$130
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 30 from San Diego to Los Angeles, returning Wed, Oct 1, priced at $130 found 1 day ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Wed, Mar 4
SAN
San Diego
LAX
Los Angeles
$143 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$143
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Tue, Feb 24 from San Diego to Los Angeles, returning Wed, Mar 4, priced at $143 found 1 day ago
Delta
Sat, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 7
SAN
San Diego
LAX
Los Angeles
$179 Roundtrip, just found
$179
Roundtrip
just found
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, Oct 4 from San Diego to Los Angeles, returning Tue, Oct 7, priced at $179 just found
United
Wed, Apr 29 - Sat, May 2
SAN
San Diego
LAX
Los Angeles
$179 Roundtrip, just found
$179
Roundtrip
just found
Select United flight, departing Wed, Apr 29 from San Diego to Los Angeles, returning Sat, May 2, priced at $179 just found

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego (SAN) to Los Angeles (LAX)

February is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $70 - $258 per traveler.

Alternative airports near Los Angeles

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Bob Hope BUR. Average driving time to city center is 18 minutes. Flights from $412
BUR
Bob Hope
Average driving time to city center18 min
Flights from $412
Select flight to Long Beach Municipal LGB. Average driving time to city center is 27 minutes. Flights from $581
LGB
Long Beach Municipal
Average driving time to city center27 min
Flights from $581
Flights from San Diego (SAN) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Origin airport
San Diego Intl.
Destination airport
Los Angeles Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$86
Distance
108 mi
Average flight time
1 hour 11 mins

San Diego to Los Angeles Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San Diego to Los Angeles

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from San Diego to Los Angeles are during the month of October. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San Diego to Los Angeles with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from San Diego to Los Angeles

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San Diego to Los Angeles: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from San Diego to Los Angeles

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from San Diego to Los Angeles in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $43 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap San Diego to Los Angeles flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your San Diego to Los Angeles airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) cost?
Snag a cheap one-way flight from $43 or cheap return flight from $86 from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to find our cheapest flight deals on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
October is the least expensive month to fly from SAN to LAX. Timing your trip outside of the busy season is often the key to better flight prices.
Which airlines fly direct from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
When departing from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN), you can board a nonstop flight to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) with Delta Air Lines.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
United Airlines and Delta Air Lines are well-known airlines offering reasonable fares. Don't forget that flight prices from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) can change depending on demand, seasonality and time of booking. With Expedia's search tool, you can easily find a SAN to LAX flight that fits your preferences and budget.
How many flights per day from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
With, on average, 6 nonstop flights that operate from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) daily, you'll be jetting off in no time.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
Flights between SAN and LAX are their busiest at 6 AM. For a more relaxed trip and possibly cheaper fares, choose a departure that's outside typical rush times.
What day of the week has the most flights from SAN to LAX?
Sunday offers the most flights from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX). Consider traveling on this day and you'll have the best chance of finding a departure that fits your itinerary.
What is the earliest flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
Catch the earliest flight at around 6:15AM UTC-8, departing from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN). You'll be in the air for around 1h 4m, coming in to land at Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) at approximately 7:19AM UTC-8.
How long does it take to fly from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
Flights from SAN to LAX have an average travel time of 1 hour and 7 minutes. The distance between the two airports is 110 mi.
What airline has the least delays from SAN to LAX?
Consider booking with Aeromexico if you'd like to fly straight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) without any holdups. This airline has the best track record for punctuality, with an on-time score of 100%. Want to get notified of any changes? You can check your flight status using the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
To avoid potential delays on the San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) route, fly before 3 PM. Departures after this hour have a 22% higher chance of being canceled.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Los Angeles from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
Explore your flight options from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX). This is the only Los Angeles airport you can arrive at if you're taking a direct flight.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) last-minute?
Last-minute bookings from SAN to LAX are generally more expensive. For the lowest rates, start searching for flights as early as possible. That said, if you're flexible with your travel plans, it's possible to find a cheap fare right before your trip.
Is it cheaper to book a SAN to LAX flight and hotel package?
Opting for a SAN to LAX flight and hotel package tends to be cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the convenience of organizing your trip in one place. Select from our wide range of accommodations and then add activities, car rentals and flights to your booking. Bundle everything together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
In most instances, you're able to reschedule or cancel your SAN to LAX flight. However, there may be additional charges, especially if you booked over 24 hours ago. Check your itinerary for the airline's fees and guidelines on flight changes, or if you want further information, visit our Customer Service portal.

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