$124 Cheap American Airlines flights San Diego (SAN) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Apply the “Price (lowest to highest)” filter on Expedia to find cheap American Airlines return flights from $236 from SAN to LAX. Affordable one-way tickets from $124 are also on offer.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

January is one of the most affordable months to travel to Los Angeles with American Airlines. You could also find excellent prices on one-way and round-trip tickets in February.

Begin your search one to three months ahead of your departure date to score cheap fares on American Airlines flights from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX). You can save 25% by booking your domestic flight 34 to 86 days in advance versus last-minute reservations made 6 to 12 days out. You could also reduce costs by buying your fare on a Sunday, as it’s 6% cheaper on average than a Monday, the most expensive day to book.* Nail your timing, and you can enjoy significant savings on domestic flights.*Ideal booking window recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through November for 2024. Best day of the week to book recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through October 2024. All data sourced from ARC’s global airline sales database.

Use the “Nonstop” filter when searching for direct American Airlines flights from SAN to LAX. It’s also a good way to compare other airlines servicing the same nonstop journey.

To find the earliest departure from SAN to LAX with American Airlines, filter your search by “Early Morning” and “Morning.” Booking an early flight usually means you’ll experience fewer cancellations.**Most reliable time of the day recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.

Take an American Airlines flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles, and you’ll likely land at Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX). This is the airline’s primary hub here.

It’s usually possible to cancel or change your flight, although additional charges may apply if you booked over 24 hours ago. Need to keep your options open? Use Expedia’s “Changes included” and “No cancel fee” filters to find flights that won’t penalize you if you need to adjust your plans. To modify your itinerary, visit “Trips,” select your flight and click on “Manage Booking” for further information.