Popular airlines from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles Intl. (LAX)
Alaska AirlinesAlaska Airlines
DeltaDelta
UnitedUnited
American AirlinesAmerican Airlines
Southwest AirlinesSouthwest Airlines
Hawaiian AirlinesHawaiian Airlines
JetBlue AirwaysJetBlue Airways
Today's featured flight deals from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles Intl. (LAX)
- San Diego (SAN) to Los Angeles (LAX).Delta, nonstop.Departing on Sat, Oct 11 at 10:00am from San Diego, arriving at 11:14am in Los Angeles.Returning on Tue, Oct 14 at 2:26pm from Los Angeles, arriving at 3:19pm in San Diego.Select Delta flight departing on Sat, Oct 11 at 10:00am from San Diego, returning on Tue, Oct 14 at 2:26pm from Los Angeles priced at $20940% less than typical$209
- San Diego (SAN) to Los Angeles (LAX).Delta, nonstop.Departing on Fri, Oct 10 at 3:59pm from San Diego, arriving at 5:00pm in Los Angeles.Returning on Wed, Oct 15 at 10:10pm from Los Angeles, arriving at 11:06pm in San Diego.Select Delta flight departing on Fri, Oct 10 at 3:59pm from San Diego, returning on Wed, Oct 15 at 10:10pm from Los Angeles priced at $25930% less than typical$259
- San Diego (SAN) to Los Angeles (LAX).Delta, nonstop.Departing on Thu, Oct 30 at 3:59pm from San Diego, arriving at 5:00pm in Los Angeles.Returning on Fri, Nov 7 at 8:20am from Los Angeles, arriving at 9:20am in San Diego.Select Delta flight departing on Thu, Oct 30 at 3:59pm from San Diego, returning on Fri, Nov 7 at 8:20am from Los Angeles priced at $17935% less than typical$179
Cheap Flights from San Diego to Los Angeles (SAN-LAX)
Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $82 for one-way flights and $163 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego (SAN) to Los Angeles (LAX)
February is typically the cheapest month to fly
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Travel information
Travel information
Origin airport | San Diego Intl. |
Destination airport | Los Angeles Intl. |
Airlines serving | Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, United |
Roundtrip price | $162 |
Distance | 108 mi |
Average flight time | 1 hour 12 mins |
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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 November. 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 $82 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.
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