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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Diego from $76

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Spirit Airlines Logo
19:35 - 07:26LAX-SAN
11h 51m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
06:15 - 18:39SAN-LAX
12h 24m1 stop
$168Spirit Airlines
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Wed, 8 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct
Spirit Airlines Logo
09:26 - 18:30LAX-SAN
9h 04m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:05 - 21:25SAN-LAX
11h 20m1 stop
$205Spirit Airlines
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Tue, 28 Oct - Wed, 29 Oct
Delta Logo
22:04 - 22:59LAX-SAN
0h 55mdirect
Delta Logo
06:20 - 07:34SAN-LAX
1h 14mdirect
$273Delta
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Thu, 25 Sep - Sun, 28 Sep
Delta Logo
22:04 - 22:59LAX-SAN
0h 55mdirect
Delta Logo
06:20 - 07:34SAN-LAX
1h 14mdirect
$275Delta
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Thu, 25 Sep - Sun, 28 Sep
Delta Logo
22:04 - 22:59LAX-SAN
0h 55mdirect
Delta Logo
19:46 - 20:56SAN-LAX
1h 10mdirect
$276Delta
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Thu, 25 Sep - Sun, 28 Sep
Alaska Airlines Logo
22:42 - 08:29LAX-SAN
9h 47m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
14:32 - 07:18SAN-LAX
16h 46m1 stop
$279Alaska Airlines
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Mon, 29 Sep - Wed, 15 Oct
United Airlines Logo
18:45 - 19:46LAX-SAN
1h 01mdirect
United Airlines Logo
10:54 - 12:08SAN-LAX
1h 14mdirect
$289United Airlines
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Thu, 18 Sep - Sat, 20 Sep
Spirit Airlines Logo
19:35 - 23:17LAX-SAN
3h 42m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
06:15 - 23:48SAN-LAX
17h 33m2 stops
$290Spirit Airlines
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Wed, 8 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct
Alaska Airlines Logo
16:01 - 21:15LAX-SAN
5h 14m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
20:59 - 15:19SAN-LAX
18h 20m1 stop
$295Alaska Airlines
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Mon, 17 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov
United Airlines Logo
09:02 - 10:13LAX-SAN
1h 11mdirect
United Airlines Logo
20:37 - 21:51SAN-LAX
1h 14mdirect
$296United Airlines
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Fri, 12 Sep - Sun, 21 Sep

United Airlines flights from Los Angeles to San Diego

Our best United Airlines deals on Los Angeles to San Diego flight tickets
United Airlines
18 Sept
LAX18:45Los Angeles
1h 01m
SAN19:46San Diego
20 Sept
SAN10:54San Diego
1h 14m
LAX12:08Los Angeles
$288
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United Airlines
12 Sept
LAX09:02Los Angeles
1h 11m
SAN10:13San Diego
21 Sept
SAN20:37San Diego
1h 14m
LAX21:51Los Angeles
$296
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United Airlines
12 Sept
LAX09:02Los Angeles
1h 11m
SAN10:13San Diego
14 Sept
SAN06:15San Diego
1h 03m
LAX07:18Los Angeles
$304
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Spirit Airlines flights from Los Angeles to San Diego

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on Los Angeles to San Diego flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
8 Oct
LAX19:35Los Angeles
11h 51m
1 stop
SAN07:26San Diego
28 Oct
SAN06:15San Diego
12h 24m
1 stop
LAX18:39Los Angeles
$168
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Spirit Airlines
10 Sept
LAX06:15Los Angeles
12h 27m
1 stop
SAN18:42San Diego
19 Sept
SAN06:15San Diego
4h 41m
1 stop
LAX10:56Los Angeles
$179
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Spirit Airlines
28 Oct
LAX09:26Los Angeles
9h 04m
1 stop
SAN18:30San Diego
29 Oct
SAN10:05San Diego
11h 20m
1 stop
LAX21:25Los Angeles
$205
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles to San Diego that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 78,305 searches. Data last updated 2 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to San Diego that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Wed 8/10

19:35-07:26

1 stop11h 51m

San Diego

Tue 28/10

06:15-18:39

1 stop12h 24m

$168

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Tue 28/10

09:26-18:30

1 stop9h 04m

San Diego

Wed 29/10

10:05-21:25

1 stop11h 20m

$205

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Thu 25/9

22:04-22:59

Nonstop0h 55m

San Diego

Sun 28/9

06:20-07:34

Nonstop1h 14m

$273

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Thu 25/9

22:04-22:59

Nonstop0h 55m

San Diego

Sun 28/9

06:20-07:34

Nonstop1h 14m

$275

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Thu 25/9

22:04-22:59

Nonstop0h 55m

San Diego

Sun 28/9

19:46-20:56

Nonstop1h 10m

$276

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Mon 29/9

22:42-08:29

1 stop9h 47m

San Diego

Wed 15/10

14:32-07:18

1 stop16h 46m

$279

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Thu 18/9

18:45-19:46

Nonstop1h 01m

San Diego

Sat 20/9

10:54-12:08

Nonstop1h 14m

$288

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Wed 8/10

19:35-23:17

1 stop3h 42m

San Diego

Tue 28/10

06:15-23:48

2 stops17h 33m

$290

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Mon 17/11

16:01-21:15

1 stop5h 14m

San Diego

Tue 18/11

20:59-15:19

1 stop18h 20m

$295

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Fri 12/9

09:02-10:13

Nonstop1h 11m

San Diego

Sun 21/9

20:37-21:51

Nonstop1h 14m

$296

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to San Diego from Los Angeles, with most prices found around $273. If you’re not able to fly to San Diego in January, then July is your next best option. Flight prices from Los Angeles to San Diego during July average around $273.

What is the cheapest Los Angeles to San Diego flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to San Diego?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Diego from Los Angeles when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Diego for around $323 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Diego from Los Angeles for as low as $247 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Los Angeles to San Diego flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Los Angeles to San Diego flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Los Angeles to San Diego flights?

You could potentially save up to 38% on your flight if you consider stops on a Los Angeles to San Diego flight.

How have Los Angeles to San Diego flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2025, prices for Los Angeles to San Diego flights are approximately 38% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Los Angeles to San Diego

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Los Angeles to San Diego according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Los Angeles to San Diego (LAX to SAN) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Los Angeles to San Diego

Fastest flight time

0h 54m

Direct flights

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun

Airports in San Diego

1 airport
The fastest flight from Los Angeles to San Diego takes 0h 54m
Direct flights go from Los Angeles to San Diego on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..
There is 1 airport near San Diego: San Diego (SAN)
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  • How far is Los Angeles to San Diego by plane?

    The distance between Los Angeles and San Diego is about 183.4 km. Typically, this will take 0h 55m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to San Diego Airport?

    Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to San Diego Airport are updated daily.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport to San Diego Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Los Angeles Airport to San Diego Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Diego Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your San Diego Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Diego Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Los Angeles to San Diego?

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