How many flights depart from Los Angeles to San Diego on average per day?

The number of flights available between Los Angeles and San Diego is 38 per day as of September 2025. The most frequent departure time is 18:00, with 59% of daily flights leaving in the evening.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Los Angeles to San Diego?

Frontier, Alaska Airlines, and Spirit Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Los Angeles to San Diego

How many flights depart from Los Angeles to San Diego on average per week?

As of September 2025, 267 flights take off from Los Angeles and land in San Diego each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Tue, with 18% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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 refreshed on a daily basis.

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 layovers. 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 necessary travel and health documents for your San Diego Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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19:50 - 23:34LAX-SAN

3h 44m1 stop

08:00 - 21:25SAN-LAX

13h 25m1 stop

£81

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Wed, 1 Oct - Tue, 7 Oct

10:23 - 16:57LAX-SAN

6h 34m1 stop

15:59 - 13:07SAN-LAX

21h 08m1 stop

£112Frontier

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Thu, 30 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov

22:39 - 08:15LAX-SAN

9h 36m1 stop

09:15 - 16:48SAN-LAX

7h 33m1 stop

£127Alaska Airlines

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Mon, 20 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct

08:20 - 09:20LAX-SAN

1h 00mdirect

06:20 - 07:35SAN-LAX

1h 15mdirect

£132Delta

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12:35 - 16:23LAX-SAN

3h 48m1 stop

08:05 - 11:47SAN-LAX

3h 42m1 stop

£135Alaska Airlines

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18:12 - 19:06LAX-SAN

0h 54mdirect

06:20 - 07:35SAN-LAX

1h 15mdirect

£135Delta

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09:17 - 10:27LAX-SAN

1h 10mdirect

06:15 - 07:15SAN-LAX

1h 00mdirect

£139United Airlines

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Wed, 1 Oct - Sun, 5 Oct

20:10 - 07:22LAX-SAN

11h 12m1 stop

08:02 - 11:38SAN-LAX

3h 36m1 stop

£141Alaska Airlines

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Wed, 5 Nov - Sun, 9 Nov

22:10 - 23:06LAX-SAN

0h 56mdirect

06:20 - 07:35SAN-LAX

1h 15mdirect

£143Delta

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22:39 - 23:41LAX-SAN

1h 02mdirect

06:15 - 07:28SAN-LAX

1h 13mdirect

£146United Airlines

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Delta flights from Los Angeles to San Diego

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9 Oct

LAX08:20Los Angeles

1h 00m

SAN09:20San Diego

12 Oct

SAN06:20San Diego

1h 15m

LAX07:35Los Angeles

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Delta

30 Sept

LAX18:12Los Angeles

0h 54m

SAN19:06San Diego

10 Oct

SAN06:20San Diego

1h 15m

LAX07:35Los Angeles

£135

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27 Sept

LAX22:04Los Angeles

0h 55m

SAN22:59San Diego

28 Sept

SAN09:59San Diego

1h 15m

LAX11:14Los Angeles

£139

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Alaska Airlines

20 Oct

LAX22:39Los Angeles

9h 36m

1 stop

SAN08:15San Diego

22 Oct

SAN09:15San Diego

7h 33m

1 stop

LAX16:48Los Angeles

£127

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Alaska Airlines

3 Mar

LAX12:35Los Angeles

3h 48m

1 stop

SAN16:23San Diego

4 Mar

SAN08:05San Diego

3h 42m

1 stop

LAX11:47Los Angeles

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5 Nov

LAX20:10Los Angeles

11h 12m

1 stop

SAN07:22San Diego

9 Nov

SAN08:02San Diego

3h 36m

1 stop

LAX11:38Los Angeles

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08:00-21:25

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10:23-16:57

1 stop6h 34m

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Mon 20/10

22:39-08:15

1 stop9h 36m

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09:15-16:48

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£127

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LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Thu 9/10

08:20-09:20

Nonstop1h 00m

San Diego

Sun 12/10

06:20-07:35

Nonstop1h 15m

£132

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LAXSAN

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12:35-16:23

1 stop3h 48m

San Diego

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08:05-11:47

1 stop3h 42m

£135

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LAXSAN

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Tue 30/9

18:12-19:06

Nonstop0h 54m

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06:20-07:35

Nonstop1h 15m

£135

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LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

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Wed 1/10

09:17-10:27

Nonstop1h 10m

San Diego

Sun 5/10

06:15-07:15

Nonstop1h 00m

£139

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LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

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Wed 5/11

20:10-07:22

1 stop11h 12m

San Diego

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08:02-11:38

1 stop3h 36m

£141

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LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Mon 13/10

22:10-23:06

Nonstop0h 56m

San Diego

Mon 20/10

06:20-07:35

Nonstop1h 15m

£143

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Fri 26/9

22:39-23:41

Nonstop1h 02m

San Diego

Mon 29/9

06:15-07:28

Nonstop1h 13m

£146

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?

If you don’t want to visit San Diego in January, then you should wait until July to fly from Los Angeles, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £132.

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 £158 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 £119 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 68% 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 35% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Los Angeles to San Diego

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Fastest flight time	0h 54m
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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 every day.

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 straight-line distance from Los Angeles to San Diego is 114.0 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 0h 54m.
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 refreshed on a daily basis.
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 layovers. 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 necessary travel and health documents for your San Diego Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Los Angeles to San Diego?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Los Angeles to San Diego is Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, representing 35.59% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) at 28.39%, Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 at 5.93%, and Airbus A321-100/200 at 3.39%.

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