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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Los Angeles to San Diego, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Los Angeles to San Diego, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from Los Angeles to San Diego (LAX-SAN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to San Diego that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Los Angeles to San Diego

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Los Angeles to San Diego.
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KLM Logo
LAX-SAN
0h 51mdirect
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1h 04mdirect
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LAX-SAN
1h 01mdirect
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SAN-LAX
1h 06mdirect
Austrian Airlines
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LAX-SAN
0h 59mdirect
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SAN-LAX
1h 13mdirect
Air France
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China Airlines Logo
LAX-SAN
0h 59mdirect
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SAN-LAX
1h 04mdirect
China Airlines
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Delta Logo
LAX-SAN
0h 56mdirect
Delta Logo
SAN-LAX
1h 13mdirect
China Eastern Logo
LAX-SAN
0h 58mdirect
China Eastern Logo
SAN-LAX
1h 14mdirect
China Eastern
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Copa Airlines Logo
LAX-SAN
1h 01mdirect
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SAN-LAX
1h 06mdirect
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Asiana Airlines Logo
LAX-SAN
1h 00mdirect
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SAN-LAX
1h 11mdirect
Asiana Airlines
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Virgin Australia Logo
LAX-SAN
1h 05mdirect
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SAN-LAX
1h 03mdirect
Virgin Australia
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Aeromexico Logo
LAX-SAN
0h 58mdirect
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SAN-LAX
1h 14mdirect
Aeromexico
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LAX-SAN
1h 05mdirect
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SAN-LAX
1h 06mdirect
Air New Zealand
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United Airlines Logo
LAX-SAN
1h 05mdirect
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SAN-LAX
1h 03mdirect
United Airlines
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EL AL Logo
LAX-SAN
0h 59mdirect
EL AL Logo
SAN-LAX
1h 13mdirect
Avianca Logo
LAX-SAN
1h 05mdirect
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SAN-LAX
1h 11mdirect
Avianca
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LATAM Airlines Logo
LAX-SAN
0h 59mdirect
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SAN-LAX
1h 09mdirect
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LAX-SAN
0h 57mdirect
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SAN-LAX
1h 12mdirect
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ITA Airways Logo
LAX-SAN
0h 54mdirect
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1h 12mdirect
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LAX-SAN
0h 58mdirect
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SAN-LAX
1h 13mdirect
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LAX-SAN
0h 57mdirect
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1h 14mdirect
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LAX-SAN
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1h 13mdirect
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Virgin Atlantic Logo
LAX-SAN
0h 54mdirect
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SAN-LAX
1h 10mdirect
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1h 01mdirect
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1h 13mdirect
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Expert advice for your flight from Los Angeles to San Diego

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Delta

Delta's Comfort Plus seats provide up to three extra inches of legroom, enhancing comfort on short flights.


Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members, perfect for staying connected on short flights.

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United Airlines

United offers Priority Boarding to avoid gate-checking your carry-on, ideal for short flights.


United's Economy Plus seats offer up to six inches more legroom, enhancing comfort on short flights.

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to San Diego flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to San Diego to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to San Diego is January, where tickets cost C$ 248 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 345 and C$ 331 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to San Diego, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

October
Best time to beat the crowds (17% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.

When to book flights from Los Angeles to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Los Angeles to San Diego

  • What parking options are available at Los Angeles International Airport?

    Los Angeles International Airport offers a variety of parking options to passengers at different prices, and for different lengths of stay. The most convenient, and most expensive, parking option is valet parking, while the cheapest is the Van Nuys Flyaway. The airport also offers charging facilities for electric vehicles on Levels 1 and 3 of parking lots 1 and 6, Levels 3 and 4 of parking lot 5, and Level 1 of the Economy Garage.

  • How do I get from San Diego International Airport to downtown San Diego?

    San Diego International Airport is located less than 2.5 miles northwest of San Diego City and can be accessed via either private or public transportation. The cheapest way to get from the airport to downtown San Diego is by taking the line 992 bus, which will take less than 20min to get to the city. You can catch the bus at the Lindbergh Field & Terminal 1 Station, and the bus arrives at Broadway & State Station.

  • Is Los Angeles International Airport pet friendly?

    When departing from Los Angeles International Airport with your furry friend, you are required to always have them on a leash or in a carrier, except for when they are in a relief station. The airport provides 11 pet relief stations located in various terminals throughout the premises, eight of which are indoor and three outdoor stations.

  • What accessibility facilities are offered at San Diego International Airport?

    San Diego International Airport provides wheelchair services for passengers with impaired mobility upon request. The airport also has Airport Traffic Officers, Harbor Police Officers, and Volunteer Airport Ambassadors located throughout the airport to assist passengers with any special needs. The available accessibility features include accessible restrooms, courtesy carts, visual paging monitors, and TDD telephones.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Los Angeles to San Diego?

    American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to San Diego flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to San Diego?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to San Diego flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to San Diego?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Los Angeles and San Diego, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Los Angeles to San Diego?

    There are direct flights from Los Angeles to San Diego on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to San Diego?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Los Angeles to San Diego.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to San Diego?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from Los Angeles is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Los Angeles to San Diego?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Diego with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Diego from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to San Diego

  • When planning a trip out of Los Angeles International (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN), you are advised to arrive at the airport at least 2h before your time of departure to avoid any inconveniences from screening and boarding delays.
  • If you lose any of your items while at Los Angeles International Airport, you will be required to fill online claim form where you give a description of the item and specify the location where you lost it.
  • Los Angeles International Airport provides nursing rooms where nursing mothers can breastfeed or pump privately. They are located at Terminals 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and the Tom Bradley International Terminal.
  • If you need to relax or get some work done on arrival at the San Diego International Airport, make use of the four lounges available in Terminal 2 of the airport. Three lounges are located inside security, while the Neil Ash USO Center is the only lounge located outside security.
  • Traveling with children from Los Angeles International Airport is a great experience as the airport provides a beach-themed play area inside the Tom Bradley International Terminal. Children from the ages of 2-11 can immerse themselves in the experience that features multiple sculpted foam pieces resembling dolphins, beach toys, and waves.
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Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to San Diego?

Find which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles Airport to San Diego Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Los Angeles to San Diego

Monday

ANA,Aeromexico,Air China, +20 more

ANA,Aeromexico, +21 more

Tuesday

ANA,Aeromexico,Air China, +20 more

ANA,Aeromexico, +21 more

Wednesday

ANA,Aeromexico,Air France, +19 more

ANA,Aeromexico, +20 more

Thursday

ANA,Aeromexico,Air China, +20 more

ANA,Aeromexico, +21 more

Friday

ANA,Aeromexico,Air China, +20 more

ANA,Aeromexico, +21 more

Saturday

ANA,Aeromexico,Air France, +18 more

ANA,Aeromexico, +19 more

Sunday

ANA,Aeromexico,Air China, +20 more

ANA,Aeromexico, +21 more

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Direct returns

San Diego to Los Angeles

Monday

ANA,Aeromexico,Air China, +21 more

ANA,Aeromexico, +22 more

Tuesday

ANA,Aeromexico,Air China, +20 more

ANA,Aeromexico, +21 more

Wednesday

ANA,Aeromexico,Air France, +20 more

ANA,Aeromexico, +21 more

Thursday

ANA,Aeromexico,Air China, +20 more

ANA,Aeromexico, +21 more

Friday

ANA,Aeromexico,Air China, +20 more

ANA,Aeromexico, +21 more

Saturday

ANA,Aeromexico,Air France, +20 more

ANA,Aeromexico, +21 more

Sunday

ANA,Aeromexico,Air China, +21 more

ANA,Aeromexico, +22 more

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