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Close dialog Prices are for flights from Los Angeles to San Diego for 1 adult in Economy. Flight times are based on nonstop flights or flights with the fewest stops available.
Flight information for Los Angeles to San Diego to help you plan your next trip.
| Cheapest round-trip flight | $116 | Spirit1 stop11 hrAug 22 — Aug 26 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to San Diego is currently $116 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $51 | Spirit1 stop10 hrJul 18 | The cheapest one-way flight from Los Angeles to San Diego is currently $51 | |
| Fastest flight | 51 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Los Angeles to San Diego takes 51 min | ||
| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Close dialog Typical prices for the least expensive flights for weekend trips from Los Angeles to San Diego per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to San Diego is typically January. The most expensive one is typically July.
| January Cheapest | Typical prices: $80–140 |
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| July Most expensive | Typical prices: $130–160 |
Popular airports near Los Angeles
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Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)
Burbank
25 min
12 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
Tijuana
2 hr 23 min
127 mi
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
San Diego
1 hr 54 min
109 mi
Popular airports near San Diego
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San Diego International Airport (SAN)
San Diego
10 min
2 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
Tijuana
36 min
16 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Santa Ana
1 hr 21 min
78 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from Los Angeles to San Diego
How long does it take to fly from Los Angeles to San Diego?
51 min is the shortest flight time from Los Angeles to San Diego.
When are the cheapest days to fly from Los Angeles to San Diego?
The cheapest days to fly are usually in January. Typical prices range from $80 to $140.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San Diego?
The best round-trip deal recently found on Google Flights from Los Angeles to San Diego was with Spirit from $116. The best one-way deal was with Spirit from $51.
When are direct flights from Los Angeles to San Diego available?
There are direct flights from Los Angeles to San Diego on a daily basis.
Which airlines have direct flights from Los Angeles to San Diego?
Delta and United fly direct from Los Angeles to San Diego.
What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San Diego?
The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to San Diego starts at $116 from Thu, Aug 22 to Mon, Aug 26. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $51 and departs on Thu, Jul 18.
When should you visit San Diego?
Jun–Aug is when most people visit San Diego, where the weather's temperate year-round. Beaches are less crowded Dec–Feb, which bring cooler temperatures but brighter sun. Whale-watching season is from mid-Dec–mid-Mar. Major annual events include Comic-Con International (Jul), a massive comic book convention with workshops and film screenings. Fleet Week (autumn) is a large military appreciation event featuring Navy ship tours, an air show and more.
How do I find cheap dates to fly from Los Angeles to San Diego
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Los Angeles to San Diego.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
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Popular trips from Los Angeles
Close dialog These suggestions are based on the cheapest fares to popular destinations in the next six months. Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Honolulu
$259
Aug 23 — Aug 26
1 stop9 hr 55 minHawaiian
Chicago
$140
Aug 16 — Aug 18
1 stop6 hr 52 minFrontier
Seattle
$75
Aug 22 — Aug 26
Nonstop2 hr 48 minSpirit
Las Vegas
$50
Aug 24 — Aug 26
Nonstop1 hr 16 minFrontier
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