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Flight deals from San Diego International to Los Angeles International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Diego International to Los Angeles International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Los Angeles.64 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 May, returning Wed, 28 May.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 28 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 28 May, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 64 €, select.
Los Angeles.74 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Jun, returning Tue, 3 Jun.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 1 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 74 €, select.
Los Angeles.87 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 May, returning Wed, 4 Jun.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 22 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 4 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 87 €, select.
Los Angeles.114 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Jun, returning Thu, 4 Sep.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 11 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 4 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 114 €, select.
Los Angeles.114 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Jul, returning Mon, 21 Jul.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 7 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 21 Jul, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 114 €, select.
Los Angeles.126 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Jun, returning Wed, 2 Jul.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 25 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 2 Jul, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 126 €, select.
Los Angeles.133 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Oct, returning Wed, 15 Oct.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 8 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 15 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 133 €, select.
Los Angeles.142 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Jul, returning Tue, 9 Sep.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 15 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 142 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Los Angeles International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Diego International to Los Angeles International flights are currently cheapest in May.
May
from 64 €
Jun
from 74 €
Jul
from 114 €
Aug
from 159 €
Sep
from 159 €
Oct
from 133 €
Nov
from 159 €
Dec
from 159 €
Jan
from 159 €
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Direct flights from San Diego International to Los Angeles International

San Diego International to Los Angeles International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Diego International to Los Angeles below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Los Angeles International.

San Diego to Los Angeles: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found64 €
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time1 hr, 9 mins
Most popular airlineWestJet
Average flights per week352

Finding cheap flights from San Diego International to Los Angeles International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego International to Los Angeles International is 64 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 9 minutes is the average flight time from San Diego International to Los Angeles International.
WestJet, LATAM Airlines and SkyWest Airlines fly direct from San Diego International to Los Angeles International.
As of May 2025, there are 352 flights per week flying from San Diego International to Los Angeles International.
The cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Los Angeles International is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday, 28 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 9 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Los Angeles International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Los Angeles is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Spirit Airlines and Delta offer the cheapest flight tickets to Los Angeles International.

Travelling from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know

  • Around 1 hour 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.

  • San Diego and Los Angeles follow the same timezone, UTC-7.

  • Flights from SAN to LAX start from 06:15 — the first with Delta Air Lines. The latest departure is at 20:50 with United Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 59 weekly San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flights.

  • Leave enough time to make your SAN to LAX flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • Delta Air Lines is your ticket to exploring Los Angeles (and maybe even some other exciting corners of United States!). Check out the direct flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport offered by this popular airline.

  • Most travellers choose to travel with Delta Air Lines on this route.

  • Delta Air Lines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for SAN to LAX flights, with 83.85% of its services landing as scheduled.

  • If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SAN and LAX:

    • Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)

    • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

    • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight is 29 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 64 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • Score cheap tickets from SAN to LAX by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.

  • You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from SAN to LAX.

  • Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.

Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • You'll find SAN at Airport Drive.

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of San Diego International Airport, 71.38% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • Central San Diego to San Diego International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • You can expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes when using public transport.

  • Need a convenient hotel close to SAN? If you're catching an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles

  • LAX is located at One World Way.

  • Los Angeles International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.

  • It takes around 55 minutes when travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • The quietest month for a flight from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Los Angeles based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

  • When reserving your flight from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SAN to LAX in February. Average temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.

Explore more of United States

  • San Diego is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.

  • If there's time to check out another major stop in United States, head for San Jose, roughly 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art are among its highlights.

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