What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to San Diego flights?

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the early afternoon have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

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

The number of flights available between Los Angeles and San Diego is 284 per week as of September 2026. The most frequent departure day is Sun, with 17% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

How often are flights from Los Angeles to San Diego delayed?

Historically, on average around 13% of flights between Los Angeles and San Diego have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 105 minutes.

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

40 flights are operational daily from Los Angeles to San Diego as of September 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 14:00, with 46% of flights per day taking off in the evening.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Los Angeles to San Diego flights?

According to our data, United Airlines have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 9% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

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

Alaska Airlines and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Los Angeles Los Angeles to San Diego

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Friday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

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

Prices for flights from Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport to San Diego Airport were last updated today.

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

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport to San Diego Airport.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Diego Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Diego Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

R1 819 Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to San Diego in 2026/27

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7:35 - 13:30LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SAN San Diego

5h 55m1 stop San Francisco

15:31 - 20:51SAN San Diego-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

5h 20m1 stop San Jose

R3 524Alaska Airlines

Tue, Jan 26 - Tue, Jan 26

9:12 - 13:28LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SAN San Diego

4h 16m1 stop San Francisco

17:49 - 8:58SAN San Diego-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

15h 09m1 stop San Francisco

R3 622Alaska Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 20

22:20 - 7:43LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SAN San Diego

9h 23m1 stop San Francisco

21:59 - 12:36SAN San Diego-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 37m1 stop San Francisco

R3 946Alaska Airlines

Mon, Mar 15 - Mon, Mar 22

6:00 - 11:43LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SAN San Diego

5h 43m1 stop San Francisco

7:40 - 13:09SAN San Diego-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

5h 29m1 stop San Jose

R4 093Alaska Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Mon, Nov 16

14:27 - 8:45LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SAN San Diego

18h 18m1 stop San Francisco

20:55 - 10:24SAN San Diego-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

13h 29m1 stop San Francisco

R4 222Alaska Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23

7:00 - 13:36LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SAN San Diego

6h 36m1 stop San Francisco

7:12 - 11:27SAN San Diego-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

4h 15m1 stop San Francisco

R4 271Alaska Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Sun, Dec 6

21:58 - 22:59LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SAN San Diego

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6:15 - 7:29SAN San Diego-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

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R4 352Delta

Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15

9:15 - 10:17LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SAN San Diego

1h 02mdirect

6:15 - 7:33SAN San Diego-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

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R4 369Delta

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22

9:15 - 10:17LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SAN San Diego

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6:15 - 7:33SAN San Diego-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

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R4 385Delta

Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 18

12:57 - 18:29LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SAN San Diego

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21:18 - 9:20SAN San Diego-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

12h 02m1 stop San Jose

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R5 668United Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27

9:10 - 10:10LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SAN San Diego

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15:00 - 16:03SAN San Diego-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

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R6 399Delta

Sun, Sep 27 - Tue, Oct 13

19:12 - 20:08LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SAN San Diego

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R6 480United Airlines

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19:12 - 20:08LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SAN San Diego

0h 56mdirect

9:45 - 17:49SAN San Diego-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

8h 04m1 stop San Francisco

R6 512United Airlines

Sun, Sep 27 - Tue, Oct 13

7:16 - 11:16LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SAN San Diego

4h 00m1 stop San Francisco

17:49 - 8:58SAN San Diego-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

15h 09m1 stop San Francisco

R6 707Alaska Airlines

Sun, Sep 27 - Tue, Oct 13

7:16 - 11:16LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SAN San Diego

4h 00m1 stop San Francisco

17:49 - 8:58SAN San Diego-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

15h 09m1 stop San Francisco

R6 870Alaska Airlines

Sun, Sep 27 - Tue, Oct 13

21:40 - 22:34LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SAN San Diego

0h 54mdirect

10:54 - 12:08SAN San Diego-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

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R6 886Delta

Sat, Sep 26 - Sun, Sep 27

9:10 - 10:10LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SAN San Diego

1h 00mdirect

10:54 - 12:08SAN San Diego-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

1h 14mdirect

R7 292Delta

Thu, Sep 24 - Sat, Sep 26

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Nov 12

LAX21:58Los Angeles Los Angeles

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LAX16:30Los Angeles Los Angeles

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Los Angeles and San Diego?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R3 557 to R4 612.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R3 524.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to San Diego from Los Angeles, with most prices found around R3 638. The month of October is another great option to travel to San Diego, with average flight prices from Los Angeles averaging around R3 881.

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

As of September 2026, prices for Los Angeles to San Diego flights are approximately 53% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Los Angeles to San Diego

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Best price found	R1 819
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in San Diego	1 airport

The best one-way flight to San Diego from Los Angeles in the past 72 hours is R1 819. The best return flight deal from Los Angeles to San Diego found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R3 524.

Direct flights go from Los Angeles to San Diego every day.

There is 1 airport in San Diego. From Los Angeles there are direct flights to San Diego (SAN).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Los Angeles to San Diego

How far is Los Angeles Los Angeles to San Diego by plane?
San Diego is 183,4 km away from Los Angeles Los Angeles.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport to San Diego Airport?
Prices for flights from Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport to San Diego Airport were last updated today.
How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport to San Diego Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport to San Diego Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Diego Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Diego Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Diego Airport. It is always advisable to seek 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 Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets), representing 25,00% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 737-800 at 23,15%, Boeing 737 MAX 8 at 10,19%, and Boeing 737 MAX 9 at 8,33%.

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