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

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

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

As of October 2026, 251 flights take off from San Diego and land in Los Angeles each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Sun, with 18% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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

35 flights are operational daily from San Diego to Los Angeles as of October 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 15:00, with 44% of flights per day taking off at midday.

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

Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Los Angeles Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Los Angeles Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Los Angeles 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 licence 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.

R1 956 Cheap Flights from San Diego to Los Angeles in 2026/27

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15:59 - 17:01SAN San Diego-LAX Los Angeles

1h 02mdirect

17:46 - 18:47LAX Los Angeles-SAN San Diego

1h 01mdirect

R3 299Delta

Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15

15:59 - 17:01SAN San Diego-LAX Los Angeles

1h 02mdirect

17:46 - 18:47LAX Los Angeles-SAN San Diego

1h 01mdirect

R3 315Delta

Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15

9:05 - 21:46SAN San Diego-LAX Los Angeles

12h 41m1 stop San Jose

7:35 - 17:38LAX Los Angeles-SAN San Diego

10h 03m1 stop San Francisco

R3 547Alaska Airlines

Fri, Jan 1 - Tue, Jan 12

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

1h 14mdirect

17:46 - 18:47LAX Los Angeles-SAN San Diego

1h 01mdirect

R3 630Delta

Sat, Nov 14 - Sun, Nov 15

15:59 - 17:01SAN San Diego-LAX Los Angeles

1h 02mdirect

17:46 - 18:47LAX Los Angeles-SAN San Diego

1h 01mdirect

R3 647Delta

Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15

9:05 - 21:46SAN San Diego-LAX Los Angeles

12h 41m1 stop San Jose

21:40 - 8:51LAX Los Angeles-SAN San Diego

11h 11m1 stop San Jose

R3 697Alaska Airlines

Fri, Jan 1 - Tue, Jan 12

16:16 - 22:52SAN San Diego-LAX Los Angeles

6h 36m1 stop San Francisco

7:35 - 11:41LAX Los Angeles-SAN San Diego

4h 06m1 stop San Francisco

R3 713Alaska Airlines

Tue, Jan 5 - Wed, Jan 13

16:16 - 22:52SAN San Diego-LAX Los Angeles

6h 36m1 stop San Francisco

7:35 - 11:41LAX Los Angeles-SAN San Diego

4h 06m1 stop San Francisco

R3 730Alaska Airlines

Tue, Jan 5 - Wed, Jan 13

20:59 - 8:37SAN San Diego-LAX Los Angeles

11h 38m1 stop San Francisco

13:31 - 17:38LAX Los Angeles-SAN San Diego

4h 07m1 stop San Francisco

R3 763Alaska Airlines

Sun, Dec 6 - Wed, Jan 13

10:48 - 18:15SAN San Diego-LAX Los Angeles

7h 27m1 stop San Francisco

6:00 - 9:57LAX Los Angeles-SAN San Diego

3h 57m1 stop San Francisco

R3 862Alaska Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15

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Delta flights from San Diego to Los Angeles

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Nov 12

SAN15:59San Diego

1h 02m

LAX17:01Los Angeles

Nov 15

LAX17:46Los Angeles

1h 01m

SAN18:47San Diego

R3 299

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Nov 12

SAN15:59San Diego

1h 02m

LAX17:01Los Angeles

Nov 15

LAX17:46Los Angeles

1h 01m

SAN18:47San Diego

R3 315

Delta

Nov 14

SAN6:15San Diego

1h 14m

LAX7:29Los Angeles

Nov 15

LAX17:46Los Angeles

1h 01m

SAN18:47San Diego

R3 630

United Airlines flights from San Diego to Los Angeles

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United Airlines

Nov 16

SAN16:45San Diego

1h 05m

LAX17:50Los Angeles

Nov 23

LAX19:27Los Angeles

0h 57m

SAN20:24San Diego

R4 376

United Airlines

Nov 12

SAN14:30San Diego

1h 05m

LAX15:35Los Angeles

Nov 15

LAX10:31Los Angeles

1h 00m

SAN11:31San Diego

R4 807

United Airlines

Nov 13

SAN16:45San Diego

1h 05m

LAX17:50Los Angeles

Nov 15

LAX10:31Los Angeles

1h 00m

SAN11:31San Diego

R6 133

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9:05-21:46

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R3 547

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6:15-7:29

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17:46-18:47

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R3 630

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15:59-17:01

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9:05-21:46

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R3 697

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SAN San Diego - LAX Los Angeles

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San Diego

Tue 5/1

16:16-22:52

1 stop6h 36m

Los Angeles

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7:35-11:41

1 stop4h 06m

R3 713

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SAN San Diego - LAX Los Angeles

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San Diego

Tue 5/1

16:16-22:52

1 stop6h 36m

Los Angeles

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SAN San Diego - LAX Los Angeles

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San Diego

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20:59-8:37

1 stop11h 38m

Los Angeles

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13:31-17:38

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R3 763

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SAN San Diego - LAX Los Angeles

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San Diego

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10:48-18:15

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Los Angeles

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6:00-9:57

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R3 862

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R3 506 to R5 122.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R3 299.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles?

In general, December is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Los Angeles. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R3 216. If you don’t want to visit Los Angeles in December, then you should wait until November to fly from San Diego, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R3 962.

What is the cheapest San Diego to Los Angeles flight route?

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What cabin class options are available on San Diego to Los Angeles flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on San Diego to Los Angeles flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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

As of October 2026, prices for San Diego to Los Angeles flights are approximately 206% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Diego to Los Angeles

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Diego to Los Angeles according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Best price found	R1 956
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Los Angeles	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Los Angeles from San Diego in the past 72 hours is R1 956. The best return flight deal from San Diego to Los Angeles found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R3 299.

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

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to Los Angeles

How far is San Diego to Los Angeles by plane?
The distance between San Diego and Los Angeles is about 183,4 km.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Los Angeles Airport?
Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Los Angeles Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Los Angeles 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 San Diego Airport to Los Angeles Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Los Angeles Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Los Angeles 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 licence 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 San Diego to Los Angeles?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between San Diego and Los Angeles, the leading plane model is Boeing 737 MAX 8, making up 19,01% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with 9,18%, Boeing 737 MAX 9 with 8,42%, and Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) with 8,04%.

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