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

Alaska Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from San Diego to Los Angeles Los Angeles

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

As of September 2026, 201 flights take off from San Diego and land in Los Angeles each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Wed, with 22% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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

28 flights are operational daily from San Diego to Los Angeles as of September 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 6:00, with 53% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

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

Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Los Angeles 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 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 Los Angeles Airport.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your Los Angeles 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 805 Cheap Flights from San Diego to Los Angeles in 2026

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7:50 - 14:56SAN San Diego-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

7h 06m1 stop San Francisco

12:57 - 17:10LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SAN San Diego

4h 13m1 stop San Francisco

R3 595Alaska Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Sat, Oct 31

20:33 - 7:46SAN San Diego-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

11h 13m1 stop San Francisco

8:55 - 17:38LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SAN San Diego

8h 43m1 stop San Francisco

R3 611Alaska Airlines

Tue, Jan 5 - Wed, Jan 13

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

1h 14mdirect

18:17 - 19:13LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SAN San Diego

0h 56mdirect

R4 014Delta

Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 4

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

1h 14mdirect

18:17 - 19:13LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SAN San Diego

0h 56mdirect

R4 030Delta

Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 4

19:59 - 21:14SAN San Diego-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

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22:45 - 23:42LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SAN San Diego

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R4 336Delta

Fri, Oct 9 - Fri, Oct 16

6:15 - 7:18SAN San Diego-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

1h 03mdirect

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

0h 56mdirect

R4 417United Airlines

Sun, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 4

11:52 - 20:47SAN San Diego-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

8h 55m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

10:43 - 8:31LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SAN San Diego

21h 48m1 stop Santa Rosa Sonoma County

R4 562Alaska Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Sun, Jan 10

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

1h 14mdirect

22:50 - 23:47LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SAN San Diego

0h 57mdirect

R4 578Delta

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29

13:10 - 18:24SAN San Diego-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

5h 14m1 stop San Francisco

12:57 - 21:50LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SAN San Diego

8h 53m2 stops San Francisco Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

R4 594Alaska Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13

19:59 - 21:12SAN San Diego-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

1h 13mdirect

14:25 - 15:20LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SAN San Diego

0h 55mdirect

R4 658Delta

Fri, Dec 4 - Sun, Jan 10

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19:53 - 21:00SAN San Diego-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

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

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R5 061Delta

Wed, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 26

17:00 - 18:03SAN San Diego-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

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10:35 - 11:35LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SAN San Diego

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R6 109United Airlines

Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20

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

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22:50 - 23:47LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SAN San Diego

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R6 915Delta

Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 14

17:00 - 18:03SAN San Diego-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

1h 03mdirect

19:06 - 20:02LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SAN San Diego

0h 56mdirect

R7 237United Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Sun, Sep 13

9:45 - 15:35SAN San Diego-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

5h 50m1 stop San Francisco

19:06 - 20:02LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SAN San Diego

0h 56mdirect

R8 076United Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 17

6:15 - 7:18SAN San Diego-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

1h 03mdirect

19:06 - 20:02LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SAN San Diego

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R8 285United Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

17:00 - 18:03SAN San Diego-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

1h 03mdirect

16:30 - 17:26LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SAN San Diego

0h 56mdirect

R8 656United Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Fri, Sep 18

17:00 - 18:03SAN San Diego-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

1h 03mdirect

10:35 - 11:35LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SAN San Diego

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R10 139United Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 14

6:15 - 7:30SAN San Diego-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

1h 15mdirect

21:59 - 22:55LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SAN San Diego

0h 56mdirect

R10 236Delta

Tue, Sep 15 - Fri, Sep 18

13:15 - 17:30SAN San Diego-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

4h 15m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

17:50 - 21:45LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SAN San Diego

3h 55m1 stop Sacramento Intl

R10 493Southwest

Tue, Sep 15 - Fri, Sep 18

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Southwest flights from San Diego to Los Angeles

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Oct 17

SAN11:30San Diego

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LAX15:50Los Angeles Los Angeles

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Oct 6

SAN9:10San Diego

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LAX14:55Los Angeles Los Angeles

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LAX6:55Los Angeles Los Angeles

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SAN11:35San Diego

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Alaska Airlines flights from San Diego to Los Angeles

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Oct 29

SAN7:50San Diego

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LAX14:56Los Angeles Los Angeles

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LAX12:57Los Angeles Los Angeles

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SAN17:10San Diego

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Jan 5

SAN20:33San Diego

11h 13m

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LAX7:46Los Angeles Los Angeles

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LAX8:55Los Angeles Los Angeles

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SAN17:38San Diego

R3 611

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Dec 4

SAN11:52San Diego

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LAX20:47Los Angeles Los Angeles

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LAX10:43Los Angeles Los Angeles

21h 48m

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SAN8:31San Diego

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R3 369 to R6 560.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R3 595.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles?

In general, February 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 R2 885. If you don’t want to visit Los Angeles in February, then you should wait until December to fly from San Diego, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R3 127.

What is the cheapest San Diego to Los Angeles 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 September 2026, prices for San Diego to Los Angeles flights are approximately 185% 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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Airports in Los Angeles	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Los Angeles from San Diego in the past 72 hours is R1 805. The best return flight deal from San Diego to Los Angeles found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R3 595.

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 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 Los Angeles by plane?
The distance between San Diego and Los Angeles Los Angeles is about 183,4 km.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport?
Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Los Angeles 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 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 Los Angeles Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Los Angeles 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 20,91% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with 7,40%, Airbus A321 (sharklets) with 6,54%, and Boeing 737 MAX 9 with 5,83%.

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