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Cheap flights from San Diego to Los Angeles

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). 109 miles, 40m nonstop.

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SAN to LAX at a glance

Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.

Distance
109 milesgreat-circle
Typical flight time
40mnonstop, gate to gate
Nonstop airlines
AADLUAWN7 airlinesAmerican, Delta, United
Nonstop flights per day
42all airlines combined
Cheapest month
February 2027over the next six months
Best day to fly
Tuesday18% less than Sunday
Time difference
Same time zone

San Diego to Los Angeles

Round trips from $40

Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Feb 2.

Cheapest month: February 2027

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San Diego to Los Angeles fares by month

Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.

  1. September 2026from Tue, Sep 29$51
  2. October 2026from Tue, Oct 6$47
  3. November 2026from Sat, Nov 7$48
  4. December 2026from Tue, Dec 1$47
  5. January 2027from Wed, Jan 6$41
  6. February 2027from Tue, Feb 2$40

Airlines flying San Diego to Los Angeles

7 airlines fly nonstop with 42 departures a day combined.

Connecting options

Every itinerary on this route is nonstop or uses an unusual connection; run a search for specifics.

Which airport should I use?

San DiegoLos Angeles has 5 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.

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Tips for this route

  • American, Delta, United and Southwest all fly SAN to LAX nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
  • Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
  • Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
  • At 109 miles this is a short hop of 40m, so an early-morning departure, which is usually the cheapest and most punctual of the day, costs you little sleep.

Destination guide

Los Angeles: Beaches, studios and year-round sunshine

Los Angeles is a sprawl of beach towns, hillside neighborhoods and studio lots tied together by freeways. LAX is the main gateway, but Burbank, Long Beach and Orange County airports are smaller, calmer and often closer to where you're staying.

Best time to visit: March–May and September–November have warm, dry days and thinner crowds. June can be gray at the coast ('June gloom'); fall is the warmest beach season.

Flying the other way? Los Angeles to San DiegoFares, airlines and tips for LAX to SAN.

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San Diego to Los Angeles: common questions

How long is the flight from San Diego to Los Angeles?

A nonstop flight from San Diego (SAN) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 40m gate to gate, covering 109 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.

Which airlines fly nonstop from SAN to LAX?

American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines and Breeze Airways operate nonstop flights from San Diego (SAN) to Los Angeles (LAX), with 42 nonstop departures a day between them.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Los Angeles?

Over the next six months, February 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from San Diego (SAN) to Los Angeles (LAX), starting at $40 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.

How far in advance should I book San Diego to Los Angeles flights?

Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.

What is the time difference between San Diego and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is in the same time zone as San Diego, so there is no clock change. SAN is on America/Los Angeles time and LAX on America/Los Angeles time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.

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