Search Flights from Los Angeles to San Diego

Quick Flight Summary from Los Angeles to San Diego

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    $117
  • Direct flight duration 56 min
  • Arrival airports SAN / CLD / NKX / NZY
  • Best days to book Monday, Thursday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $231

Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San Diego

Best Price

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines
2 Nov, Mon
Los Angeles – San Diego
5h 26m
1 stop
LAX–SAN
Cheapest Direct Flight

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
18 Oct, Sun
Los Angeles – San Diego
1h 2m
Non-stop
LAX–SAN

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
22 Oct, Thu
Los Angeles – San Diego
1h 2m
Non-stop
LAX–SAN

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
5 Nov, Thu
Los Angeles – San Diego
0h 58m
Non-stop
LAX–SAN
Shortest Flight

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
15 Oct, Thu
Los Angeles – San Diego
0h 57m
Non-stop
LAX–SAN

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines
1 Nov, Sun
Los Angeles – San Diego
4h 43m
1 stop
LAX–SAN

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines
30 Oct, Fri
Los Angeles – San Diego
5h 48m
1 stop
LAX–SAN

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines
22 Nov, Sun
Los Angeles – San Diego
4h 4m
1 stop
LAX–SAN

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
9 Oct, Fri
Los Angeles – San Diego
0h 59m
Non-stop
LAX–SAN

Last update: 07 October 2026 07:42

Estimated Prices for Los Angeles to San Diego Flights

Cheapest Day2 November Monday
Best Price
$113
Average Price
$285
$436
$113
$318
07Wed
Oct
$333
08Thu
09Fri
10Sat
$436
11Sun
$346
12Mon
13Tue
$314
14Wed
$335
15Thu
$335
16Fri
17Sat
18Sun
19Mon
20Tue
21Wed
22Thu
23Fri
24Sat
25Sun
26Mon
27Tue
28Wed
29Thu
$167
30Fri
31Sat
$153
01Sun
Nov
$113
02Mon
03Tue
04Wed
05Thu

Key Features of the Airlines

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from Los Angeles City Center

Los Angeles Intl. Airport

The most practical transportation alternative to get to Los Angeles International airport from the city center is by using the FlyAway buses. These buses depart from Union Station and get to the airport in about 40 minutes. When there is traffic or during rush hour that travel time can vary significantly. FlyAway buses depart every 30 minutes and you don’t need to reserve a spot beforehand. We recommend checking the traffic conditions and figuring out what time you need to be at the airport beforehand.

The FlyAway buses operate between the following locations and the airport, Van Nuys (San Fernando Valley) Union Station (Downtown Los Angeles), Westwood (West Los Angeles/UCLA), Santa Monica, Hollywood, Orange Line, and Long Beach. Separate buses depart from these locations to the airport. You can buy your bus ticket on board using a credit card.

Passengers can also take the Green Line to the airport, which stops at the metro Green Line Aviation Station. From that station there are free shuttle bus services to the airport. The Green Line operates between Redondo Beach and Norwalk. After you get to the Green Line Aviation Station you can get on the LAX Shuttle “G” line, which will take you to the terminals.  

There are various buses that you can take from different locations in the city to get to Los Angeles International Airport. From Santa Monica you can take the Big Blue Bus R3 line, from Sylmar Metrolink Station you can take LADOT Commuter Express line 574, from Redondo Beach you can take LADOT line 438, and from Torrance you can take Torrance Transit Bus T8.

Airport Information

Los Angeles International Airport, also referred to as LAX, is the 7th busiest airport in the world and the largest and busiest airport in not only the Greater Los Angeles Area but in all of California. It is an extremely modern and organized airport that handles a significant portion of international flights in Southern California. There are 9 terminals at the airport. 8 of those 9 terminals are numbered, such as Terminal 1, Terminal 2, etc. The international terminal at LAX is the Tom Bradley International Terminal. The Tom Bradley International Terminal operates a large number of international flights. Los Angeles International Airport offers a wide variety of venues when it comes to eating and drinking and shopping. If you are flying out of Tom Bradley International Terminal and want to grab a bite to eat you can dine at places like the Daily Grill, El Paseo, McDonald’s, Marina Bar, Sushi Boy, Starbucks, Pinkberry, 800 Degrees Pizza, and more. This terminal also has many boutiques such as Burberry, DFS Duty Free, Gucci, Hermes, Michael Kors, Emporio Armani, and Victoria’s Secret. The terminal also contains many Duty Free shops. The Tom Bradley International Terminal is the terminal that features the widest variety of restaurants, cafes, bars, and stores. It is also the terminal that contains the most lounges. Some of the lounges located in the terminal include the Star Alliance Lounge, Sky Team Alliance Lounge, Oneworld Alliance Lounge, ElAl King David Lounge and Relax Lounge. If you want to use the internet at the airport you can do so for a certain fee. You can connect for an unlimited daily or unlimited monthly fee or hourly fee.

Transportation to San Diego City Center from Airport

San Diego Intl. Airport

an Diego International Airport is 5 kilometers away from the city center. It is only 10 minutes away from the city. There are many options for airport transportation. If you want to take advantage of these options, you can benefit from shuttle services, metro-bus or taxi.

Airport Shuttle Services

There are shuttle services from the airport to the city center. Shuttle fee per person is 15 dollars. You can easily reach the city center using these services.

Metro-Bus

One of the most preferred options for transportation is the metro-bus type vehicles, also known as “The Flyer”. The shuttle departs from the airport every 10 minutes. The metro-bus vehicles also have special rooms designed for you to put your luggage. So, you can reach the city center affordably and comfortably.

Taxi

Taxi is the most widely used means of transport in airport transfer. You can easily reach wherever you want, whether it is your hotel or anywhere in the city center. The taxi fare is usually low for the near neighborhoods. However, it is worth noting that you also need to tip the taxi driver up to 15% of the overall fare.

Rent a car

Although San Diego is a very big city, there is not much traffic problem in the city. With this in mind, you can rent a car. You can benefit from the companies at the airport such as Avis, National and Hertz as well as the companies at the city center.

San Diego Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Tuesday
6 Oct
Clear
32°22°
Today
Wednesday
7 Oct
Fog
29°20°
Thursday
8 Oct
Fog
30°20°
Friday
9 Oct
Cloudy
28°24°
Saturday
10 Oct
Cloudy
27°22°

Flights with Alternative Departure Locations Los Angeles San Diego

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Los Angeles-San Diego flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Los Angeles-San Diego flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Los Angeles-San Diego flights, you can use Los Angeles Intl. Airport as departure airport, and San Diego Intl. Airport, McClellan Palomar Airport, Marine Corps Miramar Airport, NAS North Island Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Los Angeles-San Diego is 173 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 50 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Los Angeles-San Diego flights is Thursday.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Alaska Airlines starts from approximately $113.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
United Airlines
$318
Penalty-Free Change
Delta Air Lines
$335
Penalty-Free Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments / In-flight Entertainment
Alaska Airlines
$113
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Last update: 30.09.2026

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