Route guide · 109 miles
Cheap Flights from San Diego to Los Angeles
SAN → LAX · Nonstop 0h 43m · Live round-trip fares
If Los Angeles is next on your list, here's the honest picture on fares from San Diego. The trip covers about 109 miles and takes roughly 0h 43m in the air. Prices on this route reward planners: booking 2–4 weeks ahead is the sweet spot, and the lowest fares tend to sell out fast.
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Search live pricesNonstop flights from San Diego to Los Angeles
The fastest way between the two cities is the nonstop: about 0h 43m for the 109-mile run from SAN to LAX. Those flights are flown by American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines. Prices behave best when you book 2–4 weeks out.
Booking insights: San Diego → Los Angeles
- Distance: 109 miles · nonstop flight time: 0h 43m.
- Cheapest upcoming week in the live data starts around Oct 29, with fares from $53.
- Fares tend to bottom out when you book about 2–4 weeks ahead — earlier than that rarely helps, later usually hurts.
- Midweek departures (Tue–Thu) are consistently cheaper than weekend flights.
- A free fare alert beats daily checking: we watch this route and ping you when prices drop.
Price trend
Cheapest departure weeks ahead
Departing around Oct 29 is currently the cheapest window — about $128 less than the nearest weeks. Based on recent fares found for this route; prices change quickly.
Cheapest month · San Diego → Los Angeles
November 2026
Every date's recent round-trip fare, at a glance.
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$53
Cheapest: Mon, Nov 2 — $53
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San Diego to Los Angeles flight FAQs
How long is the flight from SAN to LAX?
Plan on about 0h 43m in the air for a nonstop from San Diego to Los Angeles — the route runs roughly 109 miles. Connecting flights typically add 2–4 hours.
Are there nonstop flights from San Diego to Los Angeles?
American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines typically operate nonstop flights from SAN to LAX. Nonstops are usually cheapest when booked 2–4 weeks ahead of departure.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Los Angeles?
Travelers usually find the gentlest prices away from peak periods — think post-holiday January and the early-fall weeks. Midweek dates inside those windows are cheaper still.
How much are last minute flights from SAN to LAX?
Last-minute flights from SAN to LAX (booked within 7 days of departure) typically cost noticeably more than fares booked 2–4 weeks out. Booking early is the smarter move.
What is a good round-trip deal from San Diego to Los Angeles?
A good deal is anything at or below the recent fares shown above. Set a free Airfare Deal alert and we'll ping you the moment fares drop.
Which airlines fly from San Diego to Los Angeles?
You'll mainly see American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines on San Diego to Los Angeles. Checking each against the live fares below is the surest way to find the lowest price for your dates.
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