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What is the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles?
The month of October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles from San Diego, with most prices found around $166. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of October, then book flights to Los Angeles from San Diego during June instead. Flights to Los Angeles in June, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around $169.
What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Los Angeles?
Our data shows that Friday is the least expensive day to fly to Los Angeles. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $957. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Los Angeles on Sunday is $1,062.
What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Los Angeles?
Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Los Angeles is at noon. Flights from San Diego to Los Angeles during this time can be as low as $902. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to Los Angeles, so prices are often more expensive at around $1,093 per ticket.
What is the cheapest San Diego to Los Angeles flight route?
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How far in advance should I book a flight to Los Angeles?
You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Los Angeles from San Diego when booking 3 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Los Angeles for around $195 when searching 3 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Los Angeles from San Diego for as low as $175 on momondo.
What cabin class options are available on San Diego to Los Angeles flights?
There are 4 cabin classes 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.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Diego to Los Angeles?
Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from San Diego to Los Angeles
What airlines fly to Los Angeles?
United Airlines, Delta and Southern / Mokulele are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Los Angeles from San Diego according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 49% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Los Angeles. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Los Angeles on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.
How many flights depart from San Diego to Los Angeles on average per day?
The number of flights available between San Diego and Los Angeles is 36 per day as of February 2025. The most frequent departure time is 10:00AM, with 71% of daily flights leaving at noon.
How many flights depart from San Diego to Los Angeles on average per week?
As of February 2025, 253 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 16% of weekly flights taking off on this day.
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How far is San Diego to Los Angeles by plane?
The distance between San Diego and Los Angeles is about 114.0 mi. Flights usually cover this in 1h 06m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
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 refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Diego Airport to Los Angeles Airport?
As of February 2025, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from San Diego Airport to Los Angeles Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Los Angeles Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Diego Airport to Los Angeles Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Los Angeles Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Los Angeles Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Los Angeles Airport. It is always advisable to seek 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 Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets), making up 15.35% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737 MAX 9 with 9.58%, Boeing 737 MAX 8 with 7.89%, and Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) with 5.92%.
What is the most popular airline from San Diego to Los Angeles?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from San Diego to Los Angeles is Delta (53% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are United Airlines (40%) and Spirit Airlines (7%).
Best airlines flying from San Diego to Los Angeles
Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from San Diego to Los Angeles with momondo
| Airline | Rating | Free Cancellation | Price | ||
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| PriceFrom $65 | Free Cancellation | Rating 6.3 8,013 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $158 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.4 8,765 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $158 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 8,219 reviews |
Delta Flights From San Diego to Los Angeles
Delta flight deals from San Diego to Los Angeles start from $158 round-trip. Over the 12 Delta flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $184 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.
United Airlines Flights From San Diego to Los Angeles
United Airlines is also a popular choice for this route. United Airlines flight deals for San Diego to Los Angeles start from as low as $158 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average United Airlines deals seen on momondo around $218. United Airlines operates 14 flights to Los Angeles from San Diego in an average week. Users have rated it 7.4/10 across 8,766 reviews.
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Finding the right flight to Los Angeles from San Diego is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. Options that can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to Los Angeles quick and easy, saving you time and money.
Can I find flights from San Diego to Los Angeles with flexible booking policies on momondo?
All flight searches from San Diego to Los Angeles on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.
How can momondo help me find flights from San Diego to Los Angeles?
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I’m not ready to book a flight from San Diego to Los Angeles right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?
Yes momondo offers price alerts on flights to Los Angeles from San Diego. After performing a search on this page you should be able to see the price alert set up feature. Simply provide a valid email address and momondo will instantly alert you when prices change.