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Flights from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA depart on average 33 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $248 (€203) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by bus.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 111 miles (180 km) distance in 1h 2m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 111 miles (180 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $248 (€203) |
Flights per day 33 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 1h 2m |
First flight 12:25 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 6 days |
Cheapest price
$434
Average price
$647
Fastest journey
1 h 1 m
Average duration
2 h 8 m
Flights per day
62
Distance
180 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $647 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $434.
Of the 62 flights that leave San Diego, CA for Los Angeles, CA onSun, Jul 19, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 19 the direct flights cover the 180 km distance in an average of 2 h 8 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 1 m .
On Sun, Jul 19 the longest flights will take 3 h 42 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
UA5519 · UA643
UA5519 · UA2115
UA5599 · UA2764
UA5599 · UA5650
UA5599 · UA5613
UA1006
UA5384
UA5636
AA2477 · AA2368
UA5599 · UA2764Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $248.
Distance: 111 miles (180 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$449 Average price | $39 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest |
5h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $39 (€32).
A bus is $413 (€339) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $449 (€369).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 51m.
Bus takes on average 3h 21m.
The table below shows live departures for San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA flights for today, Saturday, July 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA5520 · UA1707 | 8:50 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 6h06 | 2:56 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5520 · UA2657 | 8:50 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 8h40 | 5:30 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2461 · AA2930 | 9:41 AM San Diego International Airport | 8h31 | 6:12 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2461 · AA2368 | 9:41 AM San Diego International Airport | 6h38 | 4:19 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2461 · AA3204 | 9:41 AM San Diego International Airport | 12h26 | 10:07 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2461+ AA6373 · AA6372 | 9:41 AM San Diego International Airport | 10h46 | 8:27 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2461+ AA4935 · AA6372 | 9:41 AM San Diego International Airport | 10h46 | 8:27 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5384 | 10:49 AM San Diego International Airport | 1h09 | 11:58 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2309 · UA626 | 11:01 AM San Diego International Airport | 4h16 | 3:17 PM Burbank | 1 transfer | |
UA2309 · UA5440 | 11:01 AM San Diego International Airport | 4h28 | 3:29 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2309 · UA5471 | 11:01 AM San Diego International Airport | 4h28 | 3:29 PM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2309 · UA2610 | 11:01 AM San Diego International Airport | 4h34 | 3:35 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1565 · UA2411 | 12:33 PM San Diego International Airport | 8h10 | 8:43 PM Burbank | 1 transfer | |
UA5515 · UA1704 | 12:42 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 7h58 | 8:40 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5515 · UA2411 | 12:42 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 8h01 | 8:43 PM Burbank | 1 transfer | |
UA5515 · UA2028 | 12:42 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 8h00 | 8:42 PM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2477 · AA2930 | 12:46 PM San Diego International Airport | 5h26 | 6:12 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2477 · AA2368 | 12:46 PM San Diego International Airport | 3h33 | 4:19 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2477 · AA3204 | 12:46 PM San Diego International Airport | 9h21 | 10:07 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2477+ AA6368 · AA6372 | 12:46 PM San Diego International Airport | 7h41 | 8:27 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2477+ AA6372+ AA4126 | 12:46 PM San Diego International Airport | 7h41 | 8:27 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1763 · UA2764 | 1:39 PM San Diego International Airport | 4h03 | 5:42 PM Burbank | 1 transfer | |
UA1763 · UA5685 | 1:39 PM San Diego International Airport | 4h10 | 5:49 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1763 · UA552 | 1:39 PM San Diego International Airport | 4h54 | 6:33 PM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1763 · UA5650 | 1:39 PM San Diego International Airport | 4h43 | 6:22 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5599 · UA2764 | 1:54 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 3h48 | 5:42 PM Burbank | 1 transfer | |
UA5599 · UA5685 | 1:54 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 3h55 | 5:49 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5599 · UA1321 | 1:54 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 5h27 | 7:21 PM Burbank | 1 transfer | |
UA5599 · UA552 | 1:54 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 4h39 | 6:33 PM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5599 · UA5650 | 1:54 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 4h28 | 6:22 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5599 · UA589 | 1:54 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 7h18 | 9:12 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2117 · UA589 | 4:09 PM San Diego International Airport | 5h03 | 9:12 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2470 · AA3204 | 4:23 PM San Diego International Airport | 5h44 | 10:07 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA7575 · AA9292 | 4:26 PM San Diego International Airport | 15h18 | 7:44 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1302 · UA2850 | 6:27 PM San Diego International Airport | 4h10 | 10:37 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6294+ AA9382 | 6:31 PM San Diego International Airport | 13h10 | 7:41 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2466 · AA1892 | 7:15 PM San Diego International Airport | 14h19 | 9:34 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2466 · AA1668 | 7:15 PM San Diego International Airport | 13h34 | 8:49 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6265+ AA7495 | 7:56 PM San Diego International Airport | 12h45 | 8:41 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5636 | 8:42 PM San Diego International Airport | 1h13 | 9:55 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA9277 · AA7575 | 9:03 PM San Diego International Airport | 10h41 | 7:44 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6336+ AA9319 | 9:27 PM San Diego International Airport | 13h21 | 10:48 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6428+ AA9319 | 9:27 PM San Diego International Airport | 14h22 | 11:49 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6294+ AA9319 | 9:27 PM San Diego International Airport | 10h14 | 7:41 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA9405+ AA6348 | 9:47 PM San Diego International Airport | 13h59 | 11:46 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6265+ AA9405 | 9:47 PM San Diego International Airport | 10h54 | 8:41 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, July 19 | |||||
UA2830 · UA1896 | 6:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 4h28 | 10:43 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2830 · UA2115 | 6:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 5h34 | 11:49 AM Burbank | 1 transfer | |
AA625 · AA2930 | 6:20 AM San Diego International Airport | 11h52 | 6:12 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA625 · AA2037 · AA1399 | 6:20 AM San Diego International Airport | 14h21 | 8:41 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1006 | 6:20 AM San Diego International Airport | 1h01 | 7:21 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA625 · AA2037 · AA2039 | 6:20 AM San Diego International Airport | 9h34 | 3:54 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA625+ AA6369 · AA6376 | 6:20 AM San Diego International Airport | 7h55 | 2:15 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA625 · AA2869 | 6:20 AM San Diego International Airport | 5h46 | 12:06 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA625 · AA2368 | 6:20 AM San Diego International Airport | 9h59 | 4:19 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA625 · AA2023+ AA4946 | 6:20 AM San Diego International Airport | 13h03 | 7:23 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA625+ AA6372 · AA6367 | 6:20 AM San Diego International Airport | 14h07 | 8:27 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA625 · AA2037+ AA4946 | 6:20 AM San Diego International Airport | 13h03 | 7:23 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA625+ AA6376 · AA6367 | 6:20 AM San Diego International Airport | 7h55 | 2:15 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2274 · UA2661 | 7:10 AM San Diego International Airport | 5h02 | 12:12 PM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2274 · UA2115 | 7:10 AM San Diego International Airport | 4h39 | 11:49 AM Burbank | 1 transfer | |
UA5519 · UA2449 · UA1971 | 7:58 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 10h54 | 6:52 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5519 · UA1506 | 7:58 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 5h57 | 1:55 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5519 · UA571 | 7:58 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 5h47 | 1:45 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5519 · UA2661 | 7:58 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 4h14 | 12:12 PM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5519 · UA643 | 7:58 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 4h08 | 12:06 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5519 · UA2115 | 7:58 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 3h51 | 11:49 AM Burbank | 1 transfer | |
UA5519 · UA2367 | 7:58 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 4h12 | 12:10 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5519 · UA611 · UA2184 | 7:58 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 7h37 | 3:35 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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Hilltop art museum with European paintings, sculpture, gardens, and striking architecture plus sweeping city views.
Major contemporary art museum in Downtown LA, known for broad collections, special shows, and bold architecture.
World-class encyclopedic museum on Wilshire Boulevard, famous for diverse collections and the Urban Light installation.
Legendary boulevard known for the Walk of Fame, theaters, neon, and classic Hollywood atmosphere mixed with tourist energy.
Lively beachside promenade with street performers, Muscle Beach, and easy access to the Venice Boardwalk scene.
Major urban park with trails, the observatory, picnic areas, and some of the best public views in Los Angeles.
A bacon-wrapped hot dog grilled on a street cart and topped with peppers, onions, mustard, ketchup, and mayo. A late-night Los Angeles street food classic.
A French dip sandwich of thin-sliced roast beef on a roll, often dipped in meat jus. Los Angeles claims the original and locals still debate the best version.
Double corn tortillas filled with stewed beef, birria broth, onions, and cilantro. A beloved Los Angeles Mexican staple, especially popular from trucks and taquerias.
Acclaimed fine-dining restaurant serving a seasonal California tasting menu. Refined, intimate, and one of Los Angeles's most respected special-occasion venues.
Legendary taqueria known for charcoal-grilled carne asada tacos. Casual, fast-paced, and widely considered one of Los Angeles's essential taco stops.
Historic downtown deli linked to the French dip. Old-school counter service and classic sandwiches in a landmark Los Angeles setting.
Los Angeles is pricier than many U.S. cities for hotels, dining, parking, and rides. Budget options exist, but tourist areas and transport costs raise daily spend.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, 15-20% for taxis or rideshares, and $1-2 at cafes for counter service or coffee.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Los Angeles, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA flights use the San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare San Diego, CA and Los Angeles, CA airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
San Diego International Airport is 4 km from San Diego city centre. Public transport options include:
San Diego International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants in terminals 1 and 2, including fast food and sit-down options like The Counter and Phil's BBQ
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at San Diego International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at San Diego International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Diego International Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby, Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Mari within walking distance..
McClellan-Palomar Airport has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at McClellan-Palomar Airport: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Los Angeles International Airport is 2 km from Los Angeles city centre. Public transport options include:
Los Angeles International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Los Angeles International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Los Angeles International Airport: Ramps.
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