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Journey information
Overview: San Diego, CA to Los Angeles International Airport flight
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Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $45 (€37)
Distance 111 miles (179 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€37) |
Flights per day 29 |
Fastest flight 1h 3m |
Cheapest month to travel December |
First flight 13:15 |
Last flight 22:57 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles International Airport start from as low as $46 (€37) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $188 (€153) depending on the train type and class.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $45 (€37)
The cheapest and fastest flights from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles International Airport
Showing times and prices for Nov 08
Cheapest price
$47
Average price
$74
Fastest journey
5 h 20 m
Average duration
8 h 2 m
Flights per day
3
Distance
179 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles International Airport 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 International Airport will cost around $74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
Fast flights
Of the 3 flights that leave San Diego, CA for Los Angeles International Airport onSat, Nov 08, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 08 the direct flights cover the 179 km distance in an average of 8 h 2 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 5 h 20 m .
On Sat, Nov 08 the longest flights will take 10 h 46 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.
01:15PM8h00
San Diego, CA09:15PMLos Angeles International Airport
$471One-way
0 transfers
08:12PM10h46
San Diego, CA06:58AMLos Angeles International Airport
$591One-way
0 transfers
08:35PM5h20
San Diego, CA01:55AMLos Angeles International Airport
$1161One-way
0 transfers
08:35PM5h20
San Diego, CA01:55AMLos Angeles International Airport
$1161One-way
0 transfers
01:15PM8h00
San Diego, CA09:15PMLos Angeles International Airport
$471One-way
0 transfers
08:12PM10h46
San Diego, CA06:58AMLos Angeles International Airport
$591One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for San Diego, CA to Los Angeles International Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles International Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, and a flight costs an average of €37.
Distance: 111 miles (179 km)
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€153 Average price | €41 Average price Cheapest |
4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
San Diego, CA to Los Angeles International Airport flight times
The table below shows live departures for San Diego, CA to Los Angeles International Airport flights for today, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
Last updated at 1:47 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UA1032 · UA611 · UA1631 | 2:15 PM San Diego International Airport | 8h37 | 10:52 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA1032 · UA5662 · UA5307 | 2:15 PM San Diego International Airport | 9h07 | 11:22 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA1032 · UA1896 | 2:15 PM San Diego International Airport | 4h28 | 6:43 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA4723 | 2:15 PM San Diego International Airport | 1h10 | 3:25 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| UA1032 · UA5958 · UA5307 | 2:15 PM San Diego International Airport | 9h07 | 11:22 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA1032 · UA5286 · UA5579 | 2:15 PM San Diego International Airport | 11h38 | 1:53 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA1032 · UA1164 | 2:15 PM San Diego International Airport | 6h12 | 8:27 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1032 · UA1578 · UA5917 | 2:15 PM San Diego International Airport | 9h20 | 11:35 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA1032 · UA1498 | 2:15 PM San Diego International Airport | 8h41 | 10:56 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 AA1694 · AA2908 | 2:30 PM San Diego International Airport | 11h49 | 2:19 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA1694 · AA2987 | 2:30 PM San Diego International Airport | 5h41 | 8:11 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA1694 · AA2966 | 2:30 PM San Diego International Airport | 9h05 | 11:35 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA2863 · UA611 · UA1631 | 3:58 PM San Diego International Airport | 6h54 | 10:52 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA2863 · UA1498 | 3:58 PM San Diego International Airport | 6h58 | 10:56 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA2863 · UA1578 · UA5917 | 3:58 PM San Diego International Airport | 7h37 | 11:35 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA2863 · UA5958 · UA5307 | 3:58 PM San Diego International Airport | 7h24 | 11:22 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA2863 · UA5286 · UA5579 | 3:58 PM San Diego International Airport | 9h55 | 1:53 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA2863 · UA1164 | 3:58 PM San Diego International Airport | 4h29 | 8:27 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA2863 · UA5704 · UA5397 | 3:58 PM San Diego International Airport | 11h34 | 3:32 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA2855 · UA2860 | 5:54 PM San Diego International Airport | 9h22 | 3:16 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA2855 · UA5704 · UA5397 | 5:54 PM San Diego International Airport | 9h38 | 3:32 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA2855 · UA1498 | 5:54 PM San Diego International Airport | 5h02 | 10:56 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA2855 · UA1754 | 5:54 PM San Diego International Airport | 7h49 | 1:43 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA2404 · AA2908 | 6:09 PM San Diego International Airport | 8h10 | 2:19 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA2404 · AA2966 | 6:09 PM San Diego International Airport | 5h26 | 11:35 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA5249 | 7:02 PM San Diego International Airport | 1h09 | 8:11 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| AA3308 · AA2908 | 8:50 PM San Diego International Airport | 5h29 | 2:19 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1763 · UA5716 · UA5908 | 9:10 PM San Diego International Airport | 7h04 | 4:14 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA1763 · UA1800 | 9:10 PM San Diego International Airport | 7h16 | 4:26 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1763 · UA5703 · UA5397 | 9:10 PM San Diego International Airport | 6h22 | 3:32 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA1763 · UA2860 | 9:10 PM San Diego International Airport | 6h06 | 3:16 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1763 · UA1754 | 9:10 PM San Diego International Airport | 4h33 | 1:43 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, November 8 | |||||
| UA2117 · UA1800 | 12:01 AM San Diego International Airport | 4h25 | 4:26 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA2117 · UA564 | 12:01 AM San Diego International Airport | 6h51 | 6:52 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA1950 · AA2982 | 12:25 AM San Diego International Airport | 14h05 | 2:30 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Airlines: Spirit Airlines, Sky West Airlines from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles International AirportFind the best flights between San Diego, CA to Los Angeles International Airport with Omio's travel partners Spirit Airlines, Sky West Airlines from $45 (€37). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.
Sky West Airlines
About
SkyWest Airlines is a major North American regional airline headquartered in St. George, Utah. It operates flights for larger carriers such as Alaska Airlines (as Alaska SkyWest), American Airlines (as American Eagle), Delta Air Lines (as Delta Connection), and United Airlines (as United Express). SkyWest is the largest regional airline in North America by fleet size, passengers carried, and destinations served. The airline connects passengers to over 250 destinations across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, primarily linking smaller airports to major airline hubs. SkyWest's fleet consists of regional jets, including the Bombardier CRJ series and Embraer 175 aircraft.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
One carry-on bag and one personal item are allowed for free.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased, and fees apply for excess, oversized, or overweight baggage.
Cancellation Policy
If canceled within 24 hours of purchase, a full refund is possible, provided the departure is at least 7 days away; after 24 hours, fees range from $100 to $500.
Refund
If SkyWest Airlines cancels a flight, passengers are eligible for a full refund.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, but specific policies may depend on the partner airline.
Unaccompagned minor
Children aged 5-14 can travel alone using the unaccompanied minor service, which includes airport escort and supervision.
Amenities on board the airplane
Seat reservation
Toilets
Accessibility
SkyWest Airlines complies with all provisions of the Air Carrier Access Act and accommodates customers with special needs.
Bikes
Bicycles can be checked in but may incur additional fees and must be properly packed.
Pets
Small pets like cats and dogs are allowed in the cabin for a fee, with restrictions on pet and carrier size.
Motorbike
Spirit Airlines
About
Spirit Airlines is an American ultra-low-cost carrier, headquartered in Dania Beach, Florida, operating scheduled flights throughout the United States, the Caribbean, and Latin America. Known for its distinctive bright yellow planes, Spirit's business model traditionally focuses on offering low base fares by unbundling services, allowing passengers to pay only for the amenities they choose, such as baggage and seat selection. As of August 2024, Spirit is evolving its offerings, introducing new fare tiers like "Go Big," "Go Comfy," "Go Savvy," and "Go," which include various bundled perks such as wider seats, extra legroom, priority boarding, and in-flight refreshments. Spirit was the seventh largest passenger carrier in North America as of 2023.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 2m
Cheapest Price
$46 (€38)
Luggage included
Personal item (18 x 14 x 8 inches) included
Additional luggage
Checked bags: First bag $79-89, Second bag $89-99, Additional bags $105-110
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation within 24 hours of booking is free, after that fees apply based on fare type and timing
Pregnant on board
Up to 7 days before departure with medical certificate. After 28 weeks, medical certificate required
Unaccompagned minor
Ages 5-14 can travel as unaccompanied minors for $100 fee per direction. Service not available on international flights or connecting flights
Amenities on board the airplane
Accessibility
Spirit Airlines offers assistance for passengers with disabilities, including wheelchair services and priority boarding. Passengers are encouraged to request assistance at least 48 hours in advance to ensure availability.
FAQs: San Diego, CA to Los Angeles International Airport Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles International Airport 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 International Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap plane tickets from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles International Airport, CA (LAX) can start from as little as $40 (€33) when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for San Diego, CA to Los Angeles International Airport, CA (LAX) is $169 (€138); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the San Diego, CA to Los Angeles International Airport, CA (LAX) flight time is 2 h 59 min covering the 111 mile (179 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The earliest flight from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles International Airport, CA (LAX) leaves at 12: 32AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest flight from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles International Airport, CA (LAX) leaves at 11: 27PM.
There are 21 flights a day from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles International Airport, CA (LAX) which require at least one change with Spirit Airlines. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer flights.
When taking a flight from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles International Airport, CA (LAX), you can count on Spirit Airlines for the best way to get you to Los Angeles International Airport, CA (LAX). You can also check all possible airlines who offer a service from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles International Airport, CA (LAX) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a plane ticket.
The cheapest month for a flight from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles International Airport, CA (LAX) is June.
Yes, you can take a flight from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles International Airport, CA (LAX).
Since neither San Diego, CA nor Los Angeles International Airport, CA (LAX) are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of USA and USA. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
For domestic flights we recommend to arrive 1.5 to 2 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.
Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e. G. 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.
Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs).
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.
popular airports
Popular airports from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles International Airport
San Diego
Los Angeles
The major airport for departures in San Diego is San Diego International Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at San Diego International Airport for your trip from San Diego to Los Angeles.
Amenities at airport
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Shower
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Car Rentalinformation
Distance to city center
4 km
Car connection
I-5, exit Sassafras StWifi
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
Shopping
- Shops in terminals 1 and 2, including Duty-Free and Hudson News.
Parking
- Parking available, price varies.
Dining
- Restaurants in terminals 1 and 2, including fast food and sit-down options like The Counter and Phil's BBQ
Taxis
- Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available throughout the airport.
Hotel
- Hotels nearby, Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Mari within walking distance.
Shower
- Showers available at the Airspace Lounge, access fee required.
Lounge
- Lounges available, including United Club and Airspace Lounge.
Lost and Found Office
- Lost and Found located in terminal 2 East, baggage claim area.
Car Rental
- Car rental services available at Rental Car Center, free shuttle from terminals
Public transit options for San Diego International Airport
- Bus Route 992, Airport Station, 4.8 km
The major airport for arrivals in Los Angeles is Los Angeles International Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Los Angeles International Airport for your journey to Los Angeles from San Diego.
Amenities at airport
WifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerLoungeLost and Found Officeinformation
Distance to city center
2 kmCar connection
I-405, exit 46Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
Shopping
- Shops in all terminals, including duty-free and brands like Hudson News and DFS.
Parking
- Parking available at all terminals, approximately 6.6€ ($7) per hour.
Taxis
- Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
- Ramps.
WC
- Available throughout the airport.
Shower
- Yes
Lounge
- Lounges available in various terminals, including Delta Sky Club and United Club.
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the LAX Airport Police Division, open daily.
Public transit options for Los Angeles International Airport
- Bus: 102, 111, 117, 232, 40
- Metro: Green Line (Aviation/LAX Station)
- Train: NA
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