The cheapest and fastest flights from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles International Airport
- Cheapest price on Nov 04
- $246
- Average ticket price on Nov 04
- $478
- Fastest journey on Nov 04
- 1 h 5 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 04
- 2 h 21 m
- Flights on Nov 04
- 58
- Distance
- 179 km
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 $478 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $246.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 58 flights from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles International Airport, including 3 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct flights cover the 179 km distance in an average of 2 h 21 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the longest flights will take 4 h 18 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.
AA1694 · AA29086:25 AM 12h14 San Diego International Airport 6:39 PM Los Angeles International Airport $246 1 One-way 1 transfer
AA2057 · AA29089:26 AM 9h13 San Diego International Airport 6:39 PM Los Angeles International Airport $246 1 One-way 1 transfer
AA1694 · AA22916:25 AM 9h04 San Diego International Airport 3:29 PM Los Angeles International Airport $246 1 One-way 1 transfer
AA2057 · AA14419:26 AM 12h33 San Diego International Airport 9:59 PM Los Angeles International Airport $246 1 One-way 1 transfer
AA1813 · AA14411:05 PM 8h54 San Diego International Airport 9:59 PM Los Angeles International Airport $246 1 One-way 1 transfer
UA6602:30 PM 1h05 San Diego International Airport 3:35 PM Los Angeles International Airport $302 1 One-way 0 transfers
UA20356:20 AM 1h05 San Diego International Airport 7:25 AM Los Angeles International Airport $302 1 One-way 0 transfers
UA22124:45 PM 1h05 San Diego International Airport 5:50 PM Los Angeles International Airport $302 1 One-way 0 transfers
UA5599 · UA15061:47 PM 4h13 McClellan–Palomar Airport 6:00 PM Los Angeles International Airport $550 1 One-way 1 transfer
UA2322 · UA60486:15 AM 4h18 San Diego International Airport 10:33 AM Los Angeles International Airport $761 1 One-way 1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: San Diego, CA to Los Angeles International Airport flight
Flights from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles International Airport depart on average 53 times per day, taking around 3h 35m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $125 but you can travel from only $23 by bus.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:00, the last at 23:29. The fastest flight covers the 111 miles (179 km) distance in 1h 1m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 111 miles (179 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $125 |
Flights per day 53 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 1h 1m |
First flight 12:00 AM |
Last flight 11:29 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Frequently asked questions about your San Diego, CA to Los Angeles International Airport trip
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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, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA1835 · UA1506 | 12:37 PM San Diego International Airport | 5h23 | 6:00 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1813 · AA2908 | 1:05 PM San Diego International Airport | 5h34 | 6:39 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1813 · AA1441 | 1:05 PM San Diego International Airport | 8h54 | 9:59 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1813+ AA4981 · AA4980 | 1:05 PM San Diego International Airport | 7h36 | 8:41 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1763 · UA2282 | 1:31 PM San Diego International Airport | 5h46 | 7:17 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1763 · UA1506 | 1:31 PM San Diego International Airport | 4h29 | 6:00 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5599 · UA580 | 1:47 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 9h08 | 10:55 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5599 · UA1506 | 1:47 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 4h13 | 6:00 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5599 · UA2282 | 1:47 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 5h30 | 7:17 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5599 · UA2409 | 1:47 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 7h39 | 9:26 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5599 · UA2825 · UA1294 | 1:47 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 6h31 | 8:18 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5599 · UA1799 | 1:47 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 6h43 | 8:30 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA660 | 2:30 PM San Diego International Airport | 1h05 | 3:35 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2117 · UA2409 | 4:01 PM San Diego International Airport | 5h25 | 9:26 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2117 · UA1799 | 4:01 PM San Diego International Airport | 4h29 | 8:30 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1950 · AA1441 | 4:30 PM San Diego International Airport | 5h29 | 9:59 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1950+ AA4973 · AA6436 | 4:30 PM San Diego International Airport | 16h08 | 8:38 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2212 | 4:45 PM San Diego International Airport | 1h05 | 5:50 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1302 · UA580 | 6:26 PM San Diego International Airport | 4h29 | 10:55 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2129 · UA249 | 9:45 PM San Diego International Airport | 11h46 | 9:31 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2322 · UA4678 · UA5307 | 6:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 9h20 | 3:35 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2322 · UA6048 | 6:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 4h18 | 10:33 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2322 · UA1063 | 6:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 5h36 | 11:51 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2322 · UA5740 · UA5982 | 6:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 5h47 | 12:02 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2035 | 6:20 AM San Diego International Airport | 1h05 | 7:25 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1694 · AA2908 | 6:25 AM San Diego International Airport | 12h14 | 6:39 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1694 · AA2291 | 6:25 AM San Diego International Airport | 9h04 | 3:29 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1694 · AA2040 | 6:25 AM San Diego International Airport | 5h51 | 12:16 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1694 · AA2940 · AA2012 | 6:25 AM San Diego International Airport | 9h44 | 4:09 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1694 · AA3315 · AA2012 | 6:25 AM San Diego International Airport | 9h44 | 4:09 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1694 · AA1934+ AA4985 | 6:25 AM San Diego International Airport | 7h32 | 1:57 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1694+ AA3996+ AA4981 | 6:25 AM San Diego International Airport | 14h16 | 8:41 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1694 · AA1541+ AA6341 | 6:25 AM San Diego International Airport | 13h31 | 7:56 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1694+ AA3951+ AA4981 | 6:25 AM San Diego International Airport | 14h16 | 8:41 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1694 · AA3315+ AA6341 | 6:25 AM San Diego International Airport | 13h31 | 7:56 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1694 · AA2940+ AA6341 | 6:25 AM San Diego International Airport | 13h31 | 7:56 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1694 · AA1934+ AA4981 | 6:25 AM San Diego International Airport | 14h16 | 8:41 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2274 · UA1063 | 7:30 AM San Diego International Airport | 4h21 | 11:51 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5519 · UA1063 | 7:30 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 4h21 | 11:51 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5519 · UA4678 · UA5307 | 7:30 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 8h05 | 3:35 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5519 · UA2610 | 7:30 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 7h55 | 3:25 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2274 · UA5937 · UA5307 | 7:30 AM San Diego International Airport | 8h05 | 3:35 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5519 · UA5937 · UA5307 | 7:30 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 8h05 | 3:35 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5519 · UA1822 | 7:30 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 6h28 | 1:58 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2274 · UA4678 · UA5307 | 7:30 AM San Diego International Airport | 8h05 | 3:35 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5519 · UA1845 · UA4671 | 7:30 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 9h59 | 5:29 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2274 · UA1822 | 7:30 AM San Diego International Airport | 6h28 | 1:58 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5520 · UA1195 | 8:40 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 8h59 | 5:39 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5520 · UA774 | 8:40 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 6h24 | 3:04 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2057 · AA2908 | 9:26 AM San Diego International Airport | 9h13 | 6:39 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2057 · AA1441 | 9:26 AM San Diego International Airport | 12h33 | 9:59 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2057 · AA3315 · AA2012 | 9:26 AM San Diego International Airport | 6h43 | 4:09 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2057 · AA2291 | 9:26 AM San Diego International Airport | 6h03 | 3:29 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2057 · AA3315+ AA6341 | 9:26 AM San Diego International Airport | 10h30 | 7:56 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2057+ AA4981+ AA3951 | 9:26 AM San Diego International Airport | 11h15 | 8:41 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2057+ AA3996+ AA4981 | 9:26 AM San Diego International Airport | 11h15 | 8:41 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2057 · AA1541+ AA6341 | 9:26 AM San Diego International Airport | 10h30 | 7:56 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
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Popular airports from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles International Airport
Most San Diego, CA to Los Angeles International Airport 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 International Airport airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Getting to San Diego International Airport from San Diego city centre
San Diego International Airport is 4 km from San Diego city centre. Public transport options include:
San Diego International Airport airport facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurants in terminals 1 and 2, including fast food and sit-down options like The Counter and Phil's BBQ
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at San Diego International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at San Diego International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at San Diego International Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby, Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Mari within walking distance..
Getting to McClellan-Palomar Airport from San Diego city centre
McClellan-Palomar Airport airport facilities and services
McClellan-Palomar Airport has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at McClellan-Palomar Airport: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Getting to Los Angeles International Airport from Los Angeles city centre
Los Angeles International Airport is 2 km from Los Angeles city centre. Public transport options include:
Los Angeles International Airport airport facilities and services
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.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Los Angeles International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Los Angeles International Airport: Ramps.
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