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History Center of San Luis Obispo County
Regional history museum in a restored Carnegie Library with exhibits on Indigenous communities, ranching, rail, and town life.
Cheapest price on Oct 13
$377
Average ticket price on Oct 13
$811
Fastest journey on Oct 13
1 h 13 m
Average journey duration on Oct 13
1 h 48 m
Flights on Oct 13
44
Distance
431 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from San Diego, CA to San Luis Obispo, 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 San Luis Obispo, CA will cost around $811 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $377.
On Tue, Oct 13, we found 44 flights from San Diego, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA, including 4 direct services.
On Tue, Oct 13 the direct flights cover the 431 km distance in an average of 1 h 48 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 13 m .
On Tue, Oct 13 the longest flights will take 4 h 3 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.
AS2093
AS2304
UA2829 · UA797
UA2830 · UA2649
UA2309 · UA5636
AS2304
AA9425
AS2093
AA9433
UA2309 · UA5636Flights from San Diego, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA depart on average 31 times per day, taking around 4h 13m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $120 (€101) but you can travel from only $34 (€29) by bus.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:40. The fastest flight covers the 267 miles (431 km) distance in 1h 12m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 267 miles (431 km) |
Average flight duration 4h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $120 (€101) |
Flights per day 31 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 1h 12m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 10:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
The table below shows live departures for San Diego, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA flights for today, Monday, October 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA9433 | 12:30 PM San Diego International Airport | 1h16 | 1:46 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS2093 | 12:30 PM San Diego International Airport | 1h16 | 1:46 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1565 · UA2323 | 12:37 PM San Diego International Airport | 8h23 | 9:00 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1835 · UA1490 | 12:40 PM San Diego International Airport | 7h31 | 8:11 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5515 · UA2323 | 1:04 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 7h56 | 9:00 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1851 · AA3150 | 1:08 PM San Diego International Airport | 9h51 | 10:59 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1851+ AA3856 | 1:08 PM San Diego International Airport | 5h12 | 6:20 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1763 · UA1490 | 1:24 PM San Diego International Airport | 6h47 | 8:11 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5599 · UA2282 · UA5863 | 1:40 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 10h02 | 11:42 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5599 · UA1490 | 1:40 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 6h31 | 8:11 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5599 · UA1799 · UA5863 | 1:40 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 10h02 | 11:42 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2175 · UA2019 · UA1490 | 2:24 PM San Diego International Airport | 5h47 | 8:11 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2175 · UA5550 | 2:24 PM San Diego International Airport | 2h58 | 5:22 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2175 · UA5863 | 2:24 PM San Diego International Airport | 9h18 | 11:42 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2117 · UA1490 | 3:56 PM San Diego International Airport | 4h15 | 8:11 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1951 · AA3150 | 4:29 PM San Diego International Airport | 6h30 | 10:59 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2234 · UA5863 | 5:00 PM San Diego International Airport | 6h42 | 11:42 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2266 · AA1772 | 6:45 PM San Diego International Airport | 17h03 | 11:48 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA519 · UA797 | 6:50 PM San Diego International Airport | 18h29 | 1:19 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1862 · AA3150 | 7:15 PM San Diego International Airport | 3h44 | 10:59 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1862+ AA4208 | 7:15 PM San Diego International Airport | 13h59 | 9:14 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA9425 | 10:30 PM San Diego International Airport | 1h13 | 11:43 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS2304 | 10:30 PM San Diego International Airport | 1h13 | 11:43 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, October 13 | |||||
UA2830 · UA2649 | 6:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 5h47 | 12:02 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2830 · UA1490 | 6:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 13h56 | 8:11 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2830 · UA5636 | 6:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 9h07 | 3:22 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1212 · AA3065 | 6:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 5h52 | 12:07 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1212 · AA3150 | 6:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 12h03 | 6:18 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2667 · UA4723 | 6:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 6h12 | 12:27 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2667 · UA5863 | 6:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 17h27 | 11:42 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2829 · UA797 | 7:00 AM San Diego International Airport | 6h19 | 1:19 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2829 · UA2323 | 7:00 AM San Diego International Airport | 14h00 | 9:00 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5519 · UA1490 | 7:20 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 12h51 | 8:11 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5519 · UA5636 | 7:20 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 8h02 | 3:22 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5519 · UA2649 | 7:20 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 4h42 | 12:02 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5520 · UA2323 | 8:40 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 12h20 | 9:00 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2476 · UA2323 | 8:45 AM San Diego International Airport | 12h15 | 9:00 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1791 · UA5636 | 9:45 AM San Diego International Airport | 5h37 | 3:22 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1791 · UA1490 | 9:45 AM San Diego International Airport | 10h26 | 8:11 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2226 · AA3150 | 9:57 AM San Diego International Airport | 8h21 | 6:18 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2793 · UA2323 | 11:00 AM San Diego International Airport | 10h00 | 9:00 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2309 · UA1490 | 11:19 AM San Diego International Airport | 8h52 | 8:11 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2309 · UA5636 | 11:19 AM San Diego International Airport | 4h03 | 3:22 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 1 transfer | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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Regional history museum in a restored Carnegie Library with exhibits on Indigenous communities, ranching, rail, and town life.
Rail museum by the station with model layouts, restored equipment, and hands-on displays for families and train enthusiasts.
Children’s museum downtown with interactive science, art, and play exhibits designed for younger visitors and family outings.
Downtown creekside park with lawns, paths, public art, and regular community events in the center of the city.
Popular local peak with a short but steep trail, broad city views, and sunset scenery close to downtown.
Compact downtown district with shops, historic facades, galleries, and walkable streets linking major sights and events.
Tri-tip barbecue is Central Coast's signature beef cut, oak-grilled and sliced. It is a regional staple tied to Santa Maria-style cookouts nearby.
Santa Maria-style beans are pink beans simmered with bacon, ham, and spices. They commonly accompany local barbecue across the Central Coast.
Abalone is a historic Central Coast seafood, often pan-fried or breaded. It reflects the area's coastal harvest traditions and old California cuisine.
Long-running seafood house near downtown with oysters, chowder, and fish dishes. Relaxed classic atmosphere focused on fresh coastal fare.
Lively downtown grill known for oak-fired tri-tip, steaks, and seafood. Casual, historic setting and a classic place to try Central Coast barbecue.
Refined downtown restaurant serving contemporary Californian dishes and cocktails. Stylish atmosphere suited to a more upscale dinner.
Moderate for California. Hotels and dining cost more than smaller inland towns, but transit and casual meals are manageable for most visitors.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, $1-2 per drink at bars, and round up or tip 10-15% for taxis. Cafes often have tip jars or screens.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Diego, CA to San Luis Obispo, 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 San Luis Obispo, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most San Diego, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA flights use the San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare San Diego, CA and San Luis Obispo, 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.
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is 4 km from San Luis Obispo city centre. Public transport options include:
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: One cafe available in the main terminal.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are aTM located near the entrance of the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport.
Available at San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport: Wheelchair accessible and facilities available for disabled passengers.
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