Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to San Diego
Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to San Diego
Looking for cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Diego? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Los Angeles to San Diego vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 7,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Los Angeles to San Diego for specific travel dates.
2026-11-21
LAX - SAN
Economy | Non stop | 7 left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-26
LAX - SAN
Economy | Non stop | 6 left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-28
LAX - SAN
Economy | Non stop | 7 left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-29
LAX - SAN
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-30
LAX - SAN
Economy | Non stop | 3 left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-01
LAX - SAN
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
Los Angeles to San Diego flight facts
Distance
109 mi
176 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
San Diego is in the same time zone as Los Angeles.
Airports in Los Angeles
LAX · Los Angeles Intl
Airports in San Diego
SAN · San Diego Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Los Angeles - Santa Ana · Santa Ana is 76 mi from San Diego
Flights Los Angeles - Palm Springs · Palm Springs is 85 mi from San Diego
Flights Santa Barbara - San Diego · Santa Barbara is 88 mi from Los Angeles
Flights Los Angeles - Burbank · Burbank is 122 mi from San Diego
Flights San Luis Obispo - San Diego · San Luis Obispo is 155 mi from Los Angeles
Premium cabin flights from Los Angeles to San Diego
Premium cabin
2026-11-21
LAX - SAN
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 25,400 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
LAX - SAN
First | Non stop | 4 left
From 30,700 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
LAX - SAN
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 30,700 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
LAX - SAN
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 30,700 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
LAX - SAN
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 30,700 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-18
LAX - SAN
First | Non stop | 8 left
From 30,700 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Encinitas (United States)
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas
From 25,000 Pts or $501
Dana Point, CA (USA)
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach
From 95,000 Pts or $859
Rancho Santa Fe (USA)
The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, an SLH Hotel
From 110,000 Pts or $421
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Los Angeles to San Diego depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Los Angeles to San Diego.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Los Angeles to San Diego.
Los Angeles and San Diego are about 109 miles (176 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 109-mile straight-line distance takes about 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
San Diego is in the same time zone as Los Angeles.
Departures from Los Angeles: Los Angeles Intl (LAX). Arrivals in San Diego: San Diego Intl (SAN).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into San Diego, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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