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1:00 pm - 7:38 pmLAX  Los Angeles-SAN San Diego
6h 38m1 stop San Francisco
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3:30 pm - 2:29 pmSAN  San Diego-LAX Los Angeles
22h 59m1 stop San Francisco
$84Frontier
Wed, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 26
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1:00 pm - 7:38 pmLAX  Los Angeles-SAN San Diego
6h 38m1 stop San Francisco
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3:30 pm - 2:29 pmSAN  San Diego-LAX Los Angeles
22h 59m1 stop San Francisco
$84Frontier
Sat, Jan 23 - Tue, Jan 26
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4:12 pm - 5:51 pmSFO  San Francisco-SAN San Diego
1h 39mnonstop
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1:29 pm - 3:26 pmSAN  San Diego-SFO San Francisco
1h 57mnonstop
$85Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jan 4 - Fri, Jan 8
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10:05 am - 11:43 amSFO  San Francisco-SAN San Diego
1h 38mnonstop
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8:11 pm - 10:06 pmSAN  San Diego-SFO San Francisco
1h 55mnonstop
$88Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Fri, Nov 20
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 8:00 amSFO  San Francisco-SAN San Diego
1h 40mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:28 pm - 9:20 pmSAN  San Diego-SFO San Francisco
1h 52mnonstop
$110Alaska Airlines
Sat, Dec 12 - Mon, Dec 14
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6:20 am - 8:00 amSFO  San Francisco-SAN San Diego
1h 40mnonstop
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8:59 pm - 10:53 pmSAN  San Diego-SFO San Francisco
1h 54mnonstop
$110Alaska Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 7
Southwest Logo
9:35 am - 11:15 amSFO  San Francisco-SAN San Diego
1h 40mnonstop
Southwest Logo
7:00 am - 8:45 amSAN  San Diego-SFO San Francisco
1h 45mnonstop
$117Southwest
Sat, Dec 12 - Mon, Dec 14
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 10:45 amSFO  San Francisco-SAN San Diego
1h 45mnonstop
Southwest Logo
7:45 pm - 9:25 pmSAN  San Diego-SFO San Francisco
1h 40mnonstop
$117Southwest
Fri, Feb 12 - Sat, Feb 20
United Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 1:42 pmSFO  San Francisco-SAN San Diego
1h 42mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 1:14 pmSAN  San Diego-SFO San Francisco
1h 49mnonstop
$117United Airlines
Tue, Dec 15 - Tue, Dec 22
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 8:36 amSFO  San Francisco-SAN San Diego
1h 36mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
12:37 pm - 2:24 pmSAN  San Diego-SFO San Francisco
1h 47mnonstop
$117United Airlines
Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Nov 26

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Frontier flights from California to San Diego

Our best Frontier deals on California to San Diego flight tickets
Frontier
Jan 20
LAX1:00 pmLos Angeles
6h 38m
1 stop
SAN7:38 pmSan Diego
Jan 26
SAN3:30 pmSan Diego
22h 59m
1 stop
LAX2:29 pmLos Angeles
$84
Frontier
Dec 1
SFO4:29 pmSan Francisco
1h 41m
SAN6:10 pmSan Diego
Dec 8
SAN8:57 amSan Diego
11h 11m
2 stops
SFO8:08 pmSan Francisco
$85
Frontier
Jan 16
SFO5:57 pmSan Francisco
1h 41m
SAN7:38 pmSan Diego
Jan 18
SAN8:37 pmSan Diego
16h 12m
1 stop
SFO12:49 pmSan Francisco
$86

United Airlines flights from California to San Diego

Our best United Airlines deals on California to San Diego flight tickets
United Airlines
Nov 25
SFO10:42 pmSan Francisco
1h 37m
SAN12:19 amSan Diego
Nov 27
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
1h 50m
SFO8:05 amSan Francisco
$117
United Airlines
Dec 4
FAT6:20 amFresno Airterminal
3h 30m
1 stop
SAN9:50 amSan Diego
Dec 5
SAN2:30 pmSan Diego
6h 09m
1 stop
FAT8:39 pmFresno Airterminal
$167
United Airlines
Dec 30
SMF6:00 amSacramento Intl
5h 35m
1 stop
SAN11:35 amSan Diego
Jan 1
SAN2:45 pmSan Diego
5h 57m
1 stop
SMF8:42 pmSacramento Intl
$188

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LAX Los Angeles - SAN San Diego

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Wed 1/20

1:00 pm-7:38 pm

1 stop6h 38m

San Diego

Tue 1/26

3:30 pm-2:29 pm

1 stop22h 59m

$84

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX Los Angeles - SAN San Diego

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Sat 1/23

1:00 pm-7:38 pm

1 stop6h 38m

San Diego

Tue 1/26

3:30 pm-2:29 pm

1 stop22h 59m

$84

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO San Francisco - SAN San Diego

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Mon 1/4

4:12 pm-5:51 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

San Diego

Fri 1/8

1:29 pm-3:26 pm

Nonstop1h 57m

$85

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO San Francisco - SAN San Diego

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Thu 11/19

10:05 am-11:43 am

Nonstop1h 38m

San Diego

Fri 11/20

8:11 pm-10:06 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$88

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO San Francisco - SAN San Diego

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sat 12/12

6:20 am-8:00 am

Nonstop1h 40m

San Diego

Mon 12/14

7:28 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

$110

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO San Francisco - SAN San Diego

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sat 12/5

6:20 am-8:00 am

Nonstop1h 40m

San Diego

Mon 12/7

8:59 pm-10:53 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

$110

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO San Francisco - SAN San Diego

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sat 12/12

9:35 am-11:15 am

Nonstop1h 40m

San Diego

Mon 12/14

7:00 am-8:45 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$117

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO San Francisco - SAN San Diego

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Fri 2/12

9:00 am-10:45 am

Nonstop1h 45m

San Diego

Sat 2/20

7:45 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$117

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO San Francisco - SAN San Diego

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 12/15

12:00 pm-1:42 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

San Diego

Tue 12/22

11:25 am-1:14 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

$117
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San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO San Francisco - SAN San Diego

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Thu 11/26

7:00 am-8:36 am

Nonstop1h 36m

San Diego

Thu 11/26

12:37 pm-2:24 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

$117

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?

If you are unable to visit San Diego during the month of September, then departing from California during the month August is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $218.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Diego?

The cheapest day to depart from California to San Diego is on a Thursday. Travelers who choose to depart for San Diego on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as $249. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Monday because tickets tend to average around $467. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to San Diego.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Diego?

The cheapest time of day to fly to San Diego is in the afternoon when flights can be purchased for as low as $269. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $369.

What is the cheapest California to San Diego flight route?

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What cabin class options are available on California to San Diego flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to San Diego flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on California to San Diego flights?

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$43

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Airports in San Diego

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Diego from California in the past 72 hours is $43. The best round-trip flight deal from California to San Diego found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $84.
The fastest flight from California to San Diego takes 0h 50m
Direct flights go from California to San Diego every day.
There is 1 airport in San Diego. From California there are direct flights to San Diego (SAN).
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Frequently asked questions about flying from California to San Diego

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to San Diego Airport?

    Prices for flights from California to San Diego Airport were last updated today.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from California to San Diego Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to San Diego Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Diego Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your San Diego Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Diego Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $41Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,805 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $46Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,511 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $53Free CancellationRating
7.1
3,069 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $78Free CancellationRating
7.3
10,460 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $78Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,700 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $109Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,219 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $116Free CancellationRating
7.9
13,136 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $207Free CancellationRating
7.0
12,224 reviews
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