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Frontier Logo
8:00 am - 9:31 amSAN-LAS
1h 31mnonstop
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8:00 pm - 9:20 pmLAS-SAN
1h 20mnonstop
$39Frontier
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Tue, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 8
Frontier Logo
9:58 am - 11:50 amSAN-SFO
1h 52mnonstop
Frontier Logo
1:20 pm - 3:02 pmSFO-SAN
1h 42mnonstop
$39Frontier
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Fri, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 17
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 7:38 amSAN-LAS
1h 23mnonstop
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10:25 pm - 11:37 pmLAS-SAN
1h 12mnonstop
$47Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 18
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:24 am - 10:01 amSAN-OAK
1h 37mnonstop
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10:56 am - 12:40 pmOAK-SAN
1h 44mnonstop
$47Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 15
United Airlines Logo
7:21 pm - 9:00 pmSAN-SFO
1h 39mnonstop
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10:37 pm - 12:15 amSFO-SAN
1h 38mnonstop
$92United Airlines
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Fri, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 12
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:59 pm - 11:26 pmSAN-LAS
1h 27mnonstop
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11:09 am - 12:35 pmLAS-SAN
1h 26mnonstop
$97Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 13
Southwest Logo
10:30 am - 12:15 pmSAN-SMF
1h 45mnonstop
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7:15 pm - 8:45 pmSMF-SAN
1h 30mnonstop
$97Southwest
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Wed, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 18
Southwest Logo
7:35 am - 9:10 amSAN-SFO
1h 35mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:30 amSFO-SAN
1h 30mnonstop
$97Southwest
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Thu, Aug 28 - Mon, Sep 1
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4:59 pm - 6:42 pmSAN-SFO
1h 43mnonstop
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9:59 pm - 11:44 pmSFO-SAN
1h 45mnonstop
$101Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Aug 27 - Wed, Aug 27
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6:15 am - 11:54 amSAN-FAT
5h 39m1 stop
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7:00 pm - 10:28 pmFAT-SAN
3h 28m1 stop
$154United Airlines
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Delta flights from San Diego to California

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Delta
Aug 21
SAN10:00 amSan Diego
1h 14m
LAX11:14 amLos Angeles
Sep 5
LAX8:20 amLos Angeles
0h 58m
SAN9:18 amSan Diego
$179
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Delta
Aug 21
SAN6:20 amSan Diego
1h 12m
LAX7:32 amLos Angeles
Aug 24
LAX2:25 pmLos Angeles
0h 54m
SAN3:19 pmSan Diego
$180
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Delta
Aug 16
SAN6:20 amSan Diego
1h 12m
LAX7:32 amLos Angeles
Aug 21
LAX2:25 pmLos Angeles
0h 54m
SAN3:19 pmSan Diego
$184
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Spirit Airlines flights from San Diego to California

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Spirit Airlines
Aug 14
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
1h 23m
LAS7:38 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Aug 18
LAS10:25 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
1h 12m
SAN11:37 pmSan Diego
$47
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Spirit Airlines
Aug 14
SAN1:17 pmSan Diego
1h 28m
LAS2:45 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Aug 18
LAS10:25 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
1h 12m
SAN11:37 pmSan Diego
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Spirit Airlines
Aug 14
SAN7:01 pmSan Diego
1h 25m
LAS8:26 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Aug 17
LAS6:05 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
1h 16m
SAN7:21 amSan Diego
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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoLas Vegas

SAN - LAS

SANLAS

San Diego

Tue 10/7

8:00 am-9:31 am

Nonstop1h 31m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 10/8

8:00 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$39

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Fri 11/14

9:58 am-11:50 am

Nonstop1h 52m

San Francisco

Mon 11/17

1:20 pm-3:02 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$39

San DiegoLas Vegas

SAN - LAS

SANLAS

San Diego

Thu 8/14

6:15 am-7:38 am

Nonstop1h 23m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 8/18

10:25 pm-11:37 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

$47

San DiegoOakland

SAN - OAK

SANOAK

San Diego

Fri 9/12

8:24 am-10:01 am

Nonstop1h 37m

Oakland

Mon 9/15

10:56 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$47

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Fri 9/12

7:21 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

San Francisco

Fri 9/12

10:37 pm-12:15 am

Nonstop1h 38m

$92

San DiegoLas Vegas

SAN - LAS

SANLAS

San Diego

Fri 9/12

9:59 pm-11:26 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 9/13

11:09 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$97

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Wed 10/15

10:30 am-12:15 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/18

7:15 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$97

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Thu 8/28

7:35 am-9:10 am

Nonstop1h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

6:00 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$97

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Wed 8/27

4:59 pm-6:42 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

San Francisco

Wed 8/27

9:59 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$101

San DiegoFresno

SAN - FAT

SANFAT

San Diego

Wed 8/20

6:15 am-11:54 am

1 stop5h 39m

Fresno Airterminal

Wed 8/20

7:00 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop3h 28m

$154

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of August is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from San Diego averaging around $179.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to California?

The cheapest day to depart from San Diego to California is on a Wednesday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as $914. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to California on Saturday is $999.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as $919. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $1,007 on average. Flights to California from San Diego in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest San Diego to California flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to California?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from San Diego when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $212 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from San Diego for as low as $152 on momondo.

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

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between San Diego to California.

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Best Price Found

$18

Fastest flight time

1h 12m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in California

7 airports
The best one-way flight to California from San Diego in the past 72 hours is $18. The best round-trip flight deal from San Diego to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $39.
The fastest flight from San Diego to California takes 1h 12m
Direct flights go from San Diego to California every day.
There are 7 airports near California: Reno (RNO), Los Angeles (LAX), Oakland (OAK), Fresno Airterminal (FAT), San Francisco (SFO), San Jose (SJC), Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS)
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  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to California?

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

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Diego Airport to California.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

    The required travel and health documents for your California 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 California. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Best airlines flying from San Diego to California

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Free Cancellation
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $27Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,049 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $27Free CancellationRating
5.9
3,239 reviews
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $28Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,611 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $57Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,900 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $57Free CancellationRating
8.0
10,000 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $88Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,981 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $94Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,246 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $158Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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