Los Angeles to San Diego (LAX–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LAX–SAN is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 109 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, CI, LY, SK, WS | 29 | E75S, E7W | 0h57-21h19 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, CI, LY, SK, WS | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AV, CM, NZ, OS, OZ, VA | 15 | 738, 7M8, E7W | 0h55-1h01 | Star Alliance | AV, CM, NZ, OS, OZ, VA | |
| AA American Airlines | 1 | – | 1h15 | Oneworld | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 1 | – | 6h30 | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Diego from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→SAN | LGB→SAN | BUR→SAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 17 mi | 18 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 196 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h | 0h 20m | 0h 26m |
| Departure OTP | 64% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · SAN: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 6:00 PM in San Diego.
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
LAX–SAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAX to SAN
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 196 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to SAN is about 1 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 109 miles (176 km). There are approximately 196 weekly flights outbound and 278 return, totaling 474 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via San Luis County Regional, Harry Reid and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Burbank (BUR) and Santa Ana (SNA).