Los Angeles to San Diego (LAX–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Los Angeles to San Diego
4 carriers, 209 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines
209 Flights/wk
109 mi
0h 52m nonstop
139 1-stop hubs
LAX–SAN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 109 miles in approximately 0h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 139 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop LAX–SAN service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, CI, LY, WS | 42 | E75L, E7W | 0h52-1h01 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, CI, LY, WS | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AV, CM, NZ, OZ, VA | 35 | 738, 739, 7M8, E75L, E7W | 0h57-1h07 | Star Alliance | AV, CM, NZ, OZ, VA | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to SAN direction.
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Nonstop flights
209
Outbound / wk
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Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to SAN.
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Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
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Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach San Diego from Los Angeles
Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
| Metric | LAX→SAN | LGB→SAN | BUR→SAN |
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| Distance from LAX | – | 17 mi | 18 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 209 | – | – |
| Flight time | 0h 52m | 0h 20m | 0h 26m |
| Departure OTP | 71% | – | – |
Long Beach (LGB) to San Diego flights · Burbank (BUR) to San Diego flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to San Diego flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to San Diego International Airport.
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Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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San Diego is 0 hours
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LAX: PDT · SAN: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 6:00 PM in San Diego.
LAX: PDT · SAN: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 6:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
109 mi / 176 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 52m to 1h 7m.
Getting to LAX
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.
Facts
LAX–SAN Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Los Angeles to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance109 mi / 176 km
Flight time0h 52m to 1h 7m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights209 out / 314 return
1-stop connections139 hubs
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about LAX to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 0h 52m to 1h 7m. The route covers 109 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines, SkyWest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines. Plus 10 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 209 nonstop flights per week from LAX to SAN. The return direction has about 314 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BUR, VNY, TRM, LGB, GYR, PSP, SCF, APC, HWD, CCR, GJT, SAF, SNA, OGD, FTW, EGE, COS, SUN, BJC, JAC, APA, BFI, HDN, MKC, YLW, FCA, TIJ, OKC, EAR, PSC, SGR, STP, MFE, ICT, FCM, SBA, BZN, PWK, MKE, SUS, SDF, CGF, BHM, FXE, SUA, SBN, GSP, OPF, APF, SJD, MMU, HPN, IND, BDL, TEB, RIC, PBI, GCM, BED, RDU, ABQ, MFR, OAK, PAE, ELP, TUS, LAS, MRY, SFO, STS, RDM, BOI, SBP, SMF, SJC, DEN, PHX, RNO, GEG, SLC, FAT, PDX, DAL, HOU, SEA, PTY, OGG, EUG, MSP, DFW, AUS, MDW, DTW, IPL, FLL, CLT, IAH, STL, SAT, ATL, OMA, ORD, MCO, TPA, ANC, IAD, DUB, ORF, MCI, YYC, PHL, BNA, HNL, MIA, YVR, DCA, BWI, NRT, CDG, YYZ, BOS, JFK, EWR, KIX, MSY, PIT, PVR, SGU, KOA, TRK, LIH, DVO, TUL, YUL, HND, CMH, LHR, AMS and MUC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SAN to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
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, SkyWest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines. With 209 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to SAN ranges from 0 hours 52 minutes to 1 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 109 miles (176 km). There are approximately 209 weekly flights outbound and 314 return, totaling 523 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
139 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via BUR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Burbank (BUR) and Santa Ana (SNA).