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. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 109 miles in approximately 0h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AV, CM, NZ, OS, OZ, VA | 35 | 738, 739, 7M9, E7W | 0h56-1h01 | Star Alliance | AV, CM, NZ, OS, OZ, VA | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, CI, LY, SK, WS | 28 | E75L, E7W | 0h57-1h02 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, CI, LY, SK, WS | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| 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 | HHR→SAN | LGB→SAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 4 mi | 17 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 197 | – | – |
| Flight time | 0h 59m | 0h 35m | 0h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
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 United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 197 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to SAN is about 0 hours 59 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 109 miles (176 km). There are approximately 197 weekly flights outbound and 303 return, totaling 500 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose and Santa Barbara Municipal. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hawthorne (HHR), Long Beach (LGB) and Burbank (BUR).