San Diego to Los Angeles (SAN–LAX) — 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.
SAN–LAX is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 109 miles in approximately 1h 9m. 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, KE, LA, LY, MU, SK, VS, WS | 28 | E75L, E7W | 1h03-1h20 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, CI, KE, LA, LY, MU, SK, VS, WS | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AV, CA, CM, NZ, OS, OZ, VA | 21 | 738, B39M | 1h03 | Star Alliance | AV, CA, CM, NZ, OS, OZ, VA | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 1 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| L7 Lan Colombia | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from San Diego
| Metric | SAN→LAX | CLD→LAX | SNA→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SAN | – | 28 mi | 76 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 2 | 10 |
| Weekly flights | 301 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 9m | 0h 22m | 0h 51m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SAN: PDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
SAN–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SAN to LAX
San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and Lan Colombia. With 301 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SAN to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SAN to LAX is about 1 hours 9 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 109 miles (176 km). There are approximately 301 weekly flights outbound and 205 return, totaling 506 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Santa Barbara Municipal, Harry Reid and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Carlsbad (CLD), Santa Ana (SNA) and Palm Springs (PSP).