San Luis Obispo to San Diego (SBP–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AS2174
AS Alaska
E75
6:00 AM
PDT
7:10 AM
PDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS2123
AS Alaska
E75
2:59 PM
PDT
4:10 PM
PDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS3370
AS Alaska
E75L
4:22 PM
PDT
5:38 PM
PDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS2122
AS Alaska
E75
1:06 PM
PDT T2
2:19 PM
PDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS3370
AS Alaska
E75L
1:39 PM
PDT T2
2:59 PM
PDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS2173
AS Alaska
E75
5:00 PM
PDT T2
6:14 PM
PDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS3057
AS Alaska
E75
10:07 PM
PDT T2
11:21 PM
PDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS3444
AS Alaska
E75
10:30 PM
PDT T2
11:53 PM
PDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San Luis Obispo to San Diego
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 263 mi 1h 10m nonstop 18 1-stop hubs

SBP–SAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 263 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SBP–SAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA 21 E75, E75L 1h10-1h16 Oneworld HA
Aircraft on this route
E75 Embraer E175 – AS
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (21 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SBP to SAN direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
30
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SBP to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
566
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.

Other ways to reach San Diego from San Luis Obispo

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric SBP→SAN SBA→SAN MRY→SAN
Distance from SBP 72 mi 115 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 4
Weekly flights 21 16 25
Flight time 1h 10m 1h 2m 1h 23m
Airports within 200 miles of SBP with service to San Diego International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
San Diego is 0 hours the same as San Luis Obispo.
SBP: PDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Luis Obispo, it's 6:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
263 mi / 423 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m to 1h 16m.

SBP–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Luis Obispo to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance263 mi / 423 km
Flight time1h 10m to 1h 16m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 30 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: SBP
IATA / ICAOSBP / KSBP
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.7M
Elevation212 ft / 65 m
Destination: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SBP to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from San Luis County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 1h 10m to 1h 16m. The route covers 263 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from SBP to SAN. The return direction has about 30 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, BUR, PSP, SJC, APC, LAS, SNA, GEG, BNA, LAX, SFO, PDX, PHX, DEN, SEA, DFW, RNO and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SAN to SBP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SBA, MRY and FAT. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 SBP to SAN

San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SBP to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SBP to SAN ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes to 1 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 263 miles (423 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 51 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Barbara (SBA), Monterey (MRY) and Fresno (FAT).