Cheap flights Los Angeles (LAX) to San Diego (SAN)
Los Angeles to San Diego is a 132-mile trip. We compared 6 nearby airports on both ends, pricing the flight plus the drive, parking, and rideshare that flight search engines leave out.
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| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | BUR → SAN | $113 | $75 | $188 |
| Cheapest combo | BUR → SAN | $113 | $75 | $188 |
Departure airports near Los Angeles
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to SAN | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX — Los Angeles | 14.5 mi / 20m | $101 | too close to fly | — |
| BUR — Burbank | 14.4 mi / 20m | $61 | $113 | $174 |
| LGB — Long Beach | 20 mi / 26m | $71 | too close to fly | — |
Arrival airports near San Diego
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from LAX | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAN — San Diego | 2.3 mi / 4m | $14 | too close to fly | — |
| SNA — Santa Ana | 92.3 mi / 1h 28m | $207 | too close to fly | — |
| PSP — Palm Springs | 101.1 mi / 1h 36m | $226 | too close to fly | — |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 132 miles, 2h 5m, and an estimated $23 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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