Los Angeles (LAX) to San Diego (SAN) flights
An economy award from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Diego (SAN) starts at 6,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Diego (SAN): Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. The two airports are 109 miles (176 km) apart. Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 13 ways to fly it with one stop, through Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Las Vegas and more.
How many miles LAX to SAN costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 6,000 | $33.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 7,500 | $30.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 7,500 | $5.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 8,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56–112 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 19,500 | $5.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $50.40 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from LAX to SAN
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book LAX to SAN with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
LAX to SAN with one stop
13 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Santa Barbara (SBA)United Airlines, then Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines
- Via San Luis Obispo (SBP)United Airlines, then Alaska Airlines
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 2 more the whole way
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- Via Fresno (FAT)United Airlines, then Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines
- Via Monterey (MRY)United Airlines, then Alaska Airlines
- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more the whole way+2+1
- Via San Jose (SJC)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Oakland (OAK)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via San Francisco (SFO)Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and 2 more the whole way+3+1
- Via Tucson (TUS)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Sacramento (SMF)Southwest Airlines the whole way+2
- Via Reno (RNO)Southwest Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Santa Rosa (STS)Alaska Airlines the whole way
LAX to SAN: common questions
How many miles does LAX to SAN cost?
In economy it starts at 6,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (7,500), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (7,500) and Emirates Skywards (8,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to SAN?
Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Diego (SAN).
How far is Los Angeles from San Diego by plane?
Los Angeles (LAX) and San Diego (SAN) are 109 miles (176 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book LAX to SAN award flights?
21 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 13 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Los Angeles and San Diego?
The most direct connections are through Santa Barbara (SBA), San Luis Obispo (SBP), Las Vegas (LAS), Fresno (FAT) and Monterey (MRY). On 9 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Alaska Airlines through Las Vegas.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.