Direct flights from San Diego to Los Angeles
48 nonstop flights a week on 3 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from SAN to LAX.
Flight time: about 24m nonstop
Flying back? Los Angeles → San Diego · 48 nonstop flights a week
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in San Diego local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| United UAL2667 | 6:15a | 22m | Daily |
| SkyWest SKW3743 | 6:15a | 26m | Mon–Sat |
| SkyWest SKW3743 | 6:40a | 28m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA8503 | 6:55a | 8m | Sat |
| SkyWest SKW3716 | 10:54a | 22m | Mon, Sun |
| SkyWest SKW3716 | 10:57a | 24m | Tue–Sat |
| United UAL2175 | 2:24p | 25m | Daily |
| SkyWest SKW3993 | 3:00p | 23m | Mon, Sun |
| SkyWest SKW4001 | 3:00p | 23m | Tue–Sat |
| United UAL2234 | 4:59p | 25m | Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| SkyWest SKW4087 | 7:53p | 33m | Mon, Sun |
| SkyWest SKW4087 | 7:59p | 23m | Tue–Sat |
Other airports near San Diego with nonstops to Los Angeles
| Airport | Distance | Flights / wk |
|---|---|---|
| PSP — Palm SpringsUnited | 85 mi | 9 |
| BUR — BurbankAlaska | 122 mi | 1 |
The route
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Nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Los Angeles (LAX)
San Diego International Airport (SAN) has 48 nonstop flights a week to Los Angeles (LAX), operated by Delta, Southwest and United. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of SAN and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from San Diego to Los Angeles?
The nonstop flight from San Diego (SAN) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 24m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
Is there a nonstop return flight from Los Angeles to San Diego?
Yes — 48 nonstop flights a week from Los Angeles (LAX) back to San Diego (SAN) on Delta and United, based on recently observed departures.