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Cheapest return flight
£65
Typical prices: £79-£164
Frontier
Wed 21/11Fri 23/11
LAS - SAN • Direct
Cheapest direct flights
£84
Typical prices: £79-£165
Frontier, Alaska Airlines
Sun 7/1Mon 8/1
LAS - SAN • Direct
Advice from real travellers
On Southwest, this short flight may skip drink service due to time or turbulence.
With Delta, seat selection can change at check-in, with limited seat changes after.
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Direct flights
You can fly direct with Southwest, Alaska Airlines, and others. Average duration is 1h 18m.
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 84% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 12 weeks in advance save around 46% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 22% price drop
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg £159 (return)
Shortest trip • 3h 34m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Las Vegas to San Diego (LAS-SAN)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Las Vegas to San Diego

Sat, 21 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
Frontier Logo
06:31 - 07:55LAS  Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-SAN San Diego
1h 24mdirect
Frontier Logo
13:02 - 21:12SAN  San Diego-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
8h 10m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
£65Frontier
Sun, 6 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec
Frontier Logo
06:47 - 08:02LAS  Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-SAN San Diego
1h 15mdirect
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06:30 - 20:04SAN  San Diego-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
13h 34m1 stop Denver Intl
£83Frontier
Thu, 7 Jan - Fri, 8 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:17 - 12:34LAS  Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-SAN San Diego
1h 17mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:52 - 22:17SAN  San Diego-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
1h 25mdirect
£84Multiple Airlines
Mon, 23 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
Frontier Logo
06:31 - 07:55LAS  Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-SAN San Diego
1h 24mdirect
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08:50 - 10:19SAN  San Diego-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
1h 29mdirect
£85Frontier
Sat, 5 Dec - Mon, 7 Dec
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07:25 - 08:40LAS  Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-SAN San Diego
1h 15mdirect
Southwest Logo
08:15 - 09:45SAN  San Diego-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
1h 30mdirect
£87Southwest
Thu, 7 Jan - Fri, 8 Jan
Frontier Logo
11:17 - 12:34LAS  Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-SAN San Diego
1h 17mdirect
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13:29 - 20:38SAN  San Diego-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
7h 09m1 stop San Francisco
£93Frontier
Sat, 12 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec
Frontier Logo
10:32 - 18:11LAS  Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-SAN San Diego
7h 39m2 stops Denver Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Frontier Logo
08:57 - 10:32SAN  San Diego-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
1h 35mdirect
£93Frontier
Tue, 8 Dec - Tue, 15 Dec
Frontier Logo
07:45 - 18:16LAS  Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-SAN San Diego
10h 31m1 stop San Francisco
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06:30 - 14:39SAN  San Diego-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
8h 09m2 stops Denver Intl Salt Lake City
£94Frontier
Thu, 31 Dec - Sun, 3 Jan
Delta Logo
17:22 - 22:27LAS  Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-SAN San Diego
5h 05m1 stop Salt Lake City
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08:00 - 09:33SAN  San Diego-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
1h 33mdirect
£95Delta
Wed, 18 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:10 - 09:29LAS  Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-SAN San Diego
1h 19mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
17:59 - 19:28SAN  San Diego-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
1h 29mdirect
£96Alaska Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Las Vegas to San Diego flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Las Vegas to San Diego?

Return flights from Las Vegas to San Diego typically range from £79 to £164. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £65 on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Las Vegas to San Diego?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Las Vegas to San Diego. It’s 10% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 38% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Las Vegas to San Diego?

•March is the cheapest month to fly from Las Vegas to San Diego at £91 return.
•August (£162) and July (£136) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 77% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Las Vegas to San Diego the cheapest?

Flights from Las Vegas to San Diego are cheapest 12 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 46% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Las Vegas to San Diego flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

£44
Beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 16% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Las Vegas to San Diego

When to book flights from Las Vegas to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Las Vegas to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Las Vegas to San Diego: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Las Vegas to San Diego 
MichaelFlew with Southwest-Jan 2025
It’s a quick flight and sometimes turbulent leaving the desert. You may not get drinks service due to the brief flight time and safety measures.
JosephFlew with Delta-Feb 2024
Your seat selection may be changed at check-in and you may not be able to change your seat to what you originally selected while booking so be aware of this possible issue.

Your Las Vegas to San Diego flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Las Vegas to San Diego?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Las Vegas to San Diego:

    • Earliest: departs at 05:45 and lands at 07:03
    • Latest: departs at 23:15 and lands at 00:33.

    The flight takes about 1h 18m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Las Vegas to San Diego?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Las Vegas to San Diego.

  • How long is a flight from Las Vegas to San Diego?

    A direct flight from Las Vegas to San Diego takes 1h 18m, covering 259 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Las Vegas to San Diego?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Las Vegas to San Diego flight?

    Return flights from Las Vegas to San Diego range from £79 to £164, with an average of £117 over the past 12 months. Anything below £79 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Las Vegas to San Diego flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 31% above the £117 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Las Vegas to San Diego?

    On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £117 return, compared with £159 via a stopover through San Francisco (SFO).

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Las Vegas to San Diego?

    Delta is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Frontier has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Las Vegas to San Diego flights are:

    • Delta: 84% on time
    • Frontier: 76% on time
    • Alaska Airlines: 73% on time

    On average, flights on this route are punctual 71% of the time.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Las Vegas to San Diego?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £26–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Las Vegas to San Diego?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

  • How are flight departures from Las Vegas to San Diego spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Las Vegas to San Diego flights, with 48% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, Evening flights for 17%, and Night flights for 5%.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Las Vegas to San Diego flights?

    Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Las Vegas to San Diego flights:

    • Alaska Airlines
    • Delta
    • JetBlue

    Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

  • How are flight prices from Las Vegas to San Diego looking right now?

    One-way fares from Las Vegas to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £52, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at San Diego Airport (SAN)?

    San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £11 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Payless
    • Europcar
    • Thrifty
    • Fox

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Las Vegas to San Diego?

    Flights from Las Vegas to San Diego usually depart from Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Las Vegas to San Diego?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Las Vegas to San Diego?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Las Vegas to San Diego route, 29% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 52m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Las Vegas to San Diego pass through?

    Connecting flights from Las Vegas to San Diego most commonly pass through:

    • Los Angeles (LAX) – 75% of one-stop connections
    • San Francisco (SFO) – 25% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Las Vegas to San Diego?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 35% on flights from Las Vegas to San Diego. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £106 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £162, a difference of £56.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Las Vegas to San Diego?

    4 airlines operate flights between Las Vegas and San Diego. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • Southwest
    • Alaska Airlines
    • Frontier
    • Delta

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Las Vegas to San Diego?

    Flying via Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 34m, compared to 6h 12m via San Francisco (SFO).

  • What popular places can I visit in San Diego?

    Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are San Diego Convention Center, SDSU Downtown Gallery, and La Jolla Cove. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Las Vegas to San Diego flights?

    Among airlines operating Las Vegas to San Diego flights:

    • Frontier: offers free seat selection
    • Southwest: offers free seat selection
    • Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Las Vegas to San Diego flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Las Vegas to San Diego?

    There are nonstop flights from McCarran International Airport to San Diego International Airport. The flights are available through different airlines, including Frontier and Spirit Airlines. United Airlines and Alaska Airlines also offer a flight with a stop at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), but it could take longer. If you want information about the different routes, book through KAYAK.

  • Which services does McCarran International Airport offer for traveling families?

    The McCarran International Airport offers unisex family restrooms, found throughout the terminals. If you have kids, there’s an unsupervised Kids’ Play Area near the D Gates, which gives your children the space to stretch and explore their imaginations. The space is aviation-themed and equipped with a mini control tower and a mock jet engine.

  • What services can disabled passengers access at San Diego International Airport?

    The San Diego International Airport offers accessibility services for people with disabilities. These include TDD telephones, a courtesy cart, and visual paging monitors. If you need support, there are Harbor Police Officers at key locations in the terminals.

  • Where are mailboxes at San Diego International Airport?

    The three mailboxes at the San Diego International Airport are located outdoors. You can find them at the Commuter Terminal, at Terminal 1 in the Airport Loop, or at Terminal 2 near the curbside check-in.

  • Which transportation options are available at San Diego International Airport?

    You can use the City Bus public transit from the San Diego International Airport to downtown San Diego. It stops at Terminals 1 and 2 and offers services from 5 am to 11:30 pm. There are also taxicabs you can use to travel from the airport.

Your guide to booking Las Vegas to San Diego flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Friday flights average £106, about £56 less than Sunday fares (35% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 12 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 46% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Las Vegas to San Diego trip for March. Fares historically average £91 return in that month – typically £71 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Delta. Over the past three months, 84% of Delta flights from Las Vegas to San Diego arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 71%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 1h 52m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to San Diego Airport.

    • Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy
    • Bay Club Hotel & Marina
    • Sheraton San Diego Resort
  • If you’re in the Las Vegas Valley and want to travel to San Diego, McCarran International Airport (LAS) offers flights from different airlines.
  • While waiting to catch your flight, you could explore the McCarran International Airport museum. The aviation museum is in Terminal 1 above the Baggage Claim area.
  • There are smoking zones for passengers at McCarran International Airport. It’s prohibited to smoke outside the designated areas, which you can find in the Enclosed Gaming Lounges, the Barneys Lounge at the C Gates, and outdoors near Baggage Claim and Ticketing.
  • Passengers traveling with kids can access the Kids’ Play Area at McCarran International Airport. The facility is at the D Gates and features an aviation theme with a mock jet engine and an interactive mini control tower.
  • Flights from McCarran International Airport enter San Diego through the San Diego International Airport (SAN), the ideal location if you want to access downtown San Diego.
  • At San Diego International Airport, you can find courtesy phones throughout the terminals. These include complimentary local calls at select locations. You can also purchase long-distance cards in retail concessions.
  • Mothers traveling with small babies can use lactation rooms at San Diego International Airport. The rooms are located post-security. You can find them in Terminal 1 West on the second level, in Terminal 1 East past the security checkpoint, and in Terminal 2 West near gates 34-35.
  • San Diego International Airport offers free Wi-Fi for 2h sessions, which you can renew by logging back in.

Prefer to fly direct from Las Vegas to San Diego?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Airport to San Diego Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl to San Diego

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,Delta, +2 more

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Direct returns

San Diego to Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,Delta, +2 more

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