Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Airport (SBP): what you need to know
Around 1 hour is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Airport.
You can choose from 13 weekly Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Airport flights. The 08:15 departure with United Airlines is the earliest flight available. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 22:55.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your LAX to SBP flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
United has direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in San Luis Obispo — and maybe even more of the United States if you have time.
Most travellers choose to travel with United on this route.
With a reliable 83.49% of services landing on schedule, United has the best on-time record for LAX to SBP flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between LAX and SBP:
Denver International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Airport (SBP)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Airport flight is R 3,804. A return ticket right now is R 4,313. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from LAX to SBP by booking two months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from LAX to SBP by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX's address is One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart LAX reach their destination without delay.
Central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport is around 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Need a handy hotel near LAX? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at San Luis Obispo County Airport (SBP)
If you're coming in on a late Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SBP:
Begin your adventure by picking up a San Luis Obispo County Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Enterprise or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of San Luis Obispo and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from San Luis Obispo County Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to San Luis Obispo County Airport (SBP)
December is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to San Luis Obispo in March.
When booking your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in San Luis Obispo, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LAX to SBP in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
San Luis Obispo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres south-east of San Luis Obispo, a trip to Los Angeles will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of the United States, consider San Diego, roughly 434 kilometres south-east of San Luis Obispo. San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum are key highlights.
