Flying from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Airport (SBP): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Choose from 12 weekly San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Airport flights. The 10:10 departure with Alaska Airlines is the earliest flight available. Alaska Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 22:25.
Your SAN to SBP flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Alaska Airlines offers direct flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in San Luis Obispo — and maybe even more of the United States if you have time.
Alaska Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Alaska Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates SAN to SBP flights, with 68.72% of its services arriving as planned.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between SAN and SBP include:
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Airport (SBP)
Right now, R 1,949 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,263. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SAN to SBP, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from SAN to SBP by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)
SAN is located at N Harbour Dr.
74% of flights leaving from San Diego International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to San Diego International Airport from central San Diego, it'll take around 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near SAN? If you're boarding an early flight from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at San Luis Obispo County Airport (SBP)
If you're landing on a late San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near SBP:
Grab a San Luis Obispo County Airport rental car and discover San Luis Obispo and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Enterprise and Budget are top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from San Luis Obispo County Airport about one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to San Luis Obispo County Airport (SBP)
December is the most popular month for flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Airport. For a quieter experience, head to San Luis Obispo in March.
When reserving your flight from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in San Luis Obispo, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SAN to SBP in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited San Luis Obispo, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Travel about 257 kilometres south-east to Los Angeles to check off its leading attractions. From Hollywood Sign to Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another corner of the United States, head for San Diego, about 434 kilometres south-east of San Luis Obispo. San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum are among its highlights.
