Are there nonstop flights from San Diego (SAN) to Los Angeles (LAX)?

Yes. United Airlines, United Express, Delta Connection fly this route. Flight time is about 42m.

What is the fastest connection from San Diego (SAN) to Los Angeles (LAX)?

via Santa Barbara ≈ 1h 32m, via San Luis Obispo ≈ 1h 48m, via Las Vegas ≈ 1h 56m (estimated flying time, excluding layovers).

How many miles is an award flight from San Diego (SAN) to Los Angeles (LAX)?

from 15,000 ANA miles, from 25,000 JAL miles (economy, one way, based on the published award charts).

San Diego → Los Angeles

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)・176 km

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Nonstop flights available (3 airlines). Flight time about 42m. Nonstop return flights also operate.

With milesANA 15,000 miles+ (nonstop)JAL 25,000 miles+ (via LAS)Economy, one way, estimate. Tap a connection for miles by cabin.

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Award miles (one way, estimate)

ANA Mileage Club — partner award
North America ⇔ North America (one way)
Economy
15,000
Business
27,500
First
45,000

Estimates from the airlines' published award charts (as of 2026-11-01). Seat availability, fuel surcharges and stopover rules are not included — always check with the airline before booking.

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