Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP): what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for around 1 hour 3 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport. Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo are in the same timezone — UTC-7.
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport start from 06:15 — the first with United Airlines. The last departure is the 22:53 service with United Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 20 services every week between LAX and SBP.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. A good general rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a city that catches your eye. The top stopovers on the LAX - SBP route are:
San Francisco International Airport
Denver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is $235. The cheapest price for a return flight is $470. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from LAX to SBP.
July is the cheapest month for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from LAX to SBP. You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped. We'll tell you as soon as there's a change in price.
Take advantage of filters to find the perfect trip for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 32 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 54 minutes.
Got an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to LAX:
Arriving at San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near SBP:
Getting from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to central San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to central San Luis Obispo takes around 10 minutes in a car. It's approximately 11 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 54 minutes.
When to fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)
September is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit San Luis Obispo in February.
Before locking in your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in San Luis Obispo, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 28ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LAX to SBP in February. Average temperatures are between 5ºC and 21ºC then.
More about San Luis Obispo
Once you've locked in your flights from LAX to SBP, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in San Luis Obispo. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting city:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, Bubblegum Alley and Bubblegum Alley are highlights which should be on any good San Luis Obispo itinerary.
Complete your San Luis Obispo trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not our only party trick. After booking your cheap ticket to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, check out our great car rental deals that'll give you the flexibility and freedom to travel around at your own pace. Next, take a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find the ideal San Luis Obispo stay.
