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Cheap Flights to La Mesa from $79 One Way, $131 Round Trip

Prices found within past 7 days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 12
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$131 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$131
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 5 from O'Hare Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Sat, Sep 12, priced at $131 found 2 days ago
Fri, May 8 - Mon, May 11
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$133 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$133
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 8 from O'Hare Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Mon, May 11, priced at $133 found 1 day ago
Fri, Mar 6 - Fri, Mar 13
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$135 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$135
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, Mar 6 from O'Hare Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Fri, Mar 13, priced at $135 found 1 day ago
Sun, Mar 1 - Mon, Mar 2
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$137 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$137
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sun, Mar 1 from O'Hare Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Mon, Mar 2, priced at $137 found 1 day ago
Tue, Apr 21 - Sat, Apr 25
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$144 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$144
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 21 from O'Hare Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Sat, Apr 25, priced at $144 found 2 days ago
Fri, Apr 10 - Tue, Apr 14
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$146 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$146
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, Apr 10 from O'Hare Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Apr 14, priced at $146 found 1 day ago
Wed, May 13 - Sat, May 16
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$157 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$157
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, May 13 from O'Hare Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Sat, May 16, priced at $157 found 2 hours ago
Mon, Feb 23 - Tue, Mar 3
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$172 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$172
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Feb 23 from O'Hare Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Mar 3, priced at $172 found 1 hour ago
Sat, Aug 15 - Tue, Aug 18
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
$173 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$173
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 15 from O'Hare Intl. to McClellan-Palomar, returning Tue, Aug 18, priced at $173 found 18 hours ago
Tue, Apr 21 - Wed, Apr 29
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$200 Roundtrip, just found
$200
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 21 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Wed, Apr 29, priced at $200 just found

La Mesa Flight Information

Traveling To
La Mesa
Destination Airport IATA Code
SAN
Number of Airlines Serving
Airlines
Alaska Airlines, United, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Flight Price
$131
Earliest Departing Flight
Latest Departing Flight

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La Mesa economy flight packages

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The Sofia Hotel
3.5-star property

The Sofia Hotel

Mar 14 - Mar 17

3 night stay

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to San Diego (SAN)

United • Roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $839, price is now $516 per person
$516
per person
found 1 day ago
San Diego Mission Bay Resort
4.0-star property

San Diego Mission Bay Resort

Mar 11 - Mar 15

4 night stay

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines • Coach

San Diego (SAN) to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)

Delta • Coach
Price was $1,110, price is now $814 per person
$814
per person
found 1 hour ago
La Jolla Cove Suites
3.0-star property

La Jolla Cove Suites

Apr 3 - Apr 7

4 night stay

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to San Diego (SAN)

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $1,357, price is now $1,000 per person
$1,000
per person
found 1 day ago
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La Mesa premium economy flight packages

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Paradise Point Resort & Spa
4.0-star property

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

8.6/10 Excellent! (2,326 reviews)

Apr 7 - Apr 10

3 night stay

New York (NYC) to San Diego (SAN)

Delta • Roundtrip • PremiumEconomy
Price was $984, price is now $777 per person
$777
per person
found 7 hours ago
One of my favorite places to stay. Clean room , good restaurants and the Spa was great. I love the morning walks with beautiful trees, flowers and the beach . A Big thank you to the girl at the front desk, Lauren, for my beautiful view from my room .

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025

The Sofia Hotel
3.5-star property

The Sofia Hotel

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,627 reviews)

Apr 7 - Apr 10

3 night stay

New York (NYC) to San Diego (SAN)

Delta • Roundtrip • PremiumEconomy
Price was $1,139, price is now $801 per person
$801
per person
found 7 hours ago
Beautiful historical hotel, amazing location a few minutes from the port, incredibly fast checkin, room had character and stay was perfect

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

The Bristol Hotel San Diego
3.5-star property

The Bristol Hotel San Diego

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,428 reviews)

Apr 7 - Apr 10

3 night stay

New York (NYC) to San Diego (SAN)

Delta • Roundtrip • PremiumEconomy
Price was $1,079, price is now $913 per person
$913
per person
found 7 hours ago
Location was great. Lots of public transit nearby. Room was spacious. Stayed for four days and they only emptied the trash and gave new towels, didn’t make the bed. If you’re sensitive to sounds, you may be bothered by the train sounds.

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026

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La Mesa first class flight packages

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The Sofia Hotel
3.5-star property

The Sofia Hotel

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,627 reviews)

Mar 24 - Mar 28

4 night stay

New York (JFK) to San Diego (SAN)

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • FirstClass
Price was $2,053, price is now $1,497 per person
$1,497
per person
found 1 day ago
Beautiful historical hotel, amazing location a few minutes from the port, incredibly fast checkin, room had character and stay was perfect

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
4.0-star property

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

8.6/10 Excellent! (2,326 reviews)

Mar 24 - Mar 28

4 night stay

New York (JFK) to San Diego (SAN)

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • FirstClass
Price was $1,897, price is now $1,557 per person
$1,557
per person
found 1 day ago
One of my favorite places to stay. Clean room , good restaurants and the Spa was great. I love the morning walks with beautiful trees, flowers and the beach . A Big thank you to the girl at the front desk, Lauren, for my beautiful view from my room .

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025

Hotel Indigo San Diego-Gaslamp Quarter by IHG
4.0-star property

Hotel Indigo San Diego-Gaslamp Quarter by IHG

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)

Mar 24 - Mar 28

4 night stay

New York (JFK) to San Diego (SAN)

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • FirstClass
Price was $2,297, price is now $1,964 per person
$1,964
per person
found 1 day ago
Ballpark adjacent! Great night life around it.

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

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La Mesa

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to La Mesa?
You can select from 20 airlines with services to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN), the primary airport in the city. With all that choice, you're bound to score a fabulous deal. Here are a few of the best international airlines that'll get you to La Mesa — and then exploring every part of this city:

  • Air Canada - 61 flights to La Mesa per month
  • Alaska Airlines - 19 flights to La Mesa per month
  • British Airways - 13 flights to La Mesa per month

What is the best airport to fly to in La Mesa?
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) is the entry point to the city, so your only decision will be the aisle seat or the window seat. The center of La Mesa is roughly 12 miles away and where many travelers start their adventure.
How much is a flight to La Mesa?
This past week, prices fluctuated between $131 and $200 for a return fare to La Mesa. Tickets one-way from Chicago (ORD) dipped to $79 during the same time period.
How to book the cheapest flight to La Mesa?
Scoring cheap flights to La Mesa is as simple as booking your ticket with Orbitz. But if you want to make sure you're getting the best flight deals around, here are some tips your wallet will love:

  • Depending on your departure city, select the 'Nearby airports' function (located under the departure and arrival form fields). In some cases, other departure points offer cheaper airfares.
  • If your travel plans aren't set in concrete, click on the 'Show flexible dates' option to bring up the flight deals for a selection of departure dates. Go with any suitable cheaper fare you find.
  • Hit 'Show options' to filter your search results. You can pick your preferred airline and seating class here. Under 'Sort & Filter' to the left, you can even select whether you want to fly in the morning, afternoon or evening.
  • Book as soon as you know your travel dates. While it does happen on occasion, airfares rarely fall in price as your departure date gets closer.
  • Make serious savings on your adventure by bundling your flights, hotels and car rental into one handy package. Your credit card will thank you.
  • If you can, don't fly in the most popular seasons. Airfares soar during school breaks, summer and other vacation periods like Easter and Thanksgiving.

How long is a flight to La Mesa?
Flight times differ based on which airport you're taking off from. But to give you a good idea of the average duration, have a peek at these well-known routes to La Mesa:

  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 1 hour and 22 minutes
  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 1 hour and 36 minutes
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 1 hour and 34 minutes

What is the best time to book a flight to La Mesa?
Book your flights to La Mesa in January. This is the perfect time of the year for low airfares, closely followed by February and August. Land cheap flights and make your dream journey a reality with Orbitz.
What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to La Mesa?
In general, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays are the cheapest days of the week to book flights to La Mesa. If you're looking for unbeatable airfares, search across those days and you could land yourself a great flight deal.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to La Mesa?
If you're looking for cheap flights to La Mesa, leave earlier in the week. Orbitz data from 2020 shows Monday is the most affordable day to travel, followed by Tuesday. Saturday has the most expensive fares, so avoid flying on this day and do your budget a favor.
What is the cheapest month to fly to La Mesa?
We won't keep you in suspense — based on Orbitz data, August is generally the most inexpensive month to fly. Perfect for those who want to sneak in a weekend getaway or just a break from it all before the weather turns. The least affordable time to fly is in the middle of summer, with airfares peaking in June.
Which airlines allow free cancellation?
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What do I need for the flight to La Mesa?
The key to a hassle-free flight is to prepare well. Listed below are some tips to help you get ready for your trip:

  • Whether you print it out at home or use an electronic one, you'll need your boarding pass to step foot on the plane. You'll also need some type of government-issued identification. If you're traveling internationally, make sure your passport is valid.
  • Make time fly by even faster on your short flight by packing the right stuff. Think a water bottle, snacks and entertainment. If you want your journey to La Mesa to go nice and quietly, throw some noise-canceling headphones into your bag too.
  • Even if you're traveling when it's blistering hot, carry a cardigan or sweater on board with you. Cabins are notorious for getting quite chilly!

How many direct flights are there to La Mesa?
You can jump aboard one of 672 flights that travel straight to La Mesa each month. Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines are a few of the carriers that will get you there comfortably in one go. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Frontier Airlines also fly nonstop.
How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to La Mesa?
There are ways of booking business or first-class airfares to La Mesa that won't burn through your budget. Bag a seat in the pointy end of the plane for less with these practical tips:

  • Be flexible with your travel dates and wait for huge sales on first or business-class airfares.
  • Plenty of budget carriers these days offer excellent business-class seating for a reasonable price.
  • Bid for an upgrade in online auctions or upgrade through your frequent flyer program.

How to get into La Mesa from the airport?
Take advantage of Economy's on-site outlet at San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) and score a rewarding deal on a San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) car rental. With your own ride, you can head straight into the downtown area of La Mesa shortly after you land. The city center is around 12 miles east of SAN. If you're planning on a few nights in town, consider taking public transportation or a taxi and experience La Mesa on foot instead (think of the parking you'll save!). You can still rent a vehicle from the city center at one of our La Mesa car rentals if you want to visit the region's other sights and attractions afterward.
What is the best time to go to La Mesa?
Travelers come from every direction to go to La Mesa in April, May and September. So if you'd love to explore this incredible destination during the popular months, this is the time to go. As with many places in the Northern Hemisphere, the summer starts June 20 in La Mesa, with average daily temperatures floating between 65 ºF and 80 ºF.
Travel tips for La Mesa

  • Begin in the downtown area and take yourself on a walking tour of the city's leading attractions. The Salvation Army Kroc Center and Mount Helix Park are a couple of visitor favorites.
  • If you're on the lookout for an easy day trip, there are more sights to see a quick commute out of town. Find out why LEGOLAND® California and San Diego Zoo are on the must-do lists of most La Mesa visitors.
  • Eager to find out what else La Mesa has to offer? Arrange a car rental and hit the road to Fallbrook or Oceanside. With your own vehicle, discovering those harder-to-find destinations will also be a snap.

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