SAN to LAX Turbulence Forecast
Is the San Diego to Los Angeles flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.
Typical turbulence along the route
Historical average pattern for SAN–LAX
About the SAN–LAX route
The San Diego to Los Angeles domestic route is generally one of the smoother flights in the US network, covering 125 miles at around 26,000 feet. Turbulence is most common when weather systems cross the Midwest or when the flight path skirts the Rocky Mountains. Short duration means any rough patches pass quickly.
The route is served by United, Delta, Alaska, American on Embraer 175 · CRJ-700 · Boeing 737 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 26,000 feet over a distance of 125 miles (109 nautical miles).
💡 Tip: Domestic routes are generally smoother. Mountain crossings are the main turbulence source.
Turbulence levels on SAN–LAX
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Turbulence by month
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Data Sources
- PIREP — Pilot reports (PIREPs) submitted via FAA/ICAO systems, aggregated over 12+ months of historical data
- SIGMET / AIRMET — Significant Meteorological Information bulletins from NOAA Aviation Weather Center
- EDR data — Eddy Dissipation Rate measurements from commercial aircraft (ADS-B derived turbulence intensity)
- Seasonal patterns — 5-year rolling averages of turbulence frequency and intensity by month for this route
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