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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to San Diego International Airport? If you want to travel to San Diego International Airport next month, return fares start from £584. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Diego.£530 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Sun, 13 Sep.Return flight with SWISS and Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from London Heathrow on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £530, select.
San Diego.£532 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Mon, 12 Oct.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £532, select.
San Diego.£536 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Thu, 5 Nov.Return flight with Lufthansa and Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from London Heathrow on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £536, select.
San Diego.£536 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Jan, returning Thu, 21 Jan.Return flight with Lufthansa and Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £536, select.
San Diego.£536 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Lufthansa and Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from London Heathrow on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £536, select.
San Diego.£536 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Oct, returning Sun, 18 Oct.Return flight with Lufthansa and Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from London Heathrow on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £536, select.
San Diego.£536 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Wed, 18 Nov.Return flight with Lufthansa and Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £536, select.
San Diego.£536 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with Lufthansa and Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £536, select.
San Diego.£546 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Feb, returning Sun, 21 Feb.Return flight with Lufthansa and Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from London Heathrow on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 21 Feb, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £546, select.
San Diego.£550 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Tue, 13 Oct.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from London Gatwick on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £550, select.
San Diego.£551 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Wed, 23 Sep.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with British Airways departs from San Diego International on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £551, select.
San Diego.£552 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Jan, returning Wed, 27 Jan.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with British Airways departs from San Diego International on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £552, select.
San Diego.£552 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Dec, returning Thu, 14 Jan.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £552, select.
San Diego.£552 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct, returning Mon, 12 Oct.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from London Heathrow on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with British Airways departs from San Diego International on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £552, select.
San Diego.£553 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with British Airways departs from San Diego International on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £553, select.
San Diego.£553 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar, returning Wed, 10 Mar.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £553, select.

Find the cheapest time to fly to San Diego International

Flexible on travel dates? Find the cheapest month – or even day – to fly to San Diego International.
Jun
from £625
Jul
from £584
Aug
from £599
Sep
from £530
Oct
from £536
Nov
from £536
Dec
from £574
Jan
from £536
Feb
from £546
Mar
from £553
Apr
from £556
May
from £560

Airports near San Diego

Compare routes to San Diego below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier.

San Diego International

3 miles from central San Diego
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from £530
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McClellan-Palomar

30 miles from central San Diego
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Direct flights to San Diego International

Frequently asked questions

The average flight time to San Diego International is 11 hours and 20 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from London.
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Aer Lingus, Finnair, and Iberia all fly direct to San Diego International.
The cheapest month to fly to San Diego International is usually September.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Diego International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 20 minutes.
The best price we found for a return flight to San Diego International is £530. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to San Diego International Airport is Thursday, 10 September 2026.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Diego is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, SWISS and British Airways offer the cheapest flight tickets to San Diego International.

Flying to San Diego International

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£530
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time11 hrs, 20 mins
Most popular airlineAlaska Airlines
Average flights per week56

Discover San Diego International

How to find cheap flights to San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • Currently, £297 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to San Diego International Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to SAN for £530.

  • Book when the time is right with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a push notification on the app if the price of tickets to SAN rises or falls.

  • Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find the best price on tickets to San Diego, where San Diego International Airport is located, if you book early. Airlines tend to offer some great early bird deals.

  • Check the 'Add nearby airports' filter and broaden your search for cheap flights to San Diego. This will list all the airports around your departure and arrival points.

  • If you're not in a rush to get to San Diego, consider taking a little detour. You might find cheaper plane tickets to San Diego International Airport by choosing a flight with one or more stops.

Best time to go to San Diego

  • May is generally the cheapest month to jump on a flight to San Diego.

  • To find the cheapest month for flights to SAN, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.

  • July is the most popular month for flights to SAN. It's the perfect time to explore San Diego in full swing.

  • Travel in December if you prefer your holiday with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to San Diego are often less expensive.

  • Check the weather before you go. August brings the warmest days in San Diego, averaging between 16ºC and 27ºC.

  • February brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 8ºC to 22ºC.

  • June gives you the best chance of clearer skies. This is the driest month in San Diego.

  • The wettest time of year is February. Travel then and you'll likely get around four days of rainfall.

Travelling to San Diego International Airport (SAN): What you need to know

Getting to central San Diego from San Diego International Airport (SAN)

San Diego highlights

  • Put these popular attractions at the top of your to-do list after stepping off your flight to San Diego:

    • San Diego Zoo: Located around 3 kms (2 miles) northeast of the city centre, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing around the city.

    • Japanese Friendship Garden: You'll find this park roughly 2 kms (1 mile) northeast of the centre. It's a great spot to take some time out while exploring San Diego.

    • USS Midway Museum: This will be another highlight of your trip. A top landmark, it's around 2 kms (1 mile) west of the centre of San Diego.

How to get to Oceanside from San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • The nearby city of Oceanside is about 64 kms (40 miles) from SAN. Heading into the centre by taxi or ride-share takes around 40 minutes.

  • Allow roughly 1 hour 40 minutes if you plan to travel to Oceanside on public transport.

Travelling from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Escondido

  • If Escondido is your destination, public transport will take around 1 hour 40 minutes from San Diego International Airport. This city is about 40 kms (25 miles) from SAN.

  • The drive time to Escondido is roughly 35 minutes.

Explore more of the United States

  • There's a whole lot more to see and do in the United States, starting with Los Angeles. Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl are must-do's in this city, which is around 177 kms (110 miles) northwest of San Diego. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the closest airport in Los Angeles.

  • Long Beach is another place that's too good to skip while you're in the United States. You'll find it roughly 145 kms (90 miles) northwest of San Diego. The Queen Mary, Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) and Long Beach Lighthouse are among the highlights.

  • About 137 kms (85 miles) northwest of San Diego, Anaheim is well worth the journey. Top reasons to go include Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park and Disneyland Esplanade.

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