Travelling from Nanaimo to San Diego: what you need to know
Come in for landing at San Diego International Airport (SAN), the primary gateway of San Diego.
San Diego is one hour ahead of Nanaimo and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your Nanaimo to San Diego flight.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nanaimo to San Diego
Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap Nanaimo to San Diego flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Getting cheap plane tickets from Nanaimo to San Diego is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across each month and land a great deal.
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Arriving in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego takes around 10 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 5 kms (3 miles) away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to SAN if you have a late flight from Nanaimo to San Diego. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a San Diego International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of San Diego and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from San Diego International Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
SAN is situated at N Harbour Dr.
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
Central San Diego is around 48 kms (30 miles) from McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Once your flight from Nanaimo to San Diego has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 40 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take approximately 2 hours 15 minutes on public transport.
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a McClellan-Palomar Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Budget, Hertz or Avis and be off and running.
Generally, the earlier you book, the better the deals and selection of vehicles. Reserve your ride from CLD as soon as you know your dates.
More about San Diego
Start your San Diego trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Nanaimo to San Diego, browse our range of accommodation options including:
San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum are a couple of popular attractions to put on your San Diego travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out SeaWorld San Diego.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of San Diego. Around 110 miles to the north-west, popular attractions include Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Phoenix is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 300 miles east of San Diego. No journey is complete without seeing Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.
