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How much do flights to San Diego cost?
Getting from San Diego airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: MTS Bus Route 992 and the San Diego Trolley.
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
12-20 min | $2.50; single ride fare | every 15 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
25-40 min | $2.50 – $5; requires bus transfer at Old Town | every 15 min (traffic dependent) | connecting to trolley network | |
10-20 min | $15 – $25; metered; varies by traffic and destination | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
10-20 min | $12 – $30; surge pricing may apply | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based convenience | |
10-25 min | $30 – $60; pre-booked; varies by provider | by reservation (traffic dependent) | groups or pre-arranged travel | |
10-20 min | $40 – $100; daily rate; varies by provider and vehicle | on-demand (traffic dependent) | exploring San Diego region |
Notes:
- Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- MTS Bus Route 992 operates between the airport and downtown via Old Town Transit Center.
- Taxis and ride-hailing services pick up at designated areas outside each terminal.
- Rental car facilities are located at the Rental Car Center, accessible via a free shuttle.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to San Diego
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Austin to San Diego in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 31.08 | Tue 01.09 | Wed 02.09 | Thu 03.09 | Fri 04.09 | Sat 05.09 | Sun 06.09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- | --- | 2 | 3 | 3 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | 2 | 2 | |
| Weekly flights: 12 total | Daily flights: 1.71 average | Most flights: Saturday 3 flights |
| Airline | Mon 07.09 | Tue 08.09 | Wed 09.09 | Thu 10.09 | Fri 11.09 | Sat 12.09 | Sun 13.09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 34 total | Daily flights: 4.86 average | Most flights: Monday 3 flights |
| Airline | Mon 14.09 | Tue 15.09 | Wed 16.09 | Thu 17.09 | Fri 18.09 | Sat 19.09 | Sun 20.09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| 1 | --- | --- | 3 | --- | 1 | 2 | |
| Weekly flights: 28 total | Daily flights: 4 average | Most flights: Monday 3 flights |
| Airline | Mon 21.09 | Tue 22.09 | Wed 23.09 | Thu 24.09 | Fri 25.09 | Sat 26.09 | Sun 27.09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 24 total | Daily flights: 3.43 average | Most flights: Monday 3 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Austin to San Diego
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | No |
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
| Alaska Airlines | ASA | AS | No |
| JetBlue Airways | JBU | B6 | No |
| Air Canada | ACA | AC | Yes |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in San Diego
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 18°C | 10°C |
| February | 17°C | 10°C |
| March | 18°C | 11°C |
| April | 19°C | 12°C |
| May | 20°C | 14°C |
| June | 22°C | 16°C |
| July | 24°C | 18°C |
| August | 25°C | 19°C |
| September | 25°C | 19°C |
| October | 23°C | 16°C |
| November | 21°C | 13°C |
| December | 17°C | 11°C |
14 day forecast
San Diego travel tips
Enjoy a nautical show at SeaWorld in San Diego
SeaWorld is one of the most popular sea parks in the world. The park was opened in 1964 and offers encounters with creatures such as dolphins, killer whales, polar bears, penguins, and walruses. The main attraction in this park is Shamu, a show with dancing fountains and killer whales. The ticket price starts from $65.
What is the best public transportation to get around in San Diego?
Public transport in San Diego is represented by trams and buses. The tram line was launched in 1981 and became the first modern tram system in America. San Diego Trolley is represented by three lines (blue, orange, and green). The fare for buses and trams is the same – $2.5. The ticket is valid for 2 hours from the moment of the first change. Public transportation covers the entire city, including the San Diego suburbs, so you can easily reach every corner of the city.
Where to buy clothes at discounted prices in San Diego?
America is impossible without shopping! If you are looking for inexpensive but quality items, go shopping at outlets in San Diego. Here are a few malls to get started with: Carlsbad Premium Outlets, Viejas, Fashion Valley, and others.
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