Cheap flights from Cincinnati to San Diego from £73

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Fri, Mar 6
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£73
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Sat, Mar 7
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£74
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Sat, Mar 7
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£77
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Sat, Mar 7
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£82
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Wed, Mar 4
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£113
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Sat, Mar 7 – Fri, Mar 13
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£143
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Fri, Mar 6 – Wed, Mar 11
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Sat, Mar 7 – Wed, Mar 11
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How much do flights to San Diego cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£73

Cheapest round-trip

£143

Average round-trip

£251

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

United Airlines

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.

San Diego is served by San Diego International Airport (SAN), located just 5 km northwest of downtown San Diego. The airport offers convenient airport transfers to city center destinations via public transit, taxis, ride-hailing services, and rental cars. The MTS Bus Route 992 connects the airport to downtown and the Old Town Transit Center, where travelers can transfer to the San Diego Trolley. Journey times and costs vary depending on the mode of transport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

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

Depart from
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International
Arrive to
San Diego International
Average flights per week
165
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Griffith Observatory

Check-in for a flight from Cincinnati to San Diego

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
United AirlinesUALUANo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Hawaiian AirlinesHALHANo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in San Diego

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January18°C10°C
February17°C10°C
March18°C11°C
April19°C12°C
May20°C14°C
June22°C16°C
July24°C18°C
August25°C19°C
September25°C19°C
October23°C16°C
November21°C13°C
December17°C11°C
Hottest Month
25°C
August
Coldest month
10°C
February
Sunny days
346
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
13 Feb
20°C12°C
20 Feb
15°C12°C
Saturday
14 Feb
17°C10°C
21 Feb
20°C12°C
Sunday
15 Feb
15°C11°C
22 Feb
21°C13°C
Monday
16 Feb
84%
14°C11°C
23 Feb
21°C15°C
Tuesday
17 Feb
88%
16°C13°C
24 Feb
19°C15°C
Wednesday
18 Feb
88%
14°C12°C
25 Feb
19°C14°C
Thursday
19 Feb
81%
14°C12°C
26 Feb
19°C15°C

San Diego travel tips

Check out the Del Coronado Hotel on Coronado Island, linked with San Diego by a bridge

The delightful architecture of the Del Coronado Hotel is the inspiration for the Emerald City in The Wizard of Oz book. In addition, the famous Some Like It Hot movie with the beautiful Marilyn Monroe was shot in this hotel.

How to travel from San Diego to other California cities along the coast?

Amtrak and Coaster trains follow the coastline connecting the city to Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura. You can take the train right downtown or in the old town.

Visit an instagrammable attraction — San Diego Central Library

San Diego Central Library is a public library for true book lovers and architecture connoisseurs. You can go here absolutely free of charge and take great Instagram photos, as well as spend a quiet day among the books.

Book your trip to arrive at San Diego International, or McClellan–Palomar. The most popular airlines for this route are United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Hawaiian Airlines. Cincinnati and San Diego have 165 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Cincinnati?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cincinnati and London, Orlando, New York, Fort Lauderdale, Edinburgh, Tampa, Las Vegas, Miami, Cancún, San José, Dallas, Medellín, Denver, Phoenix, Charleston, Mexico City, Los Angeles, Houston, San Francisco, Paris.
What are the most popular routes to and from San Diego?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Diego and London, Calgary, San Francisco, San Jose, Las Vegas, New York, Vancouver, Sacramento, Toronto, Edmonton, Seattle, Phoenix, Tokyo, Dallas, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Manchester, Washington, D.C., Denver, Honolulu.
Which airports are there in Cincinnati?
Cincinnati is mainly served by Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International. But there are other airports nearby, including Cincinnati Municipal Lunken.
What airports are near Cincinnati?
The main airport in Cincinnati is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International. It is also served by Indianapolis International, John Glenn Columbus International, Louisville International, Fort Wayne International, Blue Grass, Rickenbacker International, Dayton International, Tri-State.
What airports are near San Diego?
The main airport in San Diego is San Diego International. It is also served by Tijuana International, John Wayne, Ontario International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Mexicali International, Long Beach, Imperial County, Yuma International, Hawthorne Municipal.
Which airlines fly between Cincinnati and San Diego?
Currently, you can fly between Cincinnati and San Diego with United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Hawaiian Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Cincinnati and San Diego?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cincinnati and San Diego, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Cincinnati and San Diego?
Traveling between Cincinnati and San Diego, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Cincinnati?
There are a number of airports in and around Cincinnati. The main one is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International and other nearby airports include Indianapolis International, John Glenn Columbus International, Louisville International, Fort Wayne International, Blue Grass, Rickenbacker International, Dayton International, Tri-State
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