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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 Detroit to San Diego in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
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Check-in for a flight from Detroit to San Diego
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | No |
| Alaska Airlines | ASA | AS | No |
| JetBlue Airways | JBU | B6 | No |
| Sun Country Airlines | SCX | SY | 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
Relax on the carefree Mission Beach in San Diego
Young people love San Diego as an ocean resort for its fun atmosphere, parties, and great beaches. If you want to relax on the white sand, head to Mission Beach, which is stretched along the busy waterfront and is close to Belmont Park. On the beach, you can find both party zones and quieter places. The season is here almost all year round, but most of the tourists come here from June to September.
Do you want to see the very first American heavy aircraft carrier in San Diego?
In the port of San Diego, the aircraft carrier USS Midway is located – the very first heavy American aircraft carrier, launched in 1945. The ship took an active part in the military activities in North Vietnam and Operation Desert Storm. Now you can get on board the ship, explore its interior, inspect the military aircraft stationed on the deck, and chat with the veterans who served on this aircraft carrier.
San Diego budget shopping is possible at Hillcrest
If you are low on budget but want to bring some decent items from San Diego, take a stroll around Hillcrest. You will find budget categories shops, many shops for children, vintage boutiques, and antique shops.
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