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Mon, Jun 8
London LHRSan Diego SAN
£390
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Mon, Jun 8
London LGWSan Diego SAN
£405
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Sat, Jun 13
London LHRSan Diego SAN
£468
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Tue, Jun 9
London LHRSan Diego SAN
£468
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Mon, Jun 8
London LHRSan Diego SAN
£468
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Fri, Jun 12
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£503
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£809
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£822
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Mon, Jun 8 – Sat, Jun 13
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£827
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Mon, Jun 8 – Sat, Jun 13
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£828
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Mon, Jun 8 – Thu, Jun 11
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£888
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How much do flights to San Diego cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£390

Cheapest round-trip

£809

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Alaska 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

single ride fare

every 15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

25-40 min

requires bus transfer at Old Town

every 15 min (traffic dependent)

connecting to trolley network

10-20 min

metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

10-20 min

surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

10-25 min

pre-booked; varies by provider

by reservation (traffic dependent)

groups or pre-arranged travel

10-20 min

daily rate; varies by provider and vehicle

on-demand (traffic dependent)

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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
Gatwick
Arrive to
San Diego International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Griffith Observatory

Check-in for a flight from London to San Diego

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo
RyanairRYRFRNo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes

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
January
Sunny days
346
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
22 May
21°C15°C
29 May
20°C16°C
Saturday
23 May
20°C15°C
30 May
20°C16°C
Sunday
24 May
21°C17°C
31 May
22°C17°C
Monday
25 May
89%
20°C16°C
1 Jun
22°C17°C
Tuesday
26 May
89%
19°C16°C
2 Jun
22°C18°C
Wednesday
27 May
89%
17°C15°C
3 Jun
23°C18°C
Thursday
28 May
87%
18°C16°C
4 Jun
23°C18°C

San Diego travel tips

Where to swim in the ocean in San Diego?

The best beaches in San Diego are located on the La Jolla coast. This place is called by many people the pearl of San Diego. The beautiful beaches stretch for a mile and attract tourists and locals with clean sand, powerful ocean waves, and an abundance of sports, from surfing to diving.

Do you smoke? Pay attention to signs in San Diego

Watch out for prohibition signs in San Diego. You can smoke there only in specially designated places. For smoking other than at designated smoking points, the police can hand you out a fine of up to $250 (for example, for smoking in a hotel).

When is the best time to visit San Diego?

San Diego boasts an abundance of sunny days a year and beautiful beaches with water temperatures higher than in other parts of California. Great swimming is guaranteed here from July to October. Summers are usually dry and hot, while winters are mild and short. Even in the coldest months, the air temperature does not drop below +15 degrees Celsius.

Travelers usually depart from Gatwick, London Stansted, Heathrow, Luton, or London City when they travel from London to San Diego. Book your trip to arrive at San Diego International, or McClellan–Palomar. The most popular airlines for this route are Alaska Airlines, Ryanair, Frontier Airlines, TAP Portugal, and easyJet. London and San Diego have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from London?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as London and Istanbul, Tirana, Barcelona, Jeddah, Tel Aviv, Prague, Paris, Athens, Bucharest, Málaga, Marrakesh, Bangkok, Rome, Chișinău, Madrid, Budapest, Edinburgh, New York, Oslo, Agadir.
What are the most popular routes to and from San Diego?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Diego and 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, Oakland.
Which airports are there in London?
London is mainly served by Gatwick. But there are other airports nearby, including London Stansted, Heathrow, Luton, London City, London Southend, RAF Northolt.
What airports are near London?
The main airport in London is Gatwick. It is also served by Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Southampton, Exeter, Humberside, Norwich.
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, Mexicali International, Palm Springs International, Long Beach, Imperial County, Hawthorne Municipal, Yuma International.
Which airlines fly between London and San Diego?
Currently, you can fly between London and San Diego with Alaska Airlines, Ryanair, Frontier Airlines, TAP Portugal, easyJet.
When’s the best time to travel between London and San Diego?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between London 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 London and San Diego?
Traveling between London 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 London?
There are a number of airports in and around London. The main one is Gatwick and other nearby airports include Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Southampton, Exeter, Humberside, Norwich
How many airports are there near San Diego?
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