Cheap flights from Pittsburgh to San Diego from £118

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Fri, May 8
Pittsburgh PITSan Diego SAN
£118
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1 stop
Tue, May 5
Pittsburgh PITSan Diego SAN
£149
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Tue, May 5
Pittsburgh PITSan Diego SAN
£149
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Tue, May 5
Pittsburgh PITSan Diego SAN
£149
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Pittsburgh PITSan Diego SAN
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Fri, May 8 – Mon, May 11
Pittsburgh PITSan Diego SAN
£212
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Fri, May 8 – Wed, May 13
Pittsburgh PITSan Diego SAN
£223
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Thu, May 7 – Mon, May 11
Pittsburgh PITSan Diego SAN
£267
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Sat, May 9 – Mon, May 11
Pittsburgh PITSan Diego SAN
£267
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Fri, May 8 – Mon, May 11
Pittsburgh PITSan Diego SAN
£267
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Fri, May 8 – Sun, May 10
Pittsburgh PITSan Diego SAN
£294
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How much do flights to San Diego cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£118

Cheapest round-trip

£212

Average round-trip

£351

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)

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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
Pittsburgh International
Arrive to
San Diego International
Average flights per week
311
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Griffith Observatory

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh to San Diego

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
United AirlinesUALUANo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo
Spirit AirlinesNKSNKNo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No

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
10 Apr
23°C17°C
17 Apr
19°C15°C
Saturday
11 Apr
89%
19°C15°C
18 Apr
20°C16°C
Sunday
12 Apr
82%
17°C13°C
19 Apr
19°C16°C
Monday
13 Apr
86%
17°C14°C
20 Apr
86%
18°C15°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
19°C15°C
21 Apr
19°C15°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
19°C15°C
22 Apr
19°C16°C
Thursday
16 Apr
89%
18°C16°C
23 Apr
20°C16°C
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, Spirit Airlines, and JetBlue Airways. Pittsburgh and San Diego have 311 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Pittsburgh?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Pittsburgh and London, New York, Manchester, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Providence, Tampa, Denver, Charleston, Jacksonville, Bogotá, Tel Aviv, Nashville, Dallas, Sarasota, Istanbul, Las Vegas.
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 Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh is mainly served by Pittsburgh International. But there are other airports nearby, including Allegheny County Airport.
What airports are near Pittsburgh?
The main airport in Pittsburgh is Pittsburgh International. It is also served by Cleveland Hopkins International, Akron–Canton, Erie International, North Central West Virginia, Hagerstown Regional, Arnold Palmer Regional, Altoona–Blair County, DuBois Regional, Bradford Regional, University Park.
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, Hawthorne Municipal, Yuma International.
Which airlines fly between Pittsburgh and San Diego?
Currently, you can fly between Pittsburgh and San Diego with United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Pittsburgh and San Diego?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh and San Diego?
Traveling between Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh?
There are a number of airports in and around Pittsburgh. The main one is Pittsburgh International and other nearby airports include Cleveland Hopkins International, Akron–Canton, Erie International, North Central West Virginia, Hagerstown Regional, Arnold Palmer Regional, Altoona–Blair County, DuBois Regional, Bradford Regional, University Park
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