Cheap flights from San Diego to Funchal from £366

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2 stops
Tue, Jul 28
San Diego SANFunchal FNC
£366
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Tue, Jul 28
San Diego SANFunchal FNC
£366
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Tue, Jul 28
San Diego SANFunchal FNC
£433
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Thu, Jul 30
San Diego SANFunchal FNC
£466
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 27
San Diego SANFunchal FNC
£467
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Tue, Jul 28
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How much do flights to Funchal cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£366

Cheapest round-trip

£981

Average round-trip

£991

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Alaska Airlines

Getting from Funchal airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or private transfer. Best value: Aerobus shuttle or public bus.

Funchal is served by Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC), located 16 km east of the city center on the island of Madeira. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including the dedicated Aerobus shuttle, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, private transfers, and rental cars. Journey times typically range from 20 to 40 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your chosen transport method. The scenic coastal route into Funchal passes through tunnels carved into the volcanic landscape.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-45 min

€5 – €8; single or return ticket

every 30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to hotels

35-50 min

€2 – €4; Giro card or cash fare

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

20-35 min

€25 – €40; metered; night/weekend surcharge may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-35 min

€18 – €35; varies with demand

on-demand (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

20-30 min

€30 – €60; pre-booked; fixed price

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or guaranteed pickup

20-30 min

€25 – €60; per day; varies by provider

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring the island

Notes:

  • Prices in EUR (€); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Aerobus shuttle stops at major hotel zones in Funchal; check if your accommodation is on the route.
  • Taxis use meters; confirm the fare before departure or request an estimate.
  • Road traffic can affect journey times, especially during cruise ship arrivals.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Funchal

Depart from
San Diego International
Arrive to
Cristiano Ronaldo International
Average flights per week
385
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from San Diego to Funchal

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
RyanairRYRFRNo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Funchal

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January14°C12°C
February14°C11°C
March14°C11°C
April15°C12°C
May17°C14°C
June19°C15°C
July22°C18°C
August23°C18°C
September21°C18°C
October20°C17°C
November17°C14°C
December15°C13°C
Hottest Month
23°C
August
Coldest month
11°C
February
Sunny days
330
days per year

14 day forecast

Monday
20 Jul
23°C19°C
27 Jul
11%
22°C19°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
17%
23°C19°C
28 Jul
22°C19°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
23°C19°C
29 Jul
23°C19°C
Thursday
23 Jul
23°C19°C
30 Jul
15%
23°C19°C
Friday
24 Jul
24°C19°C
31 Jul
11%
23°C19°C
Saturday
25 Jul
23°C19°C
1 Aug
11%
23°C19°C
Sunday
26 Jul
22°C19°C
2 Aug
24°C19°C
Travelers usually depart from San Diego International, or McClellan–Palomar when they travel from San Diego to Funchal. The most popular airlines for this route are Alaska Airlines, TAP Portugal, easyJet, Ryanair, and JetBlue Airways. San Diego and Funchal have 385 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from San Diego?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Diego and London, Calgary, Las Vegas, Vancouver, San Francisco, New York, San Jose, Toronto, Sacramento, Houston, Honolulu, Dallas, Seattle, Denver, Chicago, Orlando, Edmonton, Kailua, Kahului, Atlanta.
What are the most popular routes to and from Funchal?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Funchal and London, Manchester, Lisbon, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Warsaw, Prague, Aberdeen, Vienna, Katowice, Budapest, Porto, Riga, Newcastle upon Tyne, Belfast, Saint Helier, Madrid, Amsterdam, Barcelona.
Which airports are there in San Diego?
San Diego is mainly served by San Diego International. But there are other airports nearby, including McClellan–Palomar, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.
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, Mexicali International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Long Beach, Imperial County, Hawthorne Municipal, Yuma International.
What airports are near Funchal?
The main airport in Funchal is Cristiano Ronaldo International. It is also served by Cristiano Ronaldo International, Porto Santo.
Which airlines fly between San Diego and Funchal?
Currently, you can fly between San Diego and Funchal with Alaska Airlines, TAP Portugal, easyJet, Ryanair, JetBlue Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between San Diego and Funchal?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San Diego and Funchal, 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 San Diego and Funchal?
Traveling between San Diego and Funchal, 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 San Diego?
There are a number of airports in and around San Diego. The main one is San Diego International and other nearby airports include Tijuana International, John Wayne, Ontario International, Mexicali International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Long Beach, Imperial County, Hawthorne Municipal, Yuma International
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