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Cheap flights to San Diego from $76

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23 Mar — 30 Mar1
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Flights to San Diego in 2024

Find the latest flights to San Diego in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 651,626 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,037

Return from

$1,659

One-way from

$658
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
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From Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Diego
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to San Diego (SAN)

Cheap flights to San Diego in March & April 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to San Diego in March and April 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 651,626 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
The deals listed below are some of the cheapest flights available to San Diego in March and April 2024. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Tue 23/416:40SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Tue 23/420:47SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3$142
Sat 27/406:00SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 34mAlaska Airlines
Sat 27/420:47SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3$151
Sat 20/407:40SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Sat 20/421:51SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3$181
Tue 16/411:59LAX - SAN
1 stop11h 49mSpirit Airlines
Sat 20/411:37SAN - LAX
1 stop3h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 18/3$189
Tue 9/415:28SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 36mAlaska Airlines
Tue 16/420:47SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3$209
Mon 8/406:00SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Wed 10/421:51SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3$226
Sat 20/407:40SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Sun 21/406:20SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3$227
Mon 8/407:40SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 36mAlaska Airlines
Mon 8/412:56SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3$233
Tue 23/405:50SFO - SAN
1 stop6h 36mDelta
Tue 23/418:05SAN - SFO
1 stop6h 04mDelta
Deal found 18/3$238

San Diego 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for San Diego in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 651,626 searches and data were last updated on 19 March 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to San Diego in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Tue 23/416:40SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Tue 23/420:47SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3$142
Sat 27/406:00SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 34mAlaska Airlines
Sat 27/420:47SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3$151
Wed 1/516:40SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Wed 1/521:51SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3$171
Wed 15/507:40SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Wed 15/520:47SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3$178
Sat 20/407:40SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Sat 20/421:51SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3$181
Sat 4/507:40SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Sun 5/506:20SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3$204
Tue 9/415:28SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 36mAlaska Airlines
Tue 16/420:47SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3$209
Mon 8/406:00SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Wed 10/421:51SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3$226
Sat 20/407:40SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Sun 21/406:20SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3$227

Flights to San Diego departing soon

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Thu 28/309:01LAX - SAN
Nonstop0h 56mDelta
Sat 30/306:15SAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 06mDelta
Deal found 17/3$273
Thu 28/307:40SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 36mAlaska Airlines
Sun 7/406:20SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3$456
Thu 28/307:40SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 36mAlaska Airlines
Sat 6/407:30SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3$471
Mon 25/316:00SFO - SAN
1 stop6h 53mDelta
Mon 1/417:57SAN - SFO
1 stop6h 09mDelta
Deal found 18/3$474
Mon 25/308:43SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 36mAlaska Airlines
Mon 1/412:56SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3$488
Mon 25/316:00SFO - SAN
1 stop6h 53mDelta
Sat 30/306:15SAN - SFO
1 stop8h 36mDelta
Deal found 18/3$494
Mon 25/313:45SFO - SAN
1 stop5h 19mAlaska Airlines
Mon 1/421:51SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3$501
Mon 25/318:01SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 36mAlaska Airlines
Sat 6/407:30SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3$503
Thu 28/306:00SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Thu 28/311:00SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3$507

One-way flights to San Diego

Explore one-way flight options to San Diego for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 651,626 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available flights travelling to San Diego at this time. Users seeking round-trip flights to San Diego should update the search form at the top of the page accordingly.
Sat 20/407:40SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3$76
Sun 14/419:04LAX - SAN
1 stop16h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 18/3$102
Tue 9/407:40SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3$105
Sun 19/505:50SFO - SAN
1 stop6h 13mDelta
Deal found 18/3$120
Mon 8/418:01SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3$122
Sun 14/419:04LAX - SAN
2 stops15h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 18/3$128
Wed 22/508:10SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3$128
Sun 5/506:00SFO - SAN
1 stop3h 55mDelta
Deal found 17/3$136
Thu 15/821:59LAX - SAN
1 stop21h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$137

Direct flights to San Diego

Tue 23/416:40SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Tue 23/420:47SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3$142
Sat 27/406:00SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 34mAlaska Airlines
Sat 27/420:47SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3$151
Wed 1/516:40SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Wed 1/521:51SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3$171
Wed 15/507:40SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Wed 15/520:47SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3$178
Sat 20/407:40SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Sat 20/421:51SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3$181
Sat 4/507:40SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Sun 5/506:20SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3$204
Tue 9/415:28SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 36mAlaska Airlines
Tue 16/420:47SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3$209
Mon 8/406:00SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Wed 10/421:51SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3$226
Sat 20/407:40SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Sun 21/406:20SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3$227

Find flights to San Diego within your budget

Locate flights to San Diego that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 651,626 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

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Budget

$142 - $422

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SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 23/4

Nonstop1h 35m

San Diego

Tue 23/4

Nonstop1h 35m

$142

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 9/4

Nonstop1h 36m

San Diego

Tue 16/4

Nonstop1h 38m

$180

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sat 20/4

Nonstop1h 37m

San Diego

Sat 20/4

Nonstop1h 37m

$181

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Tue 16/4

1 stop11h 49m

San Diego

Sat 20/4

1 stop3h 36m

$189

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Mon 8/4

Nonstop1h 36m

San Diego

Tue 16/4

Nonstop1h 38m

$197

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 23/4

1 stop3h 55m

San Diego

Tue 23/4

1 stop4h 39m

$238

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sat 20/4

1 stop3h 37m

San Diego

Sat 20/4

Nonstop1h 41m

$286

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

2 stops7h 03m

San Diego

Fri 5/4

1 stop6h 20m

$361

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 2/4

1 stop8h 08m

San Diego

Fri 5/4

1 stop7h 38m

$422

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Average price of flights to San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to San Diego is currently $117 while a return flight costs $244. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to San Diego (average of $924). Flying to San Diego in June will prove the most costly (average of $1,620). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$1,559

February

$1,518

March

$1,408

April

$1,577

May

$1,812

June

$2,468

July

$2,266

August

$2,302

September

$2,208

October

$1,713

November

$1,844

December

$2,360

Peak season:

San Diego is a year-round destination and its high season takes in most of the year. Prices for San Diego flights will be highest between May and August, November to January and all public holidays. On the 7th day of Christmas over 1,200 individuals from all over San Diego take part in the La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival every year which attracts around 20,000 spectators. People line the sidewalks to watch the parade of marching bands, drill teams, scout troops, dancers, floats and much more.

If you are looking forward to the beach, beware the May Gray and June Gloom – fog by any other name.

Off season:

If you are looking for cheap flights to San Diego, October, February and March are the low-season months.February sees San Diego’s most adored nightlife street party, Gaslamp Diego Mardi Gras, bless the streets with spectacular performances, parades, live music and streets of delicious food. The event is held on Shrove Tuesday and thousands of merrymakers flock towards the vibrant Gaslamp Quarter every year.

Shoulder season:

September and April are months of good weather and fewer crowds.

Temperature and rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SAN

Temperature

14 - 22 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The best time to book flights to San Diego is 79 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 17 March 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to San Diego should consider flying on Tuesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated 19 March 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing San Diego, such as Air Canada, Fiji Airways and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
11,551 reviews

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

8.1
Very Good
11,551 reviews
8.1
Very Good
11,551 reviews

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

8.0
Very Good
2,358 reviews
8.1
Very Good
11,551 reviews

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

8.0
Very Good
261 reviews
8.1
Very Good
11,551 reviews

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

7.8
Good
1,071 reviews
8.1
Very Good
11,551 reviews

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

7.4
Good
11,602 reviews
8.1
Very Good
11,551 reviews

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

Why visit

San Diego, the beautiful city by the Pacific Ocean about two hours south of Los Angeles, has arguably the best climate in the US and a healthy, laid-back attitude too. It has a great ethnic and cultural mix, and its close proximity to Mexico – Tijuana is about 32 km away – makes for great Mexican cafes and restaurants.

Food lovers will find excellent Latin, Central and East Asian, Middle Eastern, Italian, Greek, and Pacific Islander food throughout the city. Pick up the scent in the Gaslamp Quarter, Little Italy, La Jolla and Old Town.

The beaches, climate and deserts are not the only things on offer when taking a cheap flight to San Diego. The city has several world-class attractions including Balboa Park, America’s largest urban cultural park, which has more than a dozen museums as well as the world-famous San Diego Zoo.

And for those travellers booking a cheap flight to San Diego to get away from it all, Torrey Pines State Reserve is one of the wildest landscapes along the coast, with unspoilt beaches, chaparral, pine trees and a lagoon vital to many migrating birds.

Balboa Park has several museums in some wonderful Spanish-Mexican buildings, as well as many performing arts, cultural institutions and art galleries. Some of the museums include the world famous San Diego Zoo, the Reuben H Fleet Science Centre and the Spanish Village Art Centre. The park also has golf courses, hiking and biking trails, promenades, a Japanese Friendship Garden, fountains, restaurants and a pavilion holding concerts on Sunday afternoons.

A very good reason to look for cheap flights to San Diego, is the world-famous San Diego Zoo, known for its conservation efforts, natural animal environments and successful breeding of endangered species. You can visit more than 4,000 animals, many of them wandering in simulated natural habitats spread out over 40 hectares. One of the best sections is the Tiger River Asian rainforest, which features tigers, pythons, tapirs and crocodiles visible from misty trails winding through waterfalls and exotic plants. You can also visit exhibits like the Gorilla Tropics, Sun Bear Forest, polar bears and the Ituri Forest Exhibit. The zoo’s smallest visitors might enjoy the Children’s Zoo, where they can pet bunnies, goats and sheep. Sea lions and other animals perform at an outdoor amphitheatre.

San Diego’s city centre area includes the business district, the historic Gaslamp Quarter and the waterfront Embarcadero is small enough to walk around. The Gaslamp District is a trendy 16-block shopping and dining area filled with historic buildings and the wrought-iron street lamps that give it its name. There are also many performing and visual art centres and several blues and jazz festivals. In the summer there are crowds of people sitting at outdoor tables, but you should watch your surroundings at night.

San Diego’s beaches are the heart of the city, stretching across 112 km. There are plenty of shops and cafes to stop at or you can spend your time tanning, swimming or snorkelling. Rollerbladers, joggers and bikers flock to the boardwalk running from Mission beach to Pacific Beach, and there’s plenty of waterskiing, sailing and windsurfing in Mission Bay. Just north of the city is La Jolla, an oceanfront suburb with classy restaurants and expensive real estate along a beautiful stretch of coastline. The ocean is clear and the beaches have coves, cliffs and great surfing.

Coronado Island is home to the famous historic Hotel del Coronado, a National Historic Landmark from 1888. The building is a San Diego institution with distinctive Victorian turrets and conical towers. Many films have been shot here over the years and celebrities like Marilyn Monroe and Frank Sinatra were once guests. You can stay at the hotel or just take a tour, wandering through the grounds and the award-winning Silver Strand State Beach. Across the bay, at Point Loma, is the site of the first European landing in 1542.

San Diego climate

The average daily temperature in San Diego is 21 degrees Celsius. During the summer months (June through September) and into October, temperatures of 29 degrees are not unusual. The city averages a mere 25 cm of rain and even during the coldest months of December and January, temperatures still average a mild 20 C.

Getting around San Diego

Like much of Southern California, the easiest way to get around San Diego is by car. You can find several rental car companies at the airport. Bus tickets are cheap and the trolley system is a great way to get around the city or to nearby Tijuana. The Blue Line can take you through Old Town before crossing the border into Mexico. Tickets cost a few dollars and last around two hours.

Getting from the airport to the city

The main airport for travellers on flights to San Diego is San Diego International Airport (SAN). Public transportation options from the airport include buses, light rail and trains. Car rental and taxis are also available.

What is good to know if travelling to San Diego?

  • The Hotel del Coronado on Coronado Island is the largest wooden structure in the United States.
  • The zoo is home to a family of giant pandas, and when Hua Mei was born here, she was the first baby panda born in the Western Hemisphere since 1990.
  • Each July, Mission Bay is home to a San Diego original, the Over-the-Line Tournament. This beach softball event dates from 1953 and is renowned for boisterous, anything-goes behaviour.
  • And for the holidays, kids of all ages gather in the lobby of Loews Coronado Bay Resort, where the Cat in the Hat gives regular readings of How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) is one of San Diego’s most treasured native sons.
  • What does SAN mean?

    SAN is a unique code, commonly called an IATA code, used in the aviation industry to identify airports. This code, along with many others, are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association). A SAN flight refers to a flight to San Diego Airport.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego?

    Most people fly into San Diego (SAN) if they book a flight to San Diego. San Diego is conveniently located just 4.2 km from San Diego’s city centre.

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