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Cheap Flights to San Diego

Perfect weather, laid-back vibes & surprisingly affordable flights

Flight Deals to San Diego

San Diego International (SAN) is a single-runway airport just minutes from downtown, served heavily by Southwest and Alaska alongside the major legacy carriers. While it lacks a dominant hub, strong leisure demand and Southwest's large presence keep fares reasonable, especially from the West Coast. Year-round mild weather means demand is steady, so the best deals come from flexibility and watching for Southwest and Alaska sales.

Best Time to Fly to San Diego

January through March and the September-October shoulder offer the lowest fares. Avoid summer, when beach season pushes prices to their annual peak.

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San Francisco from £596? Yes, from London
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San Francisco from £596? Yes, from London

Direct flights to the US West Coast from under £600 return, plus Business Class deals to New York and LA - and 22 premium cabin deals unlocked for subscribers.

Jun 6
Boston to Tel Aviv for $1518?$1518
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Boston to Tel Aviv for $1518?

That BOS-TLV fare is 58% below its typical median price - plus direct flights to Rome from $665 and Nassau from $371 are turning heads this week.

Jun 5
UK Regional Airports to Budapest for £97?

UK Regional Airports to Budapest for £97?

Manchester to Budapest is 74% below typical right now at just £97 return - plus direct flights to Berlin for £50 and Copenhagen for £40 from MAN.

Jun 5
Los Angeles from £572? Yes, from London
🇬🇧From London

Los Angeles from £572? Yes, from London

This week: direct flights to LA from £572, New York from £623, San Francisco from £588 - plus premium cabin deals for subscribers. Save up to 25% vs typical prices.

May 30
New York to Tel Aviv for $2614?$2614
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New York to Tel Aviv for $2614?

JFK to Tel Aviv is 37% below its typical price this week - plus direct flights to Cancun from Newark under $400 and a Dubai deal flying Emirates nonstop.

May 29
57% off Washington DC → Paris ($1048)$1048
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57% off Washington DC → Paris ($1048)

Paris for $1048 round-trip from Dulles - 57% below the typical median price - plus direct flights to London from $880 and Frankfurt from $1234. Summer Europe deals are here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When are flights to San Diego cheapest?

January through March is the cheapest window, with roundtrip fares from the West Coast dropping to $80-130 and transcon fares to $200-280. The fall shoulder season is also a bargain. Summer beach season, June through August, is the most expensive time to fly.

Which airlines fly cheapest to San Diego?

Southwest and Alaska have the largest presence at SAN and run frequent sales, making them the go-to for low fares. Delta, American, and United also serve the airport, and budget carriers occasionally add routes, so comparing across airlines pays off.

Is San Diego or Los Angeles cheaper to fly into?

Los Angeles usually has slightly cheaper fares due to its many competing airports and ultra-low-cost carriers. But San Diego's central airport saves time and ground-transport costs. If your trip is in the San Diego area, the small fare difference is often worth flying direct to SAN.

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