Flying from London to San Diego International Airport (SAN): what you need to know
When organizing a flight from London to San Diego International Airport (SAN), you'll have your pick of airports to jet out of. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Expect to be in the air for 11 hours 10 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from London to San Diego International Airport.
San Diego is 7 hours behind London. San Diego International Airport is located in San Diego, which operates on the UTC-7 timezone.
The busiest route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN), with 17 direct weekly services. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LHR to SAN is the 12:15 British Airways option. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 15:30 with British Airways.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from London to SAN.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to San Diego International Airport (SAN) depart from this terminal.
When leaving from LHR, you can take a direct flight from London to San Diego International Airport with British Airways.
We make it a cinch to book a flight from London to SAN with a stopover. To see all your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LHR and SAN include:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS)
The distance from central London to LHR is approximately 31 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the fastest way to get there, whether you prefer to drive or use public transport.
Have an early flight from London to San Diego International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) operates direct flights from London to San Diego International Airport (SAN).
From LGW, direct flights from London to SAN can be booked with British Airways.
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to freshen up with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from London to San Diego International Airport, browse these options when departing from London Gatwick Airport:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour and 26 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from London to SAN? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your vacation officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
About San Diego International Airport (SAN)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to San Diego International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SAN instead:
Getting from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego
From San Diego International Airport, San Diego is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 9 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
C$465 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London to San Diego International Airport. Return flights start from C$792. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
You're more likely to find flight tickets from London to SAN when you book 8 months before your departure date. We crunched the flight price data and found that's the time fares for this journey are generally at their lowest.
You'll score the best savings on your tickets from London to San Diego International Airport if you take off in May. Take it one step further and use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest day to fly out.
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Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London to San Diego International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
The best time to fly from London to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
July is the busiest month for flights from London to San Diego International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to San Diego in May when things are quieter.
The warmest month in San Diego is August, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from London to SAN in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from London to San Diego International Airport in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC and 23ºC on average.
More about San Diego
After booking your flight from London to San Diego International Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring San Diego:
San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum are just two of the leading attractions to add to your San Diego to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at SeaWorld San Diego.
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