San Diego from Boise, 23 – 25 Oct: £871 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Nonstop on Alaska. Operated by Horizon Air as Alaska Horizon, 2h 21m
- £35 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
The catch: The best-value hotel is rated 7.9; a better one costs more.
Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.
When we checked, a nonstop round trip from Boise to San Diego for Oct 23–25, 2026 (2 nights) cost $379 per person, or $758 for two, on Alaska, operated by Horizon Air. The forecast shows clear skies with highs of 76–81°F. Our best-value hotel, Hilton San Diego Mission Valley, is $398 for the stay.
The total, before you go
£871 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £571 |
| Hilton San Diego Mission Valley, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £300 |
| The total, before you go | £871 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £106 |
£35 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £26 each way per bag on Alaska, £106 for two return); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£286 per person, return
£571 for two, taxes and fees included · Alaska. Operated by Horizon Air as Alaska Horizon · nonstop · 2h 21m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 7:20 AM – Fri, Oct 23, 8:41 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska. Operated by Horizon Air as Alaska Horizon | £286 | nonstop | 2h 21m |
| Southwest | £286 | nonstop | 2h 15m |
| Southwest | £286 | nonstop | 2h 15m |
Prices checked 13 Oct 2026, 00:10 GMT-6. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $379 per person round trip, nonstop. That's $47 below the typical fare on this route, 11% under the $426 median of our earlier checks, and the lowest we've seen in 30 days. Across 12 offers we found fares from $379 to $462. Flights for two come to $758. With the Hilton for 2 nights and $520 for spending, our rough weekend budget is $1,676 for two. The weather helps too: the forecast shows clear skies all three days, highs of 76–81°F, lows of 67–69°F and rain chances of 3–4%. The 7:20 AM departure lands at 8:41 AM local time, so you still get most of Friday. It works well for a beach-and-tacos getaway with very little planning. Prices were all-in when we found them and can change at any time.
The kind of trip this is
This is an easy beach-and-city long weekend: mornings by the ocean, afternoons at the zoo or a museum, evenings over fish tacos and craft beer. It suits a couple or two friends who want warm weather without a long flight, and families can make it work too. The pace is relaxed. Two nights is short, so pick one area and keep the driving down.
Weather in San Diego, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 76–81°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 76 °F | 67 °F | 4% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 81 °F | 69 °F | 3% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 79 °F | 68 °F | 3% |
Where to stay in San Diego
Hilton San Diego Mission Valley is our best-value pick: $398 for the 2 nights ($199 a night), 4 stars, rated 7.9 from 1,742 reviews, with a High Floor King Room, room only. Mission Valley is mostly chain hotels with easy freeway access to the zoo and parks. Hampton Inn San Diego/Del Mar, in Carmel Valley, is the top rated at 9.1 from 400 reviews. It's $460 for the stay ($230 a night) and includes breakfast and a King Room with Sofa Bed. Wyndham Garden San Diego near SeaWorld is the budget option at $350 ($175 a night), rated 6.8 from 1,966 reviews, room only, in Midway-Pacific Highway. All three showed free cancellation when we checked. If you'd rather be on the boardwalk, Mission Beach / Pacific Beach has the surf and a young bar scene.
Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
£300 for 2 nights, two guests · £150 a night
See roomsHampton Inn San Diego/Del Mar
£347 for 2 nights, two guests · £173 a night
See roomsWyndham Garden San Diego near SeaWorld
£264 for 2 nights, two guests · £132 a night
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Where in San Diego
- Gaslamp Quarter / Downtown: Nightlife, Petco Park and the waterfront on foot.
- La Jolla: Coves, sea lions and upscale village hotels.
- Coronado: Wide beach and the landmark Hotel del Coronado.
- Mission Beach / Pacific Beach: Boardwalk, surf and a young bar scene.
- Mission Valley: Chain hotels with easy freeway access to the zoo and parks.
What to do in San Diego
- Spend a day at the San Diego Zoo, then wander the Balboa Park museums
- Kayak the sea caves at La Jolla, home to coves and sea lions
- Swim at Coronado Beach beside the landmark Hotel del Coronado
- Tour the USS Midway aircraft carrier on the downtown waterfront
- Eat fish tacos and drink craft beer in North Park
- Watch the sunset at Sunset Cliffs on your last evening
Also worth it
- Visit the San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park museums
Tours and tickets in San Diego
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Boise | Boise Airport (BOI) |
|---|---|
| Airports in San Diego | San Diego International (SAN) |
| Flight time | 2h 21m nonstop |
| Distance | 755 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 2 nights in San Diego costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £571 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Hilton San Diego Mission Valley) | £300 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,263 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Boise to San Diego
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £286 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £286 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £321 |
| Price checks | 10 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for San Diego.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed: it's a domestic trip, and you pay in US dollars.
- San Diego is 1 hour behind Boise. The nonstop takes 2h 21m and covers 755 miles.
- You fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to San Diego International (SAN).
- All three hotels showed free cancellation, and only the Hampton Inn includes breakfast.
- Our spending budget is $520 for two over 2 days, or $130 per person per day.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$379 per person round trip, or $758 for two, nonstop on Alaska (operated by Horizon Air). It leaves at 7:20 AM on Friday, Oct 23 and lands at 8:41 AM. Southwest had nonstops at the same fare at 7:25 AM and 5:15 PM. These were all-in prices when we checked, and they can change.
Is $379 actually a good price?
Yes. It's $47 below the typical fare on this route, 11% under the $426 median from our 10 earlier checks, and the lowest we've seen in 30 days. The fares we saw ranged from $379 to $462.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic flight, so a standard ID works, and everything is priced in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows clear skies all weekend. Highs are 76°F on Friday, 81°F on Saturday and 79°F on Sunday, with lows of 67–69°F and rain chances of 3–4%.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a getaway, yes. The 2h 21m nonstop lands at 8:41 AM Friday, which leaves time for the zoo, a beach and Sunset Cliffs if you stay in one area.
What does the whole weekend cost?
Our rough budget is $1,676 for two: $758 for flights, $398 for 2 nights at Hilton San Diego Mission Valley and $520 for spending.
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