San Diego from San Antonio, 16 – 18 Oct: £858 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Fare is $430 per person, $151 below the typical fare
- Samesun Ocean Beach scores 9 from 1,716 reviews, breakfast included
- Clear skies, highs 86–90°F and rain chances of 7% or less
The catch: The $278 stay is 2 beds in an 8-bed dorm, the flight takes 335 minutes with a stop, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if you're easygoing travelers happy with a shared dorm and a late arrival; skip it if you want a private room on a tight weekend.
Worth it if you're fine with a late one-stop flight and dorm beds: $1,138 for two, the flights at $860 plus the hotel at $278, taxes and fees included. It's Oct 16–18, 2026, 2 nights, on Frontier with one stop each way, not nonstop.
The total, before you go
£858 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £648 |
| Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £210 |
| The total, before you go | £858 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£114 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £45 each way per bag on Frontier, £181 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
£324 per person, return
£648 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 5h 35m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 8:21 PM – Fri, Oct 16, 11:56 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £324 | 1 stop | 5h 35m |
| American | £483 | 1 stop | 5h 24m |
| Frontier | £324 | 1 stop | 20h 15m |
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Why now
At $430 per person, the fare is $151 below the typical fare on this route, which works out to 26% under the $581 median of our earlier checks. Across 12 offers we saw, fares ran from $430 to $688, so this is the bottom of what we found. The forecast for Oct 16–18 is warm and dry: highs of 86–90°F, lows of 77–78°F and rain chances no higher than 7%. That's beach weather for a mid-October weekend, well clear of the July Comic-Con crush. The whole trip for two comes to $1,138 with the Ocean Beach stay, before bags and spending money. Prices are all-in as found when we checked and can change. If the two of you want sun, tacos and a sunset off Texas time, this is a short, warm getaway at a fare we rarely see.
The kind of trip this is
A warm beach-and-city long weekend with a laid-back surf feel. It suits friends or a couple who like moving around: a morning on the water, an afternoon at the zoo or Balboa Park, fish tacos at night. The pace is relaxed but full, since two nights go fast. Best for travelers who care more about the days outside than the room they sleep in.
Weather in San Diego, 16 – 18 Oct
Highs 86–90°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | 90 °F | 78 °F | 1% |
| Sat 17 Oct | 87 °F | 78 °F | 7% |
| Sun 18 Oct | 86 °F | 77 °F | 0% |
Where to stay in San Diego
Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel is the best-value pick and the one in our total: $278 for the stay ($139 a night), a 9 score from 1,716 reviews, breakfast and free cancellation, but it's 2 beds in an 8-bed dorm. Kasa Little Italy San Diego is the top-rated pick at 9.3 from 219 reviews, a private Queen Studio downtown for $1,191 ($596 a night), room only and no free cancellation. Ramada by Wyndham San Diego Airport in Point Loma is the budget private-room option at $449 ($225 a night), a 7.3 score from 544 reviews, with breakfast and free cancellation. For nightlife, Petco Park and the waterfront on foot, look at Gaslamp Quarter / Downtown; for boardwalk and surf, Mission Beach / Pacific Beach.
Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel
£210 for 2 nights, two guests · £105 a night
See roomsKasa Little Italy San Diego
£898 for 2 nights, two guests · £449 a night
See roomsRamada by Wyndham San Diego Airport
£338 for 2 nights, two guests · £170 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
- Watch the sunset at Sunset Cliffs, a short hop from Ocean Beach
- Kayak the sea caves at La Jolla, home to coves and sea lions
- Swim at Coronado Beach beside the Hotel del Coronado
- Visit the San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park museums
- Tour the USS Midway aircraft carrier on the waterfront
- Eat fish tacos and craft beer in North Park
Tours and tickets in San Diego
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Getting there and around
| Airports in San Antonio | San Antonio International (SAT) |
|---|---|
| Airports in San Diego | San Diego International (SAN) |
| Flight time | 5h 35m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,126 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
What 2 nights in San Diego costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £648 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel) | £210 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,250 |
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: San Antonio to San Diego
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £324 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £322 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £438 |
| Price checks | 7 |
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, and you'll pay in US dollars
- San Diego is 2 hours behind San Antonio
- The outbound Frontier flight leaves in the evening, has one stop and takes 335 minutes
- The $1,138 total excludes checked bags, about $240 for two, and spending money
- Samesun Ocean Beach and the Ramada both offer free cancellation; Kasa Little Italy does not
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if a dorm bed and a late one-stop flight don't bother you. The fare is $151 below the typical fare on this route, the forecast is clear and warm, and the hotel in the total scores 9 from 1,716 reviews.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,138 for two, all in: $860 for the Frontier flights and $278 for 2 nights at Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel, taxes and fees included. Checked bags, about $240 for two, are not in it. Our budget with $520 of spending money comes to $1,658.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from San Antonio International (SAT) to San Diego International (SAN), and you'll pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
Warm and dry. The forecast shows highs of 90°F Friday, 87°F Saturday and 86°F Sunday, lows of 77–78°F, and rain chances between 0% and 7%.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a long weekend, yes, if you pick two or three things: Sunset Cliffs on the first evening, La Jolla kayaking or the zoo on Saturday, Coronado Beach before you head home.
Is there a private room option?
Yes. Ramada by Wyndham San Diego Airport is $449 for the stay with breakfast and free cancellation, scoring 7.3. Kasa Little Italy San Diego is $1,191, scoring 9.3. Either one raises the total above $1,138.
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