San Diego from Spokane, 16 – 18 Oct: £767 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- £17 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel, rated 9 by 1,724 guests
- Free cancellation at Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 4h 49m in all.
Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.
Round-trip flights from Spokane to San Diego were $359 per person ($718 for two) for Oct 16–18, 2026, a 2-night weekend, on Alaska with one stop when we checked. The forecast is clear with highs of 84–90°F. The best-value stay is Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel at $306 for both nights, in a dorm room with breakfast.
The total, before you go
£767 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £541 |
| Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £225 |
| The total, before you go | £767 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £106 |
£17 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
£271 per person, return
£541 for two, taxes and fees included · Alaska · 1 stop · 4h 49m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 5:07 AM – Fri, Oct 16, 9:56 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | £271 | 1 stop | 4h 49m |
| Alaska | £338 | nonstop | 2h 52m |
| Delta. Operated by SkyWest DBA Delta Connection | £271 | 1 stop | 5h 53m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 11:45 GMT-7. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$359 per person round trip, $718 for two, is $93 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, or 21% less. Across the 12 offers we saw, fares ran from $359 to $452. That fare is Alaska with one stop, leaving Spokane at 5:07 AM on Friday, Oct 16 and landing at 9:56 AM, so you get most of Friday on the coast. The forecast is clear all three days, with highs of 84–90°F, lows of 75–79°F and a 0–1% chance of rain. That's real beach weather in mid-October. Our rough budget for two comes to $1,544: $718 for flights, $306 for the hostel and $520 for spending, which works out to $130 per person a day. Prices are all-in, taxes and fees included, as found when we checked, and they can change before you book.
The kind of trip this is
This is a warm beach-and-city long weekend with ocean swims, fish tacos, a morning at the zoo and a sunset on the cliffs. It suits a couple or two friends who don't mind an early flight. The pace is relaxed, with time for a couple of big sights and plenty of downtime by the water. With the dorm as the value pick, it works best for easygoing travelers watching their budget.
Weather in San Diego, 16 – 18 Oct
Highs 84–90°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | 90 °F | 77 °F | 0% |
| Sat 17 Oct | 84 °F | 78 °F | 0% |
| Sun 18 Oct | 84 °F | 75 °F | 1% |
Where to stay in San Diego
Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel is the best value at $306 for the 2 nights ($153 a night). It has a 9 review score from 1,723 reviews, and breakfast and free cancellation are included. Heads-up: that price gets you 2 beds in an 8-bed dorm, not a private room. For a private room, Wyndham Garden San Diego near SeaWorld is $389 ($195 a night) for two queen beds, room only, with a score of 6.7 from 1,964 reviews. Motel 6 San Diego, CA Airport Harbor, listed in Downtown San Diego, is $432 ($216 a night) for a quadruple room, room only, with a score of 7.1. All three had free cancellation when we checked. Gaslamp Quarter / Downtown puts nightlife, Petco Park and the waterfront within walking distance. Mission Beach / Pacific Beach has the boardwalk and surf.
Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel
£225 for 2 nights, two guests · £113 a night
See roomsKasa Little Italy San Diego
£855 for 2 nights, two guests · £427 a night
See roomsWyndham Garden San Diego near SeaWorld
£293 for 2 nights, two guests · £147 a night
See roomsAll hotels in San Diego for these dates
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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 morning at the San Diego Zoo, then the Balboa Park museums
- Kayak the sea caves at La Jolla
- Swim at Coronado Beach beside the Hotel del Coronado
- Tour the USS Midway aircraft carrier
- Eat fish tacos and drink craft beer in North Park
- Watch the sunset at Sunset Cliffs
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 Spokane | Spokane International (GEG) |
|---|---|
| Airports in San Diego | San Diego International (SAN) |
| Flight time | 4h 49m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,033 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in San Diego costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £541 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel) | £225 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,159 |
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: Spokane to San Diego
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £271 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £264 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £287 |
| Price checks | 9 |
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 everything is in US dollars.
- No time difference: Spokane and San Diego are both on Pacific time.
- The $359 fare has one stop and takes 4h 49m on the way out. Alaska's nonstop was $449 per person, 2h 52m.
- You fly 1,033 miles from Spokane International (GEG) to San Diego International (SAN).
- All three hotels had free cancellation when we checked, but only Samesun includes breakfast.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
We found $359 per person round trip, $718 for two, on Alaska with one stop, taxes and fees included. Delta also showed $359 with one stop, leaving at 7:05 AM and landing at 12:58 PM. Alaska's nonstop was $449 per person, or $898 for two.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic flight from Spokane to San Diego, you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference.
What is the weather like?
The forecast is clear for Oct 16–18, with highs of 90°F, 88°F and 84°F and lows of 75–79°F. The chance of rain is 0–1% each day.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a quick getaway, yes. The $359 flight lands at 9:56 AM on Friday, so you get most of three days. That's enough for the zoo, a beach day and a sunset at Sunset Cliffs.
What does the whole weekend cost for two?
Our rough budget is $1,544 for two: $718 for flights, $306 for the Samesun dorm beds and $520 for spending, or $130 per person a day.
Is the cheapest hotel a private room?
No. Samesun's $306 for 2 nights covers 2 beds in an 8-bed dorm, with breakfast. The cheapest private room we found was at Wyndham Garden San Diego near SeaWorld, $389 for the stay.
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