San Diego, United States: trips from £183
San Diego has the most reliable beach weather in the country, plus the famous zoo, Balboa Park, fish tacos and a laid-back surf culture.
Trips to San Diego from every city
Cheapest first, per person, return, taxes and fees included.
The weekend after · from San FranciscoLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
San Diego
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- 1h 54m nonstop on Frontier, leaving SFO at 11:22 AM
- $243 per person, $67 below the $310 typical fare
- Highs of 75–84°F with a 3% rain chance each day
£611 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £366 + hotel £245, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · nonstop · 1h 54m
The catch: The Frontier fare is the low one, but a checked bag runs about $240 for two and isn't part of the $811 total.
Worth it if the two of you travel light and want a warm, easy weekend; skip it if you need checked bags.
Just found · from Las VegasLowest in 30 days
San Diego
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Nonstop on Frontier, 1h 22m
- £19 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
£712 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £449 + hotel £263, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · nonstop · 1h 22m
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.
Just found · from PhoenixLowest in 30 days
San Diego
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Nonstop on Frontier, 1h 17m from PHX to SAN
- $318 per person, $16 below the typical fare on this route
- Hilton San Diego Mission Valley: 7.8 from 1,743 reviews, free cancellation
£749 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £479 + hotel £270, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · nonstop · 1h 17m
The catch: The $994 doesn't include a checked bag, which is about $240 for two, or any resort fee the hotel charges.
Worth it if you want an easy beach-and-city weekend on a short nonstop; skip it if you can't travel without checked bags.
Just found · from Salt Lake CityLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
San Diego
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- £72 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
- Free cancellation at Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
£761 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £497 + hotel £263, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 11h 21m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 11h 21m in all.
Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.
Just found · from San FranciscoWorth it, if
San Diego
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel, rated 9 by 1,715 guests
- Free cancellation at Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel
- Highs 81–90°F, little rain expected
£709 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £513 + hotel £196, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 10h 8m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 10h 8m in all.
Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.
Just found · from SpokaneWorth it, if
San Diego
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- £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
£767 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £541 + hotel £225, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
Alaska · with a stop · 4h 49m
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.
The weekend after · from New OrleansLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
San Diego
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- The fare is $366 per person, $25 below the typical $391
- Hilton San Diego Mission Valley scores 7.9 from 1,742 reviews, with free cancellation
- Clear skies forecast, highs of 74–79°F and a 3–5% rain chance
£840 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £552 + hotel £288, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 15h 19m
The catch: Outbound has one stop and takes 15h 19m, so you land just before midnight Friday; a checked bag (about $240 for two) and any resort fees aren't in the total.
Worth it if you can handle a long Friday of travel for a sunny Saturday; skip it if you only want a nonstop.
Next weekend · from St. LouisLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
San Diego
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- £65 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
- Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel, rated 9 by 1,724 guests
£777 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £552 + hotel £225, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 8h 19m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 8h 19m in all.
Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.
Just found · from Kansas CityLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
San Diego
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- £19 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
- Free cancellation at Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
£797 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £552 + hotel £245, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 5h 13m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 5h 13m in all.
Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.
Just found · from BoiseLowest in 30 days
San Diego
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- 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
£871 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £571 + hotel £300, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
Alaska. Operated by Horizon Air as Alaska Horizon · nonstop · 2h 21m
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.
Just found · from Portland18% below typicalWorth it, if
San Diego
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- $380 per person, $89 below the typical fare on this route
- Clear skies forecast, highs 84–90°F, rain chance 7% at most
- Samesun Ocean Beach scores 9 from 1,716 reviews, breakfast, free cancellation
£773 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £573 + hotel £200, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 7h 24m
The catch: The Frontier fare has one stop and takes 7h 24m out, the hotel in the total is dorm beds, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if you're two easygoing travelers happy with hostel beds and a stop; skip it if you want a private room or a nonstop.
Just found · from SacramentoWorth it, if
San Diego
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- $398 per person, $65 below the typical fare on this route
- Clear forecast all weekend, highs 85–90°F, rain chance 7% or less
- Hotel rated 7.8 from 4,153 reviews, with free cancellation
£948 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £600 + hotel £348, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 4h 41m
The catch: Frontier makes one stop, so the flight takes 4h 41m instead of the 1h 41m nonstop, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if you'd rather spend less than fly nonstop; skip it if a short weekend can't spare the hours a stop takes.
The weekend after · from Boise
San Diego
30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 · 2 nights
- 2h 21m nonstop, leaving 7:20 AM and landing 8:41 AM
- $411 per person, $18 under the typical $429 fare
- Typical highs of 72–75°F, free cancellation at all three hotels
£905 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £620 + hotel £253 + resort fee £33, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
Alaska. Operated by Horizon Air as Alaska Horizon · nonstop · 2h 21m
The catch: A checked bag runs about $140 for two and isn't in the total, and the weather normals show overcast skies all three days.
Worth it if you want a mild, easy city-and-coast weekend with carry-ons only; skip it if you're counting on clear blue skies.
The weekend after · from Dallas-Fort Worth
San Diego
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Frontier nonstop, 3h 19m, landing at 8:49 AM Friday
- $422 per person, $19 under the typical $441
- Clear skies forecast, highs 69–78°F, rain chance 11% or lower
£899 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £636 + hotel £263, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · nonstop · 3h 19m
The catch: Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money aren't in the $1,193 total, and this fare was down to $388 earlier this month.
Worth it if you want a short, sunny beach-and-city weekend for two; skip it if a 7:30 AM Friday departure is a dealbreaker.
Just found · from Dallas-Fort WorthWorth it, if
San Diego
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel, rated 9 by 1,715 guests
- Free cancellation at Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel
- Highs 81–90°F, little rain expected
£838 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £642 + hotel £196, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 6h 4m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 6h 4m in all.
Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.
The weekend after · from OmahaLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
San Diego
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- $113 below the typical fare on this route, lowest in 30 days
- Clear skies forecast, highs 76–81°F, rain chance 4% or less
- Hilton San Diego Mission Valley: 7.9 from 1,742 reviews, free cancellation
£945 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £645 + hotel £300, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 4h 57m
The catch: Frontier has one stop and lands at 11:56 PM Friday, so Saturday is your one full day, and resort fees and a checked bag aren't in the total.
Worth it if one warm, packed Saturday is enough for you; skip it if you want a nonstop or a slow, full weekend.
Next weekend · from RenoWorth it, if
San Diego
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- $428 per person, $33 below the typical fare on this route
- Highs 84–90°F with a 0–1% rain chance all weekend
- Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel scores 9 from 1,724 reviews, with breakfast
£871 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £645 + hotel £225, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 19h 31m
The catch: The Frontier fare has 1 stop and 19h 31m of travel, landing Saturday at 4:49 PM, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if you're fine with a dorm room and an overnight connection; skip it if you want a full Saturday at the beach.
Next weekend · from AustinWorth it, if
San Diego
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Fare is $430 per person, $22 below the typical fare
- Clear forecast all weekend, highs 74–87°F, rain chance 14% or less
- Private double downtown, rated 8.6 from 1,561 reviews, free cancellation
£858 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £648 + hotel £187 + resort fee £23, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 5h 35m
The catch: The flight has one stop on Frontier, takes 5h 35m and lands at 11:56 PM Friday, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if you want a sunny, walkable weekend for two on a sensible budget; skip it if a late one-stop arrival or a hostel room is a dealbreaker.
Just found · from San Antonio25% below typicalWorth it, if
San Diego
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- 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
£858 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £648 + hotel £210, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 5h 35m
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.
Just found · from SeattleWorth it, if
San Diego
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- $430 per person, $26 below the typical fare on this route
- Hostel rated 9 from 1,716 reviews, breakfast and free cancellation
- Highs of 86–90°F with rain chances of 7% or less
£848 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £648 + hotel £200, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 7h 29m
The catch: You get one stop and 7h 29m on Frontier, the beds are in an 8-bed dorm, and a checked bag is about $240 for two, not in the total.
Worth it if you're fine with dorm beds and a stop to keep the weekend at $1,125; skip it if you want a private room or the nonstop.
Just found · from AustinLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
San Diego
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- £20 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
- Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel, rated 9 by 1,715 guests
£841 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £648 + hotel £193, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 5h 35m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 5h 35m in all.
Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.
Just found · from DenverWorth it, if
San Diego
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Free cancellation at Best Western San Diego Pacific Beach/Mission Bay
- Highs 85–96°F, little rain expected
- No passport needed
£1,087 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £648 + hotel £388 + resort fee £51, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 8h 17m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 8h 17m in all.
Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.
Just found · from AlbuquerqueLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
San Diego
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- $445 per person, $237 below the typical fare on this route
- Highs 70–86°F with a 9–11% rain chance all weekend
- Hilton San Diego Mission Valley: 7.8 from 1,743 reviews, free cancellation
£984 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £671 + hotel £277 + resort fee £36, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle · with a stop · 4h 7m
The catch: One stop stretches the flight to 4h 7m, against a 1h 55m Southwest nonstop at $1,158 for two, and a checked bag is about $160 for two.
Worth it if a 6:00 AM start and one stop are fine for the lower fare; skip it if only the nonstop will do.
The weekend after · from HoustonWorth it, if
San Diego
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Fare $470 per person, $24 below the typical fare on this route
- Clear forecast all weekend, highs 81–90°F, rain chance 4% or less
- Residence Inn San Diego Del Mar scores 8.6, includes breakfast and free cancellation
£1,047 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £709 + hotel £338, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 5h 52m
The catch: Frontier's fare has one stop and takes 5h 52m out; the United nonstop takes 3h 22m but runs $731 per person.
Worth it if you'd trade a stop for the lower fare and want warm beach days; skip it if you only fly nonstop.
Just found · from TucsonLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
San Diego
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- £158 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
- Highs 69–75°F, little rain expected
£379 per person · round trip · taxes & fees
Southwest · with a stop · 3h 25m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 3h 25m in all.
Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.
Just found · from MinneapolisWorth it, if
San Diego
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Fare is $510 per person, $40 below the typical fare on this route
- Clear forecast, highs 85–90°F, rain chance 4% at most
- Samesun Ocean Beach rated 9 from 1,716 reviews, free cancellation
£951 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £769 + hotel £182, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 11h 8m
The catch: Frontier stops once and the 7:00 AM flight takes 11h 8m, the $242 hotel is dorm beds, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if you travel light and don't mind dorm beds for sun; skip it if you need a nonstop or a private room on a budget.
Just found · from MemphisWorth it, if
San Diego
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Free cancellation at Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG
- Highs 76–81°F, little rain expected
- No passport needed
£1,313 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,016 + hotel £297, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
MX + F9 · with a stop · 40h 36m
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 40h 36m in all.
Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.
Next weekend · from Des MoinesNot worth it this week
San Diego
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Clear forecast all weekend, highs 85–90°F
- Samesun Ocean Beach scores 9 from 1,716 reviews, free cancellation
- Frontier gets you there in 5h 31m with one stop
£1,367 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,182 + hotel £185, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 5h 31m
The catch: At $784 per person the fare is $25 over the typical $759, there's one stop, and resort fees and a checked bag aren't in the total.
Worth it if you're fine with a shared dorm and one stop for a sunny weekend; skip it if you want a private room or a lower fare.
Just found · from Little RockWorth it, if
San Diego
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- £61 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel, rated 9 by 1,715 guests
- Free cancellation at Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel
£1,873 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,684 + hotel £189, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
American. Operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle · with a stop · 5h 59m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 5h 59m in all.
Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.
Lowest fares to San Diego by city, last 30 days
| From | Lowest, 30 days | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | £79 | 14 |
| Sacramento | £91 | 9 |
| Portland | £141 | 11 |
| San Francisco | £183 | 15 |
| Austin | £240 | 16 |
| Phoenix | £240 | 7 |
| Salt Lake City | £249 | 16 |
| Boise | £259 | 18 |
| Spokane | £264 | 15 |
| Kansas City | £276 | 11 |
| New Orleans | £276 | 7 |
| St. Louis | £276 | 7 |
| Denver | £285 | 13 |
| El Paso | £286 | 11 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | £292 | 28 |
| Minneapolis | £295 | 15 |
| Reno | £309 | 6 |
| Seattle | £312 | 16 |
| San Antonio | £322 | 12 |
| Omaha | £323 | 16 |
When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | fine |
| February | fine |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | avoid |
| July | fine |
| August | best |
| September | best |
| October | best |
| November | best |
| December | fine |
- July: Comic-Con week sells out downtown hotels
- December, January, February, March: Gray whale migration season for whale-watching cruises
June: June Gloom marine layer
Where to stay 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
- Visit the San Diego Zoo and 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 craft beer in North Park
- Watch the sunset at Sunset Cliffs
Good to know
| Airports | San Diego International (SAN) |
|---|---|
| Passport from United States | No passport needed |
| Price level | upscale |
| Time zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Kind of trip | beach, city, family, theme-park, food |
San Diego in pictures
Questions about San Diego
When is the best time to visit San Diego?
March, April, May, August, September, October and November. June: June Gloom marine layer
Do I need a passport for San Diego?
No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for San Diego.
What is the cheapest flight to San Diego right now?
San Diego from San Francisco, 23 – 25 Oct 2026, from £183 per person return, is the cheapest trip we have published; the full list is on this page.
How expensive is San Diego on the ground?
San Diego is upscale by US standards: plan about £98 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.