San Diego from Boise, Oct 30–Nov 1: $1,201 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- 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
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.
Worth it: San Diego from Boise comes to $1,201 for two. That's the flights at $822 plus 2 nights at Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley/Stadium at $335, with its $44 property fee, taxes and fees included. You leave Friday, Oct 30 and come home Sunday, Nov 1, 2026, on a 2h 21m Alaska nonstop operated by Horizon Air.
The total, before you go
$1,201 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $822 |
| Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley/Stadium, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $335 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $44 |
| The total, before you go | $1,201 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $140 |
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $35 each way per bag on Alaska, $140 for two round trip); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
$411 per person, round trip
$822 for two, taxes and fees included · Alaska. Operated by Horizon Air as Alaska Horizon · nonstop · 2h 21m
Out Fri, Oct 30, 7:20 AM – Fri, Oct 30, 8:41 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska. Operated by Horizon Air as Alaska Horizon | $411 | nonstop | 2h 21m |
| Southwest | $411 | nonstop | 2h 15m |
| Southwest | $411 | nonstop | 2h 15m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 12:37 AM MDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $411 per person, the nonstop is $18 under the $429 median of our 18 earlier checks on this route, about 4% less. It isn't the floor, though: the lowest fare we saw in the past 30 days was $344. Still, $1,201 for two covers the flights, 2 nights and the hotel's $44 property fee, taxes and fees included. Late October in San Diego means typical highs of 72–75°F and lows near 54°F, with overcast skies in the normals. That's good walking weather for the zoo, Balboa Park and the USS Midway. The 7:20 AM departure lands at 8:41 AM, so Friday counts as a full day there, and the 1-hour time difference barely registers. It's a long weekend that asks very little of your calendar.
The kind of trip this is
This is a mild-weather city-and-beach weekend: the zoo and museums one day, the coast the next, fish tacos in between. It suits a couple or two friends who want an easy pace and short drives between neighborhoods, with no passport or currency to think about. Two nights covers three or four big stops if you don't try to hit every beach.
Weather in San Diego, Oct 30–Nov 1
Typical highs 72–75°F, lows near 54°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30 | 75 °F | 53 °F | Overcast |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 73 °F | 53 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 72 °F | 55 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in San Diego
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley/Stadium is the best-value pick and the one in the total: $335 for 2 nights ($168 a night), rated 7.6 from 383 reviews. You get a King Room, room only, with free cancellation and $44 paid at the property. Hampton Inn by Hilton San Diego - Kearny Mesa is the top rated at 8.6 from 436 reviews, and breakfast is included. It's $346 for the stay ($173 a night), plus $45 at the property. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley/Hotel Circle has the most reviews, 7.9 from 2,486, at $365 ($183 a night) plus $47 at the property. Mission Valley is full of chain hotels with easy freeway access to the zoo and parks. For the coast, plan on driving to Coronado or La Jolla.
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley/Stadium
$335 for 2 nights, two guests · $168 a night
See roomsHampton Inn by Hilton San Diego - Kearny Mesa
$346 for 2 nights, two guests · $173 a night
See roomsCourtyard by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley/Hotel Circle
$365 for 2 nights, two guests · $183 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 walk 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 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 | $822 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley/Stadium) | $335 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,677 |
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 | $411 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $344 (Oct 15, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $429 |
| Price checks | 18 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travelers 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, and the flight covers 755 miles in 2h 21m.
- Southwest also flies this route nonstop at $411 per person, leaving 7:25 AM or 5:15 PM.
- All three hotels offer free cancellation; the Hilton Garden Inn's $44 property fee is already in the total.
- Prices are all-in as we found them and may change; checked bags, about $140 for two, aren't included.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, for two people who want an easy weekend. The nonstop is 2h 21m, the fare is $18 under the typical $429, and typical highs are 72–75°F. Expect overcast skies, and pack light to skip the bag fees.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,201, all in: $822 for flights plus $335 for 2 nights at Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley/Stadium, with its $44 property fee, taxes and fees. Add $520 for spending money and our budget comes to $1,677.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic flight from Boise Airport (BOI) to San Diego International (SAN), and you pay in US dollars.
What's the weather like?
Seasonal normals for Oct 30–Nov 1 show highs of 75°F, 73°F and 72°F, with lows of 53–55°F and overcast skies each day. Bring a light layer for the evenings.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first taste, yes. You land at 8:41 AM Friday, so you get most of three days. That's time for the zoo and Balboa Park, a coast day in La Jolla or Coronado, and sunset at Sunset Cliffs.
Are there other flight times?
Yes. Southwest has nonstops at $411 per person, leaving 7:25 AM and arriving 8:40 AM, or leaving 5:15 PM and arriving 6:30 PM, each 2h 15m.
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