San Diego from Seattle, Oct 16–18: $1,125 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $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
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.
Worth it if you don't mind a hostel dorm and a stop: $1,125 for two, which covers the Frontier flights at $860 plus 2 nights at Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel at $265, taxes and fees included. You leave Friday, Oct 16 and return Sunday, Oct 18, 2026. The outbound Frontier flight has one stop and takes 7h 29m, and a checked bag, any resort fees and spending money are not in the total.
The total, before you go
$1,125 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $860 |
| Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $265 |
| The total, before you go | $1,125 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$26 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $60 each way per bag on Frontier, $240 for two round trip); 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
$430 per person, round trip
$860 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 7h 29m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 4:27 PM – Fri, Oct 16, 11:56 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $430 | 1 stop | 7h 29m |
| Alaska | $631 | nonstop | 3h 1m |
| Frontier | $430 | 1 stop | 19h 33m |
Prices checked Oct 14, 2026, 5:24 AM PDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $430 per person, the Frontier fare is $26 below the typical fare on this route, 6% under it. Across 12 offers we saw fares for this weekend between $430 and $651 per person. Add the hostel and the whole trip comes to $1,125 for two, all in, as of when we checked. Prices move, so check before you book. The forecast for Oct 16–18 looks like classic San Diego: highs of 86–90°F, lows of 77–78°F and rain chances of 0–7%. That's real beach weather for Coronado and Sunset Cliffs. If you'd rather skip the stop, Alaska flies nonstop in 3h 1m for $631 per person. Plan on $520 for two in spending money on top of the total, which works out to $130 per person a day.
The kind of trip this is
This is a hot, sunny weekend built around the beach and food: the zoo and Balboa Park, kayaking the La Jolla sea caves, fish tacos in North Park and sunset at Sunset Cliffs. It suits two friends, or a couple watching their budget, who don't mind sharing a dorm. Keep the pace easy, since you land late Friday and get two full days to fill.
Weather in San Diego, Oct 16–18
Highs 86–90°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 16 | 90 °F | 78 °F | 1% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 87 °F | 78 °F | 7% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 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 the total. It's $265 for two nights for 2 beds in an 8-bed dorm in Ocean Beach, with breakfast and free cancellation, and it scores 9 from 1,716 reviews. If you want a private room, Kasa Little Italy San Diego is the top-rated option at 9.3 from 219 reviews. It costs $1,191 for the stay ($596 a night), has self check-in and doesn't offer free cancellation. It's in Downtown San Diego, close to the Gaslamp Quarter / Downtown, which is good for nightlife, Petco Park and walking the waterfront. Motel 6-San Diego, CA - Hotel Circle - Mission Valley is the budget private room at $296 for the stay with free cancellation, but it scores only 5.1 from 709 reviews. Mission Valley is all about easy freeway access to the zoo and parks.
Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel
$265 for 2 nights, two guests · $133 a night
See roomsKasa Little Italy San Diego
$1,191 for 2 nights, two guests · $596 a night
See roomsMotel 6-San Diego, CA - Hotel Circle - Mission Valley
$296 for 2 nights, two guests · $148 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 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 Seattle | Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA), Seattle Paine Field (PAE) |
|---|---|
| Airports in San Diego | San Diego International (SAN) |
| Flight time | 7h 29m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,064 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in San Diego costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $860 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel) | $265 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,645 |
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: Seattle to San Diego
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $430 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $414 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $456 |
| Price checks | 12 |
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, you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference from Seattle.
- The outbound Frontier flight leaves SEA at 4:27 PM and lands at SAN at 11:56 PM after one stop.
- A checked bag is about $240 for two and isn't in the $1,125 total.
- The hostel price is for 2 beds in an 8-bed dorm, with breakfast and free cancellation.
- Prices are all-in as found when we checked and can change before you book.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if you're fine with a dorm and a stop. At $430 per person, the fare is $26 below the typical fare on this route, the hostel scores 9 from 1,716 reviews and the forecast is clear and hot.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $1,125 all in: $860 for the Frontier flights plus $265 for 2 nights at Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel, taxes and fees included. A checked bag (about $240 for two) and spending money are extra.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes. Alaska flies nonstop in 3h 1m for $631 per person, or $1,262 for two. The Frontier flight in the total has one stop and takes 7h 29m.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows highs of 86–90°F and lows of 77–78°F, with rain chances between 0% and 7%. Friday and Sunday look clear, and Saturday looks partly cloudy.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for a weekend if you pick two or three things, like the zoo, a La Jolla kayak and sunset at Sunset Cliffs. You land at 11:56 PM Friday, so plan on two full days.
Do I need a passport?
No. San Diego is a domestic trip from Seattle, you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference.
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