San Diego from Seattle, Oct 23–25: $1,288 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $405 per person, $51 below the typical fare on this route
- Clear skies Saturday and Sunday, with highs of 80°F and 81°F
- Hilton San Diego Mission Valley: 7.8 from 1,742 reviews, free cancellation
The catch: The Frontier fare has one stop and takes 7h 29m, landing at 11:56 PM, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if you'll trade Friday evening in transit for a lower fare; skip it if you want a short nonstop for a 2-night weekend.
Worth it if you don't mind a long Friday: $1,288 for two covers the flights at $810 plus 2 nights at Hilton San Diego Mission Valley at $423 and its $55 resort fee, taxes and fees included, but not a checked bag or spending money. The trip runs Oct 23–25, 2026, Friday to Sunday, 2 nights. Frontier flies it with one stop, and the trip down takes 7h 29m, leaving Seattle at 4:27 PM.
The total, before you go
$1,288 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $810 |
| Hilton San Diego Mission Valley, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $423 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $55 |
| The total, before you go | $1,288 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$51 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); 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
$405 per person, round trip
$810 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 7h 29m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 4:27 PM – Fri, Oct 23, 11:56 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $405 | 1 stop | 7h 29m |
| Alaska | $597 | nonstop | 3h 1m |
| Frontier | $405 | 1 stop | 19h 33m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 5:06 PM PDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $405 per person, the Frontier fare is $51 below the typical fare on this route, an 11% gap, and it's the lowest in 30 days across the 19 checks we've run. That puts the whole trip at $1,288 for two: flights plus 2 nights at Hilton San Diego Mission Valley, with taxes, fees and the hotel's $55 resort fee included. The forecast helps too. Friday is overcast at 71°F, then Saturday and Sunday are clear with highs of 80°F and 81°F and rain chances of just 7% and 5%. That's beach weather for a weekend that starts next Friday. The fares we saw ranged from $405 to $597 per person, so the nonstop costs more. Prices were current when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
A quick beach-and-city weekend for two, with all of Saturday and some of Sunday to fill. San Diego mixes coves and wide beaches with the zoo, Balboa Park and fish tacos in North Park. It suits couples or friends who like an easy pace: a morning outdoors, a long lunch and a sunset at the end of the day, without a packed schedule.
Weather in San Diego, Oct 23–25
Highs 71–81°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 71 °F | 66 °F | 14% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 80 °F | 66 °F | 7% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 81 °F | 67 °F | 5% |
Where to stay in San Diego
Our best-value pick is Hilton San Diego Mission Valley at $423 for the 2 nights ($212 a night). It's rated 7.8 from 1,742 reviews and comes with two queen beds and free cancellation. It adds a $55 resort fee at the property, which is already in our total. Mission Valley is mostly chain hotels with easy freeway access to the zoo and parks. The top-rated option is Kasa Little Italy San Diego in Downtown, scoring 9.3 from 219 reviews, at $662 for the stay ($331 a night) plus $81 at the property, with self check-in. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/Sea World Area costs $466 ($233 a night) plus $61 at the property and is rated 8.4 from 597 reviews. All three are room only and offer free cancellation.
Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
$423 for 2 nights, two guests · $212 a night
See roomsKasa Little Italy San Diego
$662 for 2 nights, two guests · $331 a night
See roomsHilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/Sea World Area
$466 for 2 nights, two guests · $233 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 Saturday at the San Diego Zoo, then the Balboa Park museums
- Kayak the sea caves at La Jolla while the skies are clear
- 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 | $810 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Hilton San Diego Mission Valley) | $423 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,753 |
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 | $405 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $405 (Oct 16, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $456 |
| Price checks | 19 |
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, the currency is the US dollar and there's no time difference from Seattle.
- The Frontier flight leaves SEA at 4:27 PM on Friday, Oct 23, with one stop, and lands at SAN at 11:56 PM.
- Alaska flies the route nonstop in 3h 1m, at $597 per person, or $1,194 for two.
- A checked bag is about $240 for two and is not in the $1,288 total.
- With $520 in spending money for two days, the budget comes to $1,753.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if a one-stop flight is fine for you. The fare is $51 per person below the typical fare on this route, and Saturday and Sunday look clear at 80°F and 81°F. The trade-off is 7h 29m of travel on Friday, compared with 3h 1m on the nonstop.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,288 all in: $810 for the Frontier flights for two plus $423 for 2 nights at Hilton San Diego Mission Valley, along with its $55 resort fee. Taxes and fees are included. A checked bag, about $240 for two, and spending money are not.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, the currency is the US dollar, and San Diego is on the same time as Seattle.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows Friday overcast with a high of 71°F and a 14% chance of rain. Saturday is clear at 80°F with 7%, and Sunday is clear at 81°F with 5%. Lows sit at 66°F to 67°F.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a quick getaway, yes. With a late Friday arrival, Saturday is your full day for the zoo, La Jolla or Coronado, and Sunday gives you some time before heading home.
Can we cancel the hotel if plans change?
All three hotels we picked list free cancellation: Hilton San Diego Mission Valley, Kasa Little Italy San Diego and Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/Sea World Area.
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