San Diego from Spokane, Oct 23–25: $1,155 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Southwest nonstop, 2h 45m, leaving Spokane at 12:15 PM Friday
- $369 per person, $13 under the $382 typical fare
- Clear skies with highs of 80°F and 81°F Saturday and Sunday
The catch: A checked bag is about $140 for two and isn't in the $1,155, and Friday starts overcast at 71°F.
Worth it if you want a warm, easy weekend of beaches and tacos; skip it if you want to stay right on the sand.
Worth it for the two of you: $1,155 for two, all in. That's the flights at $738 plus 2 nights at Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley/Stadium at $369, plus its $48 property fee, with taxes and fees included. You fly nonstop on Southwest (2h 45m) on Friday, Oct 23 and come home Sunday, Oct 25, 2026; checked bags and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
$1,155 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $738 |
| Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley/Stadium, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $369 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $48 |
| The total, before you go | $1,155 |
| 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 Southwest, $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
$369 per person, round trip
$738 for two, taxes and fees included · Southwest · nonstop · 2h 45m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 12:15 PM – Fri, Oct 23, 3:00 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest | $369 | nonstop | 2h 45m |
| Delta. Operated by SkyWest DBA Delta Connection | $379 | 1 stop | 5h 53m |
| Southwest | $379 | 1 stop | 4h 15m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 5:17 PM PDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$369 per person is $13 under the $382 typical fare on this route, or 3% less, based on the median of 19 earlier checks. That comes to $738 for two on a Southwest nonstop that leaves Spokane at 12:15 PM on Friday, Oct 23 and lands in San Diego at 3:00 PM, so you still get the afternoon. Add 2 nights at Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley/Stadium and the whole trip is $1,155 for two, all in, and the room has free cancellation. The weather helps too: Friday is overcast at 71°F, then Saturday and Sunday are clear at 80°F and 81°F, with rain chances of 7% and 5%. There's no time change and you don't need a passport. It's a short, warm reset with very little planning.
The kind of trip this is
A long weekend of beach and city at an easy pace. Two full days give you time for one big outing, like the zoo or the La Jolla sea caves, plus a sunset and a round of fish tacos. It suits a couple or two friends who want warm weather with no passport and no time change, and who don't mind driving or taking rideshares between neighborhoods.
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
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley/Stadium is our best-value pick and the one in the total: $369 for 2 nights ($185 a night), plus a $48 property fee that's already counted. It's rated 7.6 from 383 reviews. Mission Valley is mostly chain hotels with easy freeway access to the zoo and parks. Kasa Little Italy San Diego is the top rated at 9.3 from 219 reviews. It costs $662 for the stay plus $81 in fees at the property, with self check-in. Pick it if you'd rather stay in Downtown San Diego, where the Gaslamp Quarter / Downtown area puts nightlife, Petco Park and the waterfront within walking distance. Hilton San Diego Mission Valley is the 4-star option at $423 plus $55 at the property, rated 7.8 from 1,742 reviews. All three are room only with free cancellation.
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley/Stadium
$369 for 2 nights, two guests · $185 a night
See roomsKasa Little Italy San Diego
$662 for 2 nights, two guests · $331 a night
See roomsHilton San Diego Mission Valley
$423 for 2 nights, two guests · $212 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 walk over to the Balboa Park museums.
- Kayak the sea caves at La Jolla, a spot known for its coves and sea lions.
- 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 on Friday or Saturday evening.
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 | 2h 45m nonstop |
| Distance | 1,033 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in San Diego costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $738 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley/Stadium) | $369 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,627 |
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 | $369 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $350 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $382 |
| 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, prices are in US dollars, and there's no time difference from Spokane.
- The nonstop covers 1,033 miles in 2h 45m, from Spokane International (GEG) to San Diego International (SAN).
- The $1,155 covers both fares, 2 nights room only and the $48 property fee; checked bags (about $140 for two) and spending money are extra.
- All three hotels list 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, for the two of you. The Southwest nonstop takes 2h 45m, the $369 fare is 3% under the $382 typical, and Saturday and Sunday are forecast clear at 80°F and 81°F. The one thing to budget for is checked bags, about $140 for two.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,155, all in. That's $738 for both round-trip fares plus $369 for 2 nights at Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley/Stadium and its $48 property fee, taxes and fees included. Checked bags and spending money aren't in it. Prices are as found when we checked and can change.
What are the flight times?
Southwest leaves Spokane at 12:15 PM on Friday, Oct 23 and lands in San Diego at 3:00 PM, nonstop. We don't have the return times, so check them on the airline's site before you book.
What is the weather like?
Friday, Oct 23 is overcast with a high of 71°F and a 14% chance of rain. Saturday is clear at 80°F (7%) and Sunday is clear at 81°F (5%). Lows stay between 66°F and 67°F.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a weekend, yes. Landing at 3:00 PM Friday leaves time for Sunset Cliffs that evening and a full Saturday at the zoo or La Jolla. You may also fit in Coronado Beach on Sunday, depending on your return flight.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic flight, you pay in US dollars, and San Diego is on the same time as Spokane.
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