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Cheap flights from London to San Diego from £486

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — SAN
15 Apr — 22 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to San Diego are usually found in March or February, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from London to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 10 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£486

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£631

Good round-trip deal

£575 or less

Good one-way deal

£753 or less
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 29/4-6/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 41h 09m total
  • London to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£100 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London (LON) to San Diego.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London (LON) to San Diego.

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Cheapest flights from London to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 April 2025.

Tue 29/409:25LCY - SAN
2 stops21h 04mSWISS
Tue 6/513:25SAN - LCY
2 stops20h 05mSWISS
Deal found 8/4£486
Thu 24/417:10LHR - SAN
2 stops33h 46mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/508:10SAN - LHR
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4£486
Wed 23/409:30LHR - SAN
2 stops18h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 30/410:26SAN - LHR
1 stop17h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/4£487
Wed 24/914:05LHR - SAN
2 stops29h 47mAir Canada
Thu 2/1016:55SAN - LHR
2 stops33h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 10/4£488
Fri 2/510:55LGW - SAN
2 stops21h 47mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/506:15SAN - LGW
3 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4£491
Wed 30/411:30LHR - SAN
Nonstop11h 20mBritish Airways
Sun 4/515:04SAN - LHR
1 stop13h 11mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/4£491
Thu 24/406:30LHR - SAN
2 stops18h 22mDelta
Thu 8/506:20SAN - LHR
1 stop22h 50mDelta
Deal found 10/4£499
Thu 24/414:55LHR - SAN
Nonstop11h 05mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/514:49SAN - LHR
1 stop13h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/4£501
Wed 30/409:25LCY - SAN
3 stops23h 17mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/508:08SAN - LCY
3 stops25h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4£503
Wed 7/514:55LHR - SAN
Nonstop11h 05mIberia
Wed 14/519:50SAN - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mIberia
Deal found 10/4£507
Thu 28/812:00LGW - SAN
1 stop17h 13mDelta
Fri 5/907:00SAN - LGW
1 stop19h 00mDelta
Deal found 9/4£514
Wed 24/909:15LHR - SAN
2 stops16h 21mFinnair
Fri 3/1010:26SAN - LHR
2 stops15h 14mFinnair
Deal found 10/4£516

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LondonSan Diego

LCY - SAN

LCYSAN

London City

Tue 29/4

09:25-22:29

2 stops21h 04m

San Diego

Tue 6/5

13:25-17:30

2 stops20h 05m

£486

LondonSan Diego

LHR - SAN

LHRSAN

London Heathrow

Thu 24/4

17:10-18:56

2 stops33h 46m

San Diego

Thu 8/5

08:10-06:55

1 stop14h 45m

£486

LondonSan Diego

LHR - SAN

LHRSAN

London Heathrow

Wed 23/4

09:30-19:55

2 stops18h 25m

San Diego

Wed 30/4

10:26-11:35

1 stop17h 09m

£487

LondonSan Diego

LHR - SAN

LHRSAN

London Heathrow

Wed 24/9

14:05-11:52

2 stops29h 47m

San Diego

Thu 2/10

16:55-10:00

2 stops33h 05m

£488

LondonSan Diego

LHR - SAN

LHRSAN

London Heathrow

Wed 30/4

11:30-14:50

Nonstop11h 20m

San Diego

Sun 4/5

15:04-12:15

1 stop13h 11m

£491

LondonSan Diego

LGW - SAN

LGWSAN

London Gatwick

Fri 2/5

10:55-00:42

2 stops21h 47m

San Diego

Thu 8/5

06:15-19:35

3 stops29h 20m

£491

LondonSan Diego

LHR - SAN

LHRSAN

London Heathrow

Thu 24/4

06:30-16:52

2 stops18h 22m

San Diego

Thu 8/5

06:20-13:10

1 stop22h 50m

£499

LondonSan Diego

LHR - SAN

LHRSAN

London Heathrow

Thu 24/4

14:55-18:00

Nonstop11h 05m

San Diego

Thu 8/5

14:49-12:15

1 stop13h 26m

£501

LondonSan Diego

LCY - SAN

LCYSAN

London City

Wed 30/4

09:25-00:42

3 stops23h 17m

San Diego

Wed 7/5

08:08-17:15

3 stops25h 07m

£503

LondonSan Diego

LHR - SAN

LHRSAN

London Heathrow

Wed 7/5

14:55-18:00

Nonstop11h 05m

San Diego

Wed 14/5

19:50-14:20

Nonstop10h 30m

£507

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Best time to book a flight from London to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London to San Diego

How far ahead should I book a flight from London to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 4 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from London to San Diego is 79 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to San Diego?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to San Diego (average of £585). Flying from London to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of £920). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LON to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from London to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 10 April 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from London to San Diego at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 30 June 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to San Diego flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from London to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from London to San Diego. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 10 April 2025.

The most flights from LON to SAN are scheduled on a Wednesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 58.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 58.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated 10 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and Air Transat from London to San Diego to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very Good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from London?

    If you book a flight to San Diego from London, you will be flying to San Diego, which is the city’s only airport. San Diego (SAN) is located 2.6 mi from the center of San Diego. There are 8 flights from London to San Diego per day from 11 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London to San Diego round-trip?

    According to our current data, SWISS (£486), United Airlines (£487), and Air Canada (£488) offers the cheapest pricing from London to San Diego. SWISS is 18% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to San Diego one-way?

    £519 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Lufthansa. You may also be able to find cheap deals on WestJet and British Airways, with prices starting from £520 and £524, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to San Diego?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from London to San Diego?

    Consider Aer Lingus (80%), Finnair (80%) or Iberia (79%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from London to San Diego.

  • What are the cheapest flights from London to San Diego?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £493. While the most popular route (London Heathrow - San Diego) can be booked for £435 on average our data indicates £1,849 when flying from London to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for flights from London to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on London to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from London to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from London to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from London to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to San Diego?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to San Diego (average of £585). Flying from London to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of £920). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Air FranceCheapest£386Average£442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air CanadaCheapest£402Average£510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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British AirwaysCheapest£412Average£601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£416Average£663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£428Average£530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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FinnairCheapest£436Average£596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£441Average£590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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American AirlinesCheapest£457Average£538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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IberiaCheapest£488Average£640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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