Are there direct flights from San Diego to London?

Direct flights from San Diego to London are available, but they represent a small portion of the overall flights. Historically, direct flights have accounted for approximately 2.8% of the options. For flights with connections, the median number of stopovers observed is 2.

What's the flight time from San Diego to London?

The typical direct flight from San Diego to London has a duration of approximately 10 hours and 40 minutes, covering a distance of 8814 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to about 15 hours and 27 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes when available.

How much do direct flights from San Diego to London cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from San Diego to London tend to be more expensive than connecting flights. Across the trailing quarter, direct flights had a median price of $1209, while connecting flights had a median price of $918. This represents a premium of approximately 32% for direct routes. Direct flights also constitute a small share, making up about 2% of the available options.

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San Diego to London: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to London

Right now, only 1% of recent fares from San Diego to London are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $887 to $1331, with a median price of $1062. Current fares are near the typical level, and new deals appear almost daily, which can be helpful when looking for cheap flights from San Diego to London.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to London, you'll find that January offers the lowest median fare at $556. Following closely, February has a median fare of $558, and April presents a median of $645. These months represent the most affordable periods to consider for your trip.

A typical journey from San Diego to London takes about 10h 40m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting, this duration reflects the overall travel time rather than a non-stop flight. Non-stop flights from San Diego to London are rare, with only 2.8% of recent fares being direct.

This route covers a considerable distance of 8814 kilometers, classifying it as a long-haul journey. This means you should expect a significant travel time, typically involving multiple hours in the air and potentially extended layovers due to connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from San Diego to London

Regular price: $767 - $1,520

Prices for flights from San Diego to London are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Diego to London is between $767 and $1520. The current lowest deal is $651 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 12-Aug 26.

now $651

Low $767

High $1,520

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to London

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to London is March, with a median price of $447. The most expensive month to fly is June, with a median price of $1602.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $447

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,602

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Direct flights from San Diego to London

British Airways

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to London

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - London

San Diego (SAN) - London (LGW)

Frontier Airlines

$909

$727

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - London

San Diego (SAN) - London (LGW)

Frontier Airlines

$897

$685

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - London

San Diego (SAN) - London (LGW)

Frontier Airlines

$876

$767

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - London

San Diego (SAN) - London (LGW)

Frontier Airlines

$977

$768

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - London

San Diego (SAN) - London (LGW)

Frontier Airlines

$910

$651

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - London

San Diego (SAN) - London (LGW)

Frontier Airlines

$905

$717

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Diego to London

2 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 10

$1,089 → $754

31%

2 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 9

$1,086 → $754

31%

3 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 9

$1,079 → $764

29%

3 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 10

$1,079 → $764

29%

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to London

San Diego - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from San Diego to London are near the typical level of $1062.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices

Historically, March has the lowest median price at $447 for San Diego to London.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 19h 50m

The typical connecting flight from San Diego to London takes 19h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 2.8% of recent flights from San Diego to London are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

British Airways offers direct flights

British Airways is one of the airlines that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals from San Diego to London historically appear frequently, about every 30 days.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International is a convenient option for flights from San Diego to London.

📍 ~3 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$679

McClellan–Palomar (CLD)

McClellan–Palomar is an alternative airport for your journey from San Diego to London.

📍 ~47 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$876

London main airports to arrive at

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick Airport is a good option for flights from San Diego to London, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~40 km from London city center (reachable by car, bus, or train)

💸 Flights from ~$670

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Cheapest

Birmingham Airport is a major international hub offering a variety of routes, useful when London airports are busy.

📍 ~160 km from London (reachable by direct train)

💸 Flights from ~$758

Business & First Class Flight Deals to London

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from San Diego to London is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $934. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 28-59 days out, averaging $1334. Even last-minute bookings within 0-6 days of travel show an average price of $1063, which is higher than the 14-27 day window.

Based on historical data across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Diego to London is considered to be $887 or less. The median price for this route has been observed at $1062. Prices can go up to $1331 or more for the higher end of the market.

Historically, January and February typically offer the cheapest flights from San Diego to London, with median prices of $556 and $558 respectively. April also presents a relatively low median price at $645. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median price of $1062 for this route.

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San Diego to London: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to London

How much is a round trip from San Diego to London

Regular price: $767 - $1,520

Prices for flights from San Diego to London are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Diego to London is between $767 and $1520. The current lowest deal is $651 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 12-Aug 26.

now $651

Low $767

High $1,520

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to London

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to London is March, with a median price of $447. The most expensive month to fly is June, with a median price of $1602.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $447

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,602

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