Are there direct flights from San Diego to London?

Direct flights from San Diego to London are available but represent a small portion of the total flights, historically accounting for approximately 2.8% of options. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stops. This data is based on observations over a 90-day period.

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

The typical direct flight from San Diego to London has a median duration of 10 hours and 40 minutes, covering a distance of 8814 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 15 hours and 27 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

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

Historically, direct flights from San Diego to London are typically more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $1209, representing a 32% premium over connecting flights. In contrast, connecting flights had a median price of $918. Direct flights also constitute a smaller share of available options, accounting for approximately 2% of flights in the trailing 90 days.

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San Diego to London: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to London

Only 1% of recent fares from San Diego to London were classified as a good price. Right now, fares to London are near the typical level, which typically range from $887–$1331, with a median of $1062. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities for travelers to find cheap flights from San Diego to London.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to London? The most affordable months to fly are January, with a median fare of $556, followed by February at $558, and April at $645. Planning your trip during these months can significantly reduce your travel costs.

A typical journey from San Diego to London takes about 10h 40m, including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. This means you should account for additional travel time beyond the direct flight duration.

The route from San Diego to London covers a substantial distance of 8814 kilometers, classifying it as a long-haul journey. This extended distance typically involves longer flight times and often requires connecting flights to reach your destination.

How much is a round trip from San Diego to London

Regular price: $697 - $2,302

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Diego to London is $697 to $2302. The current lowest deal is $672 with Lufthansa for travel from Oct 13-Oct 21.

now $672

Low $697

High $2,302

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 is June, with a median price of $1602. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $447

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,602

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Diego to London

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Last-minute flights going from San Diego to London

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - London

San Diego (SAN) - London (LHR)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$884

$717

One-way

Sun, Sep 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - London

San Diego (SAN) - London (LHR)

United Airlines

$823

$722

One-way

Wed, Sep 30

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - London

San Diego (SAN) - London (LHR)

United Airlines

$817

$722

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - London

San Diego (SAN) - London (LHR)

Air Canada

$784

$716

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - London

San Diego (SAN) - London (LHR)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$861

$719

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - London

San Diego (SAN) - London (LHR)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$897

$720

One-way

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

11 nights

Mar 27 - Apr 7

$1,086 → $755

30%

11 nights

Mar 21 - Apr 1

$1,081 → $753

30%

8 nights

Mar 22 - Mar 30

$1,073 → $748

30%

10 nights

Mar 22 - Apr 1

$1,078 → $753

30%

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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

January offers the lowest median prices.

Historically, January has the lowest median price at $556 for San Diego to London.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 10h 40m.

The median flight time for direct flights from San Diego to London is 10h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Only 2.8% of recent flights from San Diego to London are direct, with 2 stopovers typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Lufthansa offers a recent deal at $672.

A recent deal from San Diego to London was found on Lufthansa for $672.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from San Diego to London appear frequently, typically within 30 days.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International Airport offers flights to London, providing a convenient departure point for your journey.

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

💸 Flights from ~$719

McClellan–Palomar (CLD)

McClellan–Palomar Airport can be considered for flights to London, offering an alternative departure option.

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

💸 Flights from ~$878

London main airports to arrive at

London Stansted (STN)

Cheapest

London Stansted is an option for flights from San Diego to London, with prices from $731.

📍 ~49 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~$731

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Cheapest

Birmingham Airport is a major international hub with excellent rail connectivity to London Euston.

📍 ~160 km from London (reachable by train)

💸 Flights from ~$759

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London, United Kingdom

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Oct 27

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Nov 17

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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 when booking further out, with flights booked 28-59 days in advance averaging $1334. Even closer to departure, flights booked 0-6 days out averaged $1063, indicating that last-minute deals can sometimes be more expensive than booking within the recommended window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Diego to London was considered to be $887 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $1062. For travelers looking for better value, prices can range up to $1331 for the higher end of typical fares. These figures are based on observations over a 90-day window.

Historically, January and February have offered some of the most affordable flights from San Diego to London, with median prices of $556 and $558 respectively. April also showed a relatively low median price of $645. These months are significantly cheaper than the annual median price for this route, which stands at $1062. Travelers seeking lower fares might consider planning their trips during these periods.

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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: $697 - $2,302

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Diego to London is $697 to $2302. The current lowest deal is $672 with Lufthansa for travel from Oct 13-Oct 21.

now $672

Low $697

High $2,302

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to London

March

Cheapest

Flights from $447

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,602

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Diego to London

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to London

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - London

San Diego (SAN) - London (LHR)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$884

$717

One-way

Sun, Sep 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - London

San Diego (SAN) - London (LHR)

United Airlines

$823

$722

One-way

Wed, Sep 30

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - London

San Diego (SAN) - London (LHR)

United Airlines

$817

$722

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - London

San Diego (SAN) - London (LHR)

Air Canada

$784

$716

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - London

San Diego (SAN) - London (LHR)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$861

$719

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - London

San Diego (SAN) - London (LHR)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$897

$720

One-way

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

11 nights

Mar 27 - Apr 7

$1,086 → $755

30%

11 nights

Mar 21 - Apr 1

$1,081 → $753

30%

8 nights

Mar 22 - Mar 30

$1,073 → $748

30%

10 nights

Mar 22 - Apr 1

$1,078 → $753

30%

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

January offers the lowest median prices.

Historically, January has the lowest median price at $556 for San Diego to London.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 10h 40m.

The median flight time for direct flights from San Diego to London is 10h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Only 2.8% of recent flights from San Diego to London are direct, with 2 stopovers typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Lufthansa offers a recent deal at $672.

A recent deal from San Diego to London was found on Lufthansa for $672.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from San Diego to London appear frequently, typically within 30 days.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International Airport offers flights to London, providing a convenient departure point for your journey.

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

💸 Flights from ~$719

McClellan–Palomar (CLD)

McClellan–Palomar Airport can be considered for flights to London, offering an alternative departure option.

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

💸 Flights from ~$878

London main airports to arrive at

London Stansted (STN)

Cheapest

London Stansted is an option for flights from San Diego to London, with prices from $731.

📍 ~49 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~$731

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Cheapest

Birmingham Airport is a major international hub with excellent rail connectivity to London Euston.

📍 ~160 km from London (reachable by train)

💸 Flights from ~$759

Business & First Class Flight Deals to London

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From SAN

London, United Kingdom

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$5,181

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From SAN

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London, United Kingdom

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

Cheap Flights from San Diego to London

Today’s best flight deals from San Diego to London

San Diego to London: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to London

How much is a round trip from San Diego to London

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to London

Direct flights from San Diego to London

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to London

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to London

San Diego - London route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

January offers the lowest median prices.

Direct flights average 10h 40m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Lufthansa offers a recent deal at $672.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

San Diego main airports to depart from

London main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to London

Best Elite deals to London

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

When should I buy San Diego to London tickets?

How much should a flight from San Diego to London cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from San Diego to London?

Are there direct flights from San Diego to London?

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

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

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Flights to London from other cities

San Diego to London: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to London

How much is a round trip from San Diego to London

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to London

Direct flights from San Diego to London

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to London

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to London

San Diego - London route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

January offers the lowest median prices.

Direct flights average 10h 40m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Lufthansa offers a recent deal at $672.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

San Diego main airports to depart from

London main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to London

Best Elite deals to London

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Mar 04

Sep 19

Mar 20

Mar 25

Mar 26

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Oct 27

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

When should I buy San Diego to London tickets?

How much should a flight from San Diego to London cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from San Diego to London?