$40+ Cheap flights from San Diego

This month, the top selected destinations from San Diego are Boston, Chicago, Atlanta. Throughout the year, Boston, Chicago, Atlanta are some of the top choices made by users flying from San Diego.

Users have flown out of San Diego for as low as $29 to Oakland, California (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $836 to fly from San Diego.

Over the past few days, we've found that Spirit Airlines, Frontier, and Hawaiian Airlines have the cheapest prices from San Diego. Spirit Airlines flights from San Diego to Albuquerque ($27), Frontier flights from San Diego to Napa County ($27), and Hawaiian Airlines flights from San Diego to Auckland Intl ($28).

Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from San Diego we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
Fly from San Diego to Raleigh starting at $260
Fly from San Diego to Pittsburgh starting at $268
Fly from San Diego to San Luis Obispo starting at $307
Fly from San Diego to San Jose starting at $340

If you’re looking for a cheap first-class flight from San Diego, consider Las Vegas. Prices start at $277 so you can fly first-class even on a budget.

February is currently the cheapest month to fly from San Diego. At this moment in time November is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

Check out the cheapest flights from San Diego to embark to:
Fly from San Diego to Las Vegas from $47 round trip
Fly from San Diego to San Francisco from $52 round trip
Fly from San Diego to Oakland from $56 round trip
Fly from San Diego to Reno from $79 round trip
Fly from San Diego to Phoenix from $81 round trip

If you are flying internationally, ensure your money is in the destination country's currency. To get currency exchange services in terminal 2 of the airport, go to the kiosk at the baggage claim area opposite Carousel 3 and open daily from 5 am to 8 pm. The other currency exchange counter is on the airside at the mobile unit close to gate 22, open from 5:30 am to 1 pm and 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm daily. If you want to withdraw money, go to gates 1, 2, 5, and 13 airside of terminal 1. In terminal 2 you can also access the cash machines in terminal 2 at gates 20-32 in the first lobby and gates 33-51 at the baggage claim close to Carousel 4.

There are different kinds of lounges at San Diego Airport. When you are flying Delta Airlines flights and are a member of Delta Sky Club, you can visit their lounge with Elite Status and Lounge membership programs for access. The Delta Sky Club is in terminal 2 on the airside near gate 37. For pay-per-use airport lounges, you can go to Airspace Lounge in terminal 2 between terminal 2 West new bridge and East Security, close to gates 22 and 23. You can also go to the United Club in terminal 1, the Mezzanine Level, close to the departure gates, accessible by paying at the door with a United Airlines ticket as proof of flying the airline or using a United Club Membership. If you are an active US militia, you can visit the military lounge with your family free of charge on the East floor of terminal 2 at the parking lot gate.

San Diego Airport has different amenities to make your waiting time satisfactory. The airport has several food concessions with varying schedules. You can grab a snack at Einstein Bros Bagels in terminal 2 of landside or Ryan Bro's Coffee in terminal 1 at the ticketing area operating on a 24-hour basis. If you prefer quiet time before your journey, spend time at the meditation room in terminal 2 airside. You can also visit the on-site spa for a massage before your flight. The spa is in terminal 2; gate 26 is open from 6 am to 9 pm, and gate 36 opens late by an hour and closes at 9 pm. Both locations close at 8 pm on Tuesdays and Saturdays. If you appreciate art, you can check out the art exhibits available through the airport and even catch a live performance.

The San Diego International Airport (SAN) does not have any indoor kids’ areas. Instead, one idea is to take them to the Kids Love San Diego shop in Terminal 2 West to look at LEGOS, games, and wooden sailboats.

Downtown San Diego, the Gaslamp area, is approximately 3.7 miles. By car, it will take about 15 minutes to get there without traffic. Using public transportation will take about 25-35 minutes, biking will take 17 minutes, and to walk, you will need about 1h 15min.

You will need to return your rental car at the Consolidated Rental Car Center located at 3355 Admiral Boland Way. From there you will take a shuttle bus to the airport terminal. The free shuttle buses run continually 24/7.

Travelers are not able to exchange currency at the San Diego International Airport (SAN). Contact a local bank prior to departure.