Which airports can I use when flying from London Gatwick Airport to San Diego?

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to San Diego usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).

Which airports do connecting flights from London Gatwick Airport to San Diego pass through?

Most connecting flights from London Gatwick Airport to San Diego pass through Orlando (MCO), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from London Gatwick Airport to San Diego?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 36% on flights from London Gatwick Airport to San Diego. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $766 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,191, a difference of $425. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in San Diego?

Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Convention Center and SeaWorld San Diego. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

Do I need a passport to fly from London Gatwick Airport to San Diego?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

How are flight prices from London Gatwick Airport to San Diego looking right now?

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $468, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between London Gatwick Airport and San Diego?

San Diego is 8 hours behind London Gatwick Airport (Pacific Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at San Diego Airport (SAN)?

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $53 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Europcar • Payless • Hertz • Thrifty

How much should I expect to pay for a London Gatwick Airport to San Diego flight?

Round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to San Diego range from $837 to $1,185, with an average of $938 over the past 12 months. Anything below $837 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Gatwick Airport to San Diego?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Gatwick Airport to San Diego. It’s 19% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 26% higher.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from London Gatwick Airport to San Diego?

Iberia ($931) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from London Gatwick Airport to San Diego in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from London Gatwick Airport to San Diego?

Flights via Orlando (MCO) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $766. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from London Gatwick Airport to San Diego which airport offers the shortest layover?

Orlando (MCO) had the shortest average connection time for London Gatwick Airport to San Diego layovers at 20h 57m over the past 3 months.

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$901

Typical prices: $837-$1,185

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$436

Typical prices: $404-$672

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Fri, Dec 11 - Wed, Jan 13

3:55 pm - 9:55 pmLGW London Gatwick-SAN San Diego

38h 00m2 stops Lisbon Humberto Delgado Boston Logan Intl

9:36 pm - 5:50 amSAN San Diego-LGW London Gatwick

24h 14m1 stop Orlando

$897Multiple Airlines

Fri, Jan 8 - Fri, Jan 22

11:40 am - 12:40 pmLGW London Gatwick-SAN San Diego

33h 00m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Calgary

4:45 pm - 9:45 amSAN San Diego-LGW London Gatwick

33h 00m3 stops Vancouver Intl Calgary Toronto Pearson Intl

$905Multiple Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8

7:35 pm - 6:10 pmLGW London Gatwick-SAN San Diego

30h 35m3 stops Barcelona-El Prat Lisbon Humberto Delgado San Francisco

6:30 am - 8:00 pmSAN San Diego-LGW London Gatwick

29h 30m3 stops Denver Intl Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Dublin

$921Multiple Airlines

Tue, Jan 26 - Sat, Jan 30

9:35 am - 7:57 pmLGW London Gatwick-SAN San Diego

18h 22m1 stop Orlando

8:37 pm - 5:50 amSAN San Diego-LGW London Gatwick

25h 13m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Orlando

$930Multiple Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Mon, Dec 7

11:35 am - 7:18 pmLGW London Gatwick-SAN San Diego

39h 43m2 stops Madrid Barajas Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:14 am - 7:00 pmSAN San Diego-LGW London Gatwick

24h 46m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Madrid Barajas

$931Iberia

Wed, Dec 2 - Mon, Dec 7

8:00 pm - 4:10 pmLGW London Gatwick-SAN San Diego

28h 10m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Frankfurt am Main Vancouver Intl

5:35 pm - 9:40 pmSAN San Diego-LGW London Gatwick

20h 05m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Amsterdam Schiphol

$933Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jan 27 - Sat, Jan 30

9:45 am - 7:57 pmLGW London Gatwick-SAN San Diego

18h 12m1 stop Orlando

8:37 pm - 5:50 amSAN San Diego-LGW London Gatwick

25h 13m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Orlando

$935Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jan 20 - Sat, Jan 30

11:15 am - 12:10 pmLGW London Gatwick-SAN San Diego

32h 55m3 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Stockholm Arlanda Amsterdam Schiphol

2:05 pm - 5:30 pmSAN San Diego-LGW London Gatwick

19h 25m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Stockholm Arlanda

$937Multiple Airlines

Tue, Jan 26 - Sat, Jan 30

9:35 am - 9:40 amLGW London Gatwick-SAN San Diego

32h 05m1 stop Orlando

9:36 pm - 5:50 amSAN San Diego-LGW London Gatwick

24h 14m1 stop Orlando

$943Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jan 27 - Sat, Jan 30

9:45 am - 7:57 pmLGW London Gatwick-SAN San Diego

18h 12m1 stop Orlando

9:36 pm - 5:50 amSAN San Diego-LGW London Gatwick

24h 14m1 stop Orlando

$944Multiple Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Gatwick to San Diego

Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 17

10:40 am - 10:31 amLGW London Gatwick-SAN San Diego

55h 51m2 stops Lisbon Humberto Delgado Boston Logan Intl

11:48 am - 3:45 pmSAN San Diego-LGW London Gatwick

19h 57m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Lisbon Humberto Delgado

$1,030TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 17

10:40 am - 10:31 amLGW London Gatwick-SAN San Diego

31h 51m2 stops Lisbon Humberto Delgado Boston Logan Intl

11:48 am - 3:45 pmSAN San Diego-LGW London Gatwick

19h 57m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Lisbon Humberto Delgado

$1,041Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 17

10:40 am - 10:31 amLGW London Gatwick-SAN San Diego

31h 51m2 stops Lisbon Humberto Delgado Boston Logan Intl

11:48 am - 9:25 amSAN San Diego-LGW London Gatwick

37h 37m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Lisbon Humberto Delgado Porto

$1,054TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Wed, Nov 11 - Thu, Dec 31

9:50 am - 9:35 amLGW London Gatwick-SAN San Diego

31h 45m1 stop Orlando

6:36 am - 10:55 amSAN San Diego-LGW London Gatwick

20h 19m2 stops Denver Intl Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

$1,102Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 24

5:00 pm - 12:10 pmLGW London Gatwick-SAN San Diego

27h 10m2 stops Stockholm Arlanda Amsterdam Schiphol

2:05 pm - 4:20 pmSAN San Diego-LGW London Gatwick

18h 15m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Stockholm Arlanda

$1,112Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Tue, Nov 24

9:40 am - 11:57 pmLGW London Gatwick-SAN San Diego

22h 17m2 stops Orlando Denver Intl

11:02 am - 5:50 amSAN San Diego-LGW London Gatwick

34h 48m1 stop Orlando

$1,123Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Thu, Dec 31

9:40 am - 7:10 pmLGW London Gatwick-SAN San Diego

17h 30m1 stop Orlando

6:36 am - 10:55 amSAN San Diego-LGW London Gatwick

20h 19m2 stops Denver Intl Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

$1,124Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15

10:25 am - 11:37 pmLGW London Gatwick-SAN San Diego

21h 12m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Seattle/Tacoma Intl

6:15 am - 3:00 pmSAN San Diego-LGW London Gatwick

24h 45m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Frankfurt am Main

$1,136Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 26

10:40 am - 10:31 amLGW London Gatwick-SAN San Diego

31h 51m2 stops Lisbon Humberto Delgado Boston Logan Intl

6:35 am - 3:50 pmSAN San Diego-LGW London Gatwick

25h 15m2 stops Newark Lisbon Humberto Delgado

$1,137TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 24

5:00 pm - 12:10 pmLGW London Gatwick-SAN San Diego

27h 10m2 stops Stockholm Arlanda Amsterdam Schiphol

2:05 pm - 8:05 amSAN San Diego-LGW London Gatwick

34h 00m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Stockholm Arlanda Kastrup Copenhagen

$1,142Multiple Airlines

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Gatwick Airport to San Diego?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Gatwick Airport to San Diego. It’s 19% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 26% higher.

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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Gatwick to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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Do I need a passport to fly from London Gatwick Airport to San Diego?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a London Gatwick Airport to San Diego flight?
Round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to San Diego range from $837 to $1,185, with an average of $938 over the past 12 months. Anything below $837 counts as a good deal.
How are flight prices from London Gatwick Airport to San Diego looking right now?
One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $468, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at San Diego Airport (SAN)?
San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $53 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Europcar
• Payless
• Hertz
• Thrifty
Which airports can I use when flying from London Gatwick Airport to San Diego?
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to San Diego usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).
Which airports do connecting flights from London Gatwick Airport to San Diego pass through?
Most connecting flights from London Gatwick Airport to San Diego pass through Orlando (MCO), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from London Gatwick Airport to San Diego?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 36% on flights from London Gatwick Airport to San Diego. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $766 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,191, a difference of $425.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What is the time difference between London Gatwick Airport and San Diego?
San Diego is 8 hours behind London Gatwick Airport (Pacific Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in San Diego?
Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Convention Center and SeaWorld San Diego. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $766, about $425 less than Saturday fares (36% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your London Gatwick Airport to San Diego trip for May. Fares historically average $694 round-trip in that month - typically $497 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to San Diego Airport.

• Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy
• Bay Club Hotel & Marina
• Wyndham San Diego Bayside

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