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There is a city bus on Route 992 that can take you from the airport to downtown San Diego, which will pick you up from Terminal 1 or 2. On weekdays it works from 05:00 to 23:30 every 15min and on the weekends and holidays every 30min. Tickets are around $2.50 (£1.80). You can also connect with the Amtrak Intercity and COASTER trains by taking the Route 992 bus from the airport to San Diego Santa Fe Depot train station in San Diego downtown, taking you to Los Angeles from around $30 (£22) and Orange Counties from approximately $25 (£18).

Yes, the airport has over ten car rental companies for you to choose from, including SIXT, Hertz, Avis, and Enterprise. You’ll collect a car from the airport’s Consolidated Rental Car Centre, which is located outside the airport. There’s a free shuttle bus that can take you from your terminal to the rental centre 24/7, simply follow the signs from the terminal to the car rental bus service.

After arriving at the airport you can request a wheelchair for transportation through the airport. You’ll need to contact your airline before flying to request wheelchair services. There are also Volunteer Airport Ambassadors, Airport Traffic Officers, and Harbour Police Officers inside and outside the terminals who can help you if you need assistance. The airport also has TDD telephones and visual paging monitors. You’ll find service animal relief areas throughout Terminal 1 and 2, both curbside and within the building.

SAN Airport has a Baggage Storage service at around $20 (£14.50) per bag per day, payable by card only. You’ll find the kiosks inside the Baggage Claim area in Terminal 1 and 2. They can also deliver it to you for free if you’re within 15 miles of SAN Airport. You can either make a reservation at the kiosk or online. They also offer curbside delivery and pick up.

Among airlines operating London to San Diego flights:

• British Airways: offers extra legroom
• Finnair: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only British Airways operates flights between London and San Diego.

Flights from London to San Diego may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at San Diego (SAN).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Finnair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from London to San Diego:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $573 round-trip via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH), compared to $932 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $56–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from London to San Diego most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 32% of one-stop connections
• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 5% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the London to San Diego route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $851 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $970, a difference of $119. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London to San Diego route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 27 minutes.

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.

A nonstop flight from London to San Diego takes 11h 21m, covering 5,479 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London to San Diego:

• Earliest: departs at 11:35 am and lands at 10:56 pm
• Latest: departs at 2:30 pm and lands at 1:51 am.

The flight takes about 11h 21m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 14% above the route average of $889. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

One-way fares from London to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $576, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

British Airways is the only airline operating London to San Diego flights. 84% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 10m, compared with 13h 17m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 13h 25m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

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

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Dollar
· Payless
· Europcar
· Thrifty
· Fox

Round-trip flights from London to San Diego range from $754 to $1,112, with an average of $889 over the past 12 months. Anything below $754 counts as a good deal.