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

• Earliest: departs at 11:35 am and lands at 10:59 pm
• Latest: departs at 2:30 pm and lands at 1:54 am.

The flight takes about 11h 24m.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from London to San Diego takes 11h 24m, covering 5,479 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from London to San Diego range from $812 to $1,180, with an average of $954 over the past 12 months. Anything below $812 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the $954 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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 $998 for nonstop.

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

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.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on London to San Diego flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $851 to $7,622. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from London to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $566, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

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

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).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 2h 22m.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 27% of one-stop connections
• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from London to San Diego. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $892 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,081, a difference of $189.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only British Airways operates flights between London and San Diego.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 10m, compared with 13h 21m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 13h 43m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

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

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.

Among airlines operating London to San Diego flights:

• British Airways: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Iberia: offers free seat selection

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

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
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

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.