Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Arcata?

Flights from San Diego to Arcata usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Arcata Eureka (ACV).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Diego to Arcata?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Diego to Arcata.

Which airports do connecting flights from San Diego to Arcata pass through?

One-stop flights from San Diego to Arcata most commonly connect through: • San Francisco (SFO) - 79% of one-stop connections • Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) - 20% of one-stop connections • Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 1% of one-stop connections San Francisco (SFO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Arcata?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 60% on the San Diego to Arcata route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $319 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $783, a difference of $464. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from San Diego to Arcata?

A nonstop flight from San Diego to Arcata takes 0h 00m, covering 685 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego to Arcata?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Have flight prices from San Diego to Arcata changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $250 to $1,230. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from San Diego to Arcata looking right now?

One-way fares from San Diego to Arcata are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $347.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Diego to Arcata?

Flying via Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 03m, compared with 4h 57m via San Francisco (SFO) and 5h 45m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

How much should I expect to pay for a San Diego to Arcata flight?

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Arcata range from $306 to $483, with an average of $374 over the past 12 months. Anything below $306 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Diego to Arcata?

United Airlines ($334) and Alaska Airlines ($511) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Diego to Arcata according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from San Diego to Arcata?

San Francisco (SFO) is the most popular layover for the San Diego to Arcata route. 79% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via SFO.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San Diego to Arcata?

Flights via Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $363. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Diego to Arcata which airport offers the shortest layover?

Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) had the shortest average connection time for San Diego to Arcata layovers at 149 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Fri, Oct 23 - Wed, Oct 28

8:34 pm - 12:11 pmSAN San Diego-ACV Arcata Eureka

15h 37m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

12:51 pm - 6:38 pmACV Arcata Eureka-SAN San Diego

29h 47m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl San Francisco

$250Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 13

1:24 pm - 8:10 pmSAN San Diego-ACV Arcata Eureka

6h 46m1 stop San Francisco

8:20 am - 12:18 pmACV Arcata Eureka-SAN San Diego

3h 58m1 stop San Francisco

$334United Airlines

Tue, Dec 22 - Mon, Dec 28

1:11 pm - 8:11 pmSAN San Diego-ACV Arcata Eureka

7h 00m1 stop San Francisco

6:00 am - 10:23 amACV Arcata Eureka-SAN San Diego

4h 23m1 stop San Francisco

$334United Airlines

Sat, Jan 16 - Mon, Jan 18

4:06 pm - 8:00 pmSAN San Diego-ACV Arcata Eureka

3h 54m1 stop San Francisco

1:21 pm - 5:27 pmACV Arcata Eureka-SAN San Diego

4h 06m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

$334United Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Tue, Oct 13

6:15 am - 12:32 pmSAN San Diego-ACV Arcata Eureka

6h 17m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

8:20 am - 1:44 pmACV Arcata Eureka-SAN San Diego

5h 24m1 stop San Francisco

$334United Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8

7:30 am - 11:48 amSAN San Diego-ACV Arcata Eureka

4h 18m1 stop San Francisco

6:05 am - 11:57 amACV Arcata Eureka-SAN San Diego

5h 52m1 stop San Francisco

$334United Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 19

6:15 am - 12:25 pmSAN San Diego-ACV Arcata Eureka

6h 10m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

8:20 am - 12:18 pmACV Arcata Eureka-SAN San Diego

3h 58m1 stop San Francisco

$334United Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21

6:15 am - 12:25 pmSAN San Diego-ACV Arcata Eureka

6h 10m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

6:00 am - 12:18 pmACV Arcata Eureka-SAN San Diego

6h 18m1 stop San Francisco

$334United Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21

6:15 am - 12:25 pmSAN San Diego-ACV Arcata Eureka

6h 10m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

4:10 pm - 8:45 pmACV Arcata Eureka-SAN San Diego

4h 35m1 stop San Francisco

$334United Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21

6:15 am - 2:35 pmSAN San Diego-ACV Arcata Eureka

8h 20m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

3:12 pm - 8:45 amACV Arcata Eureka-SAN San Diego

17h 33m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Francisco

$511Alaska Airlines

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Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 27

3:56 pm - 10:27 pmSAN San Diego-ACV Arcata Eureka

6h 31m1 stop San Francisco

4:00 pm - 8:45 pmACV Arcata Eureka-SAN San Diego

4h 45m1 stop San Francisco

$394United Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20

12:41 pm - 5:44 pmSAN San Diego-ACV Arcata Eureka

5h 03m1 stop San Francisco

7:45 am - 1:44 pmACV Arcata Eureka-SAN San Diego

5h 59m1 stop San Francisco

$454United Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 23

12:41 pm - 5:37 pmSAN San Diego-ACV Arcata Eureka

4h 56m1 stop San Francisco

8:00 am - 1:44 pmACV Arcata Eureka-SAN San Diego

5h 44m1 stop San Francisco

$504United Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 23

11:19 am - 5:37 pmSAN San Diego-ACV Arcata Eureka

6h 18m1 stop San Francisco

12:34 pm - 8:34 pmACV Arcata Eureka-SAN San Diego

8h 00m1 stop Denver Intl

$519United Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 23

12:41 pm - 5:37 pmSAN San Diego-ACV Arcata Eureka

4h 56m1 stop San Francisco

8:00 am - 1:44 pmACV Arcata Eureka-SAN San Diego

5h 44m1 stop San Francisco

$519United Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Tue, Sep 22

1:24 pm - 8:07 pmSAN San Diego-ACV Arcata Eureka

6h 43m1 stop San Francisco

2:08 pm - 6:35 pmACV Arcata Eureka-SAN San Diego

4h 27m1 stop San Francisco

$519United Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Tue, Sep 22

1:24 pm - 8:07 pmSAN San Diego-ACV Arcata Eureka

6h 43m1 stop San Francisco

6:00 am - 12:18 pmACV Arcata Eureka-SAN San Diego

6h 18m1 stop San Francisco

$519United Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Tue, Sep 22

1:24 pm - 8:07 pmSAN San Diego-ACV Arcata Eureka

6h 43m1 stop San Francisco

2:08 pm - 6:35 pmACV Arcata Eureka-SAN San Diego

4h 27m1 stop San Francisco

$534United Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Tue, Sep 22

2:50 pm - 2:42 pmSAN San Diego-ACV Arcata Eureka

23h 52m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

3:19 pm - 8:41 amACV Arcata Eureka-SAN San Diego

17h 22m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Boise Air Term. Gowen Fld

$1,113Alaska Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Tue, Sep 22

4:58 pm - 2:42 pmSAN San Diego-ACV Arcata Eureka

21h 44m2 stops Boise Air Term. Gowen Fld Seattle/Tacoma Intl

3:19 pm - 8:41 amACV Arcata Eureka-SAN San Diego

17h 22m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Boise Air Term. Gowen Fld

$1,160Alaska Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for San Diego to Arcata flights

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Arcata?

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Arcata, it is 15% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 109% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Arcata?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Arcata at $267 round-trip.
•March ($850) and October ($551) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 218% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Low season	May
High season	August
Cheapest flight	$284

Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 23% increase in price.

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Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Arcata?
Flights from San Diego to Arcata usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Arcata Eureka (ACV).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Diego to Arcata?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Diego to Arcata.
Which airports do connecting flights from San Diego to Arcata pass through?
One-stop flights from San Diego to Arcata most commonly connect through:

• San Francisco (SFO) - 79% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 1% of one-stop connections

San Francisco (SFO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Arcata?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 60% on the San Diego to Arcata route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $319 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $783, a difference of $464. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How long is a flight from San Diego to Arcata?
A nonstop flight from San Diego to Arcata takes 0h 00m, covering 685 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego to Arcata?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
Have flight prices from San Diego to Arcata changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $250 to $1,230. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San Diego to Arcata looking right now?
One-way fares from San Diego to Arcata are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $347.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Diego to Arcata?
Flying via Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 03m, compared with 4h 57m via San Francisco (SFO) and 5h 45m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).
How much should I expect to pay for a San Diego to Arcata flight?
Round-trip flights from San Diego to Arcata range from $306 to $483, with an average of $374 over the past 12 months. Anything below $306 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Thursday flights average $319 - about $464 less than Sunday (59% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Diego to Arcata trip for January. Fares historically average $267 round-trip in that month - typically $583 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).

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