Cheap flights from London to San Diego from £439

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — SAN
10 Jul — 17 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to San Diego are usually found in January or February, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from London to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 June 2026.

Thu 9/712:20
LGW
-
SAN
1 stop31h 35m
JetBlue
Thu 16/720:40
SAN
-
LGW
1 stop28h 55m
JetBlue
Deal found 9/6£698
Sun 13/908:55
LHR
-
SAN
1 stop14h 45m
British Airways
Sun 15/1118:00
SAN
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 9/6£699
Tue 6/1013:05
LGW
-
SAN
1 stop33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/1014:19
SAN
-
LGW
1 stop32h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6£701
Mon 7/910:25
LGW
-
SAN
2 stops21h 10m
Air France
Wed 7/1011:40
SAN
-
LGW
2 stops20h 20m
Air France
Deal found 9/6£701
Fri 28/811:35
LHR
-
SAN
Nonstop11h 20m
Iberia
Sat 5/914:23
SAN
-
LHR
1 stop14h 27m
Iberia
Deal found 10/6£703
Tue 18/808:40
LHR
-
SAN
1 stop18h 48m
JetBlue
Sun 6/920:40
SAN
-
LHR
1 stop25h 50m
JetBlue
Deal found 9/6£704
Thu 9/714:45
LHR
-
SAN
1 stop14h 37m
British Airways
Fri 24/719:40
SAN
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 8/6£704
Mon 29/612:40
LGW
-
SAN
2 stops52h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 15/721:06
SAN
-
LGW
1 stop28h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6£706
Mon 13/720:15
LCY
-
SAN
2 stops28h 45m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 4/813:40
SAN
-
LCY
1 stop19h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 8/6£706
Thu 2/708:55
LHR
-
SAN
1 stop14h 44m
British Airways
Thu 9/719:40
SAN
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 8/6£706
Mon 7/914:00
LGW
-
SAN
1 stop38h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/1014:19
SAN
-
LGW
1 stop32h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6£706
Fri 26/616:25
LHR
-
SAN
1 stop35h 42m
Iberia
Fri 10/719:40
SAN
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 40m
Iberia
Deal found 6/6£706

Find flight deals from London to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 10 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£698

One-way from

£439

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£680

Good round-trip deal

£722 or less
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 9/7-16/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 30m total
  • London to San Diego
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 1/9
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 20m total
  • London to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (£1 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London (LON) to San Diego.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonSan Diego

LCY - SAN

LCYSAN

London City

Tue 8/9

08:25-22:55

2 stops22h 30m

San Diego

Thu 17/9

13:40-19:45

1 stop22h 05m

£715

LondonSan Diego

LCY - SAN

LCYSAN

London City

Mon 12/10

17:50-11:50

1 stop26h 00m

San Diego

Thu 5/11

14:05-16:35

1 stop18h 30m

£718

LondonSan Diego

LHR - SAN

LHRSAN

London Heathrow

Sat 21/11

06:40-22:55

3 stops24h 15m

San Diego

Fri 27/11

08:00-18:30

2 stops26h 30m

£735
Fastest return journey

LondonSan Diego

LHR - SAN

LHRSAN

London Heathrow

Tue 23/6

14:30-17:50

Nonstop11h 20m

San Diego

Thu 2/7

16:32-14:25

1 stop13h 53m

£742

LondonSan Diego

LHR - SAN

LHRSAN

London Heathrow

Thu 12/11

06:40-23:45

3 stops25h 05m

San Diego

Mon 16/11

08:00-17:40

2 stops25h 40m

£742

LondonSan Diego

LCY - SAN

LCYSAN

London City

Tue 7/7

10:00-23:43

2 stops21h 43m

San Diego

Tue 14/7

13:40-18:30

1 stop20h 50m

£757

LondonSan Diego

LHR - SAN

LHRSAN

London Heathrow

Tue 10/11

10:20-22:55

2 stops20h 35m

San Diego

Tue 24/11

15:59-21:35

3 stops21h 36m

£761

LondonSan Diego

LCY - SAN

LCYSAN

London City

Wed 8/7

09:15-22:34

2 stops21h 19m

San Diego

Wed 15/7

06:40-12:35

2 stops21h 55m

£772

LondonSan Diego

LCY - SAN

LCYSAN

London City

Sun 15/11

13:45-23:55

2 stops18h 10m

San Diego

Sun 6/12

06:15-07:15

2 stops17h 00m

£778

LondonSan Diego

LGW - SAN

LGWSAN

London Gatwick

Tue 22/9

13:05-14:50

1 stop33h 45m

San Diego

Tue 13/10

07:00-06:20

1 stop15h 20m

£785

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London to San Diego

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to San Diego?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to San Diego (average of £344). Flying from London to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of £484). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LON to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from London to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 10 June 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London to San Diego as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from London to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from London to San Diego. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 10 June 2026.

The most flights from LON to SAN are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from London to San Diego?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London to San Diego?

Share of one-stop return flights from London to San Diego chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 61% of one-stop itineraries from London to San Diego on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London to San Diego?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from London to San Diego, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Amsterdam (AMS) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £456.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London to San Diego?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London to San Diego, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Salt Lake City (SLC) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 24m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London to San Diego?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London to San Diego, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Salt Lake City (SLC) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 59m.

How often are flights from London to San Diego delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between London and San Diego have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 151 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to San Diego flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to San Diego flights?

Over the past year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from London to San Diego?

The best time to book flights from London to San Diego is 31 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated 10 June 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London to San Diego, such as Virgin Atlantic,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from London?

    If you book a flight to San Diego from London, you will be flying to San Diego, which is the city’s only airport. San Diego (SAN) is located 2.6 mi from the center of San Diego. There are 8 flights from London to San Diego per day from 11 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from London to San Diego?

    Departing from London to San Diego will take you 11h 20m. London and San Diego are separated by a distance of 5469 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London to San Diego round-trip?

    According to our current data, JetBlue (£425), Lufthansa (£428), and Iberia (£434) offers the cheapest pricing from London to San Diego. JetBlue is 34% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to San Diego one-way?

    £305 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Lufthansa. You may also be able to find cheap deals on JetBlue and British Airways, with prices starting from £311 and £391, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to San Diego?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from London to San Diego?

    Consider American Airlines (82%), Alaska Airlines (82%) or British Airways (82%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from London to San Diego.

  • What are the cheapest flights from London to San Diego?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £586. While the most popular route (London Heathrow - San Diego) can be booked for £472 on average, our data indicates £889 when flying from London to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for flights from London to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on London to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from London to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from London to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from London to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to San Diego?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to San Diego (average of £344). Flying from London to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of £484). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from London to San Diego

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest£425Average£691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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LufthansaCheapest£428Average£577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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IberiaCheapest£434Average£577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapest£441Average£595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapest£456Average£786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£468Average£649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£479Average£609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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FinnairCheapest£488Average£631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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American AirlinesCheapest£488Average£736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air FranceCheapest£555Average£555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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