How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to San Diego?

A quick flight from London Gatwick Airport to San Diego can take about 39h 18m. Icelandair provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £817. The distance between London Gatwick Airport and San Diego is about 5492 mi.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from London Gatwick Airport to San Diego round-trip?

Flying on Air France is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at £552.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 58.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 58.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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

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

What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from London Gatwick?

Most people fly into San Diego (SAN) if they book a flight to San Diego from London Gatwick. On average, San Diego has 0 inbound flights from London Gatwick per day from 1 airline. San Diego is conveniently located just 2.6 mi from San Diego’s city center.

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

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 June 2026.

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11:02-10:55

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14:00-09:37

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21:06-10:00

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21:06-10:00

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Excellent

Grace,Apr 2026

JFK - CDG

Leg room was a bit tight and I had a hard time recovering a lost item but otherwise, great flight.

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Excellent

Grace,Apr 2026

JFK - CDG

Leg room was a bit tight and I had a hard time recovering a lost item but otherwise, great flight.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from London Gatwick?
Most people fly into San Diego (SAN) if they book a flight to San Diego from London Gatwick. On average, San Diego has 0 inbound flights from London Gatwick per day from 1 airline. San Diego is conveniently located just 2.6 mi from San Diego’s city center.
How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to San Diego?
A quick flight from London Gatwick Airport to San Diego can take about 39h 18m. Icelandair provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £817. The distance between London Gatwick Airport and San Diego is about 5492 mi.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from London Gatwick Airport to San Diego round-trip?
Flying on Air France is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at £552.
Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to San Diego that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to San Diego?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Gatwick to San Diego.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to San Diego?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick 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.

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