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Cheap flights from London to San Diego from £274

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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — SAN
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to San Diego are usually found in February or January, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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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 18 December 2025.

Wed 24/1216:30LHR - SAN
1 stop28h 23mBritish Airways
Wed 31/1209:40SAN - LHR
1 stop13h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/12£669
Sat 27/1215:20LHR - SAN
1 stop27h 10mLufthansa
Mon 29/1207:00SAN - LHR
1 stop14h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 17/12£760
Sat 27/1210:05LHR - SAN
2 stops32h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 29/1208:00SAN - LHR
1 stop14h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12£822
Fri 26/1216:30LHR - SAN
1 stop15h 29mBritish Airways
Mon 5/113:13SAN - LHR
1 stop35h 02mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/12£863
Tue 30/1211:10LHR - SAN
1 stop36h 35mLufthansa
Mon 5/122:30SAN - LHR
1 stop23h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 16/12£874
Sat 27/1212:50LHR - SAN
Nonstop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1209:40SAN - LHR
1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£885
Wed 17/1209:20LHR - SAN
1 stop32h 59mJetBlue
Wed 24/1221:40SAN - LHR
1 stop16h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 16/12£894
Mon 29/1212:50LHR - SAN
Nonstop11h 20mBritish Airways
Mon 5/115:03SAN - LHR
1 stop35h 22mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/12£900
Mon 29/1212:50LHR - SAN
Nonstop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/117:05SAN - LHR
1 stop12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£939
Mon 22/1209:20LHR - SAN
1 stop17h 59mJetBlue
Thu 8/121:00SAN - LHR
1 stop15h 45mJetBlue
Deal found 17/12£941
Mon 29/1209:20LHR - SAN
1 stop32h 59mJetBlue
Mon 5/121:35SAN - LHR
1 stop16h 05mJetBlue
Deal found 16/12£942
Tue 23/1217:05LCY - SAN
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1217:35SAN - LCY
3 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£1,104

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 18 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£539

One-way from

£274

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£785

Good round-trip deal

£580 or less

Good one-way deal

£423 or less
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 11/1-25/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 22m total
  • London to San Diego
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  • 3/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 50m total
  • London to San Diego
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Customise your flight search to find flights from London to San Diego that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
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LondonSan Diego

LGW - SAN

LGWSAN

London Gatwick

Mon 26/1

14:00-20:29

1 stop38h 29m

San Diego

Mon 9/2

07:51-06:00

1 stop14h 09m

£553

LondonSan Diego

LHR - SAN

LHRSAN

London Heathrow

Fri 6/2

13:30-00:15

2 stops18h 45m

San Diego

Thu 12/2

11:05-09:40

2 stops14h 35m

£553

LondonSan Diego

LHR - SAN

LHRSAN

London Heathrow

Thu 9/4

12:15-19:03

1 stop14h 48m

San Diego

Sun 19/4

16:45-11:30

Nonstop10h 45m

£554

LondonSan Diego

LGW - SAN

LGWSAN

London Gatwick

Fri 30/1

14:00-09:38

1 stop27h 38m

San Diego

Fri 6/2

10:35-10:00

1 stop15h 25m

£562

LondonSan Diego

LGW - SAN

LGWSAN

London Gatwick

Sun 25/1

07:55-11:45

2 stops35h 50m

San Diego

Fri 30/1

10:35-10:00

1 stop15h 25m

£562

LondonSan Diego

LHR - SAN

LHRSAN

London Heathrow

Thu 23/4

13:30-00:17

2 stops18h 47m

San Diego

Mon 27/4

12:45-13:20

1 stop16h 35m

£565

LondonSan Diego

LCY - SAN

LCYSAN

London City

Mon 26/1

09:50-00:15

2 stops22h 25m

San Diego

Mon 9/2

12:40-17:40

2 stops21h 00m

£566

LondonSan Diego

LHR - SAN

LHRSAN

London Heathrow

Tue 14/4

07:25-18:27

2 stops19h 02m

San Diego

Thu 14/5

09:09-09:35

2 stops16h 26m

£567

LondonSan Diego

LGW - SAN

LGWSAN

London Gatwick

Mon 26/1

11:45-08:32

2 stops28h 47m

San Diego

Mon 9/2

09:21-19:00

2 stops25h 39m

£574

LondonSan Diego

LHR - SAN

LHRSAN

London Heathrow

Mon 12/1

06:00-22:33

2 stops24h 33m

San Diego

Mon 26/1

10:52-16:20

2 stops21h 28m

£575

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Best time to book a flight from London to San Diego

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 12 December 2025.

The best time to book flights from London to San Diego is 45 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.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to San Diego (average of £339). Flying from London to San Diego in August is currently the most expensive (average of £415). 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 18 December 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from London to San Diego in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 18% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 37% 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.

Washington, D.C. (IAD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £403.

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 Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 30m.

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 Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 01m.

How often are flights from London to San Diego delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between London and San Diego have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 146 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 Friday 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 16% of flights being delayed.

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 18 December 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London to San Diego, such as Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines, andIberia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
675 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
675 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
675 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,093 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
675 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,053 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
675 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,635 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
675 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,585 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
675 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 5 flights from London to San Diego per day from 12 different airlines.

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

    Departing from London to San Diego will take you 14h 48m. 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, Air Canada (£388), Virgin Atlantic (£402), and Lufthansa (£404) offers the cheapest pricing from London to San Diego. Air Canada is 33% 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?

    £414 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from British Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Finnair and Lufthansa, with prices starting from £468 and £471, respectively.

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

    When deciding which route to take from London to San Diego consider London Heathrow - San Diego, London Gatwick - San Diego or London City - San Diego as they are the most popular.

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

    Consider American Airlines (78%), Alaska Airlines (78%) or British Airways (78%) 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 £381. While the most popular route (London Heathrow - San Diego) can be booked for £400 on average, our data indicates £2,021 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to San Diego (average of £339). Flying from London to San Diego in August is currently the most expensive (average of £415). 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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Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from London to San Diego. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
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Air CanadaCheapest£388Average£516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£402Average£513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£404Average£484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£410Average£574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapest£417Average£427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapest£422Average£573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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FinnairCheapest£425Average£567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£427Average£560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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JetBlueCheapest£456Average£824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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IberiaCheapest£478Average£610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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