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Cheap flights from San Diego to London from £314

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 13/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — LON
30 May — 6 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to London are usually found in October or February, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to London
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 April 2026.

Tue 6/1013:30
SAN
-
LHR
1 stop13h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 27/1006:30
LHR
-
SAN
1 stop13h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 28/4£621
Tue 21/721:06
SAN
-
LGW
1 stop28h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/914:00
LGW
-
SAN
1 stop38h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£627
Tue 29/919:40
SAN
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 40m
British Airways
Tue 13/1011:35
LHR
-
SAN
Nonstop11h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 27/4£628
Wed 19/819:40
SAN
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 40m
British Airways
Fri 4/914:30
LHR
-
SAN
Nonstop11h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 26/4£632
Tue 6/1011:05
SAN
-
LHR
2 stops22h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 27/1006:40
LHR
-
SAN
2 stops24h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 28/4£633
Wed 2/910:00
SAN
-
LHR
1 stop16h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 16/920:55
LHR
-
SAN
1 stop22h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 27/4£634
Fri 9/1007:00
SAN
-
LHR
2 stops22h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 23/1007:05
LHR
-
SAN
2 stops24h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 28/4£636
Mon 14/916:45
SAN
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 45m
British Airways
Thu 15/1014:30
LHR
-
SAN
Nonstop11h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 27/4£637
Tue 22/907:00
SAN
-
LHR
1 stop15h 20m
Delta
Thu 1/1006:30
LHR
-
SAN
1 stop13h 20m
Delta
Deal found 27/4£639
Sun 27/919:30
SAN
-
LHR
1 stop14h 05m
Delta
Thu 15/1006:30
LHR
-
SAN
1 stop13h 20m
Delta
Deal found 27/4£640
Sun 6/910:00
SAN
-
LHR
1 stop16h 15m
Delta
Thu 1/1006:30
LHR
-
SAN
1 stop13h 20m
Delta
Deal found 28/4£641
Tue 29/913:40
SAN
-
LCY
1 stop22h 05m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 13/1010:00
LCY
-
SAN
2 stops19h 41m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 27/4£659

Find flight deals from San Diego to London

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to London (LON). 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 30 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£621

One-way from

£314

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£581

Good round-trip deal

£602 or less
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 6/10-27/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 05m total
  • San Diego to London
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13/10
  • 13/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 30m total
  • San Diego to London
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£27 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Diego to London 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 30 April 2026.
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San DiegoLondon

SAN - LHR

SANLHR

San Diego

Wed 16/9

10:00-10:20

2 stops16h 20m

London Heathrow

Tue 22/9

06:30-16:08

2 stops17h 38m

£653

San DiegoLondon

SAN - LHR

SANLHR

San Diego

Wed 2/9

10:00-10:20

2 stops16h 20m

London Heathrow

Tue 8/9

08:40-18:54

2 stops18h 14m

£654

San DiegoLondon

SAN - LHR

SANLHR

San Diego

Tue 13/10

10:00-10:20

2 stops16h 20m

London Heathrow

Tue 27/10

06:30-18:55

2 stops19h 25m

£654

San DiegoLondon

SAN - LGW

SANLGW

San Diego

Tue 29/9

10:00-16:00

2 stops22h 00m

London Gatwick

Tue 13/10

10:35-22:49

2 stops20h 14m

£659

San DiegoLondon

SAN - LGW

SANLGW

San Diego

Tue 22/9

15:59-16:00

2 stops16h 01m

London Gatwick

Tue 29/9

10:35-22:55

2 stops20h 20m

£659

San DiegoLondon

SAN - LCY

SANLCY

San Diego

Tue 6/10

13:40-07:55

1 stop34h 15m

London City

Mon 19/10

08:25-11:50

1 stop35h 25m

£662

San DiegoLondon

SAN - LHR

SANLHR

San Diego

Tue 22/9

15:59-15:00

1 stop15h 01m

London Heathrow

Wed 7/10

09:55-18:55

1 stop17h 00m

£665

San DiegoLondon

SAN - LCY

SANLCY

San Diego

Wed 23/9

17:00-17:20

2 stops16h 20m

London City

Mon 14/12

10:00-12:05

1 stop34h 05m

£665

San DiegoLondon

SAN - LCY

SANLCY

San Diego

Wed 23/9

13:35-16:40

2 stops19h 05m

London City

Wed 30/9

17:10-11:50

1 stop26h 40m

£665

San DiegoLondon

SAN - LHR

SANLHR

San Diego

Sun 27/9

13:35-12:10

1 stop14h 35m

London Heathrow

Wed 14/10

11:40-17:59

1 stop14h 19m

£665

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to London

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from San Diego to London may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 79 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to London (average of £76). Flying from San Diego to London in June is currently the most expensive (average of £519). 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 SAN to LON?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to London. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 April 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to London

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego to London. 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 30 April 2026.

The most flights from SAN to LON are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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

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

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

Dallas (DFW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 20% of one-stop itineraries from San Diego to London on Cheapflights.

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

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

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £419.

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

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

Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 12h 17m.

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

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

Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 08m.

Reviews of airlines servicing London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to London. 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 London. Reviews last updated 30 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines and British Airways from San Diego to London by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,684 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.1

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Cameron,Nov 2025

PDX - LHR

The plane was very old...had no WiFi available. The crew were not friendly nor helpful.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,684 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,684 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.1

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Cameron,Nov 2025

PDX - LHR

The plane was very old...had no WiFi available. The crew were not friendly nor helpful.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,937 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,684 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.1

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Cameron,Nov 2025

PDX - LHR

The plane was very old...had no WiFi available. The crew were not friendly nor helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to London. 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 from for flights from San Diego to London?

    San Diego (SAN), located 2.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Diego to London. 1 airline have flights from San Diego to London on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Diego to London should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 8 outbound flights to London per day.

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

    Delta, Virgin Atlantic, and KLM can get you from San Diego to London in just under 16h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 40m. There are 5469 mi between San Diego and London. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, British Airways (£506), offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to London. British Airways is currently priced 20% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Diego to London are American Airlines (81%), Alaska Airlines (81%) and Aer Lingus (81%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay £661 for a flight from San Diego to London. The cheapest flight overall is £602 while the most popular route, (San Diego - London Heathrow) is currently priced at £621.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to London 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 San Diego to London?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to London (average of £76). Flying from San Diego to London in June is currently the most expensive (average of £519). 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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