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There is a city bus on Route 992 that can take you from the airport to downtown San Diego, which will pick you up from Terminal 1 or 2. On weekdays it works from 05:00 to 23:30 every 15min and on the weekends and holidays every 30min. Tickets are around $2.50 (£1.80). You can also connect with the Amtrak Intercity and COASTER trains by taking the Route 992 bus from the airport to San Diego Santa Fe Depot train station in San Diego downtown, taking you to Los Angeles from around $30 (£22) and Orange Counties from approximately $25 (£18).

Yes, the airport has over ten car rental companies for you to choose from, including SIXT, Hertz, Avis, and Enterprise. You’ll collect a car from the airport’s Consolidated Rental Car Centre, which is located outside the airport. There’s a free shuttle bus that can take you from your terminal to the rental centre 24/7, simply follow the signs from the terminal to the car rental bus service.

After arriving at the airport you can request a wheelchair for transportation through the airport. You’ll need to contact your airline before flying to request wheelchair services. There are also Volunteer Airport Ambassadors, Airport Traffic Officers, and Harbour Police Officers inside and outside the terminals who can help you if you need assistance. The airport also has TDD telephones and visual paging monitors. You’ll find service animal relief areas throughout Terminal 1 and 2, both curbside and within the building.

SAN Airport has a Baggage Storage service at around $20 (£14.50) per bag per day, payable by card only. You’ll find the kiosks inside the Baggage Claim area in Terminal 1 and 2. They can also deliver it to you for free if you’re within 15 miles of SAN Airport. You can either make a reservation at the kiosk or online. They also offer curbside delivery and pick up.

There are several major airlines offering routes between these cities, but airlines like Iberia, Virgin Atlantic, and Icelandair offer some of the most affordable options. Virgin Atlantic has single-stopover flights via Atlanta or New York, while Iberia offers single-stopover flights that go direct or have a single stop at Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). Icelandair flights have two stops in Keflavik and Seattle en route.

British Airways is a popular choice for many travellers and offers a couple of different routes. A direct flight is the most convenient, but more expensive. Various stopover flights stop in cities like Chicago, Seattle, Phoenix, and San Francisco.

American Airlines standard Economy tickets all have the same baggage policy. You can take a single carry-on cabin bag and one checked-in bag weighing up to 23 kg. During the booking process, you can add extra luggage for a price. This is usually cheaper than paying for extra in person.

Flights with reduced Co2 emissions are an ideal way to lower your carbon footprint on these flights. KLM and Austrian Airlines have the best options on this route. KLM offers flights from Heathrow with a stopover in Los Angeles and 38% fewer emissions. Austrian Airlines has flights from Heathrow with a stopover in Los Angeles.

Among airlines operating Brighton to San Diego flights:

• British Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Finnair: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only British Airways operates flights between Brighton and San Diego.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Finnair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Brighton to San Diego:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £424 return via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH), compared with £689 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £41–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Brighton to San Diego most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) – 31% of one-stop connections
• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 5% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Brighton to San Diego route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £630 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £718, a difference of £88. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Brighton to San Diego route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 23 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Brighton to San Diego flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are San Diego Convention Center, Shelter Island, and SDSU Downtown Gallery. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Brighton to San Diego:

• Earliest: departs at 11:35 and lands at 22:57
• Latest: departs at 14:30 and lands at 01:52.

The flight takes about 11h 22m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 14% above the route average of £657. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Brighton to San Diego takes 11h 22m, covering 5,509 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Brighton to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £406, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

British Airways is the only airline operating Brighton to San Diego flights. 84% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 09m, compared to 13h 18m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 13h 25m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

San Diego is 8 hours behind Brighton (Pacific Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £10 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Payless
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Fox

Return flights from Brighton to San Diego range from £558 to £823, with an average of £657 over the past 12 months. Anything below £558 counts as a good deal.