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

• Earliest: departs at 16:45 and lands at 03:26
• Latest: departs at 19:40 and lands at 06:21.

The flight takes about 10h 41m.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from San Diego to London takes 10h 41m, covering 5,479 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.

Return flights from San Diego to London range from £601 to £983, with an average of £749 over the past 12 months. Anything below £601 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 18% above the £749 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £222 return via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared with £767 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £52–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

One-way fares from San Diego to London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £222, which is 46% below the typical average for this route.

Since London is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) – daily rates from around £5:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) – daily rates from around £6:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Near London City Airport (LCY) – daily rates from around £8:

• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Sixt

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) – daily rates from around £7:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• U-Save

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) – daily rates from around £8:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• U-Save

Flights from San Diego to London usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and may arrive at several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN).

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

• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 16% of one-stop connections
• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) – 14% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from San Diego to London. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £700 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £890, a difference of £190.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only British Airways operates flights between San Diego and London.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 10m, compared to 13h 38m via Los Angeles (LAX) and 13h 42m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

London is 7 hours ahead of San Diego (British Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in London are Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, and Royal Albert Hall. These are among the most viewed places in London on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Diego to London flights:

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

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

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
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

Unfortunately, there are no nonstop flights from San Diego to London. United Airlines operates a flight with only one stop, either in Newark (EWR) or Chicago O'Hare (ORD). Delta Air Lines also operates a flight route with a stop in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL). Depending on the length of your stop, flight times vary between 15h 25min and 18h 30min.

All lounges at the San Diego Airport are located in Terminal 2. Both Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have lounges for their passengers, the Delta Sky Club, and the United Club. If you're not flying with Delta or United, check out the Airspace Lounge, which you can enter for about $25.

You can either take the Piccadilly Line of the subway, known locally as the "tube", which is great for central locations as well as the West End, or the Heathrow Express to Paddington Station on the national rail service if you’re staying in Paddington or Bayswater. Tickets for both trips can be booked online in advance of your journey, and note that fares will depend significantly on the time and date of travel.

There are four on-site hotels, depending on the terminal you are traveling from. Aerotel is connected to Terminal 2. The Hilton and YOTEL are connected to Terminal 4. The Hilton is equipped with three restaurants as well as business and fitness centers, while YOTEL has 32 cabins which can be booked by the hour. Sofitel is connected to Terminal 5 and has two restaurants as well as conference facilities.