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Cheapest return fare
£713
Typical prices: £495-£760
Delta
Wed 21/10Thu 29/10
SAN - LHR • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
£713
Typical prices: £656-£843
Iberia
Wed 7/10Wed 14/10
SAN - LHR • Direct
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You can fly direct with British Airways. Average duration is 10h 42m
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to London (SAN-LON)

 
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Recent return flight deals from San Diego to London

Wed, 21 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct
Delta Logo
09:42 - 10:20SAN  San Diego-LHR London Heathrow
16h 38m2 stops Salt Lake City New York John F Kennedy Intl
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06:20 - 18:29LHR  London Heathrow-SAN San Diego
19h 09m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Salt Lake City
£713Delta
Sun, 4 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct
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14:24 - 20:40SAN  San Diego-LHR London Heathrow
22h 16m2 stops Los Angeles Frankfurt am Main
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06:30 - 17:26LHR  London Heathrow-SAN San Diego
18h 56m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Los Angeles
£713Lufthansa
Wed, 7 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
Iberia Logo
19:40 - 14:20SAN  San Diego-LHR London Heathrow
10h 40mdirect
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14:30 - 17:50LHR  London Heathrow-SAN San Diego
11h 20mdirect
£713Iberia
Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
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10:40 - 07:55SAN  San Diego-LHR London Heathrow
13h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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07:30 - 17:15LHR  London Heathrow-SAN San Diego
17h 45m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Denver Intl
£713United Airlines
Mon, 5 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct
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10:28 - 15:40SAN  San Diego-LHR London Heathrow
21h 12m2 stops San Francisco Rome Fiumicino
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14:10 - 14:10LHR  London Heathrow-SAN San Diego
32h 00m1 stop Calgary
£713Multiple Airlines
Tue, 6 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct
Lufthansa Logo
11:19 - 12:40SAN  San Diego-LHR London Heathrow
17h 21m2 stops San Francisco Frankfurt am Main
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06:30 - 20:37LHR  London Heathrow-SAN San Diego
21h 07m2 stops Frankfurt am Main San Francisco
£713Lufthansa
Wed, 7 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
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14:24 - 16:40SAN  San Diego-LHR London Heathrow
18h 16m2 stops Los Angeles Frankfurt am Main
Lufthansa Logo
06:30 - 17:26LHR  London Heathrow-SAN San Diego
18h 56m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Los Angeles
£713Lufthansa
Sun, 4 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
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14:24 - 16:40SAN  San Diego-LHR London Heathrow
18h 16m2 stops Los Angeles Frankfurt am Main
Lufthansa Logo
06:30 - 18:35LHR  London Heathrow-SAN San Diego
20h 05m2 stops Frankfurt am Main San Francisco
£713Lufthansa
Mon, 11 Jan - Sun, 24 Jan
British Airways Logo
08:00 - 06:50SAN  San Diego-LHR London Heathrow
14h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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12:45 - 16:10LHR  London Heathrow-SAN San Diego
11h 25mdirect
£713British Airways
Sat, 9 Jan - Tue, 26 Jan
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18:00 - 12:40SAN  San Diego-LHR London Heathrow
10h 40mdirect
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12:45 - 16:10LHR  London Heathrow-SAN San Diego
11h 25mdirect
£713British Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights & trends for San Diego to London flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to London to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from San Diego to London?

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to London from San Diego usually cost between £600 and £775 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £713 on Lufthansa (4 Oct–21 Oct).

What is the cheapest San Diego to London flight route?

The cheapest return flight from San Diego to London costs £714 on the route between San Diego (SAN) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to London?

For San Diego to London, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from London back to San Diego, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to London?

The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to London is February, where tickets cost £570 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,077 and £1,020 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from San Diego to London?

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £711 on average.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to London, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from San Diego to London

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on Finnair

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Iberia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialising in airline interiors and regulations. 10 years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel and business publications and on her site, FlightChic.

Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on British Airways

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Diego to London

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

£205
Best time to beat the crowds (18% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from San Diego to London Heathrow Airport

When to book flights from San Diego to London

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FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to London

  • Are the nonstop flights from San Diego to London?

    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.

  • Does San Diego Airport have lounges?

    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.

  • What is a quick way to get from London Heathrow to London’s city center?

    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.

  • Are there are any on-site hotels at Heathrow Airport?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to London?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to London was £205 for a one-way ticket and £713 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Diego to London?

    When flying out of San Diego you will be using San Diego. You will be landing at one of these airports: London Gatwick, London Heathrow, or London Stansted.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Diego to London?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Diego to London flight route: Lufthansa, United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, British Airways, KLM, Iberia, and Finnair.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to London?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Diego to London flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to London?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Diego and London.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Diego to London?

    There are direct flights from San Diego to London on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to London?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to London.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to London?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London from San Diego is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to London?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to London with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to London?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to London

  • Looking for a cheap flight from San Diego to London? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £426 or less one-way and £802 or less round-trip.
  • San Diego has only one major airport to depart from, San Diego International Airport (SAN), which is conveniently located just 3 miles northwest of Downtown San Diego. San Diego Airport has lots of shopping and dining options while you’re waiting for your flight. Dining concessions include both local and national brands. Shopping concessions range from boutiques and gift shops. In addition, if you have extra time, book a treatment at one of the two airport spas or head to one of the terminal’s lounges to relax or catch a bite.
  • Alternatively, London has six different airports to choose from. London Heathrow (LHR) is the city’s busiest airport and has the largest offering of international flights. The airport’s four terminals are also well connected to the city center, about 15 miles west, both by subway and national rail. Heathrow is also one of the busiest, with long lines for customs.
  • Most flights from San Diego also fly into Heathrow. Get the Heathrow Airport Guide App on your phone before your travel for easy navigation and more travel tips.
  • London Gatwick (LGW) is another popular airport and is generally less crowded than Heathrow. It is located 29 miles south of London. The airport also offers Premium Passport control services for an expedited border control lane. Gatwick is well connected by rail service.
  • London City (LCY) is the closest airport to central London, just 7 miles east. However, this airport typically only offers short-distance flights catering to business travelers.
  • London Luton (LTN), London Stansted (STN), and London Southend (SEN) are further away from the city center but are also the gateways for cheap flights around Europe, serving airlines like Ryanair, easyJet, and Wizz Air.

Prefer to fly direct from San Diego to London?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from San Diego Airport to London, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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San Diego to London

Monday

British Airways

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Tuesday

British Airways

British Airways

Wednesday

British Airways

British Airways

Thursday

British Airways

British Airways

Friday

British Airways

British Airways

Saturday

British Airways

British Airways

Sunday

British Airways

British Airways

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London to San Diego

Monday

British Airways

British Airways

Tuesday

British Airways

British Airways

Wednesday

British Airways

British Airways

Thursday

British Airways

British Airways

Friday

British Airways

British Airways

Saturday

British Airways

British Airways

Sunday

British Airways

British Airways

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