Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN)

Single-runway coastal hub minutes from downtown San Diego

San Diego International (Lindbergh Field) sits about 3 miles northwest of downtown San Diego on the bay. It is a single-runway airport ranked among the busiest single-runway airports in the world. Southwest dominates the gate count, with Alaska, American, Delta, and United also operating large schedules. Nonstop routes reach LAS, PHX, JFK, SFO, and London Heathrow on British Airways.

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Airlines flying from San Diego (SAN)

Major carriers: Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines. Low-cost carriers: Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly the most routes from San Diego?
Southwest Airlines is the largest carrier at SAN by passenger volume, followed by Alaska, American, Delta, and United. British Airways operates the airport's flagship long-haul nonstop to London Heathrow. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap lets you compare all of them on a single screen, no signup required.
How far is San Diego Airport from downtown?
Lindbergh Field is roughly 3 miles (5 km) northwest of downtown San Diego, with a typical taxi ride taking 10-15 minutes outside rush hour. The MTS Route 992 bus connects the terminals to downtown for a flat fare. Flightmussy doesn't book ground transport but flags arrival times so you can plan transfers.
When is the cheapest time to fly out of SAN?
Late January through mid-February and the first three weeks of September tend to produce the lowest fares from San Diego, avoiding spring break and summer peaks. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap visualises every week of the year so you can spot the dip without scrolling through dozens of date pickers.
Are there direct flights from San Diego to Europe?
British Airways operates the only year-round nonstop from SAN to Europe, flying daily to London Heathrow. Edelweiss has run seasonal Zurich service in past summers. For other European cities you'll connect via LHR, JFK, or DFW. Flightmussy's direct-flight filter isolates the BA nonstop instantly.

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