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$248+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Arcata (SAN - ACV)

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 12/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — ACV
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Arcata
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Arcata. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/174:01 pmSAN - ACV
1 stop6h 11mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/176:45 pmACV - SAN
1 stop5h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/136:15 amSAN - ACV
1 stop4h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/172:15 pmACV - SAN
1 stop6h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$274
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/56:30 amSAN - ACV
1 stop7h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/76:45 pmACV - SAN
1 stop5h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/54:01 pmSAN - ACV
1 stop6h 11mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/86:45 pmACV - SAN
1 stop5h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:15 amSAN - ACV
1 stop4h 36mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/26:30 pmACV - SAN
1 stop5h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$347
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/96:15 amSAN - ACV
1 stop4h 40mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/124:10 pmACV - SAN
1 stop15h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$358
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/201:10 pmSAN - ACV
1 stop4h 42mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/272:15 pmACV - SAN
1 stop17h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$378
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2711:02 amSAN - ACV
1 stop4h 16mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/46:45 pmACV - SAN
1 stop5h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$383
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/86:45 amSAN - ACV
1 stop6h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/912:30 pmACV - SAN
1 stop8h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/236:15 amSAN - ACV
1 stop4h 40mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/296:33 amACV - SAN
1 stop17h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$409

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Arcata

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Arcata (ACV). 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 October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$259
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$248
(United Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$368
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Arcata 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Arcata that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Arcata

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoArcata

SAN - ACV

SANACV

San Diego

Mon 11/17

4:01 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Arcata Eureka

Wed 12/17

6:45 pm-12:15 am

1 stop5h 30m

$259

San DiegoArcata

SAN - ACV

SANACV

San Diego

Thu 11/13

6:15 am-10:55 am

1 stop4h 40m

Arcata Eureka

Mon 11/17

2:15 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$274

San DiegoArcata

SAN - ACV

SANACV

San Diego

Fri 3/6

6:20 am-10:50 am

1 stop4h 30m

Arcata Eureka

Tue 3/10

7:18 am-12:36 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$314

San DiegoArcata

SAN - ACV

SANACV

San Diego

Tue 12/9

6:15 am-10:55 am

1 stop4h 40m

Arcata Eureka

Fri 12/12

4:10 pm-8:06 am

1 stop15h 56m

$358

San DiegoArcata

SAN - ACV

SANACV

San Diego

Tue 12/2

5:45 pm-10:55 am

1 stop17h 10m

Arcata Eureka

Sat 12/6

12:30 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$358

San DiegoArcata

SAN - ACV

SANACV

San Diego

Fri 12/5

6:15 am-10:55 am

1 stop4h 40m

Arcata Eureka

Sun 12/7

6:45 pm-10:21 am

2 stops15h 36m

$377

San DiegoArcata

SAN - ACV

SANACV

San Diego

Thu 11/27

11:02 am-3:18 pm

1 stop4h 16m

Arcata Eureka

Thu 12/4

6:45 pm-12:15 am

1 stop5h 30m

$383

San DiegoArcata

SAN - ACV

SANACV

San Diego

Fri 1/16

6:30 am-1:26 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Arcata Eureka

Sun 1/18

4:00 pm-7:54 pm

1 stop3h 54m

$390

San DiegoArcata

SAN - ACV

SANACV

San Diego

Fri 12/12

7:00 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$248

San DiegoArcata

SAN - ACV

SANACV

San Diego

Sun 11/23

6:15 am-10:55 am

1 stop4h 40m

$274

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Arcata

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Arcata in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Arcata flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Arcata flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Arcata flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Arcata flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Arcata flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Arcata

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Arcata from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Arcata

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Arcata. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Diego to Arcata is 21 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Arcata (average of $198). Flying from San Diego to Arcata in July is currently the most expensive (average of $298). 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 ACV?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Arcata. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 30, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 31% on flights from San Diego to Arcata by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Arcata

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Arcata. 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 Arcata. Reviews last updated October 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines from San Diego to Arcata to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Arcata. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For as low as $259, United Airlines can have you in Arcata from San Diego in 6h 11m. There are 685 mi between San Diego and Arcata.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Diego to Arcata round-trip from $244. United Airlines is 39% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Arcata (average of $198). Flying from San Diego to Arcata in July is currently the most expensive (average of $298). 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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Top airline flying from San Diego to Arcata

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Diego to Arcata. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$244Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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