How long is the flight from San Diego to Arcata?

For as low as $244, United Airlines can have you in Arcata from San Diego in 4h 37m. 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 38% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Arcata ranges from 0.3 - 8.4 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 8.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Arcata when rainfall is around 0.3 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Arcata, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 57.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

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

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

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jue. 12/255:40 pmSAN - ACV

1 stop4h 48mUnited Airlines

jue. 1/14:10 pmACV - SAN

1 stop4h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$329

mar. 12/911:02 amSAN - ACV

1 stop4h 14mUnited Airlines

sáb. 12/132:15 pmACV - SAN

1 stop4h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$349

sáb. 12/276:15 amSAN - ACV

1 stop4h 36mUnited Airlines

mar. 12/306:30 pmACV - SAN

1 stop5h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$406

mié. 12/2411:12 amSAN - ACV

1 stop4h 08mUnited Airlines

mié. 12/314:10 pmACV - SAN

1 stop4h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$419

vie. 12/266:30 amSAN - ACV

1 stop6h 58mUnited Airlines

vie. 1/26:30 pmACV - SAN

1 stop5h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$473

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sáb. 1/176:15 amSAN - ACV

1 stop4h 37mUnited Airlines

lun. 1/193:40 pmACV - SAN

1 stop5h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$244

vie. 1/166:30 amSAN - ACV

1 stop6h 56mUnited Airlines

dom. 1/187:15 amACV - SAN

1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$314

jue. 1/156:15 amSAN - ACV

1 stop4h 37mUnited Airlines

sáb. 1/174:00 pmACV - SAN

1 stop3h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$314

mié. 1/711:08 amSAN - ACV

1 stop4h 05mUnited Airlines

dom. 1/1112:30 pmACV - SAN

1 stop8h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/5

$314

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mar. 12/911:02 amSAN - ACV

1 stop4h 14mUnited Airlines

sáb. 12/132:15 pmACV - SAN

1 stop4h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$349

mié. 12/2411:12 amSAN - ACV

1 stop4h 08mUnited Airlines

mié. 12/314:10 pmACV - SAN

1 stop4h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$419

jue. 12/255:40 pmSAN - ACV

1 stop4h 48mUnited Airlines

jue. 1/14:10 pmACV - SAN

1 stop4h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$329

sáb. 12/276:15 amSAN - ACV

1 stop4h 36mUnited Airlines

mar. 12/306:30 pmACV - SAN

1 stop5h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$406

mié. 1/76:15 amSAN - ACV

1 stop4h 37mUnited Airlines

dom. 1/117:15 amACV - SAN

1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$314

vie. 1/167:45 amSAN - ACV

1 stop7h 02mUnited Airlines

lun. 1/193:40 pmACV - SAN

1 stop5h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$244

vie. 1/167:45 amSAN - ACV

1 stop7h 02mUnited Airlines

dom. 1/187:15 amACV - SAN

2 stops12h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$382

sáb. 1/176:15 amSAN - ACV

2 stops8h 32mUnited Airlines

lun. 1/193:40 pmACV - SAN

1 stop5h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$356

jue. 1/224:00 pmSAN - ACV

1 stop6h 28mUnited Airlines

mar. 1/272:09 pmACV - SAN

2 stops9h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$418

One-way flights from San Diego to Arcata
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dom. 12/214:00 pmSAN - ACV

1 stop6h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$332

jue. 12/2511:00 amSAN - ACV

2 stops11h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$413

mié. 12/244:10 pmSAN - ACV

2 stops22h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$419

sáb. 12/279:00 amSAN - ACV

2 stops25h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$469

vie. 12/268:45 pmSAN - ACV

2 stops18h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$483

lun. 12/225:40 pmSAN - ACV

3 stops21h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$628

jue. 12/259:14 pmSAN - ACV

3 stops37h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$955

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$244 (United Airlines)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$502

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San DiegoArcata

SAN - ACV

SANACV

San Diego

sáb. 1/17

6:15 am-10:52 am

1 stop4h 37m

Arcata Eureka

lun. 1/19

3:40 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$244

San DiegoArcata

SAN - ACV

SANACV

San Diego

vie. 1/16

6:30 am-1:26 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Arcata Eureka

dom. 1/18

7:15 am-12:49 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$314

San DiegoArcata

SAN - ACV

SANACV

San Diego

jue. 1/15

6:15 am-10:52 am

1 stop4h 37m

Arcata Eureka

sáb. 1/17

4:00 pm-7:54 pm

1 stop3h 54m

$314

San DiegoArcata

SAN - ACV

SANACV

San Diego

mié. 1/7

11:08 am-3:13 pm

1 stop4h 05m

Arcata Eureka

dom. 1/11

12:30 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$314

San DiegoArcata

SAN - ACV

SANACV

San Diego

mar. 12/23

11:50 am-5:47 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$332

San DiegoArcata

SAN - ACV

SANACV

San Diego

sáb. 12/27

5:40 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$332

San DiegoArcata

SAN - ACV

SANACV

San Diego

dom. 12/21

4:00 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$332

San DiegoArcata

SAN - ACV

SANACV

San Diego

jue. 12/25

11:12 am-3:20 pm

1 stop4h 08m

$332

San DiegoArcata

SAN - ACV

SANACV

San Diego

lun. 12/22

6:15 am-10:51 am

1 stop4h 36m

$332

San DiegoArcata

SAN - ACV

SANACV

San Diego

mié. 12/24

6:15 am-10:51 am

1 stop4h 36m

$422

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Deals found on 12/7

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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.

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

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 $189). 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?

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

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

9,076 reviews

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

9,076 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,076 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

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

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How long is the flight from San Diego to Arcata?
For as low as $244, United Airlines can have you in Arcata from San Diego in 4h 37m. 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 38% 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 $189). 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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United Airlines	Cheapest$244	Average$404	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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