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Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Riverside, CA

SAN — LAX
Nov 23 — Nov 301
Mon 11/23
Mon 11/30
1 adult, Economy
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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to R1V?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego to Riverside is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 25% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Riverside?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Riverside flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Riverside

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and United Airlines from San Diego to Riverside by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,678 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2023

SAN - ATL

We got returned to the gate because of a disruptive passenger and didn’t take off until 45 minutes later than scheduled but landed only 15 minutes late. All handled well.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,678 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,678 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2023

SAN - ATL

We got returned to the gate because of a disruptive passenger and didn’t take off until 45 minutes later than scheduled but landed only 15 minutes late. All handled well.
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,432 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,678 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2023

SAN - ATL

We got returned to the gate because of a disruptive passenger and didn’t take off until 45 minutes later than scheduled but landed only 15 minutes late. All handled well.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Riverside?

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Riverside from San Diego. Booking flights from San Diego (SAN) to Riverside should be relatively easy as there are 22 daily outbound flights to Riverside from 2 different airlines.

  • How popular is this San Diego to Riverside flight route?

    The San Diego to Riverside flight path was viewed by 71 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Riverside one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to Riverside are Alaska Airlines ($91), United Airlines ($133), and Delta ($203).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Diego to Riverside?

    Before booking your flight to Riverside from San Diego, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: China Eastern (100%), Austrian Airlines (98%), WestJet( 83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Riverside?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $133. While the most popular route (San Diego - Los Angeles) can be booked for $155 on average, our data indicates $1,503 when flying from San Diego to Riverside.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Riverside by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from San Diego to Riverside

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$179Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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