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$340+ Cheap flights from Decatur, IL to San Diego (DEC - SAN)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DEC — SAN
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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(United Airlines)
From Decatur Arpt to San Diego
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 9/269:38 amDEC - SAN
2 stops14h 07mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/3010:30 pmSAN - DEC
1 stop8h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$340
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 11/199:44 amDEC - SAN
1 stop8h 18mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/2310:30 pmSAN - DEC
1 stop8h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/79:38 amDEC - SAN
1 stop14h 36mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/2110:30 pmSAN - DEC
1 stop8h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$388
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/29:38 amDEC - SAN
2 stops13h 46mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/310:15 pmSAN - DEC
2 stops32h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$419

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Decatur to San Diego that are best for you.

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Decatur

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San Diego

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Price

DecaturSan Diego

DEC - SAN

DECSAN

Decatur Arpt

Fri 9/26

9:38 am-8:02 pm

2 stops12h 24m

San Diego

Tue 9/30

8:08 pm-8:51 am

2 stops10h 43m

$349

DecaturSan Diego

DEC - SAN

DECSAN

Decatur Arpt

Wed 11/19

9:44 am-4:02 pm

1 stop8h 18m

San Diego

Sun 11/23

8:40 pm-8:48 am

2 stops10h 08m

$384

DecaturSan Diego

DEC - SAN

DECSAN

Decatur Arpt

Sat 2/21

3:20 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops10h 24m

San Diego

Wed 2/25

7:00 am-2:31 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$384

DecaturSan Diego

DEC - SAN

DECSAN

Decatur Arpt

Tue 10/7

9:38 am-9:24 pm

2 stops13h 46m

San Diego

Tue 10/21

10:30 pm-8:51 am

1 stop8h 21m

$384

DecaturSan Diego

DEC - SAN

DECSAN

Decatur Arpt

Fri 3/6

3:20 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop8h 27m

San Diego

Sat 3/14

6:30 pm-10:51 am

2 stops14h 21m

$384

DecaturSan Diego

DEC - SAN

DECSAN

Decatur Arpt

Fri 3/6

3:20 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop8h 27m

San Diego

Thu 3/12

8:50 pm-10:51 am

2 stops12h 01m

$384

DecaturSan Diego

DEC - SAN

DECSAN

Decatur Arpt

Thu 3/5

11:35 am-11:44 pm

2 stops14h 09m

San Diego

Sat 3/14

9:55 pm-10:51 am

2 stops10h 56m

$389

DecaturSan Diego

DEC - SAN

DECSAN

Decatur Arpt

Sat 3/7

3:20 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops10h 24m

San Diego

Sat 3/14

9:55 pm-10:51 am

2 stops10h 56m

$389

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Deals found on 9/11

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Decatur, Illinois to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Decatur, Illinois to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Decatur, Illinois to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines from Decatur to San Diego. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

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
8,937 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

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

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  • How long is the flight from Decatur, Illinois to San Diego?

    Departing from Decatur, Illinois to San Diego will take you 12h 24m. The distance between Decatur, Illinois and San Diego is about 1643 mi.

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Decatur to San Diego 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 Decatur, Illinois to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Decatur, Illinois to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Decatur, Illinois to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 Decatur to San Diego

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Decatur to San Diego. 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$284Average$600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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