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$595+ Cheap flights from Heathrow (LHR) to San Diego (SAN)

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 6/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SAN
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to San Diego are usually found in January or February, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Heathrow to San Diego

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

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$639
(Netflights)

One-way from

$595
(Flightnetwork)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$756

Good round-trip deal

$723 or less

Good one-way deal

$760 or less
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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 30, 2025.

This Netflights deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Netflights is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1511:30 amLHR - SAN
Nonstop11h 20mBritish Airways
Tue 9/3010:34 amSAN - LHR
1 stop12h 46mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/28$639
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 5/99:30 amLHR - SAN
1 stop18h 15mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/2311:15 amSAN - LHR
1 stop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$645
This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 EaseMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/102:55 pmLHR - SAN
Nonstop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/241:12 pmSAN - LHR
1 stop13h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$650
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/242:10 pmLHR - SAN
1 stop33h 57mAir Canada
Thu 10/24:55 pmSAN - LHR
2 stops32h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28$652
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/256:30 amLHR - SAN
2 stops16h 55mLufthansa
Thu 10/210:38 amSAN - LHR
1 stop12h 47mLufthansa
Deal found 4/28$653
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/251:05 pmLHR - SAN
1 stop14h 46mAustrian Airlines
Wed 10/18:00 amSAN - LHR
1 stop14h 55mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 4/28$659
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/96:30 amLHR - SAN
2 stops17h 55mDelta
Fri 5/2311:15 amSAN - LHR
1 stop16h 05mDelta
Deal found 4/28$666
This The Travel House deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 The Travel House is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/246:00 amLHR - SAN
2 stops20h 20mSWISS
Fri 10/311:17 amSAN - LHR
1 stop17h 03mSWISS
Deal found 4/29$676
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/92:55 pmLHR - SAN
Nonstop11h 05mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/239:23 amSAN - LHR
1 stop15h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$682
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/94:25 pmLHR - SAN
1 stop15h 18mFinnair
Fri 5/236:28 amSAN - LHR
1 stop17h 37mFinnair
Deal found 4/28$688
This The Travel House deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 The Travel House is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/1611:55 amLHR - SAN
2 stops34h 19mIcelandair
Tue 10/2110:15 amSAN - LHR
1 stop15h 15mIcelandair
Deal found 4/28$693
This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 EaseMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/22:25 pmLHR - SAN
1 stop17h 03mIberia
Fri 5/167:50 pmSAN - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mIberia
Deal found 4/29$723

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Heathrow to San Diego 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 April 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Heathrow Airport to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Heathrow

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonSan Diego

LHR - SAN

LHRSAN

London Heathrow

Mon 9/15

11:30 am-2:50 pm

Nonstop11h 20m

San Diego

Tue 9/30

10:34 am-7:20 am

1 stop12h 46m

$639

LondonSan Diego

LHR - SAN

LHRSAN

London Heathrow

Fri 5/9

9:30 am-7:45 pm

1 stop18h 15m

San Diego

Fri 5/23

11:15 am-11:10 am

1 stop15h 55m

$645

LondonSan Diego

LHR - SAN

LHRSAN

London Heathrow

Wed 9/10

2:55 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop11h 05m

San Diego

Wed 9/24

1:12 pm-10:30 am

1 stop13h 18m

$650

LondonSan Diego

LHR - SAN

LHRSAN

London Heathrow

Wed 9/24

2:10 pm-4:07 pm

1 stop33h 57m

San Diego

Thu 10/2

4:55 pm-9:35 am

2 stops32h 40m

$652

LondonSan Diego

LHR - SAN

LHRSAN

London Heathrow

Thu 9/25

6:30 am-3:25 pm

2 stops16h 55m

San Diego

Thu 10/2

10:38 am-7:25 am

1 stop12h 47m

$653

LondonSan Diego

LHR - SAN

LHRSAN

London Heathrow

Thu 9/25

1:05 pm-7:51 pm

1 stop14h 46m

San Diego

Wed 10/1

8:00 am-6:55 am

1 stop14h 55m

$659

LondonSan Diego

LHR - SAN

LHRSAN

London Heathrow

Fri 5/9

11:45 am-8:37 pm

2 stops16h 52m

San Diego

Fri 5/23

6:34 am-9:15 am

1 stop18h 41m

$666

LondonSan Diego

LHR - SAN

LHRSAN

London Heathrow

Wed 9/24

6:00 am-6:20 pm

2 stops20h 20m

San Diego

Fri 10/3

11:17 am-12:20 pm

1 stop17h 03m

$676

LondonSan Diego

LHR - SAN

LHRSAN

London Heathrow

Fri 5/9

2:55 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop11h 05m

San Diego

Fri 5/23

9:23 am-9:00 am

1 stop15h 37m

$682

LondonSan Diego

LHR - SAN

LHRSAN

London Heathrow

Fri 5/9

4:25 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop15h 18m

San Diego

Fri 5/23

6:28 am-8:05 am

1 stop17h 37m

$688

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Compare providers for flights from Heathrow to San Diego

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 Heathrow to San Diego in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
StudentUniversePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Thrive TravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
JetabroadPrice 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 London Heathrow Airport-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on London Heathrow Airport-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from London Heathrow Airport-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on London Heathrow Airport-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 London Heathrow Airport-San Diego 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 Heathrow to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Heathrow with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from London Heathrow Airport to San Diego

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Heathrow to San Diego. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

Booking 85 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from London Heathrow Airport 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LHR to SAN?

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

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from London Heathrow Airport to San Diego is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 7% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from London Heathrow Airport to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from Heathrow to San Diego. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 30, 2025.

The most flights from LHR to SAN are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, 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 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 April 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Alaska Airlines and Finnair from London to San Diego to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,275 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
780 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from London Heathrow?

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Diego from London Heathrow. Booking flights from London Heathrow to San Diego (SAN) should be relatively easy as there are 7 daily inbound flights from London Heathrow from 4 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to San Diego round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from London Heathrow Airport to San Diego is British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $639 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Air Canada, starting at $645 and $652 round-trip. British Airways is currently priced 16% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Heathrow Airport to San Diego one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is WestJet, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $595. However, be on the lookout for offers from Lufthansa and Aer Lingus, as they are both options that can get you from London Heathrow Airport to San Diego for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from London Heathrow Airport to San Diego?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from London Heathrow Airport to San Diego are American Airlines (85%), Alaska Airlines (85%) and British Airways (85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to San Diego?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from London Heathrow Airport to San Diego? While on average our users pay $1,180, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $660. The most popular route (London Heathrow - San Diego), is priced around $578.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow 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 London Heathrow Airport to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from London Heathrow Airport 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 4 airlines flying from Heathrow to San Diego

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Heathrow 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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$523Average$661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$553Average$735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
IberiaCheapest$576Average$784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$579Average$748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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