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$361+ Cheap flights from the United Kingdom 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 4/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SAN
May 2 — May 91
Sat 5/2
Sat 5/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from United Kingdom to San Diego

Cheapest flights from United Kingdom to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Kingdom to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2026.

This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/111:35 am
LHR
-
SAN
Nonstop11h 20m
British Airways
Fri 9/47:40 pm
SAN
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 3/28$741
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/111:05 am
LHR
-
SAN
1 stop19h 05m
United Airlines
Fri 9/410:20 pm
SAN
-
LHR
1 stop15h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/28$746
This TravelUp deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 TravelUp is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/287:25 am
LHR
-
SAN
1 stop16h 00m
Lufthansa
Tue 5/512:40 pm
SAN
-
LHR
1 stop13h 00m
Lufthansa
Deal found 3/31$771
This TravelUp deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 TravelUp is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/276:55 am
LHR
-
SAN
1 stop16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/48:00 am
SAN
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$773
This The Travel House deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Fri 10/307:25 am
LHR
-
SAN
1 stop19h 55m
JetBlue
Thu 11/510:47 am
SAN
-
LHR
1 stop14h 43m
JetBlue
Deal found 4/2$774
This TravelUp deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 TravelUp is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/157:25 am
LHR
-
SAN
1 stop16h 00m
Lufthansa
Tue 9/2912:45 pm
SAN
-
LHR
1 stop12h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 3/28$775
This TravelUp deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 TravelUp is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/268:25 pm
LHR
-
SAN
1 stop27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/310:46 am
SAN
-
LHR
1 stop35h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$789
This Globehunters deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Globehunters is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/296:55 am
LHR
-
SAN
1 stop16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/410:46 am
SAN
-
LHR
1 stop17h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$790
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/118:45 am
LHR
-
SAN
1 stop15h 00m
Lufthansa
Tue 11/1712:45 pm
SAN
-
LHR
1 stop12h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 4/1$797
This Globehunters deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Globehunters is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/18:15 am
LHR
-
SAN
1 stop37h 46m
JetBlue
Wed 5/139:10 pm
SAN
-
LHR
1 stop15h 35m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/31$799
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/76:55 am
LHR
-
SAN
1 stop16h 30m
Lufthansa
Thu 9/172:24 pm
SAN
-
LHR
2 stops19h 16m
Lufthansa
Deal found 4/1$803
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/169:20 am
LGW
-
SAN
2 stops20h 50m
SWISS
Wed 9/307:00 am
SAN
-
LGW
2 stops17h 25m
SWISS
Deal found 3/30$820

Find flight deals from United Kingdom to San Diego

Keep the following information in mind while searching for United Kingdom to San Diego flight deals. Data was last updated April 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$771
(TravelUp)

One-way from

$361
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$841

Good round-trip deal

$923 or less

Good one-way deal

$576 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from United Kingdom 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 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United Kingdom to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

LondonSan Diego

LHR - SAN

LHRSAN

London Heathrow

Sun 4/26

1:35 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop33h 50m

San Diego

Sun 5/3

8:45 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops15h 55m

$830

LondonSan Diego

LHR - SAN

LHRSAN

London Heathrow

Mon 9/7

8:55 am-3:40 pm

1 stop14h 45m

San Diego

Thu 9/17

3:10 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop13h 40m

$856

LondonSan Diego

LHR - SAN

LHRSAN

London Heathrow

Thu 5/14

6:55 am-9:12 pm

2 stops22h 17m

San Diego

Sun 5/17

10:20 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$868

GlasgowSan Diego

GLA - SAN

GLASAN

Glasgow Intl

Wed 4/29

6:00 am-10:29 pm

2 stops24h 29m

San Diego

Wed 5/6

11:58 am-4:10 pm

2 stops20h 12m

$877

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/29

9:00 am-4:38 pm

1 stop15h 38m

San Diego

Wed 5/6

6:25 am-10:40 am

2 stops20h 15m

$878

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/27

9:00 am-10:36 pm

2 stops21h 36m

San Diego

Mon 5/4

11:58 am-4:30 pm

2 stops20h 32m

$880

LondonSan Diego

LHR - SAN

LHRSAN

London Heathrow

Mon 5/4

1:25 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop15h 55m

San Diego

Sun 5/17

7:11 pm-10:00 am

1 stop30h 49m

$880

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 4/26

11:10 am-5:34 pm

2 stops38h 24m

San Diego

Sun 5/3

10:25 pm-7:05 am

1 stop24h 40m

$884

BirminghamSan Diego

BHX - SAN

BHXSAN

Birmingham

Mon 9/28

8:50 am-9:57 pm

2 stops21h 07m

San Diego

Mon 10/5

5:15 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$887

LondonSan Diego

LHR - SAN

LHRSAN

London Heathrow

Wed 4/22

7:25 am-3:25 pm

1 stop16h 00m

San Diego

Thu 4/30

6:20 am-7:25 am

2 stops17h 05m

$897

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Best time to book a flight from United Kingdom to San Diego

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from the United Kingdom to San Diego

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to San Diego (average of $444). Flying from United Kingdom to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $556). 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 GB to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from United Kingdom 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 2, 2026.

When flying from United Kingdom to San Diego, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How often are flights from the United Kingdom to San Diego delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between United Kingdom and San Diego have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 151 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United Kingdom to San Diego flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United Kingdom to San Diego flights?

Over the last year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

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 2, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines,American Airlines, andIberia from the United Kingdom 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
9,535 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,535 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,535 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,549 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,535 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,164 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,535 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,841 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,535 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom?

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego (SAN) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Diego from United Kingdom.

  • How long is the flight from United Kingdom to San Diego?

    United Airlines, Air France, and British Airways can get you from United Kingdom to San Diego in just under 14h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 19h 05m. The distance between United Kingdom and San Diego is about 5469 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from United Kingdom to San Diego are American Airlines ($432), Finnair ($506), and Lufthansa ($518).

  • What are the most popular routes from United Kingdom to San Diego?

    When deciding which route to take from United Kingdom to San Diego consider London Heathrow - San Diego, London Gatwick - San Diego or London Stansted - San Diego as they are the most popular.

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

    Before booking your flight to San Diego from United Kingdom, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: American Airlines (82%), Alaska Airlines (82%), Aer Lingus( 82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from United Kingdom to San Diego?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from United Kingdom to San Diego? While on average our users pay $968, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $549. The most popular route (London Heathrow - San Diego), is priced around $771.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to San Diego?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to San Diego (average of $444). Flying from United Kingdom to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $556). 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 United Kingdom to San Diego

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from United Kingdom 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 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapest$599Average$886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$637Average$748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$641Average$877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$664Average$1,019FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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