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$118+ Cheap flights from Virginia Beach, VA 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 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SAN
Apr 15 — Apr 221
Wed 4/15
Wed 4/22
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Cheapest flights from Virginia Beach to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Virginia Beach to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 16, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 6/310:45 am
ORF
-
SAN
2 stops9h 35m
United Airlines
Wed 6/101:53 pm
SAN
-
ORF
1 stop7h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12$372
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/186:00 am
ORF
-
SAN
1 stop8h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/281:05 pm
SAN
-
ORF
Nonstop5h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$375
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/89:38 am
ORF
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 42m
Breeze Airways
Mon 6/151:05 pm
SAN
-
ORF
Nonstop5h 23m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 3/13$376
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Tue 4/75:30 pm
ORF
-
SAN
1 stop8h 19m
American Airlines
Mon 4/139:45 pm
SAN
-
ORF
1 stop9h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/12$378
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/309:33 am
ORF
-
SAN
1 stop11h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/67:34 pm
SAN
-
ORF
2 stops12h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$380
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/310:30 pm
ORF
-
SAN
2 stops16h 14m
Breeze Airways
Sat 6/61:22 pm
SAN
-
ORF
Nonstop5h 23m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 3/11$382
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/74:25 pm
ORF
-
SAN
1 stop9h 00m
Southwest
Mon 4/1310:40 pm
SAN
-
ORF
2 stops10h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/12$383
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Tue 4/285:57 pm
ORF
-
SAN
1 stop8h 58m
Delta
Wed 4/299:45 pm
SAN
-
ORF
1 stop8h 14m
Delta
Deal found 3/11$387
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/135:30 pm
ORF
-
SAN
1 stop8h 19m
American Airlines
Thu 4/2312:17 pm
SAN
-
ORF
1 stop7h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/11$389
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/119:38 am
ORF
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/148:00 am
SAN
-
ORF
1 stop7h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$390
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/214:25 pm
ORF
-
SAN
1 stop9h 00m
Southwest
Fri 4/249:40 pm
SAN
-
ORF
1 stop9h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/12$393

Find flight deals from Virginia Beach to San Diego

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Virginia Beach to San Diego flight deals. Data was last updated March 16, 2026.

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$372
(Southwest)

One-way from

$118
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$514
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Virginia Beach 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 March 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Virginia Beach to San Diego that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

NorfolkSan Diego

ORF - SAN

ORFSAN

Norfolk

Fri 5/1

2:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop7h 30m

San Diego

Mon 5/4

9:40 pm-10:00 am

1 stop9h 20m

$404
Quickest round-trip

NorfolkSan Diego

ORF - SAN

ORFSAN

Norfolk

Mon 6/1

9:38 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop5h 42m

San Diego

Wed 6/10

1:22 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop5h 23m

$418

NorfolkSan Diego

ORF - SAN

ORFSAN

Norfolk

Fri 5/1

10:05 am-5:40 pm

2 stops10h 35m

San Diego

Tue 5/5

10:40 pm-11:55 am

2 stops10h 15m

$438

NorfolkSan Diego

ORF - SAN

ORFSAN

Norfolk

Mon 5/18

2:30 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops9h 55m

San Diego

Mon 5/18

10:40 pm-11:55 am

2 stops10h 15m

$448

NorfolkSan Diego

ORF - SAN

ORFSAN

Norfolk

Tue 7/28

3:40 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop9h 05m

San Diego

Wed 8/5

10:40 pm-9:30 am

1 stop7h 50m

$467

NorfolkSan Diego

ORF - SAN

ORFSAN

Norfolk

Tue 7/7

3:40 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop9h 05m

San Diego

Tue 7/21

11:45 am-10:35 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$467

NorfolkSan Diego

ORF - SAN

ORFSAN

Norfolk

Mon 6/22

4:30 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop9h 50m

San Diego

Sun 6/28

10:40 pm-10:45 am

1 stop9h 05m

$477

NorfolkSan Diego

ORF - SAN

ORFSAN

Norfolk

Wed 6/17

4:30 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops9h 20m

San Diego

Mon 6/22

9:45 pm-10:45 am

2 stops10h 00m

$512

NorfolkSan Diego

ORF - SAN

ORFSAN

Norfolk

Tue 5/19

6:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop8h 25m

San Diego

Wed 5/20

10:55 am-12:59 am

2 stops11h 04m

$522

NorfolkSan Diego

ORF - SAN

ORFSAN

Norfolk

Mon 4/13

5:05 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 54m

San Diego

Fri 4/17

12:55 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$528

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Virginia Beach to San Diego. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Virginia Beach to San Diego, you should look to book at least 68 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Virginia Beach to San Diego?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia Beach to San Diego (average of $102). Flying from Virginia Beach to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $318). 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 March 16, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Breeze Airways,Southwest, andDelta from Virginia Beach to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
271 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
271 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
271 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,318 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
271 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,292 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
271 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,428 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
271 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,466 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
271 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach?

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Diego from Virginia Beach. Booking flights from Virginia Beach to San Diego (SAN) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Virginia Beach from 7 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Virginia Beach to San Diego?

    Southwest and Breeze Airways can get you from Virginia Beach to San Diego in just under 5h 42m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 48m. The distance from Virginia Beach to San Diego is about 2324 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    $96 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Breeze Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and Delta, with prices starting from $148 and $150, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach to San Diego?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia Beach to San Diego (average of $102). Flying from Virginia Beach to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $318). 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 7 airlines flying from Virginia Beach to San Diego

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Virginia Beach 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 March 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$133Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$143Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$175Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$178Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$282Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$316Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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