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Flight deals from London Gatwick to San Diego

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Gatwick to San Diego? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Diego.487 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 May, returning Wed, 7 May.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from London Gatwick on Fri, 2 May, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 7 May, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 487 €, select.
San Diego.503 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Apr, returning Wed, 7 May.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 30 Apr, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 7 May, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 503 €, select.
San Diego.542 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 May, returning Wed, 23 Jul.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 14 May, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 23 Jul, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 542 €, select.
San Diego.565 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Jun, returning Wed, 16 Jul.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 16 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 16 Jul, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 565 €, select.
San Diego.597 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 May, returning Sun, 3 Aug.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 21 May, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 3 Aug, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 597 €, select.
San Diego.599 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Sep, returning Sun, 7 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 1 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 7 Sep, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 599 €, select.
San Diego.600 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Apr, returning Wed, 30 Apr.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from London Gatwick on Sat, 26 Apr, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 30 Apr, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 600 €, select.
San Diego.606 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Aug, returning Thu, 4 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 28 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 4 Sep, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 606 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to San Diego

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Gatwick to San Diego flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from 600 €
May
from 487 €
Jun
from 616 €
Jul
from 636 €
Aug
from 853 €
Sep
from 599 €
Oct
from 740 €
Nov
from 859 €
Dec
from 841 €
Jan
from 1.008 €
Feb
from 1.025 €
Mar
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London to San Diego: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found487 €
Cheapest month to flyMay

Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick to San Diego: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in San Diego: San Diego International and McClellan-Palomar.
The best price we found for a return flight from London Gatwick to San Diego is 487 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from London Gatwick to San Diego. But we found flights with one or more stops from 487 €.
As of April 2025, there are no flights flying from London Gatwick to San Diego.
The cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to San Diego is usually April 2025.
If you're flying from London Gatwick Airport, the cheapest airport near San Diego is San Diego International – which is 4.1 km away from the centre of San Diego. We've found flights into this airport from 487 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Gatwick Airport to San Diego on Friday, 2 May 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between London Gatwick Airport and San Diego. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Diego but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Diego is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 16°C. August is typically the warmest month in San Diego, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in June. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 10°C. The rainiest month is February.
Currently, Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Diego.

Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to San Diego: what you need to know

  • London Gatwick Airport is located in London. Operating on the UTC-7 timezone, San Diego is 7 hours behind London.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from LGW to San Diego. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from LGW to San Diego. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:

    • Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS)

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

    • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • To enter United States for tourism purposes, you will need an ETA if you hold a passport from United Kingdom. However, visa rules are subject to change and you may need other documents depending on the purpose and length of your trip. Always check the most recent guidelines before you book your cheap ticket from London Gatwick Airport to San Diego.

  • LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 1 hour and 19 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour and 26 minutes.

  • Want a handy hotel near LGW? If you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to San Diego, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to San Diego

  • 248 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from London Gatwick Airport to San Diego. A return flight starts at 487 €. These fares may change based on availability and demand.

  • Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LGW to San Diego if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel dates, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to San Diego.

  • Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from LGW to San Diego. You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have fallen. We'll notify you the moment the price changes.

  • Use the filters to tailor your flights from London Gatwick Airport to San Diego. Simply enter your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.

Airports in San Diego

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego is roughly 5 kilometres. It takes about 9 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • It takes around 20 minutes if you're using public transport.

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from London Gatwick Airport to San Diego, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near SAN:

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)

  • McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) is around 56 kilometres from the centre of San Diego. Once you've hopped off your flight from London Gatwick Airport to San Diego, it'll take you around 39 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.

  • The trip will take roughly 2 hours and 14 minutes on public transport.

  • Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to CLD. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from LGW to San Diego:

Best time to go to San Diego

  • July is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to San Diego. To skip the crowds, visit San Diego in May when it's quieter.

  • Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to San Diego for August to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 17ºC to 28ºC.

  • Look for cheap flights from LGW to San Diego in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 23ºC on average.

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