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USS Midway Museum
A large aircraft carrier museum on the waterfront with restored aircraft, flight deck exhibits, and naval history. One of the city's most visited cultural attractions.
Flights from Canton, OH to San Diego, CA depart on average 115 times per day, taking around 9h 42m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $577 (€474) if you book in advance.
The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:30. The fastest flight covers the 2042 miles (3287 km) distance in 9h 42m. April is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 2042 miles (3287 km) |
Average flight duration 9h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $577 (€474) |
Flights per day 115 |
Fastest flight 9h 42m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 10:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Canton, OH to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $577. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 9h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $577, and a bus costs an average of $738.
Distance: 2042 miles (3287 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$577 Average price Cheapest | $738 Average price | $471 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 42m Average total duration Fastest 9h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 58h 40m Average total duration 58h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 35h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Canton, OH to San Diego, CA:
A flight is $161 (€133) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Canton, OH to San Diego, CA costing on average $738 (€607).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 58h 10m.
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Most Canton, OH to San Diego, CA flights use the Hopkins International Airport to San Diego International Airport airport pair, with some services landing at McClellan-Palomar Airport. Use this guide to compare Canton, OH and San Diego, CA airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
San Diego International Airport is 4 km from San Diego city centre. Public transport options include:
San Diego International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants in terminals 1 and 2, including fast food and sit-down options like The Counter and Phil's BBQ
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at San Diego International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at San Diego International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Diego International Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby, Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Mari within walking distance..
McClellan-Palomar Airport has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at McClellan-Palomar Airport: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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