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USS Midway Museum
Museum aboard the historic aircraft carrier USS Midway with restored aircraft, flight deck exhibits, and audio tours on San Diego Bay.
Flights from Chino, CA to San Diego, CA depart on average 45 times per day, taking around 12h 18m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $164 (€134) but you can travel from only $34 (€28) by bus.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 06:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 94 miles (152 km) distance in 12h 18m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 94 miles (152 km) |
Average flight duration 12h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $164 (€134) |
Flights per day 45 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 12h 18m |
First flight 6:00 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Chino, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a flight costs an average of $164.
Distance: 94 miles (152 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$164 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 18m Average total duration 12h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration Fastest 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Chino, CA to San Diego, CA:
A bus is $129 (€106) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chino, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $164 (€134).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Flight takes on average 12h 18m.
The table below shows live departures for Chino, CA to San Diego, CA flights for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA2655 · AA2466 | 12:33 PM John Wayne Airport | 5h46 | 6:19 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2655 · AA559 | 12:33 PM John Wayne Airport | 9h01 | 9:34 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2039 · AA3186 · AA559 | 12:35 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 8h59 | 9:34 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2187 · UA5529 | 12:48 PM Burbank | 7h55 | 8:43 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2187 · UA540 | 12:48 PM Burbank | 7h58 | 8:46 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2741 · UA1603 · UA1863 | 1:00 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 9h49 | 10:49 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2741 · UA2047 · UA1863 | 1:00 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 9h49 | 10:49 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2741 · UA2478 · UA5508 | 1:00 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 7h27 | 8:27 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2132 · UA5529 | 1:08 PM John Wayne Airport | 7h35 | 8:43 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1994 · AA559 | 1:15 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 8h19 | 9:34 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1994 · AA2466 | 1:15 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 5h04 | 6:19 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1263 · UA5529 | 1:18 PM Ontario International Airport | 7h25 | 8:43 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3171 · AA2466 | 1:24 PM John Wayne Airport | 4h55 | 6:19 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3171 · AA559 | 1:24 PM John Wayne Airport | 8h10 | 9:34 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1375 · UA5508 | 1:42 PM Ontario International Airport | 6h45 | 8:27 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1453 · UA5508 | 1:45 PM Burbank | 6h42 | 8:27 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1453 · UA1343 | 1:45 PM Burbank | 7h08 | 8:53 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6190+ AA3186 · AA559 | 2:30 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 7h04 | 9:34 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA6372+ AA559+ AA4126 | 3:21 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 6h13 | 9:34 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1367 · UA1603 · UA1863 | 4:10 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 6h39 | 10:49 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5351 · UA5508 | 4:12 PM John Wayne Airport | 4h15 | 8:27 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA357 · UA1863 | 4:13 PM Burbank | 6h36 | 10:49 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA357 · UA5508 | 4:13 PM Burbank | 4h14 | 8:27 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2019 · UA5508 | 4:14 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 4h13 | 8:27 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2659 · AA559 | 4:30 PM John Wayne Airport | 5h04 | 9:34 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2032 · AA559 | 4:35 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 4h59 | 9:34 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2628 · UA5349 · UA1863 | 4:55 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 5h54 | 10:49 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2628 · UA5349 · UA2142 | 4:55 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 7h35 | 12:30 AM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5624 · UA1863 | 6:39 PM Ontario International Airport | 4h10 | 10:49 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2681 · UA1863 | 6:45 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 4h04 | 10:49 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5415 | 6:50 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1h01 | 7:51 PM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA842 · AA2477+ AA6315 | 7:25 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 16h25 | 11:50 AM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2477+ AA4187+ AA6315 | 7:25 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 16h25 | 11:50 AM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA842 · AA2461+ AA6315 | 7:25 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 13h32 | 8:57 AM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1362 · AA2461 | 7:30 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 13h27 | 8:57 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2685 · AA2461 | 7:43 PM John Wayne Airport | 13h14 | 8:57 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2785 · AA1808 · AA2477 | 8:10 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 15h40 | 11:50 AM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2293 · AA2477 | 9:08 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 14h42 | 11:50 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2293 · AA2461 | 9:08 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 11h49 | 8:57 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA594 | 10:56 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 0h58 | 11:54 PM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
SY430 · SY405 | 11:59 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 10h21 | 10:20 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Prices are high by U.S. standards, especially for hotels, dining, and parking near the coast and downtown.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 20%+ for great service. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff and valet.
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Most Chino, CA to San Diego, CA flights use the Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport airport pair, with some services landing at McClellan-Palomar Airport. Use this guide to compare Chino, CA 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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