- Must visit
San Diego Museum of Art
Major Balboa Park museum with works from Spanish old masters to modern art, plus strong regional and international exhibitions.
Flights from Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA depart on average 52 times per day, taking around 3h 27m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $136 but you can travel from only $32 by bus.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 06:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 117 miles (189 km) distance in 54m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 117 miles (189 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $136 |
Flights per day 52 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 54m |
First flight 6:00 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$445
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$578
Fastest journey on Sep 18
56 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
2 h 11 m
Flights on Sep 18
64
Distance
189 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA will cost around $578 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $445.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 64 flights from Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA, including 3 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct flights cover the 189 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 56 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the longest flights will take 4 h 2 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
UA2363 · UA5510
UA318 · UA5507
UA2446 · UA5507
UA488 · UA5510
UA5351 · UA5508
UA582
UA1100
UA1068
UA2681 · UA442
UA5616 · UA1257Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $41, while a flight costs an average of $591.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$591 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 27m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA:
A train is $5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $46.
A train is $550 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $591.
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 30m.
Bus takes on average 4h 36m.
The table below shows live departures for Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA flights for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA2446 · UA5507 | 5:00 AM Ontario International Airport | 8h04 | 1:04 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA781 · UA444 | 6:00 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 4h17 | 10:17 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2363 · UA5510 | 6:08 AM Ontario International Airport | 5h56 | 12:04 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2363 · UA444 | 6:08 AM Ontario International Airport | 4h09 | 10:17 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2712 · AA480 | 6:30 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 11h46 | 6:16 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2712 · AA1951 | 6:30 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 8h52 | 3:22 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2712 · AA2122 | 6:30 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 5h33 | 12:03 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA318 · UA5507 | 6:45 AM John Wayne Airport | 6h19 | 1:04 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2683 · UA2177 | 7:15 AM John Wayne Airport | 5h03 | 12:18 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA488 · UA5510 | 7:15 AM Burbank | 4h49 | 12:04 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2683 · UA5510 | 7:15 AM John Wayne Airport | 4h49 | 12:04 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1372 · UA5510 | 7:45 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 4h19 | 12:04 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2446 · AA559+ AA6425 | 8:25 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 13h10 | 9:35 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2446 · AA480+ AA6425 | 8:25 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 9h51 | 6:16 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1541 · AA559+ AA6425 | 8:25 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 13h10 | 9:35 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2109 · AA559+ AA6425 | 8:25 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 13h10 | 9:35 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2109 · AA480+ AA6425 | 8:25 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 9h51 | 6:16 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2109 · AA1951+ AA6425 | 8:25 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 6h57 | 3:22 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA480+ AA6370 · AA6296 | 8:26 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 9h50 | 6:16 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA480+ AA6332 · AA6296 | 8:26 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 9h50 | 6:16 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1951+ AA6296 · AA6370 | 8:26 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 6h56 | 3:22 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA559+ AA6296 · AA6207 | 8:26 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 13h09 | 9:35 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA480+ AA6296 · AA6294 | 8:26 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 9h50 | 6:16 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1899 · UA1302 | 9:00 AM Burbank | 5h50 | 2:50 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1899 · UA1281 | 9:00 AM Burbank | 8h18 | 5:18 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1601 · UA1257 | 9:01 AM Ontario International Airport | 4h43 | 1:44 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA520 · UA1257 | 9:36 AM Burbank | 4h08 | 1:44 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA433 · UA1257 | 9:37 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 4h07 | 1:44 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5616 · UA1257 | 9:42 AM John Wayne Airport | 4h02 | 1:44 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2388 · AA480 | 9:50 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 8h26 | 6:16 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2388 · AA559 | 9:50 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 11h45 | 9:35 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2388 · AA1951 | 9:50 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 5h32 | 3:22 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA559+ AA4220 | 10:01 AM Burbank | 11h34 | 9:35 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1951+ AA4220 | 10:01 AM Burbank | 5h21 | 3:22 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA480+ AA4220 | 10:01 AM Burbank | 8h15 | 6:16 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1068 | 10:35 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1h00 | 11:35 AM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2386 · UA1668 | 11:10 AM Burbank | 4h44 | 3:54 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1245 · UA1668 | 11:45 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 4h09 | 3:54 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2529 · AA1541 · AA559 | 12:14 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 9h21 | 9:35 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2187 · UA540 | 12:44 PM Burbank | 7h50 | 8:34 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2187 · UA1389 | 12:44 PM Burbank | 11h45 | 12:29 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2187 · UA5529 | 12:44 PM Burbank | 8h08 | 8:52 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2482 · UA5529 | 1:08 PM John Wayne Airport | 7h44 | 8:52 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1263 · UA5529 | 1:18 PM Ontario International Airport | 7h34 | 8:52 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1994 · AA559 | 1:18 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 8h17 | 9:35 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1994 · AA480 | 1:18 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 4h58 | 6:16 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1453 · UA5508 | 1:50 PM Burbank | 6h55 | 8:45 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1375 · UA5508 | 1:53 PM Ontario International Airport | 6h52 | 8:45 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1375 · UA1561 | 1:53 PM Ontario International Airport | 4h42 | 6:35 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1320 · UA5508 | 3:05 PM John Wayne Airport | 5h40 | 8:45 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1066 · UA5508 | 4:09 PM Burbank | 4h36 | 8:45 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1066 · UA1577 | 4:09 PM Burbank | 4h36 | 8:45 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2019 · UA5508 | 4:10 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 4h35 | 8:45 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2019 · UA1577 | 4:10 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 4h35 | 8:45 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA559+ AA6208 · AA6292 | 4:10 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 5h25 | 9:35 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5351 · UA1577 | 4:11 PM John Wayne Airport | 4h34 | 8:45 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5351 · UA5508 | 4:11 PM John Wayne Airport | 4h34 | 8:45 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA582 | 4:30 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 0h56 | 5:26 PM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA559+ AA6246 | 4:39 PM Burbank | 4h56 | 9:35 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2032 · AA559 | 4:43 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 4h52 | 9:35 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2111 · UA442 | 6:32 PM John Wayne Airport | 4h15 | 10:47 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1508 · UA442 | 6:35 PM Burbank | 4h12 | 10:47 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1793+ AA6185 | 6:43 PM Burbank | 14h13 | 8:56 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2211 · AA1793 | 7:00 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 13h56 | 8:56 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1100 | 7:06 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 0h56 | 8:02 PM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major Balboa Park museum with works from Spanish old masters to modern art, plus strong regional and international exhibitions.
Acclaimed contemporary art museum in La Jolla featuring oceanfront settings, modern works, and rotating global exhibitions.
Museum aboard a historic aircraft carrier with restored aircraft, naval exhibits, and immersive views of life at sea.
Balboa Park is San Diego's grand cultural park, packed with gardens, architecture, museums, and walkable plazas worth lingering in.
Historic Gaslamp Quarter offers Victorian-era streets, nightlife energy, and preserved downtown architecture for an atmospheric walk.
Dramatic seaside cliffs and walking paths in La Jolla, famous for waves, sea lions, and sweeping Pacific views.
A San Diego staple: grilled fish in a soft tortilla with cabbage, crema, and salsa. Popularized by Baja influence and coastal seafood culture.
French fries, carne asada, cheese, guacamole, and crema wrapped in a flour tortilla. A late-night local favorite born in San Diego taquerias.
Fresh local sea urchin served raw, prized for its rich, buttery taste. It reflects San Diego's access to Pacific seafood and sushi culture.
Celebrated sushi restaurant specializing in omakase and pristine seafood, including uni. Intimate, polished, and highly respected by locals.
Iconic casual seafood counter known for fish tacos, smoked fish, and harbor views. A classic stop for San Diego's Baja-inspired seafood style.
Refined fine-dining restaurant showcasing local seafood and seasonal California ingredients. Elegant room with one of the city's strongest reputations.
San Diego is pricey for US travel, with higher hotel rates, dining, and parking than many cities, though casual food and buses stay manageable.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 15-20% for taxis or rideshares, and $1-2 for coffee drinks or small cafe orders.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Diego, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Glendale, 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 Glendale, 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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