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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 La Crescenta-Montrose, CA to San Diego, CA depart on average 41 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $445 (€360) but you can travel from only $53 (€43) by bus.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 06:00, the last at 22:39. The fastest flight covers the 121 miles (196 km) distance in 1h 7m. February is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 121 miles (196 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $445 (€360) |
Flights per day 41 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 1h 7m |
First flight 6:00 AM |
Last flight 10:39 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from La Crescenta-Montrose, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, and a flight costs an average of $445.
Distance: 121 miles (196 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$445 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 15m Average total duration 8h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from La Crescenta-Montrose, CA to San Diego, CA:
A bus is $392 (€317) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from La Crescenta-Montrose, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $445 (€360).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 45m.
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