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Journey information

Overview: San Diego, CA to Santa Monica, CA flight

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Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $24 (€20)

Distance

118 miles (191 km)

Average flight duration

5h 26m

Cheapest ticket price

$82 (€67)

Flights per day

Fastest flight

1h 3m

Cheapest month to travel

May

First flight

00:25

Last flight

23:55

Key Takeaways

Train Ticket Prices

Budget Options: Train tickets from San Diego, CA to Santa Monica, CA start from as low as $82 (€67) if booked well in advance.
Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $247 (€201) depending on the train type and class.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $24 (€20)

The cheapest and fastest flights from San Diego, CA to Santa Monica, CA

Showing times and prices for Nov 08

Cheapest price

$413

Average price

$728

Fastest journey

1 h 9 m

Average duration

2 h 58 m

Flights per day

Distance

191 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from San Diego, CA to Santa Monica, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from San Diego, CA to Santa Monica, CA will cost around $728 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $413.

Fast flights

Of the 41 flights that leave San Diego, CA for Santa Monica, CA onSat, Nov 08, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Nov 08 the direct flights cover the 191 km distance in an average of 2 h 58 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 9 m .

On Sat, Nov 08 the longest flights will take 4 h 18 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.