- 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 Santa Clarita, CA to San Diego, CA depart on average 39 times per day, taking around 6h 23m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at €105 but you can travel from only €21 by bus.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 140 miles (226 km) distance in 58m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 140 miles (226 km) |
Average flight duration 6h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price €105 |
Flights per day 39 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 58m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Cheapest price
€241
Average price
€319
Fastest journey
58 m
Average duration
7 h 10 m
Flights per day
4
Distance
226 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Santa Clarita, 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 Santa Clarita, CA to San Diego, CA will cost around €319 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €241.
Of the 4 flights that leave Santa Clarita, CA for San Diego, CA onSat, Aug 01, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 01 the direct flights cover the 226 km distance in an average of 7 h 10 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 58 m .
On Sat, Aug 01 the longest flights will take 14 h 14 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.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Clarita, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a flight costs an average of €105.
Distance: 140 miles (226 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€353 Average price | €35 Average price | €31 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 23m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Clarita, CA to San Diego, CA:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santa Clarita, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average €35.
A bus is €323 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santa Clarita, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average €353.
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 29m.
Flight takes on average 6h 23m.
The table below shows live departures for Santa Clarita, CA to San Diego, CA flights for today, Friday, July 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SY1622 · SY407 | 8:00 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 8h27 | 4:27 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3186 · AA559+ AA6425 | 8:10 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 13h24 | 9:34 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA6425+ AA1466 · AA2466 | 8:10 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 10h08 | 6:18 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5460 · UA4715 · UA1257 | 8:15 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 5h53 | 2:08 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5460 · UA4715 · UA1147 | 8:15 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 7h52 | 4:07 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1006 · UA574 · UA1147 | 8:20 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 7h47 | 4:07 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1006 · UA1799 · UA5508 | 8:20 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 12h07 | 8:27 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4643 | 9:00 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1h08 | 10:08 AM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1191 · UA1281 | 9:08 AM Burbank | 8h12 | 5:20 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1191 · UA1302 | 9:08 AM Burbank | 5h47 | 2:55 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2466+ AA3992 | 9:16 AM Burbank | 9h02 | 6:18 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2470+ AA3992 | 9:16 AM Burbank | 6h10 | 3:26 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA559+ AA3992 | 9:16 AM Burbank | 12h18 | 9:34 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5562 · UA1257 | 9:45 AM John Wayne Airport | 4h23 | 2:08 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1668 · AA2470 | 10:00 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 5h26 | 3:26 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1668 · AA559 | 10:00 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 11h34 | 9:34 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1668 · AA2466 | 10:00 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 8h18 | 6:18 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6376 · AA6373+ AA2466 | 10:28 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 7h50 | 6:18 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA559+ AA6368 · AA6376 | 10:28 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 11h06 | 9:34 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA6376+ AA2466+ AA4189 | 10:28 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 7h50 | 6:18 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA559+ AA6376+ AA4126 | 10:28 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 11h06 | 9:34 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2039 · AA3186 · AA559 | 12:26 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 9h08 | 9:34 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2187 · UA540 | 12:48 PM Burbank | 7h58 | 8:46 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2187 · UA5529 | 12:48 PM Burbank | 8h05 | 8:53 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2132 · UA5529 | 1:05 PM John Wayne Airport | 7h48 | 8:53 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1994 · AA2466 | 1:10 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 5h08 | 6:18 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1994 · AA559 | 1:10 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 8h24 | 9:34 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1263 · UA5529 | 1:18 PM Ontario International Airport | 7h35 | 8:53 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1453 · UA5508 | 1:45 PM Burbank | 6h42 | 8:27 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1375 · UA5508 | 1:50 PM Ontario International Airport | 6h37 | 8:27 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2823 · UA5508 | 2:47 PM John Wayne Airport | 5h40 | 8:27 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1267 · UA2841 · UA1863 | 3:05 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 7h44 | 10:49 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1267 · UA1603 · UA1863 | 3:05 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 7h44 | 10:49 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA559+ AA6372+ AA4126 | 3:39 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 5h55 | 9:34 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 · UA1343 | 4:13 PM Burbank | 4h40 | 8:53 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 | |
AA2032 · AA559 | 4:39 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 4h55 | 9:34 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6415+ AA559 | 4:44 PM Burbank | 4h50 | 9:34 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA9345 · AA9362 | 5:00 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 15h15 | 8:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4944+ AA2461 | 6:38 PM Burbank | 14h13 | 8:51 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1508 · UA1863 | 6:42 PM Burbank | 4h07 | 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 | |
![]() | 2:14 AM Santa Clarita, CA | 0h58 | 3:12 AM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, July 31 | |||||
AA1362 · AA2461 | 7:32 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 13h19 | 8:51 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1195 · UA2142 | 8:10 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 4h21 | 12:31 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2785 · AA1808 · AA2477 | 8:15 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 15h32 | 11:47 AM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA9306+ AA6260 | 8:38 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 12h57 | 9:35 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6260+ AA7421 | 8:38 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 14h02 | 10:40 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA9306+ AA6510 | 10:32 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 11h03 | 9:35 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA7408+ AA6510 | 10:32 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 15h07 | 1:39 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6510+ AA7421 | 10:32 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 12h08 | 10:40 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 | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Santa Clarita, CA | 14h14 | 4:14 AM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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Discover the best of San Diego, CA — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect San Diego, CA trip today.
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 Santa Clarita, 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 Santa Clarita, 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 Santa Clarita, 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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