- 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 Simi Valley, CA to San Diego, CA depart on average 39 times per day, taking around 4h 44m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at €137 but you can travel from only €35 by train.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 142 miles (229 km) distance in 58m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 142 miles (229 km) |
Average flight duration 4h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price €137 |
Flights per day 39 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 58m |
First flight 5:45 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Cheapest price
€361
Average price
€519
Fastest journey
58 m
Average duration
2 h 13 m
Flights per day
50
Distance
229 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Simi Valley, 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 Simi Valley, CA to San Diego, CA will cost around €519 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €361.
Of the 50 flights that leave Simi Valley, CA for San Diego, CA onWed, Aug 05, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct flights cover the 229 km distance in an average of 2 h 13 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 58 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the longest flights will take 4 h 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.
UA2823 · UA5508
UA1263 · UA5529
UA488 · UA5510
UA513 · UA5507
UA357 · UA5508
UA594
UA5415
UA4643
UA2363 · UA444
UA488 · UA5510Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Simi Valley, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €35, and a flight costs an average of €137.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€360 Average price | €35 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest |
7h 44m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Simi Valley, CA to San Diego, CA:
A bus is €0.03 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Simi Valley, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average €35.
A bus is €324 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Simi Valley, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average €360.
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 44m.
Bus takes on average 5h 14m.
The table below shows live departures for Simi Valley, CA to San Diego, CA flights for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA2823 · UA5508 | 2:47 PM John Wayne Airport | 5h40 | 8:27 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1378 · AA559+ AA6372 | 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 | |
UA5351 · UA1343 | 4:12 PM John Wayne Airport | 4h41 | 8:53 PM San Diego International 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 · UA1343 | 4:14 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 4h39 | 8:53 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2019 · UA5508 | 4:14 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 4h13 | 8:27 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5433 · UA5508 | 4:20 PM Ontario International Airport | 4h07 | 8:27 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5433 · UA1343 | 4:20 PM Ontario International Airport | 4h33 | 8:53 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2032 · AA559 | 4:39 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 4h55 | 9:34 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA559+ AA6415 | 4:42 PM Burbank | 4h52 | 9:34 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1793+ AA4944 | 6:38 PM Burbank | 14h12 | 8:50 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5415 | 6:50 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1h01 | 7:51 PM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA6315 · AA4888+ AA2122 | 7:25 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 16h32 | 11:57 AM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2122+ AA6315+ AA3650 | 7:25 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 16h32 | 11:57 AM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1362 · AA1793 | 7:32 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 13h18 | 8:50 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2293 · AA1793 | 8:41 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 12h09 | 8:50 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 | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
UA2446 · UA5507 | 5:00 AM Ontario International Airport | 8h10 | 1:10 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2363 · UA444 | 6:00 AM Ontario International Airport | 3h59 | 9:59 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2363 · UA5510 | 6:00 AM Ontario International Airport | 5h02 | 11:02 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3053 · AA1951 | 6:30 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 8h56 | 3:26 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3053 · AA2122 | 6:30 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 5h27 | 11:57 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3053 · AA480 | 6:30 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 11h48 | 6:18 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA513 · UA5507 | 6:45 AM John Wayne Airport | 6h25 | 1:10 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1604 · UA5510 | 7:00 AM John Wayne Airport | 4h02 | 11:02 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA488 · UA2177 | 7:02 AM Burbank | 4h49 | 11:51 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA488 · UA5510 | 7:02 AM Burbank | 4h00 | 11:02 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
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 · UA1799 · UA5508 | 8:20 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 12h07 | 8:27 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1006 · UA574 · UA1147 | 8:20 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 7h47 | 4:07 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4643 | 9:00 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1h08 | 10:08 AM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1191 · UA1302 | 9:08 AM Burbank | 5h47 | 2:55 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1191 · UA1281 | 9:08 AM Burbank | 8h12 | 5:20 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5410 · UA4779 · UA1561 | 9:17 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 9h22 | 6:39 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5372 · UA5248 · UA1147 | 9:20 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 6h47 | 4:07 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA6425+ AA2109 · AA480 | 9:31 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 8h47 | 6:18 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA6296 · AA6294+ AA480 | 9:38 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 8h40 | 6:18 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA6296 · AA6369+ AA480 | 9:38 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 8h40 | 6:18 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA6296 · AA6369+ AA1951 | 9:38 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 5h48 | 3:26 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA6296+ AA480+ AA3649 | 9:38 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 8h40 | 6:18 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1951+ AA4220 | 9:50 AM Burbank | 5h36 | 3:26 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA480+ AA4220 | 9:50 AM Burbank | 8h28 | 6:18 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1595 · AA480 | 9:57 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 8h21 | 6:18 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1595 · AA1951 | 9:57 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 5h29 | 3:26 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2187 · UA5529 | 12:48 PM Burbank | 8h05 | 8:53 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2187 · UA540 | 12:48 PM Burbank | 7h58 | 8:46 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1994 · AA480 | 1:07 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 5h11 | 6:18 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2132 · UA5529 | 1:08 PM John Wayne Airport | 7h45 | 8:53 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2741 · UA1603 · UA1863 | 1:12 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 9h37 | 10:49 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
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 | |
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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 Simi Valley, 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 Simi Valley, 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 Simi Valley, 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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