- Must visit
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 Thousand Oaks, CA to San Diego, CA depart on average 46 times per day, taking around 6h 11m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $122 (€100) but you can travel from only $44 (€36) by train.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 139 miles (225 km) distance in 3h 44m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 139 miles (225 km) |
Average flight duration 6h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $122 (€100) |
Flights per day 46 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 3h 44m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Cheapest price
$224
Average price
$1012
Fastest journey
58 m
Average duration
1 h 3 m
Flights per day
84
Distance
225 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Thousand Oaks, 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 Thousand Oaks, CA to San Diego, CA will cost around $1012 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $224.
Of the 84 flights that leave Thousand Oaks, CA for San Diego, CA onSun, Jun 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct flights cover the 225 km distance in an average of 1 h 3 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 58 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the longest flights will take 1 h 8 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.
AS2174
AS2176
UA5704 · UA2142
UA4649 · UA4643
UA5647 · UA594
UA594
UA5415
AS2174
AS2176
UA4643Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Thousand Oaks, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $44, and a flight costs an average of $122.
Distance: 139 miles (225 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$279 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 11m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Thousand Oaks, CA to San Diego, CA:
A train is $234 (€192) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Thousand Oaks, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $279 (€229).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 11m.
The table below shows live departures for Thousand Oaks, CA to San Diego, CA flights for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA2865 · UA1561 | 5:00 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 13h39 | 6:39 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2865 · UA1940 | 5:00 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 7h41 | 12:41 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2865 · UA1302 | 5:00 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 9h55 | 2:55 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2865 · UA540 | 5:00 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 15h46 | 8:46 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2865 · UA1281 | 5:00 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 12h20 | 5:20 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2865 · UA5507 | 5:00 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 8h00 | 1:00 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2446 · UA5507 | 5:00 AM Ontario International Airport | 8h00 | 1:00 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2647 · UA5510 | 6:00 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 5h02 | 11:02 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4649 · UA4643 | 6:00 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 4h08 | 10:08 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2647 · UA444 | 6:00 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 3h59 | 9:59 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2363 · UA444 | 6:00 AM Ontario International Airport | 3h59 | 9:59 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS2174 | 6:00 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 1h04 | 7:04 AM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2363 · UA5510 | 6:00 AM Ontario International Airport | 5h02 | 11:02 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4649 · UA5415 | 6:00 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 13h51 | 7:51 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2340 · UA5508 | 6:15 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 14h12 | 8:27 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2340 · UA2177 | 6:15 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 5h36 | 11:51 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2027 · AA2477 | 6:15 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 5h35 | 11:50 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2027 · AA2466 | 6:15 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 12h04 | 6:19 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2340 · UA444 | 6:15 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 3h44 | 9:59 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2027 · AA2470 | 6:15 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 9h12 | 3:27 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2340 · UA5510 | 6:15 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 4h47 | 11:02 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA488 · UA5510 | 7:02 AM Burbank | 4h00 | 11:02 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA488 · UA2177 | 7:02 AM Burbank | 4h49 | 11:51 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1604 · UA2177 | 7:50 AM John Wayne Airport | 4h01 | 11:51 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5460 · UA4715 · UA2855 | 8:15 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 8h09 | 4:24 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA3186 · AA559+ AA6425 | 8:28 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 13h06 | 9:34 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1466 · AA559+ AA6425 | 8:28 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 13h06 | 9:34 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA6425+ AA1466 · AA2466 | 8:28 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 9h51 | 6:19 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 | |
UA4715 · UA2855 | 9:59 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 6h25 | 4:24 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4715 · UA2610 · UA5415 | 9:59 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 9h52 | 7:51 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4715 · UA5508 | 9:59 AM Santa Barbara Airport | 10h28 | 8:27 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1668 · AA2466 | 10:00 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 8h19 | 6:19 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 · AA2470 | 10:00 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 5h27 | 3:27 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2466+ AA4935 · AA6376 | 10:26 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 7h53 | 6:19 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2466+ AA6373 · AA6376 | 10:26 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 7h53 | 6:19 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA6376 · AA6368+ AA559 | 10:26 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 11h08 | 9:34 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA6376+ AA559+ AA4126 | 10:26 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 11h08 | 9:34 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2039 · AA3186 · AA559 | 12:35 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 8h59 | 9:34 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1790 · UA1835 | 12:48 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 9h37 | 10:25 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2187 · UA540 | 12:48 PM Burbank | 7h58 | 8:46 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2741 · UA1603 · UA1863 | 1:00 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 9h51 | 10:51 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2741 · UA2047 · UA1863 | 1:00 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 9h51 | 10:51 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2741 · UA2478 · UA1343 | 1:00 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 7h53 | 8:53 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2466+ AA6300 | 1:10 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 5h09 | 6:19 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA559+ AA6300 | 1:10 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 8h24 | 9:34 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA469 · UA5508 | 1:25 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 7h02 | 8:27 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS2176 | 1:42 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 1h05 | 2:47 PM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
UA2305 · UA1561 | 1:58 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 4h41 | 6:39 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2305 · UA5425 · UA594 | 1:58 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 9h56 | 11:54 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2305 · UA1343 | 1:58 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 6h55 | 8:53 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2305 · UA1754 · UA5415 | 1:58 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 5h53 | 7:51 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2305 · UA5508 | 1:58 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 6h29 | 8:27 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3186 · AA559+ AA6190 | 2:30 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 7h04 | 9:34 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1383 · UA5508 | 2:47 PM John Wayne Airport | 5h40 | 8:27 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA559+ AA6372+ AA4126 | 3:21 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 6h13 | 9:34 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5256 · UA1343 | 4:03 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 4h50 | 8:53 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5256 · UA2409 · UA594 | 4:03 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 7h51 | 11:54 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5256 · UA1863 | 4:03 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 6h48 | 10:51 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5256 · UA5425 · UA594 | 4:03 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 7h51 | 11:54 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 · UA5508 | 4:13 PM Burbank | 4h14 | 8:27 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA357 · UA1343 | 4:13 PM Burbank | 4h40 | 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 | |
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Museum aboard the historic aircraft carrier USS Midway with restored aircraft, flight deck exhibits, and audio tours on San Diego Bay.
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Leading contemporary art museum with major postwar and current works, especially strong in Southern California and Pacific Rim artists.
Vast cultural park with gardens, museums, Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, walking paths, and some of San Diego's best photo spots.
Scenic cove known for sea lions, clear water, coastal cliffs, and highly shareable sunset and ocean-view walks.
Wide sandy beach beside the Hotel del Coronado, popular for walking, photography, and classic Southern California scenery.
Beer-battered or grilled local fish in tortillas, usually topped with cabbage, crema, and salsa. A signature coastal San Diego staple with strong Baja influence.
A San Diego original burrito filled with carne asada, fries, cheese, and salsa. It is one of the city’s most iconic late-night and casual foods.
French fries topped with carne asada, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, and salsa. This indulgent dish is strongly associated with San Diego taco shop culture.
Popular waterfront seafood restaurant serving fresh local catch, fish tacos, and sandwiches in a relaxed harbor setting near the fishing fleet.
Historic, no-frills Mexican restaurant famous for house-made tortillas, rolled tacos, and comforting traditional plates. A beloved local institution with a classic atmosphere.
Iconic casual spot in Ocean Beach known for oversized burgers, fries, and a lively beach-town vibe. A long-standing San Diego favorite.
Prices are high by U.S. standards, especially for hotels, dining, and parking near the coast and downtown.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 20%+ for great service. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff and valet.
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Most Thousand Oaks, 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 Thousand Oaks, 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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