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USS Midway Museum
A historic aircraft carrier museum on the waterfront with restored aircraft, flight deck exhibits, and naval history displays. One of San Diego’s signature attractions.
Flights from Virginia Beach, VA to San Diego, CA depart on average 47 times per day, taking around 7h 21m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $562 (€453) but you can travel from only $246 (€198) by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:48. The fastest flight covers the 2336 miles (3760 km) distance in 7h 57m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 2336 miles (3760 km) |
Average flight duration 7h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $562 (€453) |
Flights per day 47 |
Fastest flight 7h 57m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 10:48 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 21 days |
Cheapest price
$346
Average price
$668
Fastest journey
5 h 42 m
Average duration
6 h 52 m
Flights per day
52
Distance
3760 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Virginia Beach, VA 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 Virginia Beach, VA to San Diego, CA will cost around $668 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $346.
Of the 52 flights that leave Virginia Beach, VA for San Diego, CA onFri, Jun 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 05 the direct flights cover the 3760 km distance in an average of 6 h 52 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 5 h 42 m .
On Fri, Jun 05 the longest flights will take 7 h 20 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.
MX704
UA1354 · UA5529
UA2270 · UA5507
AA2262 · AA1011
AA2262 · AA1243
MX704
AA3168 · AA2471
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AA2471
UA2066 · UA2163
AA2255 · AA2056Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Virginia Beach, VA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $246. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $246, and a flight costs an average of $562.
Distance: 2336 miles (3760 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$583 Average price | $333 Average price Cheapest | $546 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 21m Average total duration Fastest 7h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 74h 5m Average total duration 73h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 39h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Virginia Beach, VA to San Diego, CA:
A bus is $250 (€202) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Virginia Beach, VA to San Diego, CA costing on average $583 (€471).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 73h 35m.
The table below shows live departures for Virginia Beach, VA to San Diego, CA flights for tomorrow, Friday, June 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA3168 · AA2471 | 5:05 AM Norfolk International Airport | 6h59 | 9:04 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5985+ AA466 | 5:05 AM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 11h00 | 1:05 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2056+ AA5985 | 5:05 AM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 16h42 | 6:47 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2471+ AA5985 | 5:05 AM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 6h59 | 9:04 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3712 · UA2147 | 5:50 AM Norfolk International Airport | 9h47 | 12:37 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5287 · UA660 | 6:00 AM Norfolk International Airport | 8h21 | 11:21 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1524 · UA1775 · UA2683 | 6:05 AM Norfolk International Airport | 12h22 | 3:27 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1524 · UA2739 · UA1826 | 6:05 AM Norfolk International Airport | 16h47 | 7:52 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1524 · UA2163 | 6:05 AM Norfolk International Airport | 11h58 | 3:03 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1524 · UA1930 | 6:05 AM Norfolk International Airport | 7h33 | 10:38 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1524 · UA1252 · UA2683 | 6:05 AM Norfolk International Airport | 12h22 | 3:27 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1524 · UA2739 · UA745 | 6:05 AM Norfolk International Airport | 15h25 | 6:30 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2606 · UA2491 | 6:15 AM Norfolk International Airport | 7h36 | 10:51 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2606 · UA2418 | 6:15 AM Norfolk International Airport | 14h26 | 5:41 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2606 · UA2399 | 6:15 AM Norfolk International Airport | 10h06 | 1:21 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1621+ AA5088 | 6:27 AM Norfolk International Airport | 7h46 | 11:13 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5036+ AA466 | 6:48 AM Norfolk International Airport | 9h17 | 1:05 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2482+ AA4683 | 6:49 AM Norfolk International Airport | 8h44 | 12:33 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2274 · AA3102 | 7:03 AM Norfolk International Airport | 8h08 | 12:11 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2274 · AA2459 | 7:03 AM Norfolk International Airport | 10h17 | 2:20 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2809 · UA2683 | 8:00 AM Norfolk International Airport | 10h27 | 3:27 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2270 · UA5507 | 8:00 AM Norfolk International Airport | 8h00 | 1:00 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2270 · UA1302 | 8:00 AM Norfolk International Airport | 9h55 | 2:55 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2270 · UA1940 | 8:00 AM Norfolk International Airport | 7h41 | 12:41 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
MX704 | 9:38 AM Norfolk International Airport | 5h42 | 12:20 PM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3717 · UA1826 | 10:44 AM Norfolk International Airport | 12h08 | 7:52 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2066 · UA1498 · UA1826 | 10:45 AM Norfolk International Airport | 12h07 | 7:52 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2066 · UA2857 · UA2461 | 10:45 AM Norfolk International Airport | 13h39 | 9:24 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2066 · UA2163 | 10:45 AM Norfolk International Airport | 7h18 | 3:03 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2066 · UA2331 · UA745 | 10:45 AM Norfolk International Airport | 10h45 | 6:30 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2066 · UA1535 · UA2418 | 10:45 AM Norfolk International Airport | 9h56 | 5:41 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2056+ AA5869 | 11:12 AM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 10h35 | 6:47 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3322+ AA5869 | 11:12 AM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 13h36 | 9:48 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5331+ AA2056 | 11:20 AM Norfolk International Airport | 10h27 | 6:47 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA899+ AA4643 | 11:56 AM Norfolk International Airport | 9h36 | 6:32 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6121+ AA1489 | 12:53 PM Norfolk International Airport | 8h42 | 6:35 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6121+ AA1333 | 12:53 PM Norfolk International Airport | 11h00 | 8:53 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2254 · AA2056 | 1:27 PM Norfolk International Airport | 8h20 | 6:47 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2255 · AA2056 | 2:27 PM Norfolk International Airport | 7h20 | 6:47 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2255 · AA3322 | 2:27 PM Norfolk International Airport | 10h21 | 9:48 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4023 · UA2497 · UA1182 | 3:00 PM Norfolk International Airport | 10h39 | 10:39 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4023 · UA2054 | 3:00 PM Norfolk International Airport | 8h23 | 8:23 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4023 · UA1831 · UA1626 | 3:00 PM Norfolk International Airport | 11h40 | 11:40 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2262 · AA1011 | 3:17 PM Norfolk International Airport | 10h22 | 10:39 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2262 · AA1243 | 3:17 PM Norfolk International Airport | 7h50 | 8:07 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1354 · UA540 | 4:21 PM Norfolk International Airport | 7h25 | 8:46 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1354 · UA1835 | 4:21 PM Norfolk International Airport | 9h04 | 10:25 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1354 · UA5529 | 4:21 PM Norfolk International Airport | 7h22 | 8:43 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
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