Travelling from Alicante Airport (ALC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN): what you need to know
San Diego is nine hours behind Alicante and follows the UTC-8 timezone.
To ensure you get on your ALC to SAN flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Opt for a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Alicante Airport to San Diego International Airport. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is a top stopover on the ALC to SAN route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante Airport (ALC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Alicante Airport to San Diego International Airport flight is $885. A round-trip ticket right now is $1,207. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ALC to SAN if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Alicante Airport to San Diego International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from ALC to SAN.
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Handy information about Alicante Airport (ALC)
Of all flights departing from Alicante Airport, 79% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Alicante to Alicante Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near ALC. Whether you have an early flight from Alicante Airport to San Diego International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at San Diego International Airport (SAN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Alicante Airport to San Diego International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SAN instead:
Pick up a San Diego International Airport rental car and explore San Diego and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Budget are top outlets you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from San Diego International Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego
You'll find SAN at N Harbour Dr.
From San Diego International Airport, San Diego is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Alicante Airport to San Diego International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to San Diego in March.
Lock in your flight from Alicante Airport to San Diego International Airport for August if you want to explore San Diego during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ALC to SAN sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
San Diego has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 177 kilometres north-west of San Diego, a visit to Los Angeles will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl.
Around 483 kilometres east of San Diego, Phoenix is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Camelback Mountain, Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room and Heard Museum.