Travelling from San Diego to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in San Diego. San Diego International Airport (SAN) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from San Diego to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) taking off from here.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport is located in Berlin. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is eight hours ahead of San Diego.
To ensure you get on your flight from San Diego to BER, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
In high season, expect longer queues and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from San Diego to BER that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from San Diego International Airport (SAN), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between SAN and BER include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The journey from central San Diego to SAN takes around 20 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel near San Diego International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from San Diego to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to San Diego International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.38% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
SAN's address is N Harbour Dr.
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
With public transport, you can travel from central San Diego to CLD in around 2 hours 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your San Diego to BER flight, kick back in one of these hotels near McClellan-Palomar Airport:
About Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from San Diego to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near BER instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Berlin Brandenburg Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Keddy By Europcar and explore beyond Berlin's main sights.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your San Diego to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to central Berlin
Berlin Brandenburg Airport to the centre of Berlin is roughly 19 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic and the time of day.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
At the moment, $453 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Diego to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,006. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from San Diego to BER, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
Affordable San Diego to Berlin Brandenburg Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from San Diego to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
June is the most popular month for flights from San Diego to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). Visit Berlin in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Berlin is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your San Diego to BER flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from San Diego to Berlin Brandenburg Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Berlin
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Berlin right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from San Diego to Berlin Brandenburg Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Brandenburg Gate, Brandenburger Tor and Berlin Wall are highlights which should be on any good Berlin itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Germany you should also see. About 274 kilometres north-west of Berlin, a visit to Hamburg will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Germany, head for Hannover, roughly 257 kilometres west of Berlin. Holocaust Mahnmal, The Old Town and Erlebnis Zoo Hannover are among its highlights.