Flying from San Diego to Geneve Airport (GVA): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll fly out of in San Diego. San Diego International Airport (SAN) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from San Diego to Geneve Airport (GVA) taking off from here.
Geneva is eight hours ahead of San Diego. Geneve Airport is located in Geneva, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Your flight from San Diego to GVA won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from San Diego to GVA leaving from San Diego International Airport (SAN), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Top options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The journey from central San Diego to SAN takes around 20 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from San Diego to Geneve Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays close to San Diego International Airport:
71.38% of flights that leave from San Diego International Airport make it to their destination on time.
You'll find SAN at N Harbour Dr.
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
On public transport, you can travel from central San Diego to CLD in about 2 hours 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your San Diego to GVA flight? Unwind in a hotel near McClellan-Palomar Airport before your holiday officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
About Geneve Airport (GVA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from San Diego to Geneve Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GVA instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Geneve Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and find adventure across Geneva and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your San Diego to Geneve Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Geneve Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
From Geneve Airport, central Geneva is around 10 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Geneve Airport (GVA)
$706 is the best price for a one-way ticket from San Diego to Geneve Airport. A return flight starts from $914. These fares can change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from San Diego to GVA if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
Affordable San Diego to Geneve Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from San Diego to Geneve Airport (GVA)
Think about your travel style when picking your flight dates. November is the quietest month to go to Geneva. June is when most people book flights from San Diego to Geneve Airport (GVA), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Geneva is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your San Diego to GVA flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from San Diego to Geneve Airport in January when temperatures are between -5ºC (23ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Geneva
Start your Geneva trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from San Diego to Geneve Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
There are loads of terrific things to do in Geneva when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at CERN followed by Geneva, Switzerland and Jets d'eau.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've seen Geneva, now it's time to explore more of Switzerland. Travel about 225 kilometres north-east to Zurich to tick off its leading sights. From Bahnhofstrasse to Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Basel is another must-experience destination in Switzerland and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva. No journey is complete without dropping by Art Basel, Christmas Lightshow and Basel Minster.