There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to London by plane, car or train
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Recommended option
Fly San Diego to London Heathrow • 13h 3m
£226 - £639
3 alternative options
Drive to Santa Ana, fly to London Heathrow • 14h 7m
£250 - £694
Train to Los Angeles, fly to London Heathrow • 16h 38m
£241 - £473
Fly San Diego to London Gatwick, train • 15h 25m
£261 - £727
United States → United Kingdom
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International entry into United Kingdom from United States
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of United States
Allowed for: All visitors with the below exceptions
Restricted for: Foreign nationals that have visited Angola, Argentina, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Chile, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ecuador, Eswatini, French Guiana, Guyana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Seychelles, South Africa, Suriname, Tanzania, Uruguay, Venezuela, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Oman, Qatar, Somalia, Bangladesh, Kenya, Pakistan, Philippines and India in the past 10 days
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Restricted for: Foreign nationals that have visited Angola, Argentina, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Chile, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ecuador, Eswatini, French Guiana, Guyana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Seychelles, South Africa, Suriname, Tanzania, Uruguay, Venezuela, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Oman, Qatar, Somalia, Bangladesh, Kenya, Pakistan, Philippines and India in the past 10 days
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Conditions of entry into United Kingdom from United States
- 10-day mandatory self-quarantine
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
- Travellers can choose to pay for a private COVID-19 test. The earliest you can take the test while in quarantine is 5 full days after you left a place not on the travel corridor list
- Before travelling, travellers must book and pay for a travel test package, which will include COVID-19 tests to be taken on day 2 and on day 8 of your quarantine
- Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
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- 10-day mandatory self-quarantine
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
- Travellers can choose to pay for a private COVID-19 test. The earliest you can take the test while in quarantine is 5 full days after you left a place not on the travel corridor list
- Before travelling, travellers must book and pay for a travel test package, which will include COVID-19 tests to be taken on day 2 and on day 8 of your quarantine
- Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
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Rules to follow in United Kingdom
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Considerations leaving from United States
The official advice is to delay international travel until fully vaccinated
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I allowed to travel from United States to United Kingdom?
Yes, but conditions apply when entering United Kingdom from United States.
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What are the travel restrictions in London?
Domestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
- Nationwide control measures in place
What is the national COVID-19 helpline number in London?
The national COVID-19 helpline number in London is 111.
Do I have to wear a face mask on public transport in London?
Wearing a face mask on public transport in London is mandatory.
Is it compulsory to practice social distancing in London?
The social distance requirement in London is 2 metres.
What should I do if I have COVID-19 symptoms when I arrive in London?
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 111.
Are there restrictions returning to United States from United Kingdom?
Yes, entry into United States from United Kingdom is currently restricted.
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Last updated: 4 May 2021
Exceptions may apply, for full details: UK Government.
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Questions & Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to London?
The most affordable way to get from San Diego to London is to train and fly, which costs $340 - $700 and takes 16h 38m.
What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to London?
The quickest way to get from San Diego to London is to fly which costs $320 - $950 and takes 13h 3m.
How far is it from San Diego to London?
The distance between San Diego and London is 5514 miles.
How long does it take to get from San Diego to London?
It takes approximately 13h 3m to get from San Diego to London, including transfers.
How long is the flight from San Diego to London?
The quickest flight from San Diego Airport to London Heathrow Airport is the direct flight which takes 10h 25m.
What is the time difference between San Diego and London?
London is 8h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 7:17 AM in San Diego and 3:17 PM in London.
Which airlines fly from San Diego Airport to London Heathrow Airport?
British Airways, Air Canada, Delta and two other airlines offer flights from San Diego Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Where can I stay near London?
There are 20067+ hotels available in London. Prices start at £75 per night.
How do I get to San Diego (SAN) Airport from San Diego?
The best way to get from San Diego to San Diego Airport is to line 992 bus which takes 15 min and costs $2 - $5.
Launch map view
- Distance: 5513.9 miles
- Duration: 13h 3m
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and London, England?
British Airways, Air Canada and six other airlines fly from San Diego to London Paddington hourly.
Airlines
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Diego to London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £220 - £700
Flights from San Diego to London Heathrow via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £210 - £700
Flights from San Diego to London Heathrow via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £200 - £650
Flights from San Diego to London Heathrow via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £210 - £700
Flights from San Diego to London Heathrow via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 1m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £210 - £700
Flights from Santa Ana to London Heathrow via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £230 - £750
Flights from Santa Ana to London Heathrow via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £240 - £800
Flights from Santa Ana to London Heathrow via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £230 - £750
Flights from Los Angeles to London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £330 - £1,100
Flights from Los Angeles to London Heathrow via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £330 - £1,400
Flights from Los Angeles to London Heathrow via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £330 - £1,400
Flights from Los Angeles to London Heathrow via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £330 - £1,400
Flights from San Diego to London Gatwick via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- £250 - £800
Flights from San Diego to London Gatwick via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £240 - £800
Flights from San Diego to London Gatwick via Toronto, Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £300 - £850
Flights from San Diego to London Gatwick via Chicago O'Hare, Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 18m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £260 - £700
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from San Diego to London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £220 - £700
Flights from San Diego to London Heathrow via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £210 - £700
Flights from San Diego to London Heathrow via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 1m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £210 - £700
Flights from Santa Ana to London Heathrow via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £240 - £800
Flights from Santa Ana to London Heathrow via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £230 - £750
Flights from Los Angeles to London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £330 - £1,100
Flights from Los Angeles to London Heathrow via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £330 - £1,400
Flights from Los Angeles to London Heathrow via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £330 - £1,400
Flights from San Diego to London Gatwick via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- £250 - £800
Flights from San Diego to London Gatwick via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £240 - £800
Flights from San Diego to London Gatwick via Toronto, Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £300 - £850
Flights from San Diego to London Gatwick via Chicago O'Hare, Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 18m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £260 - £700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego to London Heathrow via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £220 - £600
Flights from San Diego to London Heathrow via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £240 - £650
Flights from San Diego to London Heathrow via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £220 - £600
Flights from San Diego to London Heathrow via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £230 - £650
Flights from Santa Ana to London Heathrow via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £260 - £700
Flights from Santa Ana to London Heathrow via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £240 - £650
Flights from Santa Ana to London Heathrow via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 25m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £250 - £700
Flights from Santa Ana to London Heathrow via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 32m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £240 - £650
Flights from Santa Ana to London Heathrow via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £240 - £650
Flights from Los Angeles to London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £270 - £850
Flights from Los Angeles to London Heathrow via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £270 - £850
Flights from Los Angeles to London Heathrow via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £270 - £850
Flights from Los Angeles to London Heathrow via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £270 - £850
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from San Diego to London Heathrow via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £260 - £700
Flights from San Diego to London Heathrow via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £220 - £600
Flights from San Diego to London Heathrow via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £220 - £600
Flights from Santa Ana to London Heathrow via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £240 - £650
Flights from Santa Ana to London Heathrow via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 25m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £250 - £700
Flights from Santa Ana to London Heathrow via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 32m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £240 - £650
Flights from Santa Ana to London Heathrow via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £240 - £650
Flights from Los Angeles to London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £270 - £850
Flights from Los Angeles to London Heathrow via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £270 - £850
Flights from Los Angeles to London Heathrow via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £270 - £850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego to London Heathrow via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £200 - £700
Flights from Santa Ana to London Heathrow via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £210 - £750
Flights from Santa Ana to London Heathrow via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £230 - £800
Flights from Santa Ana to London Heathrow via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £200 - £700
Flights from Los Angeles to London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £300 - £800
Flights from Los Angeles to London Heathrow via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £310 - £750
Flights from Los Angeles to London Heathrow via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £200 - £700
Flights from Los Angeles to London Heathrow via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £190 - £650
- Website
- virginatlantic.com
Flights from San Diego to London Heathrow via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £200 - £700
Flights from Santa Ana to London Heathrow via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £210 - £750
Flights from Santa Ana to London Heathrow via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £230 - £800
Flights from Los Angeles to London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £300 - £800
Flights from Los Angeles to London Heathrow via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £310 - £750
Flights from Los Angeles to London Heathrow via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £200 - £700
Flights from Los Angeles to London Heathrow via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £190 - £650
Flights from San Diego to London Gatwick via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 36m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £290 - £900
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Santa Ana to London Heathrow via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £230 - £800
Flights from Santa Ana to London Heathrow via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £200 - £700
Flights from Los Angeles to London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £300 - £800
Flights from Los Angeles to London Heathrow via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £310 - £750
Flights from Los Angeles to London Heathrow via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £200 - £700
- Website
- icelandair.com
Flights from San Diego to London Gatwick via Seattle, Reykjavik Keflavik Nas
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £420 - £1,300
Flights from San Diego to London Gatwick via Denver, Reykjavik Keflavik Nas
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 25m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £410 - £1,200
Flights from San Diego to London Gatwick via Toronto, Reykjavik Keflavik Nas
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £430 - £1,300
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from San Diego to London Heathrow via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £220 - £600
Flights from Los Angeles to London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £270 - £850
Flights from Los Angeles to London Heathrow via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £290 - £700
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from San Diego to London Gatwick via Washington Dulles, Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- When
- Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £260 - £700
Flights from San Diego to London Gatwick via Chicago O'Hare, Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 44m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £250 - £700
Flights from San Diego to London Gatwick via Toronto, Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £290 - £800
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Santa Ana to London Heathrow via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £220 - £750
Flights from Los Angeles to London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £330 - £1,400
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from San Diego to London Gatwick via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 58m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £240 - £800
Flights from San Diego to London Gatwick via Chicago O'Hare, Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 58m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £260 - £700
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from San Diego to London Gatwick via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 36m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £290 - £900
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from San Diego to London Gatwick via Minneapolis, Reykjavik Keflavik Nas
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 26m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £220 - £750
Train operators
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 215-856-7924
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21 - £30
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- £21 - £30
- Premium
- £130 - £190
- Flexi Coach Seat
- £30 - £50
- Business Seat
- £30 - £50
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- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9 - £23
- Website
- southernrailway.com
- Schedules at
- southernrailway.com
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
- Anytime Standard
- £9 - £13
- Anytime 1st Class
- £17 - £23
Comuter train
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First class interior
Southern Railway
London to Brighton standard carridge
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Exterior of Southern Railways train
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Southern Railways train
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Train interior
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