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Cheap Flights to National City from $39 One Way, $57 Round Trip

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Wed, Dec 10 - Wed, Dec 10
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$57 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$57
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Dec 10 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Wed, Dec 10, priced at $57 found 4 days ago
Tue, Dec 16 - Tue, Dec 16
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$72 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$72
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Dec 16 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Dec 16, priced at $72 found 3 days ago
Sun, Dec 7 - Sun, Dec 7
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$77 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$77
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sun, Dec 7 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Sun, Dec 7, priced at $77 found 11 hours ago
Sat, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 6
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$77 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$77
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Dec 6 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Sat, Dec 6, priced at $77 found 11 hours ago
Wed, Dec 17 - Wed, Dec 17
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$78 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$78
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Dec 17 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Wed, Dec 17, priced at $78 found 4 days ago
Wed, Dec 10 - Wed, Dec 10
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$84 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$84
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Dec 10 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Wed, Dec 10, priced at $84 found 4 days ago
Thu, Oct 16 - Thu, Oct 16
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$89 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$89
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, Oct 16 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Thu, Oct 16, priced at $89 found 11 hours ago
Thu, Dec 11 - Thu, Dec 11
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$92 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$92
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 11 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Thu, Dec 11, priced at $92 found 2 days ago
Mon, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 24
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$99 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$99
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Nov 10 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Mon, Nov 24, priced at $99 found 5 days ago
Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 4
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$130 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$130
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Nov 4 from O'Hare Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Nov 4, priced at $130 found 5 days ago

National City Flight Information

Traveling To
National City
Destination Airport IATA Code
SAN
Number of Airlines Serving
Airlines
Southwest Airlines, United, Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Flight Price
$57
Earliest Departing Flight
Latest Departing Flight

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National City economy flight packages

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Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Seaworld
2.5-star property

Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Seaworld

Nov 2 - Nov 8

6 night stay

Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $760, price is now $430 per person
$430
per person
found 1 day ago
Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
4.0-star property

Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Nov 2 - Nov 8

6 night stay

Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $1,411, price is now $855 per person
$855
per person
found 1 day ago
Coronado Beach Resort
3.0-star property

Coronado Beach Resort

Nov 2 - Nov 8

6 night stay

Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $1,192, price is now $735 per person
$735
per person
found 1 day ago
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National City premium economy flight packages

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Sentral Gaslamp Quarter
3.0-star property

Sentral Gaslamp Quarter

9.2/10 Wonderful! (384 reviews)

Oct 22 - Oct 24

2 night stay

Seattle (SEA) to San Diego (SAN)

Delta • Roundtrip • PremiumEconomy
Price was $592, price is now $489 per person
$489
per person
found 1 day ago
The room was very nice. It’s updated and clean, loved the amenities including a kitchenette and a washer dryer combo unit. The security is top-notch and the staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Really enjoyed my stay

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

The Sofia Hotel
3.5-star property

The Sofia Hotel

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,567 reviews)

Oct 22 - Oct 24

2 night stay

Seattle (SEA) to San Diego (SAN)

Delta • Roundtrip • PremiumEconomy
Price was $600, price is now $493 per person
$493
per person
found 1 day ago
The hotel was well staffed and the rooms where clean.

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2025

Shore House at The Del, LXR Hotels & Resorts
4.0-star property

Shore House at The Del, LXR Hotels & Resorts

9.2/10 Wonderful! (99 reviews)

Oct 22 - Oct 24

2 night stay

Seattle (SEA) to San Diego (SAN)

Delta • Roundtrip • PremiumEconomy
Price was $1,062, price is now $882 per person
$882
per person
found 1 day ago
Very nice and right on the beach!

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2024

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National City first class flight packages

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Sentral Gaslamp Quarter
3.0-star property

Sentral Gaslamp Quarter

9.2/10 Wonderful! (384 reviews)

Oct 22 - Oct 26

4 night stay

Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines • Roundtrip • FirstClass
Price was $977, price is now $756 per person
$756
per person
found 1 day ago
The room was very nice. It’s updated and clean, loved the amenities including a kitchenette and a washer dryer combo unit. The security is top-notch and the staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Really enjoyed my stay

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

InterContinental San Diego by IHG
4.0-star property

InterContinental San Diego by IHG

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,030 reviews)

Oct 22 - Oct 26

4 night stay

Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines • Roundtrip • FirstClass
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Price was $1,587, price is now $1,148 per person
$1,148
per person
found 1 day ago
Great location, excellent staff, clean rooms, walkable to many places, easy to catch uber/lyft, and lots of food options nearby

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort
5.0-star property

Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort

8.8/10 Excellent! (207 reviews)

Oct 22 - Oct 26

4 night stay

Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines • Roundtrip • FirstClass
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Price was $2,908, price is now $2,227 per person
$2,227
per person
found 1 day ago
Great hotel, I will be back.

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2024

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to National City?
You can select from 20 airlines that fly into San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN), the most popular airport in the city. With all those options, you're sure to find a fabulous deal. Here are a few of the most well-known international carriers that'll get you to National City — and then discovering every corner of this city:

  • Air Canada - 61 flights to National City per month
  • Alaska Airlines - 19 flights to National City per month
  • British Airways - 13 flights to National City per month

What is the best airport to fly to in National City?
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN). It's the city's main airport and is situated around 8 miles northwest of the downtown area. You'll be dropping off your belongings and discovering the best of National City shortly after touching down.
How much is a flight to National City?
Travelers from near and far nabbed round-trip bargains ranging from $57 to $130 this week to National City. Arriving from San Francisco (SFO)? The cheapest one-way prices were just $39.
How to book the cheapest flight to National City?
Picking up cheap flights to National City is as easy as booking with Orbitz. But if you want to make sure you're nabbing the best flight deals around, here are some suggestions to keep in mind:

  • Taking off from or arriving at nearby airports can sometimes work out cheaper. Type in your preferred departure and arrival points. Next, select the 'Nearby airports' function below the form fields to look through your options.
  • If you're flexible with your travel schedule, click on the 'Show flexible dates' link. You'll see the flight deals for the days either side of your selected departure. Fares often vary depending on the day of the week.
  • To refine your results, click on 'Show options.' You can search based on airlines, seating class, nonstop flights and refundable flights. You can also choose the time of day you'd like to fly under 'Sort & Filter' to the left.
  • Book your fare as soon as you've sorted your travel dates. While you can get lucky once in a while, tickets rarely drop in price as your departure date approaches.
  • Bundle your hotels, flights and car rental into an impressive package deal. Save your hard-earned dollars for things you're really excited about, like exploring every corner of National City.
  • Flying during the busy season means higher airfares. Try to vacation outside of popular periods, such as Easter, Thanksgiving and school breaks.

How long is a flight to National City?
The USA is big, so that depends on your point of departure. To make vacation planning a little easier, we've selected three of the most popular routes to National City and calculated their average flight times:

  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 1 hour and 22 minutes
  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 1 hour and 36 minutes
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 1 hour and 34 minutes

What is the best time to book a flight to National City?
On average, the cheapest month to book a seat is January. This is followed by February and August. When seeking a cheap flight to National City, be ready to book. Cheap deals pop up in an instant and don't wait around!
What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to National City?
Typically, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays are the cheapest days of the week to book a flight to National City. If you want the most competitive airfares, search across those days and you just might score a fantastic flight deal.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to National City?
According to Orbitz data from 2020, you'll want to jump on a plane on a Monday to score cheap flights to National City. Next most affordable day? Tuesday. Saturday costs the most. So, consider departing early in the week if you want to book a wallet-friendly fare and stretch your travel budget.
What is the cheapest month to fly to National City?
To pick up cheap flights to National City, you should pack your suitcase and depart in August. Orbitz data has found that generally, this is the best month to save loads on your airfare. If you want to jet to National City in June, it's worth remembering that this is the most expensive time to take a trip.
Which airlines allow free cancellation?
Flexibility is more important than ever, that's why Orbitz lets you search for carriers that won't penalize you for any amendments. Add your departure and arrival destinations, then click on "Filter by flexible change policies." We'll show you options that include free cancellation and no change fees.
What do I need for the flight to National City?
Flying can be a joy if you're well prepared! Make your flight a total breeze with the following useful tips:

  • Whether you print it out at home or use an electronic one, you'll need your boarding pass to step foot on the plane. You'll also need some type of government-issued photo ID. If you're flying internationally, make sure your passport is valid and you've looked into visa requirements.
  • Take some activities to keep you entertained on your journey to National City. Books and electronic devices like e-readers and tablets are good ideas. Don't forget to take a water bottle with you too. Even on a short flight, it's important to stay hydrated.
  • Even if you're traveling when it's sweltering outside, carry a cardigan or sweater on board with you. Cabins are notorious for getting chilly!

How many direct flights are there to National City?
There are 672 flights that head directly to National City every month, so you won't have to worry about any irritating stopovers. Lock in a ticket with Southwest Airlines or Alaska Airlines and then sit back and enjoy the flight. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Frontier Airlines also operate nonstop services to National City.
How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to National City?
If you think a first or business-class airfare is beyond your grasp, think again. Here are a few practical tips to help you pick up a premium flight to National City for a whole lot less:

  • Be flexible. By being open to a few travel dates, you'll have more chances of landing a deal on business or first-class airfares.
  • Budget airlines offer first or business-class seating at more affordable prices. Ditch the full-service carriers and fly with one these cheaper options.
  • Make the most of your airline's flight rewards program and upgrade your seat. Alternatively, you can try bidding for an upgrade in an online auction if available.

How to get into National City from the airport?
Leave arrivals, jump in a San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) car rental and cruise straight to downtown National City. Economy has an on-site office where you can get a cool set of wheels right from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN). You'll find the center of National City 8 miles away to the southeast. Don't feel like navigating unfamiliar city streets right after you arrive? Then take a taxi ride into the city and enjoy a few fun days wandering around National City. Afterward, you can venture further afield by renting a vehicle directly from the city center with one of our National City car rentals. That way, you'll get the best of both worlds!
What is the best time to go to National City?
If you want to experience the unique vibe of National City in the peak season, March, April and May are the prime months to visit. June 20 marks the beginning of the summer season in the Northern Hemisphere and is an excellent time to travel if you enjoy the great outdoors. Around this time of year, average daily temperatures usually range from 65 ºF to 80 ºF.
Travel tips for National City

  • Lace up your most comfy sneakers and explore this lively city on foot. There are loads of leading attractions to take in, such as Chula Vista Center and Atlantis Laser Tag.
  • If you're searching for a day trip, there are more sights to see a quick drive from the center. Discover why LEGOLAND® California and San Diego Zoo are on the must-do lists of most National City adventurers.
  • When it's time to get out and see more of San Diego County, lock in a car rental and drive in the direction of Carlsbad. Escondido is another worthwhile city with countless things to see and do.

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