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Cheap Flights to South Bay from $79 One Way, $131 Round Trip

Prices found within past 7 days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 12
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$131 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$131
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 5 from O'Hare Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Sat, Sep 12, priced at $131 found 1 day ago
Fri, May 8 - Mon, May 11
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$133 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$133
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 8 from O'Hare Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Mon, May 11, priced at $133 found 1 day ago
Fri, Mar 6 - Fri, Mar 13
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$135 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$135
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, Mar 6 from O'Hare Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Fri, Mar 13, priced at $135 found 1 day ago
Sun, Mar 1 - Mon, Mar 2
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$137 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$137
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sun, Mar 1 from O'Hare Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Mon, Mar 2, priced at $137 found 1 day ago
Tue, Apr 21 - Sat, Apr 25
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$144 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$144
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 21 from O'Hare Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Sat, Apr 25, priced at $144 found 1 day ago
Fri, Apr 10 - Tue, Apr 14
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$146 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$146
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, Apr 10 from O'Hare Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Apr 14, priced at $146 found 1 day ago
Mon, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 4
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$147 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$147
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Mar 2 from O'Hare Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Wed, Mar 4, priced at $147 found 1 day ago
Sat, Apr 18 - Fri, Apr 24
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$150 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$150
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Apr 18 from O'Hare Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Fri, Apr 24, priced at $150 found 1 day ago
Sat, Aug 15 - Tue, Aug 18
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
$173 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$173
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 15 from O'Hare Intl. to McClellan-Palomar, returning Tue, Aug 18, priced at $173 found 5 hours ago
Fri, May 1 - Sun, May 3
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$190 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$190
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 1 from O'Hare Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Sun, May 3, priced at $190 found 6 hours ago

South Bay Flight Information

Traveling To
South Bay
Destination Airport IATA Code
SAN
Number of Airlines Serving
Airlines
Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, United
Flight Price
$131
Earliest Departing Flight
Latest Departing Flight

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South Bay economy flight packages

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Hyland Inn Near Legoland
3.0-star property

Hyland Inn Near Legoland

Mar 28 - Apr 5

8 night stay

Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $678, price is now $411 per person
$411
per person
found 6 hours ago
The Sofia Hotel
3.5-star property

The Sofia Hotel

Mar 19 - Mar 22

3 night stay

Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines • Coach

San Diego (SAN) to Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines • Coach
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Price was $889, price is now $509 per person
$509
per person
found 1 day ago
Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
4.0-star property

Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Mar 15 - Mar 19

4 night stay

Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $1,053, price is now $666 per person
$666
per person
found 1 day ago
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South Bay premium economy flight packages

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The Dana on Mission Bay
3.5-star property

The Dana on Mission Bay

8.8/10 Excellent! (3,862 reviews)

Mar 23 - Mar 26

3 night stay

Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN)

Delta • Non-stop roundtrip • PremiumEconomy
Price was $726, price is now $604 per person
$604
per person
found 10 hours ago
All of the staff were wonderful! Very helpful, friendly. Plenty of parking available. The restaurant was very good (we had lunch and dinner). They also have a bunch of games in the pool area which was great- giant jenga, ping pong, etc.

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
4.0-star property

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

8.6/10 Excellent! (2,326 reviews)

Mar 23 - Mar 26

3 night stay

Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN)

Delta • Non-stop roundtrip • PremiumEconomy
Price was $804, price is now $635 per person
$635
per person
found 10 hours ago
One of my favorite places to stay. Clean room , good restaurants and the Spa was great. I love the morning walks with beautiful trees, flowers and the beach . A Big thank you to the girl at the front desk, Lauren, for my beautiful view from my room .

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown
4.0-star property

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)

Mar 23 - Mar 26

3 night stay

Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN)

Delta • Non-stop roundtrip • PremiumEconomy
Price was $885, price is now $884 per person
$884
per person
found 10 hours ago
The hotel was nice, clean and safe.

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2024

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South Bay first class flight packages

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The Sofia Hotel
3.5-star property

The Sofia Hotel

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,627 reviews)

Mar 24 - Mar 28

4 night stay

New York (JFK) to San Diego (SAN)

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • FirstClass
Price was $2,053, price is now $1,497 per person
$1,497
per person
found 1 day ago
Beautiful historical hotel, amazing location a few minutes from the port, incredibly fast checkin, room had character and stay was perfect

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
4.0-star property

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

8.6/10 Excellent! (2,326 reviews)

Mar 24 - Mar 28

4 night stay

New York (JFK) to San Diego (SAN)

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • FirstClass
Price was $1,897, price is now $1,557 per person
$1,557
per person
found 1 day ago
One of my favorite places to stay. Clean room , good restaurants and the Spa was great. I love the morning walks with beautiful trees, flowers and the beach . A Big thank you to the girl at the front desk, Lauren, for my beautiful view from my room .

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025

Hotel Indigo San Diego-Gaslamp Quarter by IHG
4.0-star property

Hotel Indigo San Diego-Gaslamp Quarter by IHG

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)

Mar 24 - Mar 28

4 night stay

New York (JFK) to San Diego (SAN)

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • FirstClass
Price was $2,297, price is now $1,964 per person
$1,964
per person
found 1 day ago
Ballpark adjacent! Great night life around it.

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to South Bay?
Check your passport is up to date and choose from the 20 airlines that fly to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl. Airport (TIJ). Once you've left the plane, South Bay is yours to discover. Browse excellent deals from the following international carriers:

  • Volaris - 58 flights to South Bay per month
  • VivaAerobus - 27 flights to South Bay per month

What is the best airport to fly to in South Bay?
General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl. Airport (TIJ) is a popular gateway to South Bay. While many visitors make this their entry point to the area, some choose to fly into San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN). Compare prices and decide which is more convenient based on where you're staying.
How much is a flight to South Bay?
If you're hunting down return flights, airfares ranged between $131 and $190 this last week. The most affordable one-way price was $79, flying in from Chicago (ORD).
How to book the cheapest flight to South Bay?
Snapping up cheap flights to South Bay is as simple as booking with Orbitz. But if you're eager to make sure you're grabbing the best flight deals around, here are some suggestions to keep your wallet happy:

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  • To refine your results, click on 'Show options.' You can search based on seating class, airlines, and nonstop and refundable flights. You can also select the time of day you'd like to fly under 'Sort & Filter' to the left.
  • Book your airfare as soon as you've decided on your travel dates. While you can get lucky on occasion, airline tickets rarely get more affordable as your date of departure gets closer.
  • Consider combining your flights, hotels and car rental with Orbitz to save money.
  • Flying during the busy season can mean pricey airfares. If possible, plan your vacation outside of popular dates, such as school breaks, Thanksgiving and Easter.

How long is a flight to South Bay?
Your point of origin, which airport you depart from and whether you travel nonstop — the flight time depends on a lot of factors. But here are the average times for three of the most popular routes to South Bay:

  • Mexico City, Distrito Federal (MEX-Mexico City Intl.) to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 3 hours and 39 minutes
  • Guadalajara, Jalisco (GDL-Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl.) to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 2 hours and 55 minutes
  • Culiacan, Sinaloa (CUL-Federal Bachigualato Intl.) to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 2 hours and 4 minutes

What is the best time to book a flight to South Bay?
If you can, book your seats to South Bay in January. This is the best month for low airfares, closely followed by February and August. With a bit of patience and planning, you're sure to find a cheap flight with Orbitz.
What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to South Bay?
Make a booking on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday. Generally, these are the cheapest days of the week to purchase tickets to South Bay. The vacation of your dreams starts with a great flight deal!
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to South Bay?
Everybody enjoys a good deal, so we recommend going earlier in the week for cheap flights to South Bay. Orbitz data from 2020 shows you can grab the best deals on flights taking off on Mondays. Tuesday is the next cheapest day, while Saturdays are the most expensive. Many people prefer to travel when the working week is over, so leave those Saturdays for binge-watching your favorite TV shows.
What is the cheapest month to fly to South Bay?
To book cheap flights to South Bay, you should take off in August. If saving money on your ticket is your main priority, Orbitz data shows that this is generally an excellent month to go on a trip. June is when airfares are the most expensive.
Which airlines allow free cancellation?
If you're concerned your travel plans could change, Orbitz will help you find a flexible ticket. All you have to do is choose "Filter by flexible change policies" when searching for your South Bay flights. We'll show you airlines that include free cancellation and no change fees — in addition to irresistibly low prices.
What do I need for the flight to South Bay?
From onboard activities to travel basics like a pillow, there are some things a seasoned flyer won't take off without. To make sure you're all set for your flight, have a look at this useful list:

  • Travel documents such as e-tickets and identification are essential. To avoid any last-minute delays when checking in, make certain your booking is made with the same name, gender and birth date as indicated on your government-issued ID.
  • A well-stocked carry-on bag is important for any lengthy flight. With at least a few hours to kill, you'll need something to keep you amused on your trip to South Bay. We recommend a good book (or trashy magazine), and something to nosh on.
  • Air conditioning and high altitudes can form a cold environment. No matter what the weather is in South Bay, bring an extra layer along to keep nice and warm during the journey.

How many direct flights are there to South Bay?
Several airlines fly nonstop into South Bay, with roughly 257 direct flights per month to pick from. These popular carriers include Volaris, VivaAerobus and Aeromexico.
How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to South Bay?
There are ways of booking business or first-class airfares to South Bay that won't burn through your savings. Claim a seat at the front of the plane for less with these useful tips:

  • Flexibility isn't confined to yoga. Have some room to move around your travel dates so you can snap up cheaper airfares when a big sale comes along.
  • Plenty of budget airlines offer excellent business-class seating for a reasonable price.
  • Bid for an upgrade in online auctions or upgrade with points earned through loyalty programs.

What is the best time to go to South Bay?
People come from every direction to visit South Bay in March, April and May. So if you want to explore this amazing destination during the popular months, this is the best time to go. Like many places in the Northern Hemisphere, summer begins June 20 in South Bay, with average daily temperatures hovering between 65 ºF and 80 ºF.

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