Flying from San Diego to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP): what you need to know
Begin planning your trip by checking out the departure points for your flight from San Diego to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP). Explore your options for leaving from San Diego International Airport (SAN) or McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), two of the city's main airports.
Approximately 1 hour 12 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from San Diego to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport.
San Luis Obispo (where San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is located) and San Diego share the UTC-7 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
With 11 direct weekly flights between the two airports, San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) is the most popular route. Alaska Airlines operates the earliest flight at 09:00. If you'd like to make the most of your day before taking off, the latest flight from SAN to SBP is with Alaska Airlines at 21:15.
Your flight from San Diego to SBP 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 peak month like July, head to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Security lines will be longer during peak periods like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
Airports in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Go straight to your destination from San Diego International Airport (SAN). Direct flights from San Diego to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) operate from here.
Alaska Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct flights from San Diego to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport departing from SAN.
SAN is around 5 kilometres from the centre of San Diego. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will give you the quickest route and your public transport options.
After an easy start to your journey? Stay near San Diego International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from San Diego to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
About San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)
If you're arriving on a late flight from San Diego to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near SBP:
Getting from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to central San Luis Obispo
From San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, San Luis Obispo is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 54 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)
59 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Diego to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport. Return flights start from 122 €. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
You're more likely to find cheap tickets from San Diego to SBP when you book 8 months before takeoff. We crunched the flight price data and found that's when fares for this route are typically at their lowest.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from San Diego to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from San Diego to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)
February is the quietest time of year to fly to San Luis Obispo. Alternatively, join the crowds and go in September. This is the most popular month for flights from San Diego to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for San Luis Obispo. The warmest month is August. Lock in your flights from San Diego to SBP sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 28ºC.
Look for cheap flights from San Diego to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 21ºC on average.
More about San Luis Obispo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in San Luis Obispo right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from San Diego to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, Bubblegum Alley and Bubblegum Alley are must-do's during your San Luis Obispo adventure.
Complete your San Luis Obispo trip with a car rental
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