Cheap flights from Gainesville to San Diego (GNV - SAN) from $551

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
GNV — SAN
May 4 — May 111

The best prices from Gainesville Regional to San Diego are usually found in January or August, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Gainesville to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gainesville (GNV) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 29, 2024.

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December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$615

Round-trip from

$288
High demand for flights, 19% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 36% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in April 2024
From Gainesville Regional to San Diego

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Gainesville to San Diego?

Thursday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Gainesville to San Diego. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to San Diego.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Gainesville to San Diego?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 35 days in advance to save up to 151% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 35 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Gainesville to San Diego 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $612, or $834 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Gainesville to San Diego?

January can be a great time to fly to San Diego from Gainesville with a flight ticket averaging about $627. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of January for as cheap as $317. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Gainesville to San Diego (GNV - SAN)?

It’s optimal to fly from Gainesville to San Diego at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Gainesville to San Diego

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Gainesville and San Diego. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,948,547 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced American Airlines flights we've found from Gainesville to San Diego. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Mon 7/16:15 amGNV - SAN
1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/512:34 pmSAN - GNV
1 stop8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$564
Mon 7/11:49 pmGNV - SAN
1 stop7h 52mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/59:47 amSAN - GNV
2 stops11h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$569
Thu 5/166:02 amGNV - SAN
1 stop9h 54mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/201:32 pmSAN - GNV
1 stop7h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$606
Thu 5/166:02 amGNV - SAN
1 stop9h 54mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/2010:00 amSAN - GNV
2 stops11h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$611
Thu 5/166:02 amGNV - SAN
2 stops12h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/2010:00 amSAN - GNV
2 stops11h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$616
Mon 7/11:49 pmGNV - SAN
2 stops11h 01mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/512:36 pmSAN - GNV
2 stops8h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$640
Sat 5/1111:08 amGNV - SAN
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/181:32 pmSAN - GNV
1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$875

Cheap Delta flights from Gainesville to San Diego

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Gainesville and San Diego. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,948,547 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Delta flights we've found at this time heading from Gainesville to San Diego. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Sun 6/306:30 amGNV - SAN
2 stops18h 48mDelta
Sat 7/69:40 pmSAN - GNV
1 stop8h 42mDelta
Deal found 4/29$551
Sun 6/3010:12 amGNV - SAN
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Sat 7/69:40 pmSAN - GNV
1 stop8h 42mDelta
Deal found 4/29$566
Sun 6/306:30 amGNV - SAN
2 stops18h 48mDelta
Fri 7/510:30 pmSAN - GNV
1 stop7h 52mDelta
Deal found 4/29$583
Sun 6/302:46 pmGNV - SAN
1 stop9h 23mDelta
Fri 7/510:30 pmSAN - GNV
1 stop7h 52mDelta
Deal found 4/29$598
Sun 6/306:30 amGNV - SAN
2 stops14h 16mDelta
Thu 7/46:20 amSAN - GNV
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Deal found 4/29$727
Fri 5/106:00 amGNV - SAN
2 stops21h 07mDelta
Tue 5/1411:15 amSAN - GNV
1 stop6h 33mDelta
Deal found 4/28$743
Fri 5/1010:13 amGNV - SAN
1 stop9h 15mDelta
Tue 5/1410:50 pmSAN - GNV
1 stop7h 33mDelta
Deal found 4/28$788

Cheap Gainesville to San Diego flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Gainesville to San Diego specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,948,547 searches. Prices were last updated on April 29, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Gainesville to San Diego in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Thu 5/166:02 amGNV - SAN
1 stop9h 54mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/201:32 pmSAN - GNV
1 stop7h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$606
Thu 5/166:02 amGNV - SAN
1 stop9h 54mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/2010:00 amSAN - GNV
2 stops11h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$611
Thu 5/166:02 amGNV - SAN
2 stops12h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/2010:00 amSAN - GNV
2 stops11h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$616
Fri 5/106:00 amGNV - SAN
2 stops21h 07mDelta
Tue 5/1411:15 amSAN - GNV
1 stop6h 33mDelta
Deal found 4/28$743
Fri 5/1010:13 amGNV - SAN
1 stop9h 15mDelta
Tue 5/1410:50 pmSAN - GNV
1 stop7h 33mDelta
Deal found 4/28$788
Sat 5/1111:08 amGNV - SAN
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/181:32 pmSAN - GNV
1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$875

Gainesville to San Diego 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Gainesville and San Diego in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,948,547 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Gainesville to San Diego in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Sun 6/306:30 amGNV - SAN
2 stops18h 48mDelta
Sat 7/69:40 pmSAN - GNV
1 stop8h 42mDelta
Deal found 4/29$551
Mon 7/16:15 amGNV - SAN
1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/512:34 pmSAN - GNV
1 stop8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$564
Sun 6/3010:12 amGNV - SAN
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Sat 7/69:40 pmSAN - GNV
1 stop8h 42mDelta
Deal found 4/29$566
Mon 7/11:49 pmGNV - SAN
1 stop7h 52mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/59:47 amSAN - GNV
2 stops11h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$569
Sun 6/306:30 amGNV - SAN
2 stops18h 48mDelta
Fri 7/510:30 pmSAN - GNV
1 stop7h 52mDelta
Deal found 4/29$583
Sun 6/302:46 pmGNV - SAN
1 stop9h 23mDelta
Fri 7/510:30 pmSAN - GNV
1 stop7h 52mDelta
Deal found 4/29$598
Thu 5/166:02 amGNV - SAN
1 stop9h 54mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/201:32 pmSAN - GNV
1 stop7h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$606
Thu 5/166:02 amGNV - SAN
1 stop9h 54mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/2010:00 amSAN - GNV
2 stops11h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$611
Thu 5/166:02 amGNV - SAN
2 stops12h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/2010:00 amSAN - GNV
2 stops11h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$616

Find flights from Gainesville to San Diego within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Gainesville to San Diego that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,948,547 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2024.

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Gainesville RegionalSan Diego

GNV - SAN

GNVSAN

Gainesville Regional

Sun 6/30

2 stops18h 48m

San Diego

Sat 7/6

1 stop8h 42m

$551

Gainesville RegionalSan Diego

GNV - SAN

GNVSAN

Gainesville Regional

Mon 7/1

1 stop7h 34m

San Diego

Fri 7/5

1 stop8h 48m

$564

Gainesville RegionalSan Diego

GNV - SAN

GNVSAN

Gainesville Regional

Sun 6/30

1 stop8h 10m

San Diego

Sat 7/6

1 stop8h 42m

$566

Gainesville RegionalSan Diego

GNV - SAN

GNVSAN

Gainesville Regional

Mon 7/1

1 stop7h 52m

San Diego

Fri 7/5

2 stops11h 35m

$569

Gainesville RegionalSan Diego

GNV - SAN

GNVSAN

Gainesville Regional

Sun 6/30

2 stops18h 48m

San Diego

Fri 7/5

1 stop7h 52m

$583

Gainesville RegionalSan Diego

GNV - SAN

GNVSAN

Gainesville Regional

Sun 6/30

1 stop9h 23m

San Diego

Fri 7/5

1 stop7h 52m

$598

Gainesville RegionalSan Diego

GNV - SAN

GNVSAN

Gainesville Regional

Thu 5/16

1 stop9h 54m

San Diego

Mon 5/20

1 stop7h 52m

$606

Gainesville RegionalSan Diego

GNV - SAN

GNVSAN

Gainesville Regional

Thu 5/16

1 stop9h 54m

San Diego

Mon 5/20

2 stops11h 24m

$611

Gainesville RegionalSan Diego

GNV - SAN

GNVSAN

Gainesville Regional

Thu 5/16

2 stops12h 24m

San Diego

Mon 5/20

2 stops11h 24m

$616

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Deals found on 4/29

When is the best time to book a flight from Gainesville to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Gainesville to San Diego. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
The best time to book flights from Gainesville to San Diego is 79 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Gainesville to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Gainesville to San Diego. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Gainesville to San Diego flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to San Diego by month

Plan your trip from Gainesville to San Diego by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Gainesville to San Diego is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $585. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Gainesville to San Diego (average of $288). Flying from Gainesville to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of $360). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$292

February

$297

March

$339

April

$301

May

$304

June

$360

July

$359

August

$311

September

$298

October

$288

November

$335

December

$305

Temperature and rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SAN

Temperature

57.2 - 71.6 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated April 29, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Gainesville to San Diego, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
10,913 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

8.1
Very good
10,913 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,913 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

7.3
Good
14,834 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,913 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Gainesville to San Diego for under $600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Gainesville to San Diego for under $600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $551, but on average you can expect to pay $645.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Gainesville to San Diego round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Gainesville to San Diego round-trip from $551. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is American Airlines. Delta is priced at 12% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What does GNV to SAN mean?

    GNV and SAN are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. GNV to SAN refers to a flight route from Gainesville Regional Airport to San Diego Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Gainesville to San Diego that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Gainesville to San Diego flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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  • Can I find deals for flights from Gainesville to San Diego that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Gainesville to San Diego offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Gainesville to San Diego?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Gainesville to San Diego flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

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    The Gainesville to San Diego flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/29.

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