What's the cheapest way to get to San Diego from the UK/Ireland?
I'm from Belfast and my friend and I are planning to go to San Diego for two weeks sometime in August. His girlfriend and her friends are over there for 3 months and invited us over for a holiday. However, the flights seem a little expensive! Can anyone advise me what the cheapest way to get there is? I'd imagine we'd have to fly out of Dublin or London. But is it cheaper to fly direct to somewhere in California, or get to New York and get an internal flight to CA? I've been told domestic flights are very cheap in the US. If it's the former, then is there anywhere in CA (or near San Diego) that would work out cheaper to fly to? (we're prepared to get a bus to San Diego). We've looked at direct flights from Dublin/London to San Diego and they're just too pricy. Can't justify paying that much money for a 2 week break. I'd appreciate any help - any advise with regards to airlines and so forth. Cash is tight so we're really looking for the best deal we can. Cheers.
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walk
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stow away? or, try checking on prices to las vegas, nevada and driving the rest of the way. tickets to vegas are always cheap. direct flights are always more. traveling on wednesdays seems to be cheap for some reason, too. try www.sidestep.com.
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Get a low cost airline
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I have discovered from personal and professional experience that depending on what the travel itinerary is, it can actually be cheaper to take a flight with 1 stop; in your case, Belfast, Ireland to San Diego, CA(Traveller and Owner of a Travel Agency). Kindly email me at: indysteve1563@yahoo.com, or reach me directly through Yahoo Messenger; I have some great news for you regarding your flight itinerary.
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take a flight to new york or washington DC and fly domestic into San Diego...that is the best way to go.
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In the cost structure of airfares, San Diego Lindbergh Field (SAN) is often considered kind of out-of-the-way. Flying into Los Angeles (LAX) could be an option. You would be transferring to a special bus http://www.lawa.org/flyAwayInfo2.cfm at the airport that'll take you to meet the Amtrak trains http://www.amtrakcalifornia.com/ at L.A.'s Union Station. The routing you want will be the Pacific Surfliner, and it runs several times a day.
