Flying from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to San Diego: what you need to know
The timezone in San Diego is UTC-7. The city is eight hours behind Berlin, where Berlin Brandenburg Airport is located.
For a relaxed start to your BER to San Diego flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper flight ticket from BER to San Diego. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these connecting airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
BER is about 19 kilometres from central Berlin. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near BER. Whether you've booked an early flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to San Diego or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to Berlin Brandenburg Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.2% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to San Diego
The best price we've seen for a one-way Berlin Brandenburg Airport to San Diego flight is ر.ق. 1,362. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 1,974. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to securing a cheap flight from BER to San Diego. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Scoring cheap tickets from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to San Diego is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to access the best prices across the month and pick up a sweet deal.
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Airports in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to the centre of San Diego takes about 10 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 5 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 20 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to San Diego. Book one of these accommodation options near SAN instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a San Diego International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and experience more of San Diego and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from San Diego International Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from BER to San Diego.
You'll find SAN at N Harbour Dr.
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) is about 56 kilometres from central San Diego. Once you've hopped off your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to San Diego, it'll take you around 40 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
The trip will take about 2 hours 15 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near CLD. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your BER to San Diego flight:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or cab lines. Pick up a McClellan-Palomar Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Check out the rates and availability from Budget, Hertz and Avis.
Get the vehicle you actually want, not just what's left over, by reserving your ride from CLD in advance. You can also avoid last-minute price hikes, especially during busy airport times.
Best time to go to San Diego
Visit San Diego during high season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to San Diego in the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
The warmest month in San Diego is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your Berlin Brandenburg Airport to San Diego flight ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
February sees average temperatures of between 7ºC and 23ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from BER to San Diego around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about San Diego
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in San Diego right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to San Diego:
USS Midway Museum and San Diego Zoo are just the start of the top attractions to put on your San Diego itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to SeaWorld San Diego.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen San Diego. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
If there's time to check out another side of United States, consider Phoenix, about 483 kilometres east of San Diego. Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park are among its highlights.
