Flying from Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Diego: what you need to know
Burbank (the location of Bob Hope Airport) and San Diego share the same timezone — UTC-7.
Give yourself enough time to make your BUR to San Diego flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
BUR is about 5 kilometres from central Burbank. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Searching for a hotel near BUR? If you're catching an early flight from Bob Hope Airport to San Diego, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Bob Hope Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from BUR make it to their destination as scheduled 80.63% of the time.
BUR is located at 2627 Hollywood Way.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Diego
The best price we've seen for a one-way Bob Hope Airport to San Diego flight is R 599. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 1,531. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from BUR to San Diego, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
Landing cheap tickets from Bob Hope Airport to San Diego is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to access the best prices throughout the month and score a sweet deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from BUR to San Diego by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
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Airports in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
The distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego is roughly 5 kilometres. It'll take you around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 20 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Bob Hope Airport to San Diego, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near SAN:
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 venture far and wide through San Diego and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from San Diego International Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from BUR to San Diego.
The address for SAN is N Harbour Dr.
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
The centre of San Diego is about 56 kilometres from McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). After your flight from Bob Hope Airport to San Diego has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 40 minutes.
The journey 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 BUR to San Diego flight:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a McClellan-Palomar Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, Hertz or Avis and get going in the blink of an eye.
Get your preferred vehicle, not just what's left over, by securing your ride from CLD in advance. You'll also avoid paying more than you have to, especially during peak travel times.
Best time to go to San Diego
Before scheduling your flights from Bob Hope Airport to San Diego, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in San Diego offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while low season brings cheaper hotel deals and smaller crowds.
The warmest month in San Diego is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Bob Hope Airport to San Diego flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BUR to San Diego in February when temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about San Diego
Start your San Diego trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Bob Hope Airport to San Diego, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. USS Midway Museum, San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld San Diego are top sights which should be on every San Diego itinerary.
Explore more of United States
San Diego will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be explored. Around 177 kilometres north-west of San Diego, a visit to Los Angeles will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Phoenix is another favourite destination in United States and is around 483 kilometres east of San Diego. No trip is complete without experiencing Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.