Flying from San Diego to Culiacan International Airport (CUL): What you need to know
San Diego International Airport (SAN) is San Diego's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from San Diego to Culiacan International Airport (CUL) jetting off from here.
Culiacan's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as San Diego. Culiacan International Airport is located in Culiacan.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from San Diego to CUL.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Whether you'd like to visit a new place on the way or just have a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To compare your options leaving from San Diego International Airport (SAN), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from San Diego to CUL.
Located around 5 kilometres from central San Diego, SAN can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from San Diego to Culiacan International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near San Diego International Airport:
Of all flights leaving San Diego International Airport, 71.38% arrive on time at their destination.
The address for SAN is N Harbour Dr.
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
With public transport, you can travel from central San Diego to CLD in about 2 hours 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near McClellan-Palomar Airport the day before your San Diego to CUL flight:
About Culiacan International Airport (CUL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from San Diego to Culiacan International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near CUL instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Culiacan International Airport (CUL)
Currently, R 2,795 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Diego to Culiacan International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 8,077. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from San Diego to CUL. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your San Diego to Culiacan International Airport ticket.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal comes up on plane tickets from San Diego to CUL.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from San Diego to Culiacan International Airport.
The best time to fly from San Diego to Culiacan International Airport (CUL)
July is the busiest month for flights from San Diego to Culiacan International Airport (CUL). Visit Culiacan in April for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Culiacan is June, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Book your San Diego to CUL plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from San Diego to Culiacan International Airport in January when temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Culiacan
After booking your flight from San Diego to Culiacan International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Culiacan:
You'll find plenty of awesome things to do in Culiacan when you're ready to see the sights. Head straight for Cumbres Iztacihuatl Park followed by paseo del río Sinaloa Park and Monte Carlo Park.
Explore more of Mexico
Culiacan has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Mexico just waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres south-east of Culiacan, a visit to Mazatlan will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Malecón, Old Mazatlan and Malecon.
Los Mochis is another sought-after destination in Mexico and is around 193 kilometres north-west of Culiacan. No journey is complete without visiting Prado del Sur Park, Jardín Botánico Benjamin Francis Johnston and Los Naranjos Park.
