Travelling from San Diego to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF): what you need to know
Begin planning your trip by checking out the departure points for your flight from San Diego to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF). Explore the options for taking off from San Diego International Airport (SAN) or McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), two of the city's main airports.
Santa Fe is 1 hour ahead of San Diego. Santa Fe Municipal Airport is located in Santa Fe, which operates on the UTC-6 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from San Diego to SAF.
If you're going away during a peak month like July, get to the terminal even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Expect lines to be longer during holiday periods like summer and spring break.
Airports in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
SAN is around 5 kilometres from central San Diego. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveller tool will give you the best route and your public transport options.
After a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near San Diego International Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from San Diego to Santa Fe Municipal Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
About Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)
Consider staying moments from the tarmac after your flight from San Diego to Santa Fe Municipal Airport. Inn at Santa Fe, SureStay Collection by Best Western is one option close to SAF. Or check in and recharge your batteries at Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort before heading to your final destination.
Getting from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to central Santa Fe
Santa Fe Municipal Airport to central Santa Fe is around 20 minutes in a car. It's approximately 23 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Diego to Santa Fe Municipal Airport is R 4,267. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 5,287. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from San Diego to SAF, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap tickets from San Diego to Santa Fe Municipal Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Check out the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
Create a Price Alert and track any changes on this route through email or push notifications. We'll let you know when prices go down. Timing is key for finding cheap tickets from San Diego to SAF.
Play around with the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from San Diego to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
The best time to fly from San Diego to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from San Diego to Santa Fe Municipal Airport. September is the busiest month for a trip to Santa Fe. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from San Diego to SAF, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Santa Fe, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 31ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -10ºC and 8ºC. Search for cheap flights from San Diego to Santa Fe Municipal Airport sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Santa Fe
After locking in your flight from San Diego to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Santa Fe:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, Santa Fe Plaza and Canyon Road Fine Art are must-visits when exploring Santa Fe.
Complete your Santa Fe trip with a car rental
After you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from San Diego to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, next up is choosing one of our car rentals in Santa Fe. Browse the deals and easily compare your options on pick-up convenience, price, and more.
