Cheap Flights to Del Mar , CA from CA $190

Organize a flight to Del Mar with Expedia and you'll be arriving at San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN).

San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) is 26 kilometres from downtown Del Mar, so expect a bit of a commute into the city centre.

Travellers from all across the globe go through SAN every day. Get off the plane, grab your bags and you'll find yourself 26 kilometres from the central Del Mar streets.

There are 18 air carriers that fly to Del Mar from 67 airports across the globe.

In general, travellers fly with Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Delta when heading to Del Mar. The majority of these flights come in from Las Vegas, with Southwest Airlines servicing this route the most frequently.

With roughly 1,700 nonstop flights operating every week, you'll be hitting the runway in Del Mar before you have time to say, "Are we there yet?"

Travellers often jet off from Las Vegas, San Francisco and Phoenix airports when flying to Del Mar.

Which airport you depart from determines how much of the in-flight entertainment you'll get to see. From Las Vegas to Del Mar, the average flight time is 1 hour and 14 minutes. From San Francisco it's typically 1 hour and 36 minutes, and from Phoenix it's 1 hour and 17 minutes.

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No matter where you're coming from, flying can be an enjoyable experience if you prepare well enough. Follow these handy tips that will get your Del Mar escape started on the right note. What to pack in your hand luggage:

• The trick to having a stress-free travel experience is to pack ahead. First up, the essentials: passport, travel docs, bank cards and any vital medications. Next, bring on board items that'll help while away those hours, like some electronic devices or a thrilling book. You'll also want to bring your chargers, a comfy neck pillow and a pair of earplugs. Last but not least, don't forget to squeeze in toiletry items like a toothbrush, deodorant and a spare set of clothes.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Check carefully that you don't have sharp or pointed objects hiding in one of the zippers of your carry-on luggage. Other banned items include flammable or explosive goods, such as bleach and fuel, and liquids and gels in containers with a volume of more than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres).

What to wear on a flight:

• Your main priority is to be as comfortable as possible. Choose a pair of flat, closed-toe shoes, dress in loose, natural-fibre clothing and remember to bring a pullover in case it gets cold in the cabin.
• Most travellers have heard about deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clot condition caused by prolonged periods of sitting. To reduce your risk on board, drink lots of water, consider wearing compression tights or socks and do gentle foot and leg exercises in your seat.

A little pre-planning before you arrive at the airport will help make your getaway to Del Mar easy and painless. Below are some handy tips for a speedy journey past security:

• Airport security personnel first need to check that you have a valid passport and matching travel documents before you're allowed to proceed any further. Have them within easy reach, ready for inspection.
• Your coat, belt, keys and other items in your pocket, like your headphones, will need to go on a tray through the X-ray machine. Make your life easier by removing them before your turn.
• Your electronic gadgets like laptops and phones will also have to go through the machine for inspection. No need to worry though, you'll be back online in no time.
• Remove gels and liquids from your hand luggage. They usually need to be sent through the X-ray scanner separately. Each product should be in a container no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres) and everything must fit in a quart-size (one litre), clear zip-close bag.
• Choosing your footwear wisely can save you several valuable minutes. Hiking boots are often required to be removed and separately scanned. Slip-on sneakers are usually not.
• Airlines won't allow any sharp items or pocket knives in the cabin. If you need to bring these kinds of items, check them in.