What to know about flights from San Diego to Funchal?

The distance between San Diego and Funchal is approximately 8,956.54 km. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July.

Cheapest one-way
$764
British Airways British Airways SAN-FNC 33h 10m · 1 stop Tue, Dec 15
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Cheapest round-trip
$846
British Airways British Airways SAN-FNC 33h 15m · 2 stops Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5
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When to travel
October
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
8,956.54 km
Flight distance

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from San Diego to Funchal over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $764 and round-trip from $846. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Displayed flight fares from San Diego to Funchal are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Which airlines are the most popular for San Diego to Funchal flights?

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from San Diego to Funchal, including Alaska Airlines, British Airways has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from San Diego to Funchal according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Funchal (SAN-FNC)?

    Based on Trip.com data, British Airways offers one-way fares as low as $764 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SAN to FNC on Tue, Dec 15), while British Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $846 departing on Thu, Oct 29 and returning on Thu, Nov 5.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from San Diego to Funchal, including: Alaska Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from San Diego to Funchal is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from San Diego to Funchal, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Dec 15, with one-way flights priced at just $764.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is British Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Funchal travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from San Diego to Funchal is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from San Diego to Funchal on October 26, 2026 with Lufthansa, with prices starting at $848.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Funchal: Madeira Airport (FNC). Flights from San Diego International Airport to Madeira Airport (SAN-FNC) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Funchal and San Diego is 8h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from San Diego to Funchal is $806. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter San Diego and Funchal, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.