Flying from San Diego to Brussels: 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 Brussels leaving from here.
When planning your arrival in Brussels, Brussels Airport (BRU) and Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) are the major entry points.
Brussels is eight hours ahead of San Diego and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you make it on your San Diego to Brussels flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Brussels
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap San Diego to Brussels flight. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
Getting cheap plane tickets from San Diego to Brussels is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and walk away with an awesome deal.
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Flying from San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
We make it a cinch to book a San Diego to Brussels flight with a stopover. To see the options departing from San Diego International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Located around 3 kilometres from the centre of San Diego, SAN can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from San Diego to Brussels? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near San Diego International Airport:
71.38% of flights that take off from San Diego International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
You'll find SAN at N Harbour Dr.
Arriving in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels takes around 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 11 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near BRU if you have a late flight from San Diego to Brussels. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Brussels Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and explore beyond Brussels's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Brussels Airport about three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
As soon as your flight from San Diego to Brussels has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in around 55 minutes by car. Central Brussels is roughly 48 kilometres from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to call home for the night near CRL. Settle in and get cosy after your San Diego to Brussels flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Keddy By Europcar, Thrifty and Budget make picking up a Brussels S. Charleroi Airport rental car quick and easy. These suppliers are located around or in the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Get exactly what you want. Reserving your ride from CRL two weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Brussels
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from San Diego to Brussels. July is the busiest month for a trip to Brussels. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in January.
Lock in a San Diego to Brussels ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Brussels to range from 12ºC to 27ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap flights from San Diego to Brussels around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Brussels
Once you've booked your flight from San Diego to Brussels, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Brussels:
Grand Place and Atomium are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Brussels must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Manneken Pis.
Explore more of Belgium
Brussels is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Belgium just waiting to be explored. About 48 kilometres south of Brussels, a trip to Charleroi will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Parc Gobbe, Maison Dermine (art déco — 1921) and Parc Ligny.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Belgium, head for Liege, about 88 kilometres east of Brussels. Gare de Liege-Guillemins, Curtius Museum and Montagne de Bueren are key highlights.
