Flying from San Diego to Bellingham International Airport (BLI): What you need to know
Start your journey at one of San Diego's main airports, San Diego International Airport (SAN) or McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Explore your options for booking a flight from San Diego to Bellingham International Airport (BLI) jetting off from either of these.
Jump on a direct San Diego to Bellingham International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours.
Bellingham (where Bellingham International Airport is located) and San Diego share the UTC-7 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from San Diego to BLI. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more travellers during peak seasons, aim to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
You can jump on a direct flight from San Diego to Bellingham International Airport (BLI) leaving from San Diego International Airport (SAN).
When jetting out of SAN, you can catch a direct flight from San Diego to Bellingham International Airport with Allegiant Air.
Most passengers choose to book seats with Allegiant Air between SAN and BLI.
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 is roughly 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from San Diego to Bellingham International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to San Diego International Airport:
71.38% of flights that leave from San Diego International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
SAN is located at N Harbour Dr.
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
You can get to CLD from central San Diego in approximately 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 15 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your San Diego to BLI flight, stay in one of these hotels close to McClellan-Palomar Airport:
About Bellingham International Airport (BLI)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from San Diego to Bellingham International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BLI instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Bellingham International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Alamo or Thrifty and experience the lesser-explored corners of Bellingham and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride around two weeks before your San Diego to Bellingham International Airport flight.
BLI is located at 4255 Mitchell Way.
Getting from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to central Bellingham
From Bellingham International Airport, central Bellingham is around 10 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Diego to Bellingham International Airport is Rs39,601. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs61,509. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To score cheap flights from San Diego to BLI, book your ticket two months ahead of your departure date.
July is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a San Diego to Bellingham International Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from San Diego to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)
May is the quietest month for flights from San Diego to Bellingham International Airport (BLI), while July is the most popular. Find the best time to go to Bellingham based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your San Diego to BLI flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Bellingham, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 25ºC.
February has temperatures of between -2ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap tickets from San Diego to Bellingham International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Bellingham
Once you've booked your flight from San Diego to Bellingham International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bellingham:
There are plenty of terrific things to do in Bellingham when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Marine Life Centre followed by Fairhaven Historic District and Whatcom Falls Park.
Explore more of the United States
Bellingham has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States you should also see. Around 137 kilometres south of Bellingham, a visit to Seattle will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Pike Place Market, Space Needle and Seattle Skyline.
Tacoma is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 177 kilometres south of Bellingham. No journey is complete without experiencing LeMay - America's Car Museum, Chihuly Bridge of Glass and Point Defiance Park.
