Travelling from San Diego to Brussels: what you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll fly out of in San Diego. San Diego International Airport (SAN) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from San Diego to Brussels jetting off from here.
Touch down in Brussels at Brussels Airport (BRU) or Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
To ensure you catch your flight from San Diego to Brussels, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can visit Belgium for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from United States. But before organising your cheap flight from San Diego to Brussels, make sure you have the latest information. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may need some travel documents if your trip is for business or another reason.
Flying from San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from San Diego to Brussels. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from San Diego International Airport. Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
SAN is about 5 kilometres from central San Diego. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 9 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 20 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to San Diego International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from San Diego to Brussels, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels takes around 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 39 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from San Diego to Brussels, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near BRU:
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
After your flight from San Diego to Brussels has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in about 56 minutes by car. Central Brussels is approximately 56 kilometres from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
You can also travel using public transport, which typically takes 1 hour and 37 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to CRL. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from San Diego to Brussels:
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Brussels
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Diego to Brussels is ج.م. 16,403. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 31,747. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from San Diego to Brussels, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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Best time to go to Brussels
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from San Diego to Brussels. July is the most popular month for a trip to Brussels. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Brussels is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from San Diego to Brussels in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap tickets from San Diego to Brussels sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Brussels
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Brussels right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from San Diego to Brussels:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Grand Place, Atomium and Manneken Pis are must-visits when exploring Brussels.
Complete your Brussels trip with a car rental
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