Flying from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to San Diego: what you need to know
San Diego is three hours behind Allentown, where Lehigh Valley International Airport is located. San Diego runs on the UTC-8 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your ABE to San Diego flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during high season in general.
ABE is about 6 kilometres from central Allentown. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of Lehigh Valley International Airport, data shows 78% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
ABE is located at 3311 Airport Road.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to San Diego
The best price we've seen for a one-way Lehigh Valley International Airport to San Diego flight is RM1,008. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM1,459. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to land cheap flights from ABE to San Diego if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
Scoring cheap tickets from Lehigh Valley International Airport to San Diego is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to get the lowest fares throughout the month and pick up an incredible deal.
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Airports in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego takes around 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 5 kilometres away.
It'll take around 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
If you have a late flight from Lehigh Valley International Airport to San Diego, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near SAN:
For the best deal, book your ride from San Diego International Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from ABE to San Diego.
The street address for SAN is N Harbour Dr.
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
If you're staying in central San Diego (or just want to explore straight away), the city is around 48 kilometres from McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Look for any information desks to get directions after hopping off your flight from Lehigh Valley International Airport to San Diego.
You'll find some comfortable places to call home for the night near CLD. Kick back and get cosy after your ABE to San Diego flight at any of these well-located options:
Usually, the earlier you book, the better the deals and selection of vehicles. Reserve your ride from CLD the moment you know your dates.
Best time to go to San Diego
July is the most popular month for flights from Lehigh Valley International Airport to San Diego. To avoid the crowds, visit San Diego in December.
The warmest month in San Diego is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Lehigh Valley International Airport to San Diego plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
February has average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from ABE to San Diego around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about San Diego
After booking your flight from Lehigh Valley International Airport to San Diego, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring San Diego:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. San Diego Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum are popular attractions which should be on any good San Diego itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Los Angeles is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of San Diego. Around 177 kilometres away to the northwest, check out popular attractions including Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl.
Around 483 kilometres east of San Diego, Phoenix is another essential stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Camelback Mountain, Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room and Heard Museum.