Cheap flights from San Diego to Warsaw

February comes out cheapest on this route, and the price calendar above shows what each month looks like — data runs from September through December and again from February to May. Late spring and early autumn bring the mildest weather in Warsaw; winter is cold and dark but quieter, and summer is peak season. Midweek departures usually cost less than weekend ones, so check Tuesday and Wednesday first. Avoid the days around Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year, when transatlantic seats fill early, and watch Polish holidays in spring and early November. For summer and December travel, book well ahead; February can wait longer.

Several carriers serve this route and none fly it nonstop, so what you are choosing is where to change planes. Swiss, Austrian, Air France, Scandinavian Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Air Canada are full-service, which usually means a checked bag, meals and a seat assignment are part of the ticket. Alaska Airlines and JetBlue Airways mostly cover the first leg out of San Diego, feeding the long-haul carriers; JetBlue sells a lighter, low-cost style fare with extras added separately. On any low-cost or hand-baggage-only ticket, check what is included before paying, because baggage, seat selection and changes are charged on top.

Warsaw has two airports. F. Chopin, the main one, sits close to the city and is the easy arrival — a short taxi or ride-hail trip, plus buses and a rail link into the centre. Modlin lies well north of Warsaw and handles mostly low-cost traffic; from there the usual options are a shuttle bus timed to arrivals and a rail connection, both of which take considerably longer than the ride from Chopin. Check which airport your ticket actually uses before you book the ground leg, since a Modlin arrival can add an hour or more to your journey and late-night transfers are thinner. If you land after the last bus, plan a taxi or arrange a pickup in advance.

Currency

PLZ (zł)

Power sockets

Type C, E · 230 V

Language

Polish

Emergency number

112, 986, 997

Driving side

right

Calling code

+48

Internet domain

.pl

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Warsaw

1.9 M (2024)

Time zone

UTC+01 (Europe/Warsaw)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Confirm which Warsaw airport your itinerary uses, since F. Chopin and Modlin are far apart and not interchangeable.
• Check whether a checked bag is included, especially on a low-cost ticket where it is added separately.
• On separate tickets, leave a generous buffer — no one will rebook you if the first flight is late.
• Make sure your passport is valid well beyond your travel dates and check current entry rules for Poland.
• Weigh February against the shoulder months, and midweek against weekend departures, before you commit.
• Compare total journey time, not just flying time, when a short connection competes with a longer, calmer one.