San Diego International Airport Flight Delay and Cancellation Compensation

Bohdana Nosenok
19.08.2024
Updated 28.07.2025

Flight cancellations and delays are the most common problems encountered by travelers. Fortunately, the European Union has EU 261 regulation, which ensures that you, as a passenger, are not left in a difficult situation and that your rights are protected. The European Union Regulation 261/2004 specifies the conditions when passengers are entitled to compensation and assistance in cases of flight disruption.

In this article, you will find everything you need to know about Regulation EU261 and under what circumstances you are entitled to compensation.

Passenger Rights under EU 261/2004

Under EU Regulation 261, passengers arriving at San Diego International Airport from EU countries or departing from San Diego International Airport to anywhere on flights operated by airlines from the EU have certain rights. These rights include:

  • Food and drinks: Airlines must provide proper refreshments and snacks during the waiting period;
  • Access to means of communication: Passengers should be offered two free phone calls, emails, or faxes;
  • Hotel accommodation if necessary: When an overnight stay is needed, the airline is obligated to offer assistance, including hotel stays and transport to and from the hotel;
  • Ticket refund or alternative flight: Travelers can choose either a full refund of their ticket, including any extra costs, or rebooking on an alternative flight to their final destination;
  • Compensation: If the delay was not caused by extraordinary circumstances and was within the airline’s control, passengers may be entitled to financial compensation ranging from €250 to €600, depending on the flight distance and length of the delay.

San Diego International Airport Flight Delay Compensation

Passengers experiencing flight delays at San Diego International Airport might be eligible for compensation of up to 600 euros per person, especially if the delay lasts longer than three hours. The eligibility for compensation is decided by the cause of the delay and whether it follows UK and EU laws. The amount of compensation is calculated on the time of arrival at the destination rather than departure time and is influenced by the distance of the flight and the length of the delay.

Less than 3 hoursBetween 3-4 hoursOver 4 hoursDistance
€0€250€250All flights up to 1500 km
€0€400€400All flights between 1500 km and 3500 km
€0€400€400All intra-EU flights over 3500 km
€0€300€600All non-EU flights over 3500 km

Keep in mind that airlines are not required to provide compensation for flight delays resulting from extraordinary circumstances beyond their control.

San Diego International Airport Flight Cancellation Compensation

In the event of a cancelled flight causing inconvenience at the San Diego International Airport, under EU 261, passengers can get compensation of up to €600 if the airline notifies them less than 14 days before departure.

Nonetheless, there are exceptions to this law. The airline may be exempt from compensating passengers if it provides an alternative flight that meets specific criteria, letting you arrive at your destination with the minimal delay possible:

Advance NoticeRe-routing Requirements
14 DaysNone
7 – 13 DaysAlternative flight departing no more than 2 hours before and arriving less than 4 hours after the original flight
Less than 7 DaysAlternative flight departing no more than 1 hour before and arriving less than 2 hours after the original flight

Compensation could still be available even though you accept an alternative flight, provided your arrival at the final destination is significantly delayed. The compensation amount is determined by the distance of the flight and the duration of the delay. You can refer to this table to figure out the amount of compensation you are eligible for:

Under 2 hours2-3 hours3-4 hoursOver 4 hoursNever arrivedDistance
€125€250€250€250€250All flights 1,500 km or less
€200€200€400€400€400Internal EU flights over 1,500 km
€200€200€400€400€400Non-internal EU flights 1,500 km- 3,500 km
€300€300€300€600€600Non-internal EU flights over 3,500 km

Keep in mind that airlines typically don’t provide compensation for cancellations caused by extraordinary circumstances beyond their control, such as severe weather or strikes by air traffic controllers.

Which San Diego International Airport Flights are Covered by EU261?

Even though San Diego International Airport is not within the EU, European Union Regulation 261/2004 could still cover some flights. Passengers arriving at San Diego International Airport from EU countries or departing from San Diego International Airport to anywhere on flights operated by airlines from the EU are covered by EU 261/2004.

Therefore, despite their geographic location beyond the EU, certain flights departing from San Diego International Airport may be subject to European regulations if they are operated by airlines from the European Union.

ItineraryEU AirlineNon-EU Airline
Departures from San Diego International Airport to anywhereYesNo
Arrivals at San Diego International Airport from inside the EUYesNo
Arrivals at San Diego International Airport from outside the EUNoNo

How to Claim Compensation from San Diego International Airport

Flight disruptions are common due to factors such as extreme weather conditions, air traffic congestion, technical problems, or staffing issues. If you experience a flight disruption at San Diego International Airport, you could be eligible for compensation under EU 261/2004.

To initiate a compensation claim, take the following steps:

  1. Fill in our form. You’ll need to provide details like your flight number, date, and what went wrong.
  2. Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will manage the process. We are well-versed in the EU laws comprehensively and will strive to secure your compensation. You are only charged if we win your case.

It is important to note that the compensation claim process requires documents such as booking confirmation and boarding pass.

Recent Flight Delays and Cancellations

Was your flight delayed or cancelled? Find your flight in the table below and use our claims checker to see if you are eligible for compensation.

Did not find your flight in our table? Fill in our compensation form, and we will check it for you.

Date Flight number Route Status Compensation

07.11.202521:05

Hawaiian Airlines

2082

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

John F Kennedy International (NYC)

Delayed

Claim Refund

07.11.202521:05

JetBlue Airways

1190

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

John F Kennedy International (NYC)

Delayed

Claim Refund

07.11.202521:05

Aer Lingus

5075

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

John F Kennedy International (NYC)

Delayed

Claim Refund

07.11.202521:05

British Airways

8382

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

John F Kennedy International (NYC)

Delayed

Claim Refund

07.11.202520:40

United Airlines

5636

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Los Angeles International (LAX)

cancelled

Claim Refund

07.11.202520:40

Air New Zealand

6948

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Los Angeles International (LAX)

cancelled

Claim Refund

07.11.202520:40

Copa Airlines

1438

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Los Angeles International (LAX)

cancelled

Claim Refund

07.11.202520:40

Asiana Airlines

6235

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Los Angeles International (LAX)

cancelled

Claim Refund

07.11.202520:40

SA AVIANCA

2151

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Los Angeles International (LAX)

cancelled

Claim Refund

07.11.202520:40

ANA

7267

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Los Angeles International (LAX)

cancelled

Claim Refund

07.11.202520:40

Virgin Australia

8424

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Los Angeles International (LAX)

cancelled

Claim Refund

07.11.202519:50

United Airlines

505

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

San Francisco International (SFO)

Delayed

Claim Refund

07.11.202519:50

Asiana Airlines

6308

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

San Francisco International (SFO)

Delayed

Claim Refund

07.11.202519:50

Air Canada

4236

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

San Francisco International (SFO)

Delayed

Claim Refund

07.11.202519:50

Copa Airlines

2517

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

San Francisco International (SFO)

Delayed

Claim Refund

07.11.202519:50

Virgin Australia

8436

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

San Francisco International (SFO)

Delayed

Claim Refund

07.11.202519:48

Air France

8654

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Los Angeles International (LAX)

cancelled

Claim Refund

07.11.202519:48

China Airlines

9113

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Los Angeles International (LAX)

cancelled

Claim Refund

07.11.202519:48

Delta Air Lines

4087

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Los Angeles International (LAX)

cancelled

Claim Refund

07.11.202519:48

LATAM Airlines

6610

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Los Angeles International (LAX)

cancelled

Claim Refund

07.11.202519:48

Virgin Atlantic

1993

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Los Angeles International (LAX)

cancelled

Claim Refund

07.11.202519:48

Korean Air

7228

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Los Angeles International (LAX)

cancelled

Claim Refund

07.11.202519:30

UPS Airlines

921

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Louisville International (Standiford Field) (SDF)

Delayed

Claim Refund

07.11.202518:50

Reach Air Medical Services

9

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Imperial County (IPL)

Delayed

Claim Refund

07.11.202518:40

Southwest Airlines

444

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Nashville International (BNA)

Delayed

Claim Refund

07.11.202518:29

Delta Air Lines

3741

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)

Delayed

Claim Refund

07.11.202518:15

Southwest Airlines

2051

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Albuquerque International (ABQ)

Delayed

Claim Refund

07.11.202517:30

Fiji Airways

5839

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

San Francisco International (SFO)

cancelled

Claim Refund

07.11.202517:30

Qantas

3743

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

San Francisco International (SFO)

cancelled

Claim Refund

07.11.202517:30

American Airlines

9403

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

San Francisco International (SFO)

cancelled

Claim Refund

07.11.202517:30

Cathay Pacific

7929

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

San Francisco International (SFO)

cancelled

Claim Refund

07.11.202517:30

Hawaiian Airlines

6540

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

San Francisco International (SFO)

cancelled

Claim Refund

07.11.202517:30

Alaska SkyWest

3311

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

San Francisco International (SFO)

cancelled

Claim Refund

07.11.202517:25

Alaska Horizon

2464

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Roberts Field (RDM)

Delayed

Claim Refund

07.11.202514:50

Southwest Airlines

3242

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)

cancelled

Claim Refund

07.11.202513:00

Alaska Airlines

14

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (WAS)

cancelled

Claim Refund

07.11.202513:00

Hawaiian Airlines

7210

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (WAS)

cancelled

Claim Refund

07.11.202512:55

United Airlines

755

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Washington Dulles International (WAS)

Delayed

Claim Refund

07.11.202512:52

Alaska SkyWest

3346

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Monterey Peninsula (MRY)

Delayed

Claim Refund

07.11.202512:50

Southwest Airlines

4214

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Love Field (DFW)

cancelled

Claim Refund

07.11.202512:43

Gol

6236

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Delayed

Claim Refund

07.11.202512:43

American Airlines

2783

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Delayed

Claim Refund

07.11.202512:43

British Airways

5544

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Delayed

Claim Refund

07.11.202512:43

AlphaSky

4142

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Delayed

Claim Refund

07.11.202512:43

Qatar Airways

2600

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Delayed

Claim Refund

07.11.202512:43

Gulf Air

6623

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Delayed

Claim Refund

07.11.202512:43

Qantas

4547

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Delayed

Claim Refund

07.11.202512:43

Jet Linx Aviation

7293

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Delayed

Claim Refund

07.11.202512:30

American Airlines

9305

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

San Francisco International (SFO)

cancelled

Claim Refund

07.11.202512:30

Alaska Horizon

2427

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

San Francisco International (SFO)

cancelled

Claim Refund

07.11.202512:30

Southwest Airlines

4235

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Metropolitan Oak International (OAK)

cancelled

Claim Refund

07.11.202512:30

Hawaiian Airlines

6542

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

San Francisco International (SFO)

cancelled

Claim Refund

07.11.202512:30

Jet Linx Aviation

5461

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

San Francisco International (SFO)

cancelled

Claim Refund

07.11.202512:30

Alaska SkyWest

3439

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Sacramento International (SAC)

Delayed

Claim Refund

07.11.202512:27

American Airlines

3300

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Miami International Airport (MIA)

Delayed

Claim Refund

07.11.202512:27

Gol

6106

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Miami International Airport (MIA)

Delayed

Claim Refund

07.11.202512:27

AlphaSky

4764

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Miami International Airport (MIA)

Delayed

Claim Refund

07.11.202511:30

Private owner

803

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Delayed

Claim Refund

07.11.202511:10

Alaska SkyWest

3200

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Delayed

Claim Refund

07.11.202511:02

SA AVIANCA

2115

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Los Angeles International (LAX)

cancelled

Claim Refund

07.11.202511:02

Air China LTD

7351

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Los Angeles International (LAX)

cancelled

Claim Refund

07.11.202511:02

Lufthansa

7773

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Los Angeles International (LAX)

cancelled

Claim Refund

07.11.202511:02

Virgin Australia

8423

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Los Angeles International (LAX)

cancelled

Claim Refund

07.11.202511:02

Air New Zealand

6936

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Los Angeles International (LAX)

cancelled

Claim Refund

07.11.202511:02

United Airlines

5249

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Los Angeles International (LAX)

cancelled

Claim Refund

07.11.202511:00

Fly Across

2550

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Abraham Gonzalez International (CJS)

Delayed

Claim Refund

07.11.202510:35

American Airlines

7495

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Sacramento International (SAC)

cancelled

Claim Refund

07.11.202510:35

Alaska SkyWest

3006

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Sacramento International (SAC)

cancelled

Claim Refund

07.11.202510:35

Hawaiian Airlines

7098

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Sacramento International (SAC)

cancelled

Claim Refund

07.11.202510:00

Alaska Airlines

9676

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Honolulu International (HNL)

Delayed

Claim Refund

07.11.202509:50

Southwest Airlines

165

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Sky Harbor International (PHX)

cancelled

Claim Refund

07.11.202509:10

Southwest Airlines

3367

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Orlando International (ORL)

Delayed

Claim Refund

07.11.202509:00

Southwest Airlines

3271

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Sacramento International (SAC)

Delayed

Claim Refund

07.11.202508:15

Alaska Airlines (Honoring Those Who Serv

1492

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Denver International (DEN)

Delayed

Claim Refund

07.11.202508:15

Hawaiian Airlines

7492

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Denver International (DEN)

Delayed

Claim Refund

07.11.202508:00

Hawaiian Airlines

6535

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Chicago O’hare International (CHI)

Delayed

Claim Refund

07.11.202508:00

Alaska Airlines

1446

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Chicago O’hare International (CHI)

Delayed

Claim Refund

07.11.202508:00

FedEx

8122

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

General A. L. Rodriguez International (TIJ)

Delayed

Claim Refund

07.11.202508:00

Qatar Airways

3316

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Chicago O’hare International (CHI)

Delayed

Claim Refund

07.11.202507:00

NetJets Aviation

800

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Scottsdale Municipalcipal (PHX)

Delayed

Claim Refund

07.11.202506:59

AlphaSky

3080

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Sky Harbor International (PHX)

cancelled

Claim Refund

07.11.202506:59

Hawaiian Airlines

6452

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Sky Harbor International (PHX)

cancelled

Claim Refund

06.11.202521:35

Southwest Airlines

8517

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Denver International (DEN)

Delayed

Claim Refund

06.11.202521:00

Southwest Airlines

4007

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

Delayed

Claim Refund

06.11.202520:59

American Airlines

7636

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Spokane International (GEG)

Delayed

Claim Refund

06.11.202520:59

Alaska Airlines (West Coast Wonders Live

566

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Spokane International (GEG)

Delayed

Claim Refund

06.11.202520:59

Hawaiian Airlines

6654

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Spokane International (GEG)

Delayed

Claim Refund

06.11.202520:05

Southwest Airlines

1487

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Delayed

Claim Refund

06.11.202519:51

FedEx

1654

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Indianapolis International (IND)

Delayed

Claim Refund

06.11.202519:35

Southwest Airlines

4602

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Midway (CHI)

Delayed

Claim Refund

06.11.202519:15

UPS Airlines

921

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Louisville International (Standiford Field) (SDF)

Delayed

Claim Refund

06.11.202518:00

Southwest Airlines

416

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

Delayed

Claim Refund

06.11.202517:35

United Airlines

8932

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Franz Josef Strauss (MUC)

Delayed

Claim Refund

06.11.202517:35

Lufthansa

467

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Franz Josef Strauss (MUC)

Delayed

Claim Refund

06.11.202517:25

Alaska Horizon

2464

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Roberts Field (RDM)

Delayed

Claim Refund

06.11.202517:05

Alaska SkyWest

3410

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Sacramento International (SAC)

Delayed

Claim Refund

06.11.202509:55

Southwest Airlines

1001

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Tampa International (TPA)

Delayed

Claim Refund

06.11.202508:45

Southwest Airlines

3655

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Louis Armstrong New Orléans International Airport (MSY)

Delayed

Claim Refund

06.11.202508:00

Qatar Airways

3316

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Chicago O’hare International (CHI)

Delayed

Claim Refund

06.11.202508:00

Hawaiian Airlines

6535

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Chicago O’hare International (CHI)

Delayed

Claim Refund
Bohdana Nosenok
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With a PhD in cultural studies, travel experience and a background in human rights, Bohdana manages our content strategy. She helps passengers understand their rights and FlightRefunder’s services. Bohdana creates clear, simple guides on flight compensation claims, and makes it easy for travelers to know their options.

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