EI8973 Flight Status Aer Lingus: London to San Diego (EIN8973)
LHR London
- Scheduled
- 12:45
- Actual
- 13:34
Terminal: 5 | Gate: B45
Departure: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time GMT
SAN San Diego
- Scheduled
- 16:10
- Actual
- 16:00
- Delay
Terminal: 2
Arrival: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time PST
Landed 10h 19m ago 100%
LHR 13:34 SAN 16:00
8,806 km (5,472 mi) flown
Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.
Distance: 8806 km / 5472 miles · Scheduled Duration: 11:25 · Actual Duration: 10:26 · Aircraft:
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EI 8973 Flight Status & Schedule Aer Lingus London to San Diego
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13 | LHR | SAN | 13:34 | 16:00 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 12 | LHR | SAN | 13:26 | 15:44 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 11 | LHR | SAN | 13:30 | 15:54 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 10 | LHR | SAN | 13:14 | 15:36 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 09 | LHR | SAN | 13:18 | 16:03 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 08 | LHR | SAN | 13:13 | 16:01 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 07 | LHR | SAN | 13:21 | 15:59 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 06 | LHR | SAN | 13:53 | 16:17 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 05 | LHR | SAN | 13:11 | 15:34 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 04 | LHR | SAN | 13:19 | 15:53 | Landed | Track > |
Aer Lingus operates EI 8973 from London to San Diego, a 8,806 km (5,472 mi) trip, six times a week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday). Its timetable allows 11 h 25 min; in practice it usually takes about 10 h 25 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 49 minutes late and still landed at 16:00, 10 minutes early.
About EI 8973
Aer Lingus Flight EI8973 connects London, United Kingdom to San Diego, United States, taking off from London Heathrow Airport LHR and landing at San Diego International Airport SAN.
- Distance
- 8,806 km (5,472 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 10 h 25 min
- Flies
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
- On time
- 10 of the last 10
- Usually departs from
- Terminal 5
Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261. Yesterday's flight landed 10 minutes early, so no delay compensation applies; it starts at 3 hours late on arrival.
EI 8973 FAQ
- How long is the EI8973 flight from London to San Diego?
- The timetable allows 11 h 25 min. London to San Diego is 8,806 km (5,472 mi).
- How often is EI8973 from London to San Diego late?
- None of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
- When was the latest EI8973 flight from London to San Diego?
- The latest EI8973 was the 12:45 (local time) departure from London on 13 November 2026; it landed 10 minutes early.
- Which days does EI8973 fly from London to San Diego?
- Six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
- Which terminal does EI8973 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal 5 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives at Terminal 2 at San Diego International Airport (SAN). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does EI8973 have?
- Also listed as EIN8973 (Aer Lingus' ICAO code) and EI 8973.
- Can I get compensation if EI8973 is delayed or cancelled?
- Up to £520 per passenger may be due under UK261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261.
EI8973 and London LHR to San Diego SAN Flights
Flight EI8973 is a code-share Aer Lingus flight of the British Airways operated BA273.
Other flights departing from London LHR: BA243, BA273, BA716, BA950
Other flights arriving at San Diego SAN: BA273, QX2280
All flights connecting London LHR to San Diego SAN.