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$339+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Gainesville (SAN - GNV)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — GNV
Jul 9 — Jul 161
Thu 7/9
Thu 7/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Gainesville

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Gainesville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Gainesville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 9, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/156:20 am
SAN
-
GNV
1 stop7h 26m
American Airlines
Sat 7/255:21 pm
GNV
-
SAN
1 stop9h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/5$429
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/19:45 pm
SAN
-
GNV
1 stop8h 36m
Delta
Tue 10/63:45 pm
GNV
-
SAN
1 stop8h 56m
Delta
Deal found 6/4$482
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/216:20 am
SAN
-
GNV
1 stop7h 27m
American Airlines
Mon 8/247:04 am
GNV
-
SAN
1 stop9h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/5$535

Find flight deals from San Diego to Gainesville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Gainesville (GNV). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$429
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$339
(American Airlines)
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Gainesville that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Gainesville that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoGainesville

SAN - GNV

SANGNV

San Diego

Tue 8/4

10:25 pm-9:23 am

1 stop7h 58m

Gainesville Regional

Tue 8/11

3:41 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$429

San DiegoGainesville

SAN - GNV

SANGNV

San Diego

Thu 10/1

9:45 pm-9:21 am

1 stop8h 36m

Gainesville Regional

Tue 10/6

3:45 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$482

San DiegoGainesville

SAN - GNV

SANGNV

San Diego

Fri 8/21

6:20 am-4:47 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Gainesville Regional

Mon 8/24

7:04 am-1:07 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$535

San DiegoGainesville

SAN - GNV

SANGNV

San Diego

Wed 7/15

11:07 am-11:59 pm

2 stops9h 52m

Gainesville Regional

Sat 7/25

7:00 am-3:26 pm

2 stops11h 26m

$755
Cheapest one-way

San DiegoGainesville

SAN - GNV

SANGNV

San Diego

Fri 9/18

12:08 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$339

San DiegoGainesville

SAN - GNV

SANGNV

San Diego

Sun 8/2

1:19 pm-12:16 am

1 stop7h 57m

$339

San DiegoGainesville

SAN - GNV

SANGNV

San Diego

Sun 7/5

10:30 pm-9:30 am

1 stop8h 00m

$350
Quickest one-way

San DiegoGainesville

SAN - GNV

SANGNV

San Diego

Sun 7/5

10:28 pm-9:05 am

1 stop7h 37m

$350

San DiegoGainesville

SAN - GNV

SANGNV

San Diego

Mon 7/6

9:25 pm-9:05 am

1 stop8h 40m

$350

San DiegoGainesville

SAN - GNV

SANGNV

San Diego

Sun 8/2

6:35 pm-9:23 am

3 stops35h 48m

$752

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Gainesville

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Gainesville in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Gainesville flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Gainesville flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Gainesville flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Gainesville flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Gainesville flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Gainesville

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Gainesville. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Gainesville. Reviews last updated June 9, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from San Diego to Gainesville. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,640 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.1

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Elizabeth,Mar 2026

ORD - MIA

Staff was rude and flight attendants 2 out of 3 looked like they had just been thru a hurricane.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,640 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,640 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.1

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Elizabeth,Mar 2026

ORD - MIA

Staff was rude and flight attendants 2 out of 3 looked like they had just been thru a hurricane.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Gainesville. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Gainesville?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Diego to Gainesville in 7h 27m. Fly via Delta or American Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 2064 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Diego to Gainesville round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Gainesville, with prices starting at $446.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Gainesville that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Gainesville flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Gainesville?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Gainesville.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Gainesville?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Gainesville by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from San Diego to Gainesville

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Diego to Gainesville. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$446Average$572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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