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$299+ 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 10/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — GNV
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$506
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$299
(American Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$573
From San Diego to Gainesville Regional
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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 August 18, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 8/2912:50 pmSAN - GNV
1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/24:20 pmGNV - SAN
1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/16$506
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Thu 8/2812:23 pmSAN - GNV
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/14:20 pmGNV - SAN
1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$565
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Mon 9/2212:38 pmSAN - GNV
1 stop6h 58mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/2610:52 amGNV - SAN
1 stop9h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18$597
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Mon 9/19:03 pmSAN - GNV
1 stop10h 28mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/54:24 pmGNV - SAN
1 stop6h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/16$641

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San Diego

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Gainesville

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoGainesville

SAN - GNV

SANGNV

San Diego

Fri 8/29

12:50 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Gainesville Regional

Tue 9/2

4:20 pm-8:04 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$506

San DiegoGainesville

SAN - GNV

SANGNV

San Diego

Thu 8/28

10:50 am-10:32 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Gainesville Regional

Mon 9/1

6:30 am-10:39 am

1 stop7h 09m

$565

San DiegoGainesville

SAN - GNV

SANGNV

San Diego

Mon 9/22

12:38 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Gainesville Regional

Fri 9/26

10:52 am-5:44 pm

1 stop9h 52m

$597

San DiegoGainesville

SAN - GNV

SANGNV

San Diego

Thu 10/16

12:28 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$299

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Deals found on 8/18

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Gainesville?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Gainesville (average of $359). Flying from San Diego to Gainesville in November is currently the most expensive (average of $510). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 August 18, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joseph,Aug 2023

MSP - MCO

Even if you have delta comfort plus, they will move your overhead bag. One of the perks for upgrading is that you have dedicated space for your carry on with comfort plus with delta. They moved my carry on luggage (3) compartments back and put in bags for other passengers that should have gone under their respective seats. When deboarding the plane, there was no help from anyone to retrieve my luggage back several rows. Delta is turning into pure garbage.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joseph,Aug 2023

MSP - MCO

Even if you have delta comfort plus, they will move your overhead bag. One of the perks for upgrading is that you have dedicated space for your carry on with comfort plus with delta. They moved my carry on luggage (3) compartments back and put in bags for other passengers that should have gone under their respective seats. When deboarding the plane, there was no help from anyone to retrieve my luggage back several rows. Delta is turning into pure garbage.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joseph,Aug 2023

MSP - MCO

Even if you have delta comfort plus, they will move your overhead bag. One of the perks for upgrading is that you have dedicated space for your carry on with comfort plus with delta. They moved my carry on luggage (3) compartments back and put in bags for other passengers that should have gone under their respective seats. When deboarding the plane, there was no help from anyone to retrieve my luggage back several rows. Delta is turning into pure garbage.

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 8h 09m. Fly via American Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 2064 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Gainesville round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Gainesville, with prices starting at $388. Another option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $476 round trip. American Airlines is 45% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Gainesville?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Gainesville (average of $359). Flying from San Diego to Gainesville in November is currently the most expensive (average of $510). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from San Diego to Gainesville

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$388Average$619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$476Average$763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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