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$309+ 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 2/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — GNV
Jan 9 — Jan 161
Fri 1/9
Fri 1/16
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 December 10, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/256:15 amSAN - GNV
1 stop7h 22mDelta
Wed 1/76:27 pmGNV - SAN
1 stop7h 18mDelta
Deal found 12/10$447
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/259:50 amSAN - GNV
2 stops9h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/76:00 amGNV - SAN
1 stop9h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$452
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Tue 12/3010:30 pmSAN - GNV
1 stop7h 58mDelta
Wed 1/76:00 amGNV - SAN
1 stop9h 55mDelta
Deal found 12/10$505
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/3112:56 pmSAN - GNV
1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/76:35 amGNV - SAN
2 stops12h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$510
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/2212:56 pmSAN - GNV
1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/54:17 pmGNV - SAN
1 stop6h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/8$567
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Sat 12/2710:30 pmSAN - GNV
1 stop7h 58mDelta
Wed 1/72:12 pmGNV - SAN
1 stop8h 27mDelta
Deal found 12/10$592
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/266:15 amSAN - GNV
1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/76:00 amGNV - SAN
1 stop9h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$630

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 December 10, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$389
(Delta)

One-way from

$309
(American Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$519
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 December 10, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Gainesville that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Gainesville

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoGainesville

SAN - GNV

SANGNV

San Diego

Tue 1/6

10:30 pm-9:24 am

1 stop7h 54m

Gainesville Regional

Tue 1/13

6:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$389

San DiegoGainesville

SAN - GNV

SANGNV

San Diego

Thu 1/15

12:40 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Gainesville Regional

Sat 1/17

6:35 am-11:33 am

1 stop7h 58m

$398

San DiegoGainesville

SAN - GNV

SANGNV

San Diego

Thu 12/25

6:15 am-4:37 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Gainesville Regional

Wed 1/7

6:27 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$447

San DiegoGainesville

SAN - GNV

SANGNV

San Diego

Wed 12/31

10:30 pm-9:28 am

1 stop7h 58m

Gainesville Regional

Wed 1/7

6:27 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$447

San DiegoGainesville

SAN - GNV

SANGNV

San Diego

Tue 1/6

1:27 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Gainesville Regional

Tue 1/13

6:35 am-3:57 pm

2 stops12h 22m

$452

San DiegoGainesville

SAN - GNV

SANGNV

San Diego

Fri 5/15

9:40 pm-9:23 am

1 stop8h 43m

Gainesville Regional

Mon 5/18

7:05 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop6h 53m

$475

San DiegoGainesville

SAN - GNV

SANGNV

San Diego

Thu 1/8

10:30 pm-9:24 am

1 stop7h 54m

Gainesville Regional

Mon 1/12

6:27 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$475

San DiegoGainesville

SAN - GNV

SANGNV

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:56 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 03m

Gainesville Regional

Wed 1/7

7:12 am-2:14 pm

1 stop10h 02m

$505

San DiegoGainesville

SAN - GNV

SANGNV

San Diego

Tue 12/30

10:30 pm-9:28 am

1 stop7h 58m

Gainesville Regional

Wed 1/7

6:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$505

San DiegoGainesville

SAN - GNV

SANGNV

San Diego

Mon 2/16

6:20 am-3:49 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$309

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Deals found on 12/9

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Gainesville flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Gainesville

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Gainesville (average of $130). Flying from San Diego to Gainesville in December is currently the most expensive (average of $241). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Gainesville?

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 December 10, 2025.
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
7.2
Good
11,048 reviews

Food

6.5

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,048 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,048 reviews

Food

6.5

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

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 50m. 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 $388. American Airlines is 40% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Gainesville (average of $130). Flying from San Diego to Gainesville in December is currently the most expensive (average of $241). 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 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 December 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$388Average$586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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