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$389+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Johnson City, TN, TN

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 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — TYS
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Johnson City

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to Johnson City flight deals. Data was last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$398
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$389
(American Airlines)
From San Diego to Johnson City
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Johnson City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Johnson City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 11/196:46 amSAN - TRI
1 stop9h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/232:40 pmTRI - SAN
1 stop7h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$398
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sat 9/271:02 pmSAN - TRI
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/14:31 pmTRI - SAN
1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$441
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Fri 9/2610:30 pmSAN - TRI
1 stop8h 45mDelta
Wed 10/11:22 pmTRI - SAN
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Deal found 9/13$496
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 9/261:02 pmSAN - TRI
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/112:27 pmTRI - SAN
2 stops9h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$501
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Tue 11/2512:01 pmSAN - TRI
1 stop6h 52mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/288:43 amTRI - SAN
1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$511
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 10/1112:54 pmSAN - TRI
1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/134:14 pmTRI - SAN
1 stop7h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$529
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/2410:23 pmSAN - TRI
1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/295:04 amTRI - SAN
1 stop9h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$576
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Tue 11/2512:01 pmSAN - TRI
1 stop6h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/305:04 amTRI - SAN
1 stop9h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$818

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Johnson City 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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Johnson City that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Johnson City

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoBlountville

SAN - TRI

SANTRI

San Diego

Wed 11/19

6:46 am-6:56 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA

Sun 11/23

2:40 pm-6:51 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$398

San DiegoBlountville

SAN - TRI

SANTRI

San Diego

Sat 9/27

1:02 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA

Wed 10/1

4:31 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$441

San DiegoBlountville

SAN - TRI

SANTRI

San Diego

Fri 9/26

10:30 pm-10:15 am

1 stop8h 45m

Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA

Wed 10/1

1:22 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$496

San DiegoBlountville

SAN - TRI

SANTRI

San Diego

Fri 9/26

1:02 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA

Wed 10/1

12:27 pm-7:24 pm

2 stops9h 57m

$501

San DiegoBlountville

SAN - TRI

SANTRI

San Diego

Mon 11/24

10:23 pm-8:18 am

1 stop6h 55m

Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA

Sat 11/29

5:04 am-11:11 am

1 stop9h 07m

$576

San DiegoBlountville

SAN - TRI

SANTRI

San Diego

Tue 11/25

10:09 am-9:53 pm

2 stops8h 44m

Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA

Fri 11/28

6:25 am-1:49 pm

1 stop10h 24m

$603

San DiegoBlountville

SAN - TRI

SANTRI

San Diego

Sun 11/2

10:47 am-10:57 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$389

San DiegoBlountville

SAN - TRI

SANTRI

San Diego

Sun 11/2

5:30 am-9:21 pm

2 stops12h 51m

$517

San DiegoBlountville

SAN - TRI

SANTRI

San Diego

Sun 11/2

9:48 am-12:43 pm

3 stops23h 55m

$746

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Deals found on 9/13

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Johnson City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Johnson City from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Johnson City

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Johnson City (average of $294). Flying from San Diego to Johnson City in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to J0H?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Johnson City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Diego to Johnson City as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Johnson City?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Johnson City. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Johnson City flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Johnson City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johnson City. 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 Johnson City. Reviews last updated September 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Johnson City, such as Delta and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Johnson City?

    If you book a flight to Johnson City from San Diego, you will be flying from San Diego, which is the city’s only airport. San Diego (SAN) is located 2.6 mi from the center of San Diego. There are 0 flights from San Diego to Johnson City per day from 5 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Johnson City?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Diego to Johnson City in 8h 45m. Fly via American Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1983 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Johnson City 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 Johnson City?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Johnson City (average of $294). Flying from San Diego to Johnson City in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 5 airlines flying from San Diego to Johnson City

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Johnson City. 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$84Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$378Average$798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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