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Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway (AZA)

SAN — AZA
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 23% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway. 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 Phoenix-Mesa Gateway. Reviews last updated September 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Frontier from San Diego to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. 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.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,173 reviews

Entertainment

4.4

Food

4.7

Overall

5.8

Comfort

5.5

Crew

6.7

Boarding

6.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2025

MCO - DFW

Frontier likes to promote themselves as being a cheap airline to fly, but in the end, that’s laughable. Only AFTER I booked through you, and then had to go to their site to choose my seats and baggage, did I find they charged a $75 “Passenger” fee. No explanation on what that was even for. Then for them to charge $5 for sodas, and who knows what for any small snack, is just insulting.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,173 reviews
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,173 reviews

Entertainment

4.4

Food

4.7

Overall

5.8

Comfort

5.5

Crew

6.7

Boarding

6.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2025

MCO - DFW

Frontier likes to promote themselves as being a cheap airline to fly, but in the end, that’s laughable. Only AFTER I booked through you, and then had to go to their site to choose my seats and baggage, did I find they charged a $75 “Passenger” fee. No explanation on what that was even for. Then for them to charge $5 for sodas, and who knows what for any small snack, is just insulting.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway?

    Most people fly from San Diego (SAN) if they book a flight from San Diego to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway. On average, San Diego has 0 outbound flights to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway per day from 1 airline. San Diego is conveniently located just 2.6 mi from San Diego’s city center.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Diego to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $66, Frontier will fly you from San Diego to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Users have found that Frontier is 51% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway 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 Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (average of $144). Flying from San Diego to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $316). 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 Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$66Average$113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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