$24+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Phoenix
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 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — PHX
Jun 9 — Jun 161
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Phoenix. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 10, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/264:17 pm
SAN
- PHX
Nonstop1h 26m
Frontier
Fri 5/2911:26 am
PHX
- SAN
Nonstop1h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5![Frontier logo]()
$78
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/291:38 pm
SAN
- PHX
Nonstop1h 34m
Frontier
Wed 6/32:15 pm
PHX
- SAN
Nonstop1h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 5/9![Frontier logo]()
$79
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/134:17 pm
SAN
- PHX
Nonstop1h 26m
Frontier
Tue 7/142:20 pm
PHX
- SAN
Nonstop1h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 5/7![Frontier logo]()
$82
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/24:17 pm
SAN
- PHX
Nonstop1h 26m
Frontier
Tue 6/1610:32 pm
PHX
- SAN
1 stop10h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 5/8![Frontier logo]()
$84
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/174:47 pm
SAN
- PHX
Nonstop1h 26m
Frontier
Mon 6/222:20 pm
PHX
- SAN
Nonstop1h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5![Frontier logo]()
$85
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/94:17 pm
SAN
- PHX
Nonstop1h 26m
Frontier
Thu 6/112:20 pm
PHX
- SAN
Nonstop1h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5![Frontier logo]()
$86
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/11:38 pm
SAN
- PHX
Nonstop1h 34m
Frontier
Wed 6/310:27 pm
PHX
- SAN
1 stop10h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 5/8![Frontier logo]()
$87
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/164:17 pm
SAN
- PHX
Nonstop1h 26m
Frontier
Sun 6/212:20 pm
PHX
- SAN
Nonstop1h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 5/7![Frontier logo]()
$88
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/41:38 pm
SAN
- PHX
Nonstop1h 34m
Frontier
Mon 6/810:27 pm
PHX
- SAN
1 stop10h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 5/8![Frontier logo]()
$90
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/49:43 am
SAN
- PHX
1 stop13h 41m
Frontier
Sun 6/711:26 am
PHX
- SAN
Nonstop1h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5![Frontier logo]()
$94
Best flights from San Diego to PhoenixDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Diego to Phoenix that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated May 10, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Diego to Phoenix that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated May 10, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/308:50 am
SAN
- PHX
1 stop3h 05m
Southwest
Tue 6/26:35 pm
PHX
- SAN
1 stop4h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 5/9![Southwest logo]()
$142
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 6/66:15 am
SAN
- PHX
1 stop3h 31m
Delta
Tue 6/98:09 pm
PHX
- SAN
1 stop3h 31m
Delta
Deal found 5/6![Delta logo]()
$157
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/56:20 am
SAN
- PHX
1 stop3h 46m
United Airlines
Sun 6/76:00 am
PHX
- SAN
1 stop4h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/6![United Airlines logo]()
$177
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/87:45 am
SAN
- PHX
1 stop3h 15m
Southwest
Tue 6/910:25 am
PHX
- SAN
1 stop3h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 5/9![Southwest logo]()
$152
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/284:15 pm
SAN
- PHX
1 stop4h 00m
Southwest
Wed 7/295:25 am
PHX
- SAN
1 stop4h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 5/7![Southwest logo]()
$157
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Wed 7/16:15 am
SAN
- PHX
1 stop3h 40m
Delta
Mon 7/134:02 pm
PHX
- SAN
1 stop3h 15m
Delta
Deal found 5/9![Delta logo]()
$177
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/318:30 pm
SAN
- PHX
1 stop3h 35m
Southwest
Thu 6/47:30 am
PHX
- SAN
1 stop3h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 5/6![Southwest logo]()
$177
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 5/286:45 pm
SAN
- PHX
1 stop5h 09m
Delta
Tue 6/210:26 am
PHX
- SAN
1 stop4h 31m
Delta
Deal found 5/9![Delta logo]()
$197
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/106:40 am
SAN
- PHX
1 stop3h 35m
Southwest
Sat 6/137:25 am
PHX
- SAN
1 stop3h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 5/7![Southwest logo]()
$197
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Sun 6/77:56 pm
SAN
- PHX
1 stop4h 14m
Delta
Sun 6/146:00 am
PHX
- SAN
1 stop3h 51m
Delta
Deal found 5/9![Delta logo]()
$231
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/51:30 pm
SAN
- PHX
2 stops6h 10m
Southwest
Tue 6/97:35 pm
PHX
- SAN
1 stop3h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 5/6![Southwest logo]()
$243
Last-minute flights from San Diego to PhoenixDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Phoenix. Data last updated May 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Phoenix. Data last updated May 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/134:17 pm
SAN
- PHX
Nonstop1h 26m
Frontier
Tue 7/142:20 pm
PHX
- SAN
Nonstop1h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 5/7![Frontier logo]()
$82
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/264:17 pm
SAN
- PHX
Nonstop1h 26m
Frontier
Fri 5/2911:26 am
PHX
- SAN
Nonstop1h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5![Frontier logo]()
$78
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/291:38 pm
SAN
- PHX
Nonstop1h 34m
Frontier
Wed 6/32:15 pm
PHX
- SAN
Nonstop1h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 5/9![Frontier logo]()
$79
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/291:38 pm
SAN
- PHX
Nonstop1h 34m
Frontier
Tue 6/210:27 pm
PHX
- SAN
1 stop10h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 5/9![Frontier logo]()
$92
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/11:38 pm
SAN
- PHX
Nonstop1h 34m
Frontier
Wed 6/310:27 pm
PHX
- SAN
1 stop10h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 5/8![Frontier logo]()
$87
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/24:17 pm
SAN
- PHX
Nonstop1h 26m
Frontier
Tue 6/1610:32 pm
PHX
- SAN
1 stop10h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 5/8![Frontier logo]()
$84
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/41:38 pm
SAN
- PHX
Nonstop1h 34m
Frontier
Mon 6/810:27 pm
PHX
- SAN
1 stop10h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 5/8![Frontier logo]()
$90
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/49:43 am
SAN
- PHX
1 stop13h 41m
Frontier
Sun 6/711:26 am
PHX
- SAN
Nonstop1h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5![Frontier logo]()
$94
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/94:17 pm
SAN
- PHX
Nonstop1h 26m
Frontier
Thu 6/112:20 pm
PHX
- SAN
Nonstop1h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6![Frontier logo]()
$86
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/164:17 pm
SAN
- PHX
Nonstop1h 26m
Frontier
Sun 6/212:20 pm
PHX
- SAN
Nonstop1h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 5/7![Frontier logo]()
$88
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/174:47 pm
SAN
- PHX
Nonstop1h 26m
Frontier
Mon 6/222:20 pm
PHX
- SAN
Nonstop1h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5![Frontier logo]()
$85
One-way flights from San Diego to PhoenixSearch for one-way flight options from San Diego to Phoenix. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 10, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Phoenix. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 10, 2026.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/291:38 pm
SAN
- PHX
Nonstop1h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5![Frontier logo]()
$24
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/304:17 pm
SAN
- PHX
Nonstop1h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 5/10![Frontier logo]()
$28
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/241:38 pm
SAN
- PHX
Nonstop1h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5![Frontier logo]()
$43
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/134:17 pm
SAN
- PHX
Nonstop1h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5![Frontier logo]()
$44
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/166:54 pm
SAN
- PHX
Nonstop1h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 5/8![Frontier logo]()
$50
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/204:17 pm
SAN
- PHX
Nonstop1h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 5/9![Frontier logo]()
$51
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/141:38 pm
SAN
- PHX
Nonstop1h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 5/9![Frontier logo]()
$53
Find flight deals from San Diego to Phoenix
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Phoenix (PH1). 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 May 10, 2026.
Round-trip from | $78 (Kiwi.com) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $24 (Frontier) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $164 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Phoenix 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 May 10, 2026.
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Depart
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Cheapest round-trip
San DiegoPhoenix
SAN - PHX
SANPHX
San Diego
Sat 5/30
8:50 am-11:55 am
1 stop3h 05m
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Tue 6/2
6:35 pm-10:40 pm
1 stop4h 05m
$142
Quickest round-trip
San DiegoPhoenix
SAN - PHX
SANPHX
San Diego
Mon 6/8
7:45 am-11:00 am
1 stop3h 15m
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Tue 6/9
10:25 am-1:45 pm
1 stop3h 20m
$152
San DiegoPhoenix
SAN - PHX
SANPHX
San Diego
Sat 6/6
6:15 am-9:46 am
1 stop3h 31m
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Tue 6/9
8:09 pm-11:40 pm
1 stop3h 31m
$157
San DiegoPhoenix
SAN - PHX
SANPHX
San Diego
Tue 7/28
4:15 pm-8:15 pm
1 stop4h 00m
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Wed 7/29
5:25 am-9:30 am
1 stop4h 05m
$157
San DiegoPhoenix
SAN - PHX
SANPHX
San Diego
Fri 6/5
6:20 am-10:06 am
1 stop3h 46m
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Sun 6/7
6:00 am-10:08 am
1 stop4h 08m
$177
San DiegoPhoenix
SAN - PHX
SANPHX
San Diego
Wed 7/1
6:15 am-9:55 am
1 stop3h 40m
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Mon 7/13
4:02 pm-7:17 pm
1 stop3h 15m
$177
San DiegoPhoenix
SAN - PHX
SANPHX
San Diego
Sun 5/31
8:30 pm-12:05 am
1 stop3h 35m
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Thu 6/4
7:30 am-11:15 am
1 stop3h 45m
$177
San DiegoPhoenix
SAN - PHX
SANPHX
San Diego
Thu 5/28
6:45 pm-11:54 pm
1 stop5h 09m
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Tue 6/2
10:26 am-2:57 pm
1 stop4h 31m
$197
San DiegoPhoenix
SAN - PHX
SANPHX
San Diego
Wed 6/10
6:40 am-10:15 am
1 stop3h 35m
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Sat 6/13
7:25 am-10:55 am
1 stop3h 30m
$197
San DiegoPhoenix
SAN - PHX
SANPHX
San Diego
Sun 6/7
7:56 pm-12:10 am
1 stop4h 14m
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Sun 6/14
6:00 am-9:51 am
1 stop3h 51m
$231
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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Phoenix
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Phoenix
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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Phoenix?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Phoenix, you should look to book at least 49 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Phoenix?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Phoenix (average of $31). Flying from San Diego to Phoenix in July is currently the most expensive (average of $203). 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 PHX?
Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Phoenix. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 10, 2026.
It’s typically best to fly out from San Diego to Phoenix at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 50% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.
What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Phoenix?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Phoenix. Price data was last updated on May 2, 2026.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Phoenix flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Phoenix
Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego to Phoenix. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 10, 2026.
The most flights from SAN to PH1 are scheduled on a Friday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Phoenix?
How often are flights from San Diego to Phoenix delayed?
About 16% of weekly flights between San Diego and Phoenix have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 115 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for San Diego to Phoenix flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Diego to Phoenix flights?
Over the last year, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Phoenix
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Phoenix. 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. Reviews last updated May 10, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andHawaiian Airlines from San Diego to Phoenix have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$45 | Average$114 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$85 | Average$167 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$97 | Average$177 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time85% | |
| Cheapest$97 | Average$220 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$97 | Average$211 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |