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$53+ Cheap flights from El Paso to San Diego (ELP - SAN)

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ELP — SAN
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from El Paso to San Diego are usually found in August or September, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from El Paso to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from El Paso (ELP) to San Diego (SAN). 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$116
(Priceline)

One-way from

$53
(Priceline)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$332

Good round-trip deal

$359 or less

Good one-way deal

$183 or less
From El Paso to San Diego
One-way flight from El Paso to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($38 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from El Paso to San Diego.
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Cheapest flights from El Paso to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from El Paso to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/301:29 pmELP - SAN
1 stop9h 39mFrontier
Sun 8/316:29 amSAN - ELP
1 stop5h 12mFrontier
Deal found 7/1$116
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Thu 8/2111:40 amELP - SAN
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Mon 8/259:45 amSAN - ELP
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$197
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/1112:34 pmELP - SAN
1 stop3h 51mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/136:15 amSAN - ELP
1 stop4h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$217

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from El Paso to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

El Paso

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

El PasoSan Diego

ELP - SAN

ELPSAN

El Paso

Sat 8/30

1:29 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop9h 39m

San Diego

Sun 8/31

6:29 am-12:41 pm

1 stop5h 12m

$116

El PasoSan Diego

ELP - SAN

ELPSAN

El Paso

Thu 8/21

11:40 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

San Diego

Mon 8/25

9:45 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$197

El PasoSan Diego

ELP - SAN

ELPSAN

El Paso

Mon 8/11

12:34 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop3h 51m

San Diego

Wed 8/13

6:15 am-11:18 am

1 stop4h 03m

$217

El PasoSan Diego

ELP - SAN

ELPSAN

El Paso

Wed 8/13

12:25 pm-12:15 am

2 stops12h 50m

San Diego

Wed 8/20

10:38 am-10:45 pm

2 stops11h 07m

$297

El PasoSan Diego

ELP - SAN

ELPSAN

El Paso

Thu 9/25

1:33 pm-8:07 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$53

El PasoSan Diego

ELP - SAN

ELPSAN

El Paso

Thu 9/4

11:40 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$99

El PasoSan Diego

ELP - SAN

ELPSAN

El Paso

Tue 9/2

12:34 pm-7:38 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$107

El PasoSan Diego

ELP - SAN

ELPSAN

El Paso

Tue 8/5

12:25 pm-12:15 am

2 stops12h 50m

$149

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Deals found on 7/3

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How far ahead should I book a flight from El Paso to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from El Paso to San Diego. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

The best time to book flights from El Paso to San Diego is 55 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Paso to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from El Paso to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 ELP to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from El Paso to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from El Paso to San Diego in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 42% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from El Paso to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from El Paso to San Diego. Price data was last updated on June 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their El Paso to San Diego flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and United Airlines from El Paso to San Diego have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this El Paso to San Diego flight route?

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

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at $116. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Southwest and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $197 and $217, respectively. Frontier is priced at 64% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from El Paso to San Diego one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from El Paso to San Diego are Frontier ($53), Southwest ($99), and American Airlines ($107).

  • What are the cheapest flights from El Paso to San Diego?

    While on average a flight from El Paso to San Diego is generally $344, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $179. When looking at the most popular route, (El Paso - San Diego), you can expect to pay $197 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from El Paso to San Diego?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from El Paso to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from El Paso to San Diego 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 El Paso to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Paso to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from El Paso to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 3 airlines flying from El Paso to San Diego

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from El Paso to San Diego. 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$69Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$237Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$261Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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