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$432+ Cheap flights from Gainesville to San Diego (GNV - SAN)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GNV — SAN
Mar 1 — Mar 81
Sun 3/1
Sun 3/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Gainesville to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Gainesville to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gainesville to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 3/37:49 am
GNV
-
SAN
1 stop8h 34m
American Airlines
Sun 3/81:01 pm
SAN
-
GNV
1 stop7h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/29$432
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 2/276:00 am
GNV
-
SAN
1 stop9h 08m
American Airlines
Wed 3/41:12 pm
SAN
-
GNV
1 stop7h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/29$468
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/54:59 pm
GNV
-
SAN
1 stop8h 49m
Delta
Mon 3/910:30 pm
SAN
-
GNV
1 stop7h 59m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$495
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 3/145:34 pm
GNV
-
SAN
1 stop8h 35m
Delta
Wed 3/189:55 pm
SAN
-
GNV
1 stop8h 34m
Delta
Deal found 1/29$568
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Mon 3/237:00 pm
GNV
-
SAN
2 stops16h 45m
Delta
Sun 3/2910:30 pm
SAN
-
GNV
1 stop7h 59m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$572
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/44:15 pm
GNV
-
SAN
1 stop7h 22m
American Airlines
Fri 3/610:43 pm
SAN
-
GNV
1 stop9h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$637
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Mon 3/237:00 pm
GNV
-
SAN
1 stop7h 09m
Delta
Sat 3/2810:30 pm
SAN
-
GNV
1 stop7h 59m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$667
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/217:17 am
GNV
-
SAN
2 stops11h 43m
American Airlines
Sun 3/2910:00 pm
SAN
-
GNV
1 stop9h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$672
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 3/36:00 am
GNV
-
SAN
2 stops14h 50m
Delta
Sun 3/87:30 pm
SAN
-
GNV
2 stops10h 59m
Delta
Deal found 1/29$744

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gainesville (GNV) 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 January 30, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$432
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$566
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Gainesville to San Diego 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 January 30, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Gainesville to San Diego that are best for you.

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Gainesville

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

GainesvilleSan Diego

GNV - SAN

GNVSAN

Gainesville Regional

Tue 3/3

7:49 am-1:23 pm

1 stop8h 34m

San Diego

Sun 3/8

1:01 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$432

GainesvilleSan Diego

GNV - SAN

GNVSAN

Gainesville Regional

Sat 3/21

5:34 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop8h 35m

San Diego

Sun 3/29

10:30 pm-9:29 am

1 stop7h 59m

$468

GainesvilleSan Diego

GNV - SAN

GNVSAN

Gainesville Regional

Fri 2/27

6:00 am-12:08 pm

1 stop9h 08m

San Diego

Wed 3/4

1:12 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$468

GainesvilleSan Diego

GNV - SAN

GNVSAN

Gainesville Regional

Thu 3/5

4:59 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop8h 49m

San Diego

Mon 3/9

10:30 pm-9:29 am

1 stop7h 59m

$495

GainesvilleSan Diego

GNV - SAN

GNVSAN

Gainesville Regional

Sat 3/14

5:34 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop8h 35m

San Diego

Wed 3/18

9:55 pm-9:29 am

1 stop8h 34m

$568

GainesvilleSan Diego

GNV - SAN

GNVSAN

Gainesville Regional

Wed 3/4

4:15 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop7h 22m

San Diego

Fri 3/6

10:43 pm-11:04 am

1 stop9h 21m

$637

GainesvilleSan Diego

GNV - SAN

GNVSAN

Gainesville Regional

Mon 3/23

7:00 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop7h 09m

San Diego

Sat 3/28

10:30 pm-9:29 am

1 stop7h 59m

$667

GainesvilleSan Diego

GNV - SAN

GNVSAN

Gainesville Regional

Sat 3/21

7:17 am-4:00 pm

2 stops11h 43m

San Diego

Sun 3/29

10:00 pm-10:59 am

1 stop9h 59m

$672

GainesvilleSan Diego

GNV - SAN

GNVSAN

Gainesville Regional

Tue 3/3

6:00 am-5:50 pm

2 stops14h 50m

San Diego

Sun 3/8

7:30 pm-9:29 am

2 stops10h 59m

$744

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Deals found on 1/29

Compare providers for flights from Gainesville to San Diego

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 Gainesville to San Diego in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Gainesville-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Gainesville-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Gainesville-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Gainesville-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Gainesville-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Gainesville to San Diego

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

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Gainesville to San Diego (average of $99). Flying from Gainesville to San Diego in February is currently the most expensive (average of $192). 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.

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 January 30, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Gainesville to San Diego, such as Delta and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,126 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
7.9
Good
8,126 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,126 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,207 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,126 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Gainesville to San Diego. 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 Gainesville to San Diego?

    There are many flights that can get you from Gainesville to San Diego in 8h 34m. Fly via American Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. Gainesville and San Diego are separated by a distance of 2064 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Gainesville to San Diego round-trip from $388. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Delta. American Airlines is priced at 30% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gainesville 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 Gainesville to San Diego?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Gainesville to San Diego (average of $99). Flying from Gainesville to San Diego in February is currently the most expensive (average of $192). 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 2 airlines flying from Gainesville to San Diego

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Gainesville 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 January 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$388Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$389Average$584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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