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$271+ Cheap flights from Joplin to San Diego (JLN - SAN)

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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JLN — SAN
Feb 6 — Feb 131
Fri 2/6
Fri 2/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Joplin to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Joplin (JLN) 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 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$335
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$271
(United Airlines)
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Cheapest flights from Joplin to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Joplin to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 7, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Wed 1/218:52 amJLN - SAN
1 stop8h 44mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/254:10 pmSAN - JLN
1 stop5h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/6$335
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Tue 1/278:52 amJLN - SAN
1 stop8h 44mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/317:00 amSAN - JLN
1 stop8h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/6$365
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/298:52 amJLN - SAN
2 stops13h 02mUnited Airlines
Thu 2/54:10 pmSAN - JLN
1 stop5h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/151:58 pmJLN - SAN
1 stop10h 32mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/294:09 pmSAN - JLN
1 stop5h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7$416

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

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Joplin

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San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JoplinSan Diego

JLN - SAN

JLNSAN

Joplin

Wed 1/21

8:52 am-3:36 pm

1 stop8h 44m

San Diego

Sun 1/25

4:10 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$335

JoplinSan Diego

JLN - SAN

JLNSAN

Joplin

Thu 1/29

6:15 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop6h 22m

San Diego

Thu 2/5

4:10 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$365

JoplinSan Diego

JLN - SAN

JLNSAN

Joplin

Tue 1/27

8:52 am-3:36 pm

1 stop8h 44m

San Diego

Sat 1/31

7:00 am-5:34 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$365

JoplinSan Diego

JLN - SAN

JLNSAN

Joplin

Wed 4/15

8:56 am-9:22 pm

2 stops14h 26m

San Diego

Wed 4/29

11:01 am-11:44 pm

2 stops10h 43m

$380

JoplinSan Diego

JLN - SAN

JLNSAN

Joplin

Mon 3/9

6:24 pm-5:26 pm

1 stop25h 02m

$271

JoplinSan Diego

JLN - SAN

JLNSAN

Joplin

Sun 3/8

6:24 pm-9:20 am

1 stop16h 56m

$271

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Joplin to San Diego in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Joplin-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Joplin-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Joplin-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Joplin-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Joplin-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 Joplin to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Joplin to San Diego

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Joplin to San Diego (average of $101). Flying from Joplin to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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 7, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines from Joplin to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,138 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,138 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,138 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Joplin to San Diego?

    There are many flights that can get you from Joplin to San Diego in 8h 44m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Joplin to San Diego is about 1317 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Joplin to San Diego round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $264, was found to be the cheapest airline from Joplin to San Diego..

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Joplin to San Diego (average of $101). Flying from Joplin to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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 Joplin to San Diego

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Joplin 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 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$264Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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