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$55+ Cheap flights from Memphis to San Diego (MEM - 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 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEM — SAN
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Memphis to San Diego are usually found in September or May, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Memphis to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Memphis (MEM) 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 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$148
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$55
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$416
From Memphis to San Diego
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Cheapest flights from Memphis to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Memphis to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/117:00 amMEM - SAN
1 stop12h 55mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/166:15 amSAN - MEM
1 stop6h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/28$148
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1110:06 pmMEM - SAN
1 stop13h 49mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/156:15 amSAN - MEM
1 stop13h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$159
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Sun 8/247:54 pmMEM - SAN
1 stop5h 58mFrontier
Sun 8/3110:17 amSAN - MEM
1 stop6h 42mFrontier
Deal found 7/27$236

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

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Price

MemphisSan Diego

MEM - SAN

MEMSAN

Memphis

Mon 8/11

7:00 am-5:55 pm

1 stop12h 55m

San Diego

Sat 8/16

6:15 am-2:23 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$148

MemphisSan Diego

MEM - SAN

MEMSAN

Memphis

Mon 8/11

10:06 pm-9:55 am

1 stop13h 49m

San Diego

Fri 8/15

6:15 am-9:38 pm

1 stop13h 23m

$159

MemphisSan Diego

MEM - SAN

MEMSAN

Memphis

Sun 8/24

7:54 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop5h 58m

San Diego

Sun 8/31

10:17 am-6:59 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$236

MemphisSan Diego

MEM - SAN

MEMSAN

Memphis

Fri 8/15

3:18 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop10h 19m

$55

MemphisSan Diego

MEM - SAN

MEMSAN

Memphis

Mon 9/15

1:48 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop10h 38m

$68

MemphisSan Diego

MEM - SAN

MEMSAN

Memphis

Thu 8/21

6:20 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$103

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Deals found on 7/28

Best time to book a flight from Memphis to San Diego

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Memphis to San Diego. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Memphis to San Diego is 83 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 Memphis to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Memphis to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Memphis 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 MEM to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Memphis 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 29, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 31% on flights from Memphis to San Diego by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Memphis to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Memphis to San Diego. Price data was last updated on May 25, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Memphis to San Diego flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings 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 29, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines and Frontier from Memphis 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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,040 reviews

Crew

7.0

Boarding

6.6

Entertainment

5.0

Comfort

5.9

Food

5.1

Overall

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LAS - DTW

Was the most uncomfortable seat I have ever sat in on an airplane
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,040 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,040 reviews

Crew

7.0

Boarding

6.6

Entertainment

5.0

Comfort

5.9

Food

5.1

Overall

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LAS - DTW

Was the most uncomfortable seat I have ever sat in on an airplane
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,238 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,040 reviews

Crew

7.0

Boarding

6.6

Entertainment

5.0

Comfort

5.9

Food

5.1

Overall

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LAS - DTW

Was the most uncomfortable seat I have ever sat in on an airplane

Related info for your journey

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($148), and Frontier ($236) offers the cheapest pricing from Memphis to San Diego. Spirit Airlines is priced at 63% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Memphis to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Memphis 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 6 airlines flying from Memphis to San Diego

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Memphis 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 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$128Average$194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$155Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$214Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$286Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$316Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$342Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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