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$127+ Cheap flights from Miami to San Diego (MIA - 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 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MIA — SAN
May 4 — May 111
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Miami to San Diego are usually found in April or August, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Miami to San Diego

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

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$255
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$127
(CheapOair)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$354

Good round-trip deal

$337 or less

Good one-way deal

$157 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Miami-San Diego flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Miami-San Diego flights.
From Miami to San Diego
One-way flight from Miami to San Diego
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Miami to San Diego.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Miami to San Diego.

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

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/88:55 pmMIA - SAN
1 stop13h 18mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/128:08 amSAN - MIA
2 stops42h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$255
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/237:10 amMIA - SAN
1 stop7h 46mFrontier
Sun 5/257:16 pmSAN - MIA
1 stop7h 24mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$256
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 5/237:25 amMIA - SAN
1 stop8h 31mDelta
Mon 5/266:15 amSAN - MIA
1 stop8h 52mDelta
Deal found 4/28$257
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/86:00 amMIA - SAN
1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/137:31 pmSAN - MIA
1 stop7h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$286
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/308:15 pmMIA - SAN
Nonstop5h 22mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/910:13 pmSAN - MIA
Nonstop5h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$292
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/297:55 amMIA - SAN
1 stop9h 15mSouthwest
Tue 5/67:30 amSAN - MIA
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 4/28$317
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/176:00 amMIA - SAN
1 stop10h 02mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/226:28 pmSAN - MIA
1 stop8h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$337
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/206:21 pmMIA - SAN
2 stops18h 11mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/245:18 pmSAN - MIA
2 stops21h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$349

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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

Fly from

Miami

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MiamiSan Diego

MIA - SAN

MIASAN

Miami

Thu 5/8

8:55 pm-7:13 am

1 stop13h 18m

San Diego

Mon 5/12

8:08 am-5:43 am

2 stops42h 35m

$255

MiamiSan Diego

MIA - SAN

MIASAN

Miami

Fri 5/23

7:10 am-11:56 am

1 stop7h 46m

San Diego

Sun 5/25

7:16 pm-5:40 am

1 stop7h 24m

$256

MiamiSan Diego

MIA - SAN

MIASAN

Miami

Fri 5/23

7:25 am-12:56 pm

1 stop8h 31m

San Diego

Tue 5/27

5:02 pm-6:25 am

1 stop10h 23m

$257

MiamiSan Diego

MIA - SAN

MIASAN

Miami

Sun 6/8

6:00 am-11:55 pm

1 stop20h 55m

San Diego

Fri 6/13

7:31 pm-5:55 am

1 stop7h 24m

$286

MiamiSan Diego

MIA - SAN

MIASAN

Miami

Fri 5/30

8:15 pm-10:37 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

San Diego

Mon 6/9

10:13 pm-6:18 am

Nonstop5h 05m

$292

MiamiSan Diego

MIA - SAN

MIASAN

Miami

Tue 5/20

6:21 pm-9:32 am

2 stops18h 11m

San Diego

Sat 5/24

5:18 pm-5:21 pm

2 stops21h 03m

$349

MiamiSan Diego

MIA - SAN

MIASAN

Miami

Sat 5/31

5:05 am-10:25 am

1 stop8h 20m

San Diego

Wed 6/4

8:45 am-9:30 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$357

MiamiSan Diego

MIA - SAN

MIASAN

Miami

Tue 6/3

6:00 am-1:02 pm

1 stop10h 02m

San Diego

Wed 6/4

1:30 pm-5:45 am

2 stops13h 15m

$358

MiamiSan Diego

MIA - SAN

MIASAN

Miami

Tue 5/20

6:00 am-11:11 pm

1 stop20h 11m

$127

MiamiSan Diego

MIA - SAN

MIASAN

Miami

Wed 5/28

3:15 pm-4:45 pm

3 stops28h 30m

$129

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Compare providers for flights from Miami 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 Miami to San Diego in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Miami-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Miami-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Miami-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Miami-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 Miami-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 Miami to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Miami with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

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

The best time to book flights from Miami to San Diego is 51 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 Miami to San Diego?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Miami 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 April 29, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Miami to San Diego at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 41% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Miami to San Diego. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Miami to San Diego flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Miami to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from Miami to San Diego. 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 April 29, 2025.

The most flights from MIA to SAN are scheduled on a Saturday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 April 29, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Miami to San Diego, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Miami to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Miami to San Diego?

    San Diego is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Diego from Miami. Booking flights from Miami (MIA) to San Diego (SAN) should be relatively easy as there are 7 daily flights to San Diego from 7 different airlines. 5h 06m is how long a flight from Miami to San Diego will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Miami to San Diego flight route?

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($255), Frontier ($256), and Delta ($257) offers the cheapest pricing from Miami to San Diego. Spirit Airlines is priced at 36% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $127. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Alaska Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Miami to San Diego for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Miami to San Diego?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Miami to San Diego are GOL (88%), Alaska Airlines (79%) and Qatar Airways (71%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Miami to San Diego?

    While on average a flight from Miami to San Diego is generally $556, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $118. When looking at the most popular route, (Miami - San Diego), you can expect to pay $149 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Miami to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Miami 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 7 airlines flying from Miami to San Diego

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Miami 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$117Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$138Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$186Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$204Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$255Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$275Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$338Average$563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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