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$121+ 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 9/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MIA — SAN
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Miami to San Diego are usually found in April or May, booked 74 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$240
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$121
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$417

Good round-trip deal

$417 or less

Good one-way deal

$246 or less
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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 July 3, 2025.

This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/86:00 amMIA - SAN
1 stop20h 02mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/167:00 pmSAN - MIA
1 stop7h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$240
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Fri 7/187:00 amMIA - SAN
1 stop13h 55mSpirit Airlines
Mon 7/212:01 pmSAN - MIA
3 stops19h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/2$241
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/96:00 amMIA - SAN
1 stop8h 08mFrontier
Sat 10/1110:09 amSAN - MIA
2 stops17h 10mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$247
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/95:30 amMIA - SAN
1 stop6h 53mDelta
Sat 8/1610:40 pmSAN - MIA
1 stop9h 45mDelta
Deal found 7/2$257
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/66:35 pmMIA - SAN
1 stop8h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/1310:54 amSAN - MIA
2 stops10h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$262

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Miami 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 July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Miami to San Diego that are best for you.

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Miami

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MiamiSan Diego

MIA - SAN

MIASAN

Miami

Sun 8/24

8:23 pm-7:21 am

1 stop13h 58m

San Diego

Thu 8/28

6:15 am-7:23 pm

1 stop10h 08m

$240

MiamiSan Diego

MIA - SAN

MIASAN

Miami

Fri 7/18

7:00 am-5:55 pm

1 stop13h 55m

San Diego

Mon 7/21

6:25 am-6:30 am

1 stop21h 05m

$244

MiamiSan Diego

MIA - SAN

MIASAN

Miami

Thu 10/9

6:00 am-11:08 am

1 stop8h 08m

San Diego

Sat 10/11

10:09 am-6:19 am

2 stops17h 10m

$247

MiamiSan Diego

MIA - SAN

MIASAN

Miami

Sat 8/9

5:30 am-9:23 am

1 stop6h 53m

San Diego

Sat 8/16

10:40 pm-11:25 am

1 stop9h 45m

$257

MiamiSan Diego

MIA - SAN

MIASAN

Miami

Wed 8/6

6:35 pm-12:15 am

1 stop8h 40m

San Diego

Wed 8/13

10:54 am-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$262

MiamiSan Diego

MIA - SAN

MIASAN

Miami

Sun 9/7

6:28 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop26h 42m

$121

MiamiSan Diego

MIA - SAN

MIASAN

Miami

Sat 7/19

6:00 am-11:10 am

1 stop8h 10m

$124

MiamiSan Diego

MIA - SAN

MIASAN

Miami

Wed 7/30

6:34 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$129

MiamiSan Diego

MIA - SAN

MIASAN

Miami

Tue 7/29

7:00 am-5:32 pm

2 stops13h 32m

$134

MiamiSan Diego

MIA - SAN

MIASAN

Miami

Wed 12/3

7:40 am-3:20 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$178

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Deals found on 7/2

Best time to book a flight from Miami to San Diego

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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 June 27, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Miami to San Diego is 74 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 July 3, 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.

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.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Miami to San Diego. 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,086 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,286 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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 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 2 daily flights to San Diego from 7 different airlines. 5h 12m 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?

    The Miami to San Diego flight path was viewed by 2 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($240), Frontier ($247), and Delta ($257) offers the cheapest pricing from Miami to San Diego. Spirit Airlines is priced at 41% 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 Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $121. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Delta, 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 (77%), American Airlines (74%) and Alaska Airlines (74%).

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

    While on average a flight from Miami to San Diego is generally $1,038, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $173. When looking at the most popular route, (Miami - San Diego), you can expect to pay $120 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$135Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$138Average$195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$186Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$204Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$290Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$338Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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