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$272+ Cheap flights from Moline to San Diego (MLI - 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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MLI — SAN
Nov 1 — Nov 81
Sat 11/1
Sat 11/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Moline Quad-City to San Diego are usually found in August or September, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Moline (MLI) 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 October 2, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$251
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$418
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Cheapest flights from Moline to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Moline to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 2, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/512:44 pmMLI - SAN
1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/88:00 amSAN - MLI
1 stop9h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1$272
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Thu 10/238:35 amMLI - SAN
1 stop9h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/256:48 amSAN - MLI
1 stop8h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/1$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Sat 11/15:20 pmMLI - SAN
1 stop7h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/510:00 pmSAN - MLI
2 stops10h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/30$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/235:00 pmMLI - SAN
1 stop8h 14mDelta
Sat 10/256:15 amSAN - MLI
1 stop8h 05mDelta
Deal found 10/1$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Tue 10/2110:50 amMLI - SAN
1 stop7h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/288:40 pmSAN - MLI
2 stops11h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/1$319
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/151:14 pmMLI - SAN
1 stop20h 12mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/175:28 pmSAN - MLI
2 stops24h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 10/158:35 amMLI - SAN
1 stop9h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/1911:08 amSAN - MLI
2 stops9h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/30$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 11/51:00 pmMLI - SAN
2 stops8h 52mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/86:45 amSAN - MLI
2 stops7h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/1$345
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/711:10 amMLI - SAN
1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/1110:09 amSAN - MLI
2 stops7h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/1$374

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Moline 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 October 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Moline to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Moline

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MolineSan Diego

MLI - SAN

MLISAN

Moline Quad-City

Wed 11/5

12:44 pm-8:24 pm

1 stop9h 40m

San Diego

Sat 11/8

8:00 am-7:09 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$272

MolineSan Diego

MLI - SAN

MLISAN

Moline Quad-City

Sat 11/1

5:00 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop8h 14m

San Diego

Wed 11/5

12:00 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$289

MolineSan Diego

MLI - SAN

MLISAN

Moline Quad-City

Thu 10/23

8:35 am-3:50 pm

1 stop9h 15m

San Diego

Sat 10/25

6:48 am-4:54 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$289

MolineSan Diego

MLI - SAN

MLISAN

Moline Quad-City

Sat 11/1

5:20 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop7h 00m

San Diego

Wed 11/5

10:00 pm-10:15 am

2 stops10h 15m

$294

MolineSan Diego

MLI - SAN

MLISAN

Moline Quad-City

Wed 11/5

5:20 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop7h 00m

San Diego

Sat 11/8

10:00 pm-10:15 am

2 stops10h 15m

$294

MolineSan Diego

MLI - SAN

MLISAN

Moline Quad-City

Fri 11/7

11:10 am-3:53 pm

1 stop6h 43m

San Diego

Tue 11/11

2:55 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$314

MolineSan Diego

MLI - SAN

MLISAN

Moline Quad-City

Thu 10/23

5:00 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop8h 14m

San Diego

Sat 10/25

6:15 am-4:20 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$314

MolineSan Diego

MLI - SAN

MLISAN

Moline Quad-City

Tue 10/21

10:50 am-3:50 pm

1 stop7h 00m

San Diego

Tue 10/28

8:40 pm-10:15 am

2 stops11h 35m

$319

MolineSan Diego

MLI - SAN

MLISAN

Moline Quad-City

Wed 10/15

1:14 pm-7:26 am

1 stop20h 12m

San Diego

Fri 10/17

5:28 pm-8:09 pm

2 stops24h 41m

$334

MolineSan Diego

MLI - SAN

MLISAN

Moline Quad-City

Mon 11/24

9:48 am-2:18 pm

1 stop6h 30m

San Diego

Fri 11/28

3:08 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$344

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Moline to San Diego. Price data was last updated on September 26, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Moline to San Diego is 44 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 Moline to San Diego?

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

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 October 2, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Moline to San Diego, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,933 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,933 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,933 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,033 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,933 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like Delta and United Airlines fly from Moline to San Diego in about 8h 14m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 01m. Moline and San Diego are separated by a distance of 1580 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Moline to San Diego round-trip from $250. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is American Airlines. United Airlines is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Moline to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Moline 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 2 airlines flying from Moline to San Diego

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Moline 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 October 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$250Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$269Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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