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$76+ Cheap flights from New Mexico to San Diego (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 4/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ABQ — SAN
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Mon 4/20
Mon 4/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Mexico to San Diego

Cheapest flights from New Mexico to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Mexico to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 21, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 5/67:47 pm
ELP
-
SAN
1 stop13h 55m
Frontier
Sat 5/99:37 am
SAN
-
ELP
1 stop6h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 3/19$146
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Tue 4/77:29 pm
ELP
-
SAN
1 stop29h 33m
Frontier
Sat 4/116:25 am
SAN
-
ELP
1 stop11h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$158
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/179:08 pm
ELP
-
SAN
1 stop17h 09m
Frontier
Fri 4/2412:25 pm
SAN
-
ELP
1 stop22h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Sat 5/212:37 pm
ELP
-
SAN
1 stop11h 29m
Frontier
Sat 5/96:25 am
SAN
-
ELP
1 stop9h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 3/18$170
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Fri 4/107:29 pm
ELP
-
SAN
1 stop29h 33m
Frontier
Mon 4/139:28 pm
SAN
-
ELP
1 stop13h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 3/16$171
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Fri 5/86:08 pm
ELP
-
SAN
1 stop6h 42m
Frontier
Mon 5/116:25 am
SAN
-
ELP
1 stop9h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 3/18$180
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/135:00 pm
ELP
-
SAN
1 stop21h 17m
Frontier
Fri 4/1712:25 pm
SAN
-
ELP
1 stop22h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$182
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Thu 4/1612:37 pm
ELP
-
SAN
1 stop12h 22m
Frontier
Sun 4/199:00 pm
SAN
-
ELP
1 stop22h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$193
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Wed 5/207:47 pm
ELP
-
SAN
1 stop5h 03m
Frontier
Mon 5/2510:07 pm
SAN
-
ELP
1 stop20h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$196
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/93:23 pm
ELP
-
SAN
1 stop5h 44m
Frontier
Sun 4/126:25 am
SAN
-
ELP
1 stop11h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$201
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Wed 3/257:30 pm
ELP
-
SAN
1 stop5h 38m
Frontier
Sun 4/269:00 pm
SAN
-
ELP
1 stop22h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$207
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Wed 4/156:45 am
ABQ
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 55m
Southwest
Wed 4/228:35 am
SAN
-
ABQ
Nonstop1h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/18$311

Find flight deals from New Mexico to San Diego

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Mexico to San Diego flight deals. Data was last updated March 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$146
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$76
(Frontier)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$411

Good round-trip deal

$375 or less

Good one-way deal

$203 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from New Mexico 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 March 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Mexico to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa FeSan Diego

SAF - SAN

SAFSAN

Santa Fe

Tue 4/14

1:19 pm-5:16 pm

1 stop4h 57m

San Diego

Tue 4/21

8:45 am-5:08 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$316

Santa FeSan Diego

SAF - SAN

SAFSAN

Santa Fe

Fri 5/1

3:31 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop6h 41m

San Diego

Tue 5/5

11:00 am-5:13 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$320
Quickest round-trip

AlbuquerqueSan Diego

ABQ - SAN

ABQSAN

Albuquerque

Mon 5/25

6:40 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 55m

San Diego

Wed 5/27

6:35 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$326

El PasoSan Diego

ELP - SAN

ELPSAN

El Paso

Fri 4/17

8:40 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop3h 25m

San Diego

Fri 4/24

7:45 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$327

El PasoSan Diego

ELP - SAN

ELPSAN

El Paso

Thu 4/9

6:50 am-7:45 am

Nonstop1h 55m

San Diego

Mon 4/13

6:55 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop3h 30m

$327

AlbuquerqueSan Diego

ABQ - SAN

ABQSAN

Albuquerque

Sat 4/11

4:50 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

San Diego

Wed 4/15

7:55 am-3:30 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$327

El PasoSan Diego

ELP - SAN

ELPSAN

El Paso

Mon 6/1

8:40 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop3h 25m

San Diego

Fri 6/5

8:10 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$331

AlbuquerqueSan Diego

ABQ - SAN

ABQSAN

Albuquerque

Thu 5/28

7:20 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

San Diego

Fri 5/29

7:40 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$334

El PasoSan Diego

ELP - SAN

ELPSAN

El Paso

Fri 5/1

4:15 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops7h 15m

San Diego

Mon 5/4

6:55 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop3h 30m

$336

AlbuquerqueSan Diego

ABQ - SAN

ABQSAN

Albuquerque

Tue 5/5

10:20 am-4:20 pm

2 stops7h 00m

San Diego

Sat 5/9

10:25 am-8:00 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$337

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Best time to book a flight from New Mexico to San Diego

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Mexico to San Diego (average of $119). Flying from New Mexico to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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 NM to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from New Mexico 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 March 21, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from New Mexico to San Diego in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 54% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Mexico 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 airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from New Mexico?

    Most people fly into San Diego (SAN) if they book a flight to San Diego from New Mexico. San Diego is conveniently located just 2.6 mi from San Diego’s city center.

  • How popular is this New Mexico to San Diego flight route?

    Within the past month, 3 users have taken a look at flights from New Mexico to San Diego.

  • How long is the flight from New Mexico to San Diego?

    Airlines like United Airlines and Southwest fly from New Mexico to San Diego in about 1h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 02m. There are 627 mi between New Mexico and San Diego. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $102 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $102 and Delta from $103 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from New Mexico to San Diego?

    Most travelers choose Albuquerque - San Diego, El Paso - San Diego or Santa Fe - San Diego when deciding on the best route from New Mexico to San Diego.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Mexico to San Diego?

    On average you can expect to pay $310 for a flight from New Mexico to San Diego. The cheapest flight overall is $165 while the most popular route, (Albuquerque - San Diego) is currently priced at $311.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Mexico 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 New Mexico to San Diego?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Mexico to San Diego (average of $119). Flying from New Mexico to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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 5 airlines flying from New Mexico to San Diego

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from New Mexico 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 March 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$63Average$139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$103Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$200Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$239Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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