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$120+ Cheap flights from Pensacola to San Diego (PNS - 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 8/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PNS — SAN
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Pensacola to San Diego are usually found in February or September, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Pensacola to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Pensacola (PNS) 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

$248
(Frontier)

One-way from

$120
(Frontier)

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July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$522
From Pensacola to San Diego
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Cheapest flights from Pensacola to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Pensacola to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/155:21 pmPNS - SAN
1 stop8h 32mFrontier
Sat 9/207:15 amSAN - PNS
1 stop7h 11mFrontier
Deal found 7/28$248
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/54:44 pmPNS - SAN
3 stops27h 58mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/87:47 pmSAN - PNS
3 stops20h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/28$330
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2710:38 amPNS - SAN
1 stop5h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/610:42 amSAN - PNS
1 stop6h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$333
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2711:20 amPNS - SAN
2 stops9h 25mSouthwest
Sat 9/66:35 amSAN - PNS
2 stops11h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 7/28$343
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/1511:05 amPNS - SAN
2 stops14h 32mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/191:17 pmSAN - PNS
3 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$350
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/31:59 pmPNS - SAN
1 stop8h 45mDelta
Sun 12/76:20 amSAN - PNS
1 stop8h 12mDelta
Deal found 7/28$380
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/125:00 pmPNS - SAN
1 stop6h 41mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/168:37 pmSAN - PNS
2 stops11h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$385

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Pensacola 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 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Pensacola to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Pensacola

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PensacolaSan Diego

PNS - SAN

PNSSAN

Pensacola

Mon 9/15

5:21 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop8h 32m

San Diego

Sat 9/20

7:15 am-4:26 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$248

PensacolaSan Diego

PNS - SAN

PNSSAN

Pensacola

Fri 9/5

4:44 pm-6:42 pm

3 stops27h 58m

San Diego

Mon 9/8

7:47 pm-6:10 pm

3 stops20h 23m

$330

PensacolaSan Diego

PNS - SAN

PNSSAN

Pensacola

Wed 8/27

10:38 am-2:25 pm

1 stop5h 47m

San Diego

Sat 9/6

10:42 am-7:38 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$333

PensacolaSan Diego

PNS - SAN

PNSSAN

Pensacola

Wed 8/27

11:20 am-6:45 pm

2 stops9h 25m

San Diego

Sat 9/6

6:35 am-7:50 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$343

PensacolaSan Diego

PNS - SAN

PNSSAN

Pensacola

Fri 8/15

11:05 am-11:37 pm

2 stops14h 32m

San Diego

Tue 8/19

1:17 pm-5:07 pm

3 stops25h 50m

$350

PensacolaSan Diego

PNS - SAN

PNSSAN

Pensacola

Fri 9/12

5:00 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop6h 41m

San Diego

Tue 9/16

8:37 pm-9:39 am

2 stops11h 02m

$385

PensacolaSan Diego

PNS - SAN

PNSSAN

Pensacola

Sat 8/30

4:00 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$120

PensacolaSan Diego

PNS - SAN

PNSSAN

Pensacola

Mon 8/4

2:51 pm-9:55 am

2 stops21h 04m

$148

PensacolaSan Diego

PNS - SAN

PNSSAN

Pensacola

Wed 8/27

10:38 am-2:25 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$167

PensacolaSan Diego

PNS - SAN

PNSSAN

Pensacola

Sun 8/31

9:15 am-5:00 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$219

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Best time to book a flight from Pensacola to San Diego

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

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

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

Booking 75 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Pensacola to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Pensacola 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.

It’s typically best to fly out from Pensacola to San Diego in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 19% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Pensacola to San Diego. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Pensacola to San Diego flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons 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.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Pensacola 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,044 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Pensacola 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Pensacola to San Diego round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Pensacola to San Diego round-trip from $248. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Spirit Airlines, from $330, and American Airlines, from $333. Frontier is 42% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $120. Users have also found prices from $148 and $167 on Spirit Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pensacola to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Pensacola 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 5 airlines flying from Pensacola to San Diego

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Pensacola 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$148Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$296Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$356Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$371Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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