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$312+ Cheap flights from Peoria, IL to San Diego (PIA - 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 7/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PIA — SAN
Jul 20 — Jul 271
Mon 7/20
Mon 7/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Peoria to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Peoria to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Peoria to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 20, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Mon 7/1312:49 pm
PIA
-
SAN
1 stop9h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/184:12 pm
SAN
-
PIA
1 stop26h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/18$312
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/84:43 pm
PIA
-
SAN
1 stop6h 20m
American Airlines
Sat 8/157:24 am
SAN
-
PIA
1 stop8h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/17$321
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/146:48 pm
PIA
-
SAN
1 stop6h 59m
American Airlines
Wed 8/199:48 am
SAN
-
PIA
1 stop6h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/20$335
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/236:58 pm
PIA
-
SAN
1 stop6h 28m
American Airlines
Mon 7/2710:45 pm
SAN
-
PIA
1 stop8h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/19$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/185:45 am
PIA
-
SAN
1 stop7h 30m
United Airlines
Sat 8/226:30 am
SAN
-
PIA
2 stops9h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/18$366
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/34:43 pm
PIA
-
SAN
1 stop7h 54m
American Airlines
Mon 7/610:45 pm
SAN
-
PIA
1 stop8h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/20$370
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/48:45 am
PIA
-
SAN
1 stop8h 10m
United Airlines
Thu 7/96:40 am
SAN
-
PIA
1 stop8h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/17$376
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/146:48 pm
PIA
-
SAN
1 stop6h 59m
American Airlines
Tue 8/189:48 am
SAN
-
PIA
1 stop6h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/17$377
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/104:43 pm
PIA
-
SAN
1 stop7h 54m
American Airlines
Sat 7/1810:45 pm
SAN
-
PIA
1 stop8h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/20$384
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Sun 9/131:59 pm
PIA
-
SAN
1 stop21h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/176:25 am
SAN
-
PIA
1 stop8h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/18$392

Find flight deals from Peoria to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Peoria (PIA) 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 June 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$312
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$412
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($24 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Peoria 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 June 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Peoria to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

PeoriaSan Diego

PIA - SAN

PIASAN

Greater Peoria

Fri 7/10

12:25 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop8h 55m

San Diego

Sat 7/18

10:45 pm-9:17 am

1 stop8h 32m

$335
Quickest round-trip

PeoriaSan Diego

PIA - SAN

PIASAN

Greater Peoria

Tue 8/18

5:45 am-11:15 am

1 stop7h 30m

San Diego

Sat 8/22

6:30 am-5:31 pm

2 stops9h 01m

$366

PeoriaSan Diego

PIA - SAN

PIASAN

Greater Peoria

Sat 12/5

1:20 pm-10:28 pm

2 stops11h 08m

San Diego

Tue 12/8

10:30 pm-1:41 pm

2 stops13h 11m

$431

PeoriaSan Diego

PIA - SAN

PIASAN

Greater Peoria

Thu 9/10

5:35 am-11:25 am

1 stop7h 50m

San Diego

Mon 9/14

9:05 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops15h 55m

$454

PeoriaSan Diego

PIA - SAN

PIASAN

Greater Peoria

Fri 8/14

5:45 am-5:26 pm

2 stops13h 41m

San Diego

Wed 8/19

6:20 am-8:50 pm

2 stops12h 30m

$487

PeoriaSan Diego

PIA - SAN

PIASAN

Greater Peoria

Wed 10/14

6:15 am-11:25 am

1 stop7h 10m

San Diego

Mon 10/19

6:28 pm-10:06 am

2 stops13h 38m

$496

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Deals found on 6/16

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

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Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Peoria to San Diego

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Peoria, Illinois to San Diego?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Peoria, Illinois to San Diego (average of $328). Flying from Peoria, Illinois to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $613). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Peoria, Illinois to San Diego?

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 June 20, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Peoria to San Diego have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,865 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

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
9,865 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,865 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

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
7.1
Good
11,715 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,865 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

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 Peoria 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 Peoria, Illinois to San Diego?

    For as low as $335, American Airlines can have you in San Diego from Peoria, Illinois in 8h 55m. The distance between Peoria, Illinois and San Diego is about 1610 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Peoria, Illinois to San Diego round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Peoria, Illinois to San Diego round-trip from $288. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. American Airlines is priced at 36% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Peoria 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 Peoria, Illinois to San Diego?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Peoria, Illinois to San Diego (average of $328). Flying from Peoria, Illinois to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $613). 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 Peoria to San Diego

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Peoria 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 June 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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