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$30+ Cheap flights from Phoenix to San Diego (SAN)

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PHX — SAN
Jan 22 — Jan 291
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Cheap flight deals from Phoenix to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Phoenix to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Phoenix to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 23, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Wed 12/319:36 amPHX - SAN
Nonstop1h 21mFrontier
Sat 1/172:57 pmSAN - PHX
Nonstop1h 31mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$68
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/319:36 amPHX - SAN
Nonstop1h 21mFrontier
Sun 1/48:59 pmSAN - PHX
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$88
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/278:30 amPHX - SAN
Nonstop1h 17mFrontier
Sat 1/102:46 pmSAN - PHX
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$99
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Sat 12/278:30 amPHX - SAN
Nonstop1h 17mFrontier
Wed 1/71:03 pmSAN - PHX
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$100
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/309:36 amPHX - SAN
Nonstop1h 21mFrontier
Wed 12/3110:57 amSAN - PHX
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$103
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/278:30 amPHX - SAN
Nonstop1h 17mFrontier
Thu 1/19:14 pmSAN - PHX
Nonstop1h 26mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$109
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Sat 12/278:30 amPHX - SAN
Nonstop1h 17mFrontier
Wed 12/3110:57 amSAN - PHX
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$110
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Sat 12/278:30 amPHX - SAN
Nonstop1h 17mFrontier
Thu 1/89:19 pmSAN - PHX
Nonstop1h 25mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$111
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/2912:58 pmPHX - SAN
Nonstop1h 17mFrontier
Thu 1/19:14 pmSAN - PHX
Nonstop1h 26mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$113
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/2912:58 pmPHX - SAN
Nonstop1h 17mFrontier
Mon 1/52:10 pmSAN - PHX
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$114
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/239:36 amPHX - SAN
Nonstop1h 21mFrontier
Thu 1/19:14 pmSAN - PHX
Nonstop1h 26mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$122

Find flight deals from Phoenix to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Phoenix (PH1) 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 December 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Expedia
2 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$59
(Frontier)

One-way from

$30
(Trip.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$158
Provider with most accurate pricing for Phoenix-San Diego flight deals.
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From Phoenix to San Diego
One-way flight from Phoenix to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($2 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Phoenix to San Diego that are best for you.

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PhoenixSan Diego

PHX - SAN

PHXSAN

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 1/6

11:47 am-12:08 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

San Diego

Wed 1/7

1:03 pm-3:38 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$64

PhoenixSan Diego

PHX - SAN

PHXSAN

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 1/5

12:58 pm-1:15 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

San Diego

Tue 1/6

1:03 pm-3:38 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$82

PhoenixSan Diego

PHX - SAN

PHXSAN

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 1/8

9:36 am-9:57 am

Nonstop1h 21m

San Diego

Thu 1/8

9:19 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$87

PhoenixSan Diego

PHX - SAN

PHXSAN

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 2/5

1:10 pm-12:08 am

1 stop11h 58m

San Diego

Thu 2/12

6:25 am-8:56 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$110

PhoenixSan Diego

PHX - SAN

PHXSAN

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 2/18

4:27 pm-4:44 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

San Diego

Wed 2/18

9:21 pm-11:42 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

$117

PhoenixSan Diego

PHX - SAN

PHXSAN

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 1/31

3:45 pm-4:02 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

San Diego

Tue 2/3

11:35 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$117

PhoenixSan Diego

PHX - SAN

PHXSAN

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 3/4

12:28 pm-12:45 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

San Diego

Wed 3/4

9:21 pm-11:42 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

$117

PhoenixSan Diego

PHX - SAN

PHXSAN

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 1/20

3:45 pm-4:02 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

San Diego

Tue 1/27

7:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$123

PhoenixSan Diego

PHX - SAN

PHXSAN

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 2/21

11:05 am-11:25 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$50

PhoenixSan Diego

PHX - SAN

PHXSAN

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 1/24

7:05 pm-7:20 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$50

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  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Phoenix-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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 Phoenix-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 Phoenix to San Diego

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Phoenix to San Diego. Price data was last updated on December 19, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Phoenix to San Diego, you should look to book at least 80 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to San Diego (average of $39). Flying from Phoenix to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of $90). 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 PHX to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Phoenix 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 December 23, 2025.

When flying from Phoenix to San Diego, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 50% versus a flight in the evening.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Phoenix to San Diego flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Phoenix to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from Phoenix to San Diego. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

The most flights from PH1 to SAN are scheduled on a Friday (30 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

How often are flights from Phoenix to San Diego delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between Phoenix and San Diego have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 108 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Phoenix to San Diego flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Phoenix to San Diego flights?

Over the last year, Alaska Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

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 December 23, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Hawaiian Airlines from Phoenix 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.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Phoenix 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 Phoenix?

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Diego from Phoenix. Booking flights from Phoenix to San Diego (SAN) should be relatively easy as there are 22 daily inbound flights from Phoenix from 7 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Phoenix to San Diego?

    For as low as $117, Frontier can have you in San Diego from Phoenix in 1h 17m. The distance between Phoenix and San Diego is about 305 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at $47. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Hawaiian Airlines and Frontier, with the lowest prices starting at $48 and $53, respectively. These flights start at 65% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $28. Hawaiian Airlines flights start at $45 while deals on Southwest start at $48 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Phoenix to San Diego?

    Before booking your flight to San Diego from Phoenix, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Japan Airlines (86%), Southwest (74%), Horizon Air( 73%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Phoenix to San Diego is $38. On average you can expect to pay $341. The most popular route, (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - San Diego), can usually be booked for $60.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to San Diego (average of $39). Flying from Phoenix to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of $90). 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 Phoenix to San Diego

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Phoenix 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 December 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$47Average$127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$56Average$148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$58Average$147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$79Average$151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$93Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$97Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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