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$49+ Cheap flights from Phoenix to San Diego (SAN)

PHX — SAN
Dec 14 — Dec 211
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Cheapest flights from Phoenix to San Diego

Sun 12/63:11 pm -
1 stop17h 51m
Wed 12/99:58 am -
Nonstop1h 29m
Deal found 11/13$92
Wed 12/28:54 am -
Nonstop1h 19m
Tue 12/812:53 pm -
Nonstop1h 33m
Deal found 11/12$93
Tue 12/18:15 am -
Nonstop1h 25m
Wed 12/29:58 am -
Nonstop1h 34m
Deal found 11/9$94
Wed 12/26:24 pm -
1 stop14h 46m
Fri 12/47:05 pm -
Nonstop1h 32m
Deal found 11/10$95
Fri 12/45:53 pm -
Nonstop1h 17m
Sat 12/55:43 pm -
Nonstop1h 28m
Deal found 11/13$96
Thu 12/311:55 am -
1 stop7h 15m
Sat 12/55:43 pm -
Nonstop1h 28m
Deal found 11/9$97
Mon 12/75:54 pm -
Nonstop1h 17m
Sat 12/1912:04 pm -
Nonstop1h 31m
Deal found 11/9$98
Sat 12/54:30 pm -
Nonstop1h 17m
Thu 12/108:57 am -
1 stop8h 48m
Deal found 11/9$100
Tue 12/86:34 pm -
1 stop14h 28m
Tue 12/158:57 am -
1 stop12h 15m
Deal found 11/10$101
Wed 12/98:54 am -
Nonstop1h 19m
Thu 12/247:53 pm -
1 stop15h 04m
Deal found 11/12$103

Find flight deals from Phoenix to San Diego

Round-trip from

$91
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$49
(Super.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$173
From Phoenix to San Diego
One-way flight from Phoenix to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($15 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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PhoenixSan Diego

PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - SAN San Diego

PHXSAN

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 12/5

8:05 am-8:20 am

Nonstop1h 15m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$59

PhoenixSan Diego

PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - SAN San Diego

PHXSAN

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 12/29

4:32 pm-4:53 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$59

PhoenixSan Diego

PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - SAN San Diego

PHXSAN

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 12/8

7:00 am-7:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$59
Quickest round-trip

PhoenixSan Diego

PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - SAN San Diego

PHXSAN

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 12/19

10:05 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$59

PhoenixSan Diego

PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - SAN San Diego

PHXSAN

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 12/17

9:10 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$85

PhoenixSan Diego

PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - SAN San Diego

PHXSAN

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 12/19

7:15 am-11:35 am

1 stop5h 20m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$95

PhoenixSan Diego

PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - SAN San Diego

PHXSAN

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 12/25

8:25 am-8:45 am

Nonstop1h 20m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$95

PhoenixSan Diego

PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - SAN San Diego

PHXSAN

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 12/10

5:10 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$95

PhoenixSan Diego

PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - SAN San Diego

PHXSAN

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 1/8

7:40 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$110

PhoenixSan Diego

PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - SAN San Diego

PHXSAN

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 12/28

6:20 am-9:20 am

1 stop4h 00m

San Diego

Tue 12/29

7:40 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$197

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Best time to book a flight from Phoenix to San Diego

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

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 $139). Flying from Phoenix to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of $214). 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?

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 39% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Phoenix to San Diego

The most flights from PH1 to SAN are scheduled on a Friday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Phoenix to San Diego?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Phoenix to San Diego flights typically cost between $109 and $254 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $91 on Frontier (Jan 1-Jan 5).

How often are flights from Phoenix to San Diego delayed?

About 22% of weekly flights between Phoenix and San Diego have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 107 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, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 19% of flights being delayed.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Phoenix to San Diego, you should look to book at least 24 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 day to fly from Phoenix to San Diego?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andJetBlue 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

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Related info for your journey

  • 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 15 daily inbound flights from Phoenix from 6 different airlines.

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

    For as low as $247, Southwest can have you in San Diego from Phoenix in 1h 24m. The distance between Phoenix and San Diego is about 305 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at $41. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by JetBlue and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $101 and $117, respectively. These flights start at 75% 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 $23. JetBlue flights start at $37 while deals on Southwest start at $58 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: Frontier (78%), Volaris (78%), Japan Airlines( 73%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Phoenix to San Diego is $28. On average you can expect to pay $676. The most popular route, (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - San Diego), can usually be booked for $71.

  • 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 $139). Flying from Phoenix to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of $214). 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 6 airlines flying from Phoenix to San Diego

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$41Average$152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$101Average$148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$117Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$117Average$222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$117Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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