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$211+ Cheap flights from Santa Fe to San Diego (SAF - 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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAF — SAN
Feb 26 — Mar 51
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Fe to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Santa Fe to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Fe to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 27, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/113:23 pm
SAF
-
SAN
1 stop4h 08m
American Airlines
Sun 2/151:09 pm
SAN
-
SAF
1 stop4h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$305
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/56:31 pm
SAF
-
SAN
1 stop4h 27m
American Airlines
Sun 2/810:09 am
SAN
-
SAF
1 stop6h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$335
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 4/166:40 pm
SAF
-
SAN
1 stop4h 01m
American Airlines
Sun 4/199:28 am
SAN
-
SAF
1 stop4h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$375
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/136:42 pm
SAF
-
SAN
1 stop3h 57m
American Airlines
Mon 2/167:42 pm
SAN
-
SAF
1 stop18h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$408
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/101:16 pm
SAF
-
SAN
1 stop5h 12m
United Airlines
Sat 2/1411:30 am
SAN
-
SAF
1 stop4h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$415
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/136:00 pm
SAF
-
SAN
1 stop5h 35m
United Airlines
Mon 2/166:10 pm
SAN
-
SAF
2 stops19h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$439
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 11/76:01 pm
SAF
-
SAN
2 stops16h 54m
United Airlines
Tue 11/108:50 am
SAN
-
SAF
1 stop23h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$477
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Wed 2/1110:45 am
SAF
-
SAN
1 stop5h 19m
United Airlines
Sun 2/154:00 pm
SAN
-
SAF
2 stops16h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$491

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Fe (SAF) 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 January 27, 2026.

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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$305
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$211
(American Airlines)

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Average price

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Fe 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 January 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Fe to San Diego that are best for you.

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Santa Fe

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San Diego

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Price

Santa FeSan Diego

SAF - SAN

SAFSAN

Santa Fe

Wed 2/11

3:23 pm-6:31 pm

1 stop4h 08m

San Diego

Sun 2/15

1:09 pm-6:12 pm

1 stop4h 03m

$305

Santa FeSan Diego

SAF - SAN

SAFSAN

Santa Fe

Thu 4/16

6:40 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop4h 01m

San Diego

Sun 4/19

9:28 am-2:59 pm

1 stop4h 31m

$375

Santa FeSan Diego

SAF - SAN

SAFSAN

Santa Fe

Fri 2/13

6:42 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop3h 57m

San Diego

Mon 2/16

7:42 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop18h 23m

$408

Santa FeSan Diego

SAF - SAN

SAFSAN

Santa Fe

Fri 2/13

6:00 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop5h 35m

San Diego

Mon 2/16

6:10 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops19h 35m

$439

Santa FeSan Diego

SAF - SAN

SAFSAN

Santa Fe

Wed 2/11

10:45 am-3:04 pm

1 stop5h 19m

San Diego

Sun 2/15

4:00 pm-9:24 am

2 stops16h 24m

$491

Santa FeSan Diego

SAF - SAN

SAFSAN

Santa Fe

Tue 2/10

1:16 pm-5:28 pm

1 stop5h 12m

San Diego

Sat 2/14

5:55 pm-9:24 am

2 stops14h 29m

$506

Santa FeSan Diego

SAF - SAN

SAFSAN

Santa Fe

Sun 3/8

6:09 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop5h 34m

San Diego

Wed 3/11

8:45 am-2:45 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$578

Santa FeSan Diego

SAF - SAN

SAFSAN

Santa Fe

Sun 5/10

7:00 am-10:16 pm

1 stop16h 16m

San Diego

Fri 5/15

6:05 pm-12:38 pm

2 stops17h 33m

$593

Santa FeSan Diego

SAF - SAN

SAFSAN

Santa Fe

Thu 4/2

6:42 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop3h 57m

$211

Santa FeSan Diego

SAF - SAN

SAFSAN

Santa Fe

Mon 2/9

3:23 pm-7:31 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$238

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Fe to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Fe to San Diego

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Fe to San Diego (average of $93). Flying from Santa Fe to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of $277). 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.

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 January 27, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Fe to San Diego, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,197 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe to San Diego?

    Departing from Santa Fe to San Diego will take you 4h 08m. Santa Fe and San Diego are separated by a distance of 665 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 Santa Fe to San Diego round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $244, was found to be the cheapest airline from Santa Fe to San Diego. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. You may be able to fly from Santa Fe to San Diego for 36% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe to San Diego?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Fe to San Diego (average of $93). Flying from Santa Fe to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of $277). 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 Santa Fe to San Diego

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Fe 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$244Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$244Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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