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$234+ 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 8/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAF — SAN
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Fe to San Diego

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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$244
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$234
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$611
From Santa Fe to San Diego
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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 July 29, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 10/43:25 pmSAF - SAN
1 stop4h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/1110:02 amSAN - SAF
1 stop3h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$244
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/267:00 amSAF - SAN
1 stop6h 57mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/317:00 amSAN - SAF
1 stop4h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$264

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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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Santa FeSan Diego

SAF - SAN

SAFSAN

Santa Fe

Sat 10/4

3:25 pm-7:24 pm

1 stop4h 59m

San Diego

Sat 10/11

10:02 am-2:56 pm

1 stop3h 54m

$244

Santa FeSan Diego

SAF - SAN

SAFSAN

Santa Fe

Tue 8/26

7:00 am-12:57 pm

1 stop6h 57m

San Diego

Sun 8/31

7:00 am-12:40 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$264

Santa FeSan Diego

SAF - SAN

SAFSAN

Santa Fe

Tue 8/26

3:37 pm-7:38 pm

1 stop5h 01m

$234

Santa FeSan Diego

SAF - SAN

SAFSAN

Santa Fe

Thu 11/20

6:00 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$269

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Deals found on 7/27

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

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Fe 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.

When flying from Santa Fe to San Diego, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 60% versus a flight at noon.

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 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
8,899 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.

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.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Fe to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Santa Fe 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 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$243Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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