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$512+ Cheap flights from Springfield, IL to San Diego (SPI - 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 4/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SPI — SAN
Dec 10 — Dec 171
Wed 12/10
Wed 12/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Springfield to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Springfield to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 10, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 11/153:35 pmSPI - SAN
1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/223:08 pmSAN - SPI
1 stop6h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/10$537
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/7. 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.
Sun 11/236:18 pmSPI - SAN
1 stop20h 11mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/271:05 pmSAN - SPI
1 stop32h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/7$777

Cheap flight deals from Springfield to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Springfield (SPI) 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 November 10, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

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$512
(American Airlines)
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SpringfieldSan Diego

SPI - SAN

SPISAN

Springfield Capital

Wed 4/29

6:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San Diego

Sat 5/2

3:17 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$512

SpringfieldSan Diego

SPI - SAN

SPISAN

Springfield Capital

Sun 11/23

6:18 pm-12:29 pm

1 stop20h 11m

San Diego

Thu 11/27

1:05 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop32h 14m

$777

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Deals found on 11/7

Compare providers for flights from Springfield 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 Springfield to San Diego in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 Springfield, Illinois-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Springfield, Illinois-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Springfield, Illinois-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Springfield, Illinois-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Springfield, 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 Springfield to San Diego

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Springfield, Illinois to San Diego (average of $67). Flying from Springfield, Illinois to San Diego in August is currently the most expensive (average of $209). 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 November 10, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Springfield to San Diego, such as American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,045 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diana,Jul 2024

ORD - IND

Shout out to Isabelle and Debbie who went above and beyond to make it a good experience. Wheelchair service and workers were excellent and much appreciated.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,045 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,045 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diana,Jul 2024

ORD - IND

Shout out to Isabelle and Debbie who went above and beyond to make it a good experience. Wheelchair service and workers were excellent and much appreciated.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Springfield 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 Springfield, Illinois to San Diego?

    A quick flight from Springfield, Illinois to San Diego can take about 8h 15m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $512. There are 1601 mi between Springfield, Illinois and San Diego.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Springfield, Illinois to San Diego round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Springfield, Illinois to San Diego is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $450 on this airline.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Springfield, Illinois to San Diego (average of $67). Flying from Springfield, Illinois to San Diego in August is currently the most expensive (average of $209). 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 airline flying from Springfield to San Diego

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Springfield 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 November 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$450Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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