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$244+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Santa Fe (SAN - SAF)

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 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SAF
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Santa Fe are usually found in January or February, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Santa Fe

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Santa Fe (SAF). 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 September 11, 2025.

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$244
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January

Average price

$356
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Santa Fe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Santa Fe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Mon 10/612:40 pmSAN - SAF
1 stop5h 14mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/143:30 pmSAF - SAN
1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$244
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 9/209:45 amSAN - SAF
1 stop4h 06mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/227:20 pmSAF - SAN
1 stop3h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$304
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/254:05 pmSAN - SAF
1 stop4h 58mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/2910:45 amSAF - SAN
1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$324
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 12/310:09 amSAN - SAF
1 stop3h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/73:25 pmSAF - SAN
1 stop4h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$325
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 11/74:25 pmSAN - SAF
1 stop21h 27mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/103:25 pmSAF - SAN
1 stop3h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$332
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/96:15 amSAN - SAF
1 stop4h 41mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/1612:26 pmSAF - SAN
1 stop4h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$355
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/256:00 pmSAN - SAF
2 stops14h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/13:23 pmSAF - SAN
1 stop6h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 11/2310:09 amSAN - SAF
1 stop3h 43mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/283:25 pmSAF - SAN
1 stop3h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$405
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/214:05 pmSAN - SAF
1 stop4h 58mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/235:59 pmSAF - SAN
1 stop5h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$426
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/34:11 pmSAN - SAF
1 stop4h 48mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/77:00 amSAF - SAN
2 stops13h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$431
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/149:01 amSAN - SAF
1 stop7h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/165:59 pmSAF - SAN
1 stop5h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$443

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Santa Fe 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Santa Fe that are best for you.

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SAN - SAF

SANSAF

San Diego

Sat 10/25

10:02 am-2:56 pm

1 stop3h 54m

Santa Fe

Sat 11/1

3:30 pm-8:02 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$244

San DiegoSanta Fe

SAN - SAF

SANSAF

San Diego

Sat 11/8

10:09 am-2:52 pm

1 stop3h 43m

Santa Fe

Tue 11/11

3:25 pm-6:24 pm

1 stop3h 59m

$244

San DiegoSanta Fe

SAN - SAF

SANSAF

San Diego

Sat 9/20

9:45 am-2:51 pm

1 stop4h 06m

Santa Fe

Mon 9/22

7:20 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop3h 32m

$304

San DiegoSanta Fe

SAN - SAF

SANSAF

San Diego

Thu 9/25

4:05 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop4h 58m

Santa Fe

Mon 9/29

10:45 am-5:18 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$324

San DiegoSanta Fe

SAN - SAF

SANSAF

San Diego

Wed 12/3

10:09 am-2:55 pm

1 stop3h 46m

Santa Fe

Sun 12/7

3:25 pm-6:32 pm

1 stop4h 07m

$325

San DiegoSanta Fe

SAN - SAF

SANSAF

San Diego

Thu 10/9

6:15 am-11:56 am

1 stop4h 41m

Santa Fe

Thu 10/16

12:26 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop4h 04m

$355

San DiegoSanta Fe

SAN - SAF

SANSAF

San Diego

Sat 10/25

6:00 pm-9:25 am

2 stops14h 25m

Santa Fe

Sat 11/1

3:23 pm-9:07 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$369

San DiegoSanta Fe

SAN - SAF

SANSAF

San Diego

Fri 10/3

4:05 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop4h 58m

Santa Fe

Tue 10/7

1:23 pm-5:17 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$405

San DiegoSanta Fe

SAN - SAF

SANSAF

San Diego

Sun 11/23

10:09 am-2:52 pm

1 stop3h 43m

Santa Fe

Fri 11/28

3:25 pm-6:24 pm

1 stop3h 59m

$405

San DiegoSanta Fe

SAN - SAF

SANSAF

San Diego

Tue 10/21

4:05 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop4h 58m

Santa Fe

Thu 10/23

5:59 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$426

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Santa Fe. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

Booking 26 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego to Santa Fe. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Santa Fe (average of $372). Flying from San Diego to Santa Fe in March is currently the most expensive (average of $536). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Fe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Fe. 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 Santa Fe. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from San Diego to Santa Fe to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like American Airlines and United Airlines fly from San Diego to Santa Fe in about 3h 54m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 04m. There are 665 mi between San Diego and Santa Fe. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Diego to Santa Fe round-trip from $243. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. American Airlines is 34% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Santa Fe (average of $372). Flying from San Diego to Santa Fe in March is currently the most expensive (average of $536). 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 San Diego to Santa Fe

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Santa Fe. 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$243Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$279Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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