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$30+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Tempe, AZ

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SAN — PHX
Jan 11 — Jan 181
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Sun 1/18
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Tempe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Tempe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/309:14 pmSAN - PHX
Nonstop1h 26mFrontier
Wed 12/319:36 amPHX - SAN
Nonstop1h 21mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$63
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/292:10 pmSAN - PHX
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Mon 1/512:58 pmPHX - SAN
Nonstop1h 17mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$69
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/189:14 pmSAN - PHX
Nonstop1h 26mFrontier
Thu 12/259:36 amPHX - SAN
Nonstop1h 21mFrontier
Deal found 12/9$76
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/259:14 pmSAN - PHX
Nonstop1h 26mFrontier
Wed 12/319:36 amPHX - SAN
Nonstop1h 21mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$78
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/259:14 pmSAN - PHX
Nonstop1h 26mFrontier
Sun 12/289:52 amPHX - SAN
Nonstop1h 21mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$88
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/192:10 pmSAN - PHX
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Sat 1/38:30 amPHX - SAN
Nonstop1h 17mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$89
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3110:57 amSAN - PHX
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Fri 1/212:58 pmPHX - SAN
Nonstop1h 17mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$94
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/222:10 pmSAN - PHX
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Sat 1/38:30 amPHX - SAN
Nonstop1h 17mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$100
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/192:10 pmSAN - PHX
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Sun 1/49:52 amPHX - SAN
Nonstop1h 21mFrontier
Deal found 12/9$102

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Round-trip from

$62
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One-way from

$30
(CheapOair)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

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Average price

$150
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San DiegoPhoenix

SAN - PHX

SANPHX

San Diego

Sat 2/14

9:27 am-11:56 am

Nonstop1h 29m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 2/16

7:12 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$66

San DiegoPhoenix

SAN - PHX

SANPHX

San Diego

Fri 1/23

10:21 am-10:46 pm

1 stop11h 25m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 1/25

10:00 am-10:25 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$93

San DiegoPhoenix

SAN - PHX

SANPHX

San Diego

Wed 1/7

7:55 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 1/14

12:05 pm-12:25 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$97

San DiegoPhoenix

SAN - PHX

SANPHX

San Diego

Tue 1/13

8:20 am-10:45 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 1/20

7:35 am-7:55 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$97

San DiegoPhoenix

SAN - PHX

SANPHX

San Diego

Sat 2/21

2:25 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 2/24

4:40 pm-4:55 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$107

San DiegoPhoenix

SAN - PHX

SANPHX

San Diego

Wed 3/4

11:10 am-3:40 pm

1 stop3h 30m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 3/4

6:00 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop3h 50m

$116

San DiegoPhoenix

SAN - PHX

SANPHX

San Diego

Fri 1/2

5:26 pm-7:54 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 1/4

8:20 am-8:50 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$137

San DiegoPhoenix

SAN - PHX

SANPHX

San Diego

Fri 2/6

8:16 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop22h 03m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 2/8

9:55 pm-8:51 am

1 stop11h 56m

$141

San DiegoPhoenix

SAN - PHX

SANPHX

San Diego

Sun 12/21

9:14 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 12/25

9:36 am-9:57 am

Nonstop1h 21m

$141

San DiegoPhoenix

SAN - PHX

SANPHX

San Diego

Sat 2/14

4:05 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 2/18

12:05 pm-12:25 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$144

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Tempe

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Tempe. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego to Tempe. 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 Tempe?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Tempe (average of $39). Flying from San Diego to Tempe in July is currently the most expensive (average of $87). 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 SAN to TM9?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Tempe. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 50% on flights from San Diego to Tempe by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Tempe?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Tempe. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Tempe flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings 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.

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Tempe

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego to Tempe. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

The most flights from SAN to TM9 are scheduled on a Thursday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Tempe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tempe. 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 Tempe. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Hawaiian Airlines from San Diego to Tempe 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,432 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,432 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,432 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,432 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,817 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,432 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,432 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,084 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,432 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Tempe. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Tempe?

    San Diego (SAN), located 2.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Diego to Tempe. 5 airlines have flights from San Diego to Tempe on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Diego to Tempe should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 22 outbound flights to Tempe per day.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from San Diego to Tempe in 1h 25m. Fly via Frontier or Southwest to get the fastest option. San Diego and Tempe are separated by a distance of 305 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Tempe one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $28 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $43 and Alaska Airlines from $45 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Diego to Tempe?

    Consider Porter Airlines (93%), American Airlines (73%) or Southwest (69%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Diego to Tempe.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $47. While the most popular route (San Diego - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl) can be booked for $48 on average, our data indicates $555 when flying from San Diego to Tempe.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Tempe 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 Tempe?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Tempe (average of $39). Flying from San Diego to Tempe in July is currently the most expensive (average of $87). 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 5 airlines flying from San Diego to Tempe

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Tempe. 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$53Average$116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$79Average$158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$97Average$137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$97Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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