Find cheap American Airlines flights to San Diego
RDU — SAN
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest American Airlines flights from USA to San DiegoExplore the most affordable American Airlines flight options available from USA to San Diego. Find the lowest fares with prices last updated on July 27, 2026.
Explore the most affordable American Airlines flight options available from USA to San Diego. Find the lowest fares with prices last updated on July 27, 2026.
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Mon 8/178:08 am
SFO
- SAN
1 stop7h 18m
American Airlines
Mon 8/249:40 am
SAN
- SFO
1 stop6h 22m
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Deal found 7/26![American Airlines logo]()
$159
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 8/288:08 am
SFO
- SAN
1 stop7h 18m
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Mon 8/319:40 am
SAN
- SFO
1 stop6h 22m
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Deal found 7/26![American Airlines logo]()
$168
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/218:08 am
SFO
- SAN
1 stop7h 18m
American Airlines
Mon 8/249:40 am
SAN
- SFO
1 stop6h 22m
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$173
Best American Airlines flights from USA to San DiegoDiscover carefully curated American Airlines flight deals from USA to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated July 27, 2026.
Discover carefully curated American Airlines flight deals from USA to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated July 27, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Mon 8/178:08 am
SFO
- SAN
1 stop7h 18m
American Airlines
Mon 8/249:40 am
SAN
- SFO
1 stop6h 22m
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Deal found 7/26![American Airlines logo]()
$159
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Thu 9/105:50 am
SFO
- SAN
1 stop6h 13m
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Thu 9/104:14 pm
SAN
- SFO
1 stop6h 25m
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$159
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Wed 9/912:19 pm
SFO
- SAN
1 stop5h 57m
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Fri 9/119:46 am
SAN
- SFO
1 stop6h 23m
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$159
Direct American Airlines flights from USA to San DiegoExplore non-stop American Airlines flight options from USA to San Diego based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated July 27, 2026.
Explore non-stop American Airlines flight options from USA to San Diego based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated July 27, 2026.
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Sat 8/228:25 am
SFO
- SAN
Nonstop1h 43m
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Mon 8/249:30 pm
SAN
- SFO
Nonstop1h 42m
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$237
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 9/91:11 pm
DFW
- SAN
Nonstop3h 00m
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Wed 9/1612:08 pm
SAN
- DFW
Nonstop3h 18m
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$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 8/207:15 am
DFW
- SAN
Nonstop2h 57m
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Thu 8/204:29 pm
SAN
- DFW
Nonstop3h 21m
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$258
Last-minute American Airlines flights from USA to San DiegoDiscover last-minute American Airlines flight deals from USA to San Diego. Data last updated July 27, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute American Airlines flight deals from USA to San Diego. Data last updated July 27, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Mon 8/178:08 am
SFO
- SAN
1 stop7h 18m
American Airlines
Mon 8/249:40 am
SAN
- SFO
1 stop6h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26![American Airlines logo]()
$159
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 8/288:08 am
SFO
- SAN
1 stop7h 18m
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Mon 8/319:40 am
SAN
- SFO
1 stop6h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26![American Airlines logo]()
$168
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/218:08 am
SFO
- SAN
1 stop7h 18m
American Airlines
Mon 8/249:40 am
SAN
- SFO
1 stop6h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22![American Airlines logo]()
$173
One-way American Airlines flights to San DiegoSearch for one-way American Airlines flight options to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 27, 2026.
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/138:08 am
SFO
- SAN
1 stop7h 18m
American Airlines
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$80
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/218:08 am
SFO
- SAN
1 stop7h 18m
American Airlines
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$89
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Sat 8/2912:19 pm
DEN
- SAN
1 stop4h 07m
American Airlines
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$99
Flights to San Diego with American Airlines at a glance
Find detailed information about American Airlines flights from USA to San Diego. Explore the options provided by American Airlines to plan your journey from USA to San Diego. Data last updated July 27, 2026.
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How long is the flight to San Diego with American Airlines?
On average, American Airlines flights from the United States to San Diego take 4 hours 30 minutes. Flights to San Diego from other popular cities in the United States will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.
American Airlines weekly flight availability to San Diego
The most flights to San Diego operated by American Airlines are scheduled on a Friday (93 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (84 on average).
When is the best time to book a flight to San Diego with American Airlines?
The best time to book a flight to San Diego with American Airlines is 49 days before departure. On average, fares are higher if you book 3 days before departure.
When is the cheapest time to fly to San Diego with American Airlines?
Users looking for the cheapest American Airlines fares to San Diego should consider flying on Wednesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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6.4
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6.8
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7.9
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7.5
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7.2
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10.0
|Jul 2026Awesome staff friendly and curtious
10.0
|Jul 2026Very helpful and friendly people who pushed me where I needed to go
6.0
|Jul 2026We got delayed because of filling up more gas then a storm hit after that so we sat in the plane for 1.5 hours more. It was hot while we waited.
8.0
|Jul 2026The flight was great overall. But we need better food on flights and the baggage fees are too high.
10.0
|May 2026Very modern and confortable plane. Dinner was delicious. Whole crew were polite and perfect.
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