On this page, you can book flights from Phoenix to San Diego. The distance between the cities is 481 km, and the flight frequency reaches 101 flights per week. Information on how to get to the departure airport will help you plan your trip more effectively.
Flights on this route are operated by American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest Airlines. Ticket prices change regularly, so we recommend using the low-fare calendar and price chart to find the best deals.
The table shows direct flights Phoenix → San Diego on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 1 h 10 min. Regular flights are operated by Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Departures from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport airports, arrivals at San Diego International Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Phoenix — San Diego by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 95 in y, and the most expensive are around AED 525 in u. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Phoenix → San Diego, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 307 | low | May | AED 378 | medium | Sep | AED 402 | medium |
| Feb | AED 331 | low | Jun | AED 520 | high | Oct | AED 283 | low |
| Mar | AED 472 | high | Jul | AED 496 | high | Nov | AED 425 | medium |
| Apr | AED 402 | medium | Aug | AED 472 | high | Dec | AED 472 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate in San Diego is known for its consistency: August is the warmest month, with an average temperature of 26.1°C. The highest rainfall occurs in March (about 77.81 mm), while the coolest weather is typically observed in February.
From a budget perspective, it is most advantageous to plan your flight for July, when minimum ticket prices start AED 95. Prices peak in April, when fares can reach AED 525.
July is considered the optimal time for a trip: it is a period of the lowest prices and guaranteed dry, sunny weather. It is recommended to avoid the spring months if your priority is maximum savings on airfare.
Five airlines operate on the route from Phoenix to San Diego, with Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines accounting for the majority of flights. Most flights are direct, ensuring minimal travel time given such a high flight frequency. A detailed schedule by day of the week and available route options from various carriers are provided in the list below.
Flights Phoenix — San Diego depart from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and arrive at San Diego International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The estimated travel time on a direct flight is approximately 45–60 minutes, as the distance between the cities is less than 481 km.
Regular flights are operated by carriers such as American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian, and Frontier.
Yes, there are many direct flights on this route—a total of about 101 departures per week from various airlines.
Flights arrive at San Diego International Airport (SAN). Instructions on how to get from the airport to the city center can be found on our website.
To find the lowest fares, we recommend booking tickets several weeks in advance and monitoring updates in the low-fare calendar on this page.
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