Cheap flights from San Diego to Phoenix

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Cheapest round-trip flights $46
Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 14 — Mon, May 18
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Phoenix is currently $46
Cheapest one-way flight $23
Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Wed, May 13
The cheapest one-way flight from San Diego to Phoenix is currently $23
Last-minute weekend getaway $192
Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Apr 18 — Mon, Apr 20
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Diego to Phoenix is currently $192
Cheapest business class flights $254
Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Diego to Phoenix is currently $254
Fastest flight 1 hr 20 min The fastest nonstop flight from San Diego to Phoenix takes 1 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Phoenix is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
February
Cheapest
Typical prices: $45–150
June
Most expensive
Typical prices: $95–155

Popular airlines from San Diego to Phoenix

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $137
    Typical price: $105–320
    64 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - PHX Every day
    857 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - PHX Every day
  • American
    Nonstop
    from $137
    Typical price: $130–320
    34 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - PHX Every day
    106 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - PHX Every day
  • Alaska
    Nonstop
    from $137
    Typical price: $115–380
    28 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - PHX Every day
    53 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - PHX Every day
  • Frontier
    Nonstop
    from $46
    Typical price: $60–155
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - PHX Every day
    18 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - PHX Every day
  • United
    from $157
    Typical price: $170–390
    186 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - PHX Every day
  • Delta
    from $157
    Typical price: $185–550
    48 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - PHX Every day

Popular airports near San Diego

  • San Diego International Airport (SAN)
    San Diego United States 10 min 2 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    Tijuana Mexico 37 min 16 mi
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los Angeles United States 2 hr 3 min 111 mi
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
    Santa Ana United States 1 hr 21 min 78 mi

Popular airports near Phoenix

  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
    Phoenix United States 12 min 3 mi
  • Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
    Phoenix United States 41 min 25 mi
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS)
    Tucson United States 1 hr 54 min 112 mi
  • Scottsdale Airport (SCF)
    Phoenix United States 31 min 15 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to Phoenix

The cheapest flights from San Diego to Phoenix are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $45 to $150.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Phoenix recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $46. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $23.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to Phoenix is $137, flying from May 7 to May 10.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Diego to Phoenix is $137, flying from May 7 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to Phoenix is $137, flying from May 7 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from San Diego to Phoenix is $46, flying from May 14 to May 18.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Diego to Phoenix is $157, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to Phoenix is $157, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Phoenix starts at $46 from Thu, May 14 to Mon, May 18. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $23 and departs on Wed, May 13.
1 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from San Diego to Phoenix.
Most visitors arrive Dec–May, when the weather is warm and dry. Summers (May–Sep) are very hot. Local events include the Phoenix Open professional golf tournament (late Jan–early Feb), the Arizona State Fair (Oct) and the Arizona National Livestock Show (Dec).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Diego to Phoenix.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Diego to Phoenix really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from San Diego to Phoenix.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 64 nonstop flights and 857 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Diego to Phoenix are:
  • American offers 34 nonstop flights and 106 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .
  • Alaska offers 28 nonstop flights and 53 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .
  • Frontier offers 7 nonstop flights and 18 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .
  • United offers 186 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .
  • Delta offers 48 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Diego and Phoenix.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Phoenix recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $46. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $23.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to Phoenix is $137, flying from May 7 to May 10.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Diego to Phoenix is $137, flying from May 7 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to Phoenix is $137, flying from May 7 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from San Diego to Phoenix is $46, flying from May 14 to May 18.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Diego to Phoenix is $157, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to Phoenix is $157, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
Southwest, American, Alaska and Frontier fly direct from San Diego to Phoenix.
  • There are 64 Southwest direct flights from San Diego to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 34 American direct flights from San Diego to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 28 Alaska direct flights from San Diego to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Frontier direct flights from San Diego to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Diego and Phoenix at price $192 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Apr 18 to Mon, Apr 20.
Southwest, American, Alaska and Frontier fly direct from San Diego to Phoenix.
  • There are 64 Southwest direct flights from San Diego to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 34 American direct flights from San Diego to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 28 Alaska direct flights from San Diego to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Frontier direct flights from San Diego to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from San Diego to Phoenix on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Diego and Phoenix start at $46 from Thu, May 14 to Mon, May 18 with Frontier.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Diego to Phoenix, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Diego and Phoenix start at $254 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Diego and Phoenix start at $46 from Thu, May 14 to Mon, May 18.
To book business class trips from San Diego to Phoenix, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Diego and Phoenix starts at $192 from Sat, Apr 18 to Mon, Apr 20 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Diego and Phoenix at price $192 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Apr 18 to Mon, Apr 20.
To find last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Phoenix, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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