Cheap flights from Phoenix to San Diego

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Cheapest round-trip flights $58
Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Nov 8 — Mon, Nov 10
The cheapest round-trip flight from Phoenix to San Diego is currently $58
Cheapest one-way flight $24
Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Nov 5
The cheapest one-way flight from Phoenix to San Diego is currently $24
Last-minute weekend getaway $130
Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Oct 18 — Mon, Oct 20
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Phoenix to San Diego is currently $130
Cheapest business class flights $288
Alaska Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Nov 15 — Sun, Nov 16
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Phoenix to San Diego is currently $288
Fastest flight 1 hr 10 min The fastest nonstop flight from Phoenix to San Diego takes 1 hr 10 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 Phoenix to San Diego is typically December. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
December
Cheapest
Typical prices: $55–180
June
Most expensive
Typical prices: $95–155

Popular airlines from Phoenix to San Diego

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $97
    Typical price: $130–380
    66 weekly nonstop flights
    PHX - SAN Every day
    967 weekly connecting flights
    PHX - SAN Every day
  • American
    Nonstop
    from $97
    Typical price: $140–385
    30 weekly nonstop flights
    PHX - SAN Every day
    131 weekly connecting flights
    PHX - SAN Every day
  • Alaska
    Nonstop
    from $97
    Typical price: $205–475
    21 weekly nonstop flights
    PHX - SAN Every day
    73 weekly connecting flights
    PHX - SAN Every day
  • Frontier
    Nonstop
    from $58
    Typical price: $70–160
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    PHX - SAN Every day
    41 weekly connecting flights
    PHX - SAN Every day
  • United
    from $168
    Typical price: $185–385
    201 weekly connecting flights
    PHX - SAN Every day
  • Delta
    from $177
    Typical price: $195–470
    56 weekly connecting flights
    PHX - SAN Every day

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 53 min 112 mi
  • Scottsdale Airport (SCF)
    Phoenix United States 31 min 15 mi

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 1 min 111 mi
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
    Santa Ana United States 1 hr 22 min 78 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Phoenix to San Diego

When are the cheapest days to fly from Phoenix to San Diego?
The cheapest flights from Phoenix to San Diego are usually in December. Typical ticket prices in December range from $55 to $180.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Phoenix to San Diego?
The cheapest round-trip flight from Phoenix to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $58. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $24.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Phoenix to San Diego is $97, flying from Nov 20 to Nov 23.
  • The cheapest American flight from Phoenix to San Diego is $97, flying from Nov 6 to Nov 9.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Phoenix to San Diego is $97, flying from Nov 6 to Nov 9.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Phoenix to San Diego is $58, flying from Nov 8 to Nov 10.
  • The cheapest United flight from Phoenix to San Diego is $168, flying from Nov 15 to Nov 16.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Phoenix to San Diego is $177, flying from Dec 11 to Dec 14.
What are the cheapest flights from Phoenix to San Diego?
The cheapest round-trip flight from Phoenix to San Diego starts at $58 from Sat, Nov 8 to Mon, Nov 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $24 and departs on Wed, Nov 5.
How long does it take to fly from Phoenix to San Diego?
1 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Phoenix to San Diego.
When should you fly to San Diego, United States?
Jun–Aug is when most people visit San Diego, where the weather's temperate year-round. Beaches are less crowded Dec–Feb, which bring cooler temperatures but brighter sun. Whale-watching season is from mid-Dec–mid-Mar. Major annual events include Comic-Con International (Jul), a massive comic book convention with workshops and film screenings. Fleet Week (autumn) is a large military appreciation event featuring Navy ship tours, an air show and more.
How do I find cheap dates to fly from Phoenix to San Diego?
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Phoenix to San Diego.
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 is the best airline to fly from Phoenix to San Diego?
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Phoenix to San Diego 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 Phoenix to San Diego.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 66 nonstop flights and 967 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Phoenix to San Diego are:
  • American offers 30 nonstop flights and 131 connecting flights per week. American flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • Alaska offers 21 nonstop flights and 73 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • Frontier offers 7 nonstop flights and 41 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • United offers 201 connecting flights per week. United flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • Delta offers 56 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Phoenix and San Diego.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Phoenix to San Diego?
The cheapest round-trip flight from Phoenix to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $58. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $24.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Phoenix to San Diego is $97, flying from Nov 20 to Nov 23.
  • The cheapest American flight from Phoenix to San Diego is $97, flying from Nov 6 to Nov 9.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Phoenix to San Diego is $97, flying from Nov 6 to Nov 9.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Phoenix to San Diego is $58, flying from Nov 8 to Nov 10.
  • The cheapest United flight from Phoenix to San Diego is $168, flying from Nov 15 to Nov 16.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Phoenix to San Diego is $177, flying from Dec 11 to Dec 14.
Which airlines have direct flights from Phoenix to San Diego?
Southwest, American, Alaska and Frontier fly direct from Phoenix to San Diego.
  • There are 66 Southwest direct flights from Phoenix to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 30 American direct flights from Phoenix to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Alaska direct flights from Phoenix to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Frontier direct flights from Phoenix to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Phoenix to San Diego?
The cheapest last-minute deal between Phoenix and San Diego at price $130 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Oct 18 to Mon, Oct 20.
Which airlines have direct flights from Phoenix to San Diego?
Southwest, American, Alaska and Frontier fly direct from Phoenix to San Diego.
  • There are 66 Southwest direct flights from Phoenix to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 30 American direct flights from Phoenix to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Alaska direct flights from Phoenix to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Frontier direct flights from Phoenix to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
When are direct flights from Phoenix to San Diego available?
There are direct flights from Phoenix to San Diego on a daily basis.
What are the cheapest direct flights from Phoenix to San Diego?
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Phoenix and San Diego start at $58 from Sat, Nov 8 to Mon, Nov 10 with Frontier.
How can I find nonstop flights from Phoenix to San Diego?
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Phoenix to San Diego, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
What are the cheapest business class flights from Phoenix to San Diego?
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Phoenix and San Diego start at $288 from Sat, Nov 15 to Sun, Nov 16 with Alaska.
What are the cheapest economy class flights from Phoenix to San Diego?
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Phoenix and San Diego start at $58 from Sat, Nov 8 to Mon, Nov 10.
How can I book business class trips from Phoenix to San Diego?
To book business class trips from Phoenix to San Diego, 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.
Are there any last-minute deals from Phoenix to San Diego next weekend?
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Phoenix and San Diego starts at $130 from Sat, Oct 18 to Mon, Oct 20 with Frontier.
Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Phoenix to San Diego?
The cheapest last-minute deal between Phoenix and San Diego at price $130 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Oct 18 to Mon, Oct 20.
How can I find last-minute flight deals from Phoenix to San Diego?
To find last-minute flight deals from Phoenix to San Diego, 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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