HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
San Diego

$29+ Cheap flights from Mesa, AZ to San Diego (SAN)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHX — SAN
Dec 27 — Jan 31
Fri 12/27
Fri 1/3
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Mesa to San Diego with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go
Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”
2. Select your favorite providers
We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.
3. Compare prices and book
Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

The best prices from Mesa to San Diego are usually found in August or April, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Mesa to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Mesa (MS9) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 22, 2024.

Round-trip from

$58
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$29
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$158
From Mesa to San Diego
Search Deals
One-way flight from Mesa to San Diego
Search Deals
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Search Deals
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Mesa to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Mesa to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Mesa to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 22, 2024.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/313:32 pmPHX - SAN
Nonstop1h 15mFrontier
Tue 1/73:51 pmSAN - PHX
Nonstop1h 21mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$91
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Mon 12/238:40 amPHX - SAN
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/136:15 amSAN - PHX
1 stop3h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$219
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/316:22 pmPHX - SAN
1 stop5h 07mDelta
Tue 1/76:30 amSAN - PHX
2 stops11h 29mDelta
Deal found 12/21$403
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/256:10 amPHX - SAN
2 stops8h 55mSouthwest
Wed 1/11:40 pmSAN - PHX
1 stop4h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/21$495
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3110:40 amPHX - SAN
2 stops10h 23mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/16:15 amSAN - PHX
1 stop4h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$577
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2512:59 amPHX - SAN
1 stop17h 00mSun Country Air
Mon 12/305:26 pmSAN - PHX
1 stop14h 36mSun Country Air
Deal found 12/21$606

Find flights from Mesa to San Diego within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Mesa to San Diego that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 22, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhoenixSan Diego

PHX - SAN

PHXSAN

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 1/7

2:30 pm-2:48 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

San Diego

Tue 1/14

3:51 pm-6:12 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

$58

PhoenixSan Diego

PHX - SAN

PHXSAN

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 1/25

11:56 am-3:26 pm

1 stop4h 30m

San Diego

Tue 1/28

3:51 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

$60

PhoenixSan Diego

PHX - SAN

PHXSAN

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 1/23

11:56 am-4:06 pm

1 stop5h 10m

San Diego

Mon 1/27

6:15 am-11:01 am

1 stop3h 46m

$77

PhoenixSan Diego

PHX - SAN

PHXSAN

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 1/8

3:35 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

San Diego

Wed 1/8

6:55 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$173

PhoenixSan Diego

PHX - SAN

PHXSAN

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 1/21

6:31 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 27m

San Diego

Tue 1/28

6:30 am-6:59 pm

2 stops11h 29m

$181

PhoenixSan Diego

PHX - SAN

PHXSAN

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 1/6

8:35 am-8:55 am

Nonstop1h 20m

San Diego

Wed 1/8

4:30 pm-6:57 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$192

PhoenixSan Diego

PHX - SAN

PHXSAN

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 1/15

2:00 pm-9:17 am

2 stops20h 17m

San Diego

Sun 1/19

6:15 am-2:05 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$256

PhoenixSan Diego

PHX - SAN

PHXSAN

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 1/20

7:25 am-7:45 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$29

PhoenixSan Diego

PHX - SAN

PHXSAN

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 1/27

11:56 am-4:06 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$38

PhoenixSan Diego

PHX - SAN

PHXSAN

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 2/19

6:30 am-10:04 am

1 stop4h 34m

$79

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/22

Showing 1-10 of 16 results
1
2

Best time to book a flight from Mesa to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Mesa with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Travel insights for flights from Mesa to San Diego

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Mesa to San Diego including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Mesa to San Diego. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

Booking 67 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Mesa to San Diego. 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 Mesa to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mesa to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Mesa to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 MS9 to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Mesa to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 22, 2024.

When flying from Mesa to San Diego, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Mesa to San Diego flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Mesa to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from Mesa to San Diego. 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 22, 2024.

The most flights from MS9 to SAN are scheduled on a Friday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated December 22, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Frontier, Delta and American Airlines from Mesa to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,537 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,594 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,028 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Mesa to San Diego. 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 into for flights to San Diego from Mesa?

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Diego from Mesa. Booking flights from Mesa to San Diego (SAN) should be relatively easy as there are 19 daily inbound flights from Mesa from 6 different airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $29. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Mesa to San Diego for a low price.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Mesa to San Diego on time: Japan Airlines (84%), British Airways (84%), Alaska Airlines (82%).

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

    While on average a flight from Mesa to San Diego is generally $815, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $29. When looking at the most popular route, (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - San Diego), you can expect to pay $58 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mesa to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Mesa to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Mesa to San Diego

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Las Vegas to Los Angeles flights
Sky Harbor Intl to Los Angeles flights
Sky Harbor Intl to Las Vegas flights
Sky Harbor Intl to San Francisco flights
Las Vegas to San Francisco flights
Las Vegas to Burbank flights
Sky Harbor Intl to Ontario flights
Las Vegas to Santa Ana flights
Sky Harbor Intl to San Diego flights
Sky Harbor Intl to Santa Ana flights
Las Vegas to Ontario flights
Las Vegas to San Jose flights
Sky Harbor Intl to Sacramento flights
Las Vegas to Oakland flights
Sky Harbor Intl to Burbank flights
Sky Harbor Intl to San Jose flights
Tucson to Los Angeles flights
Las Vegas to San Diego flights
Tucson to Las Vegas flights
Sky Harbor Intl to Oakland flights
Sky Harbor Intl to Reno flights
Tucson to San Francisco flights
Las Vegas to Reno flights
Sky Harbor Intl to Long Beach flights
Sky Harbor Intl to Medford flights
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway to Las Vegas flights
Sky Harbor Intl to Santa Barbara flights
Tucson to Ontario flights
Sky Harbor Intl to Fresno flights
Las Vegas to Palm Springs flights
Sky Harbor Intl to Monterey flights
Las Vegas to Sacramento flights
Sky Harbor Intl to Palm Springs flights
Tucson to Santa Ana flights
Tucson to San Diego flights
Tucson to Medford flights
Las Vegas to Long Beach flights
Sky Harbor Intl to San Luis Obispo flights
Prescott to Los Angeles flights
Sky Harbor Intl to Santa Rosa flights
Las Vegas to Medford flights
Las Vegas to Fresno flights
Las Vegas to Santa Rosa flights
Las Vegas to San Luis Obispo flights
Tucson to Reno flights
Tucson to Fresno flights
Las Vegas to Stockton flights
Las Vegas to Tijuana flights
Tucson to Burbank flights
Tucson to Sacramento flights

Top 6 airlines flying from Mesa to San Diego

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Mesa to San Diego. 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 22, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$38Average$99FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$78Average$113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$119Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$134Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$219Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$322Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.