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$120+ Cheap flights from Miami to San Diego (MIA - 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 1/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MIA — SAN
Jan 22 — Jan 291
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The best prices from Miami to San Diego are usually found in April or August, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Miami to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Miami (MIA) 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 January 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$181
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$120
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$378
Provider with most accurate pricing for Miami-San Diego flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Miami-San Diego flights.
From Miami to San Diego
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Cheapest flights from Miami to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Miami to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 17, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Tue 2/45:45 amMIA - SAN
2 stops19h 33mSpirit Airlines
Wed 2/54:21 pmSAN - MIA
3 stops23h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/15$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 2/106:00 amMIA - SAN
1 stop21h 29mFrontier
Fri 2/2112:48 pmSAN - MIA
1 stop13h 28mFrontier
Deal found 1/15$187
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/228:00 amMIA - SAN
1 stop8h 32mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/284:21 pmSAN - MIA
1 stop26h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$201
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 1/227:49 pmMIA - SAN
Nonstop5h 52mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/46:15 amSAN - MIA
Nonstop4h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/15$272
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 1/216:40 pmMIA - SAN
1 stop8h 18mDelta
Wed 1/295:14 pmSAN - MIA
1 stop10h 09mDelta
Deal found 1/15$358

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MiamiSan Diego

MIA - SAN

MIASAN

Miami

Sun 3/2

8:55 pm-9:01 am

1 stop15h 06m

San Diego

Sun 3/9

8:14 pm-4:52 pm

2 stops17h 38m

$202

MiamiSan Diego

MIA - SAN

MIASAN

Miami

Tue 3/18

9:00 am-2:17 pm

2 stops32h 17m

San Diego

Tue 4/8

9:14 am-10:49 pm

2 stops34h 35m

$219

MiamiSan Diego

MIA - SAN

MIASAN

Miami

Tue 3/18

6:25 am-12:20 am

1 stop20h 55m

San Diego

Tue 4/8

9:14 am-10:49 pm

2 stops34h 35m

$221

MiamiSan Diego

MIA - SAN

MIASAN

Miami

Sat 3/1

7:49 pm-10:33 pm

Nonstop5h 44m

San Diego

Sat 5/31

11:52 pm-7:50 am

Nonstop4h 58m

$349

MiamiSan Diego

MIA - SAN

MIASAN

Miami

Sat 4/19

9:05 am-4:21 pm

1 stop10h 16m

San Diego

Tue 4/22

2:30 pm-12:54 am

1 stop7h 24m

$367

MiamiSan Diego

MIA - SAN

MIASAN

Miami

Thu 2/6

5:55 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop33h 04m

San Diego

Sat 2/8

6:15 am-6:15 pm

2 stops33h 00m

$386

MiamiSan Diego

MIA - SAN

MIASAN

Miami

Thu 2/20

2:00 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops10h 55m

San Diego

Sat 3/1

7:45 am-9:10 pm

2 stops10h 25m

$402

MiamiSan Diego

MIA - SAN

MIASAN

Miami

Fri 1/31

7:52 am-6:31 pm

2 stops13h 39m

$120

MiamiSan Diego

MIA - SAN

MIASAN

Miami

Wed 2/19

10:22 am-8:27 pm

1 stop13h 05m

$133

MiamiSan Diego

MIA - SAN

MIASAN

Miami

Thu 3/27

6:25 am-12:20 am

1 stop20h 55m

$137

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Miami to San Diego in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Miami-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Miami-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Miami-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Miami-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Miami-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Miami to San Diego

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Travel insights for flights from Miami to San Diego

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Miami to San Diego. Price data was last updated on January 10, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Miami to San Diego is 78 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Miami to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Miami to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Miami 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 MIA to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Miami 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 January 17, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Miami to San Diego at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 34% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Miami to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from Miami 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 January 17, 2025.

The most flights from MIA to SAN are scheduled on a Tuesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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 January 17, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Miami to San Diego, see what other customers have to say about Frontier, Spirit Airlines and American Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
3,199 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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 Miami 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 airports do I use to fly from Miami to San Diego?

    San Diego is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Diego from Miami. Booking flights from Miami (MIA) to San Diego (SAN) should be relatively easy as there are 6 daily flights to San Diego from 7 different airlines. 5h 20m is how long a flight from Miami to San Diego will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Miami to San Diego flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Miami to San Diego round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($181), Frontier ($187), and American Airlines ($338) offers the cheapest pricing from Miami to San Diego. Spirit Airlines is priced at 52% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $120. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and JetBlue, as they are both options that can get you from Miami to San Diego for a low price.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Miami to San Diego are American Airlines (83%), GOL (72%) and Alaska Airlines (61%).

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

    While on average a flight from Miami to San Diego is generally $881, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $145. When looking at the most popular route, (Miami - San Diego), you can expect to pay $120 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Miami to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Miami 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.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Miami to San Diego

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Miami 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 January 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$116Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$121Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$128Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$221Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$235Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$254Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$296Average$560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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