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$38+ Cheap flights from North America to San Diego (SAN)

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Dec 24 — Dec 311
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from North America (0NA) 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 19, 2024.

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$52
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$38
(Cheapflightsfares)
From North America to San Diego
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Cheapest flights from North America to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from North America to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 19, 2024.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/306:34 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 41mFrontier
Mon 1/64:01 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 43mFrontier
Deal found 12/18$73
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/266:00 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 39mAlaska Airlines
Fri 1/107:55 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/18$127
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/3110:20 pmDEN - SAN
Nonstop2h 34mFrontier
Tue 1/76:25 amSAN - DEN
Nonstop2h 31mFrontier
Deal found 12/18$141
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/3012:59 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 41mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/16:15 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$148
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/245:45 amMSP - SAN
1 stop20h 09mFrontier
Wed 1/16:25 amSAN - MSP
1 stop10h 31mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$213
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/309:36 pmSEA - SAN
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/227:26 pmSAN - SEA
1 stop4h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Mon 12/309:29 amSFO - SAN
1 stop5h 57mDelta
Mon 1/65:14 pmSAN - SFO
1 stop7h 00mDelta
Deal found 12/18$246
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3112:35 pmDFW - SAN
Nonstop3h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/57:16 pmSAN - DFW
1 stop12h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$257
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Wed 12/254:32 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 39mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/276:15 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$257
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/246:55 amORD - SAN
1 stop18h 59mFrontier
Thu 12/266:25 amSAN - ORD
1 stop11h 09mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$274
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2812:35 pmDFW - SAN
Nonstop3h 29mFrontier
Sat 1/1112:01 pmSAN - DFW
1 stop9h 53mFrontier
Deal found 12/18$278
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Sat 12/212:47 pmMSP - SAN
Nonstop3h 52mSun Country Air
Wed 12/255:46 pmSAN - MSP
Nonstop3h 38mSun Country Air
Deal found 12/18$293

Find flights from North America to San Diego within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from North America 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 19, 2024.

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San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Thu 1/16

8:06 am-9:50 am

Nonstop1h 44m

San Diego

Sat 1/18

7:48 pm-9:39 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$52

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sat 1/11

6:00 am-7:36 am

Nonstop1h 36m

San Diego

Sun 1/12

1:47 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$53

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 1/7

7:40 am-9:17 am

Nonstop1h 37m

San Diego

Tue 1/14

7:55 pm-9:36 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$57

DenverSan Diego

DEN - SAN

DENSAN

Denver Intl

Sat 2/22

10:43 pm-12:20 am

Nonstop2h 37m

San Diego

Tue 2/25

4:06 pm-7:33 pm

Nonstop2h 27m

$75

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sat 1/18

7:00 pm-8:39 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

San Diego

Mon 1/20

7:35 am-9:20 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$97

DallasSan Diego

DFW - SAN

DFWSAN

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 1/23

8:04 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop5h 48m

San Diego

Fri 1/24

7:26 pm-4:37 am

1 stop7h 11m

$124

DallasSan Diego

DFW - SAN

DFWSAN

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 1/12

4:29 pm-8:58 am

2 stops18h 29m

San Diego

Wed 1/15

4:21 pm-4:37 am

1 stop10h 16m

$126

SeattleSan Diego

SEA - SAN

SEASAN

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 1/8

2:16 pm-4:06 pm

1 stop25h 50m

San Diego

Thu 1/16

6:25 am-3:35 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$127

SeattleSan Diego

SEA - SAN

SEASAN

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 2/28

3:16 pm-12:20 am

1 stop9h 04m

San Diego

Mon 3/3

8:08 pm-2:44 pm

1 stop18h 36m

$128

DallasSan Diego

DFW - SAN

DFWSAN

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 1/9

10:38 am-5:29 pm

1 stop8h 51m

San Diego

Sun 1/12

3:17 pm-8:19 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

$128

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Travel insights for flights from North America to San Diego

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North America to San Diego (average of $266). Flying from North America to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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 NA to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from North America 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 19, 2024.

When flying from North America 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.

Weekly flight availability from North America to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from North America 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 19, 2024.

The most flights from 0NA to SAN are scheduled on a Thursday (34 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 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 19, 2024.
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

7.4
Good
3,274 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

7.4
Good
9,048 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from North America?

    San Diego (SAN), located 2.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from North America to San Diego.

  • How popular is this North America to San Diego flight route?

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from North America to San Diego are Frontier ($38), Southwest ($49), and Alaska Airlines ($59).

  • What are the most popular routes from North America to San Diego?

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from North America to San Diego consider choosing Austrian Airlines (100%), China Southern (96%) or Scandinavian Airlines (94%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from North America to San Diego?

    On average you can expect to pay $252 for a flight from North America to San Diego. The cheapest flight overall is $179 while the most popular route, (Seattle/Tacoma Intl - San Diego) is currently priced at $103.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from North America 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 North America to San Diego?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North America to San Diego (average of $266). Flying from North America to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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 9 airlines flying from North America to San Diego

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from North America 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 19, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$33Average$184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$37Average$184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$68Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$82Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$98Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$125Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$128Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$166Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$176Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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