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$35+ Cheap flights from North America to San Diego (SAN)

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LAX — SAN
Apr 9 — Apr 161
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Cheap flight deals from North America to San Diego

Keep the following information in mind while searching for North America to San Diego flight deals. Data was last updated April 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$58
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$36
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$401

Good round-trip deal

$53 or less

Good one-way deal

$42 or less
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From North America to San Diego
One-way flight from North America to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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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 April 4, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Thu 4/244:44 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 44mFrontier
Mon 5/58:32 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 51mFrontier
Deal found 4/4$58
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Mon 4/217:31 pmOAK - SAN
1 stop5h 11mSpirit Airlines
Fri 4/2511:20 amSAN - OAK
Nonstop1h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/4$60
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 4/196:35 pmSJC - SAN
Nonstop1h 24mSpirit Airlines
Sat 4/264:14 pmSAN - SJC
Nonstop1h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/3$63
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/34:54 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 44mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/67:45 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4$64
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Mon 4/149:20 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/2210:25 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/3$67
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Wed 4/236:15 amSJC - SAN
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/244:14 pmSAN - SJC
Nonstop1h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$81
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Mon 4/147:00 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Wed 4/167:55 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 4/3$81
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Thu 4/178:50 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/223:57 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/3$85
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/307:24 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 38mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 6/210:15 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 38mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/3$87
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 5/33:38 pmDEN - SAN
Nonstop2h 32mFrontier
Sat 5/106:10 pmSAN - DEN
Nonstop2h 37mFrontier
Deal found 4/3$96
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Tue 4/2912:00 pmSJC - SAN
Nonstop1h 27mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/308:55 amSAN - SJC
Nonstop1h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/3$97
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Tue 4/295:35 pmDFW - SAN
1 stop9h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/410:38 amSAN - DFW
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4$115

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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 April 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from North America to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

North America

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Thu 4/24

4:44 pm-6:28 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

San Diego

Mon 5/5

8:32 am-10:23 am

Nonstop1h 51m

$58

OaklandSan Diego

OAK - SAN

OAKSAN

Oakland

Mon 4/21

7:31 pm-12:42 am

1 stop5h 11m

San Diego

Fri 4/25

11:20 am-12:54 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

$60

San JoseSan Diego

SJC - SAN

SJCSAN

San Jose

Sat 4/19

6:35 pm-7:59 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

San Diego

Sat 4/26

4:14 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$63

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

4:54 pm-6:38 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

San Diego

Tue 5/6

7:45 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$64

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Mon 4/14

9:20 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

San Diego

Wed 4/23

7:45 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$67

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Mon 4/14

7:00 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

San Diego

Wed 4/16

7:55 am-9:30 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$81

San JoseSan Diego

SJC - SAN

SJCSAN

San Jose

Wed 4/23

6:15 am-7:45 am

Nonstop1h 30m

San Diego

Thu 4/24

4:14 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$81

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Thu 4/17

8:50 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

San Diego

Tue 4/22

3:57 pm-5:39 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$85

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Fri 5/30

7:24 am-9:02 am

Nonstop1h 38m

San Diego

Mon 6/2

10:15 pm-11:53 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$87

DenverSan Diego

DEN - SAN

DENSAN

Denver Intl

Sat 5/3

3:38 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

San Diego

Tue 5/6

6:25 am-9:56 am

Nonstop2h 31m

$96

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Best time to book a flight from North America to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from North America to San Diego

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North America to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from North America 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 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 April 4, 2025.

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 April 4, 2025.

The most flights from 0NA to SAN are scheduled on a Friday (43 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (30 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 April 4, 2025.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from North America 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 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 Hawaiian Airlines ($36), Spirit Airlines ($36), and Frontier ($37).

  • 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 Scandinavian Airlines (89%), Air China (87%) or ANA (86%) 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 $269 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 $70.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North America to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from North America 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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Discover the top 10 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 April 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$28Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$29Average$182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$37Average$182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$58Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$68Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$82Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$86Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$144Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$166Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$185Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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