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$111+ Cheap flights from Pensacola to San Diego (PNS - SAN)

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PNS — SAN
Apr 7 — Apr 141
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Pensacola to San Diego are usually found in February or August, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Pensacola to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Pensacola (PNS) 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 April 2, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$246
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$111
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$422
Provider with most accurate pricing for Pensacola-San Diego flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Pensacola-San Diego flights.
From Pensacola to San Diego
One-way flight from Pensacola to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($27 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Pensacola to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Pensacola to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/18:53 amPNS - SAN
2 stops17h 49mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/56:25 amSAN - PNS
1 stop7h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$246
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Mon 5/128:46 pmPNS - SAN
2 stops29h 10mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/208:08 amSAN - PNS
3 stops36h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/1$270
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 5/126:10 pmPNS - SAN
1 stop7h 32mDelta
Tue 5/276:15 amSAN - PNS
1 stop8h 50mDelta
Deal found 4/1$332
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Thu 9/410:00 amPNS - SAN
1 stop8h 55mSouthwest
Wed 9/108:30 amSAN - PNS
2 stops7h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 3/31$356
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Mon 5/512:40 pmPNS - SAN
1 stop10h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/316:15 amSAN - PNS
1 stop8h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$388
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/296:30 amPNS - SAN
1 stop6h 37mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/66:15 amSAN - PNS
1 stop6h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$403
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 6/234:29 pmPNS - SAN
1 stop9h 26mFrontier
Fri 6/276:25 amSAN - PNS
1 stop7h 04mFrontier
Deal found 4/1$430

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Pensacola to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Pensacola

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San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PensacolaSan Diego

PNS - SAN

PNSSAN

Pensacola

Thu 5/1

8:53 am-12:42 am

2 stops17h 49m

San Diego

Mon 5/5

6:25 am-3:38 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$246

PensacolaSan Diego

PNS - SAN

PNSSAN

Pensacola

Mon 5/12

8:46 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops29h 10m

San Diego

Tue 5/20

8:08 am-10:20 pm

3 stops36h 12m

$270

PensacolaSan Diego

PNS - SAN

PNSSAN

Pensacola

Mon 5/12

3:59 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop9h 43m

San Diego

Tue 5/20

8:00 am-6:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$332

PensacolaSan Diego

PNS - SAN

PNSSAN

Pensacola

Thu 9/4

10:00 am-4:55 pm

1 stop8h 55m

San Diego

Wed 9/10

8:30 am-5:55 pm

2 stops7h 25m

$356

PensacolaSan Diego

PNS - SAN

PNSSAN

Pensacola

Mon 5/5

12:40 pm-8:51 pm

1 stop10h 11m

San Diego

Sat 5/31

6:15 am-4:56 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$388

PensacolaSan Diego

PNS - SAN

PNSSAN

Pensacola

Tue 4/29

6:30 am-11:07 am

1 stop6h 37m

San Diego

Tue 5/6

6:15 am-2:25 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$403

PensacolaSan Diego

PNS - SAN

PNSSAN

Pensacola

Mon 6/23

4:29 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop9h 26m

San Diego

Fri 6/27

6:25 am-3:29 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$430

PensacolaSan Diego

PNS - SAN

PNSSAN

Pensacola

Mon 5/12

4:35 pm-7:13 am

2 stops16h 38m

$111

PensacolaSan Diego

PNS - SAN

PNSSAN

Pensacola

Tue 6/3

12:40 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$157

PensacolaSan Diego

PNS - SAN

PNSSAN

Pensacola

Tue 6/3

3:05 pm-11:41 pm

2 stops10h 36m

$162

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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 Pensacola to San Diego in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Pensacola-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Pensacola-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Pensacola-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Pensacola-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 Pensacola-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 Pensacola to San Diego

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Pensacola to San Diego

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Pensacola to San Diego. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

Booking 44 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Pensacola 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 Pensacola to San Diego?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Pensacola 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 2, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Pensacola to San Diego in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 19% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

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

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 2, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Pensacola to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Pensacola to San Diego round-trip from $270. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $332, and Southwest, from $356. Spirit Airlines is 37% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $111. Users have also found prices from $157 and $162 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pensacola to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Pensacola 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$137Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$296Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$336Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$376Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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