Cheap flights from San Diego to Phoenix

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Cheapest round-trip flights$48
FrontierNonstop2 hrSat, Jan 10 — Sun, Jan 11
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Phoenix is currently $48
Cheapest one-way flight$19
FrontierNonstop2 hrSat, Feb 21
The cheapest one-way flight from San Diego to Phoenix is currently $19
Last-minute weekend getaway$134
FrontierNonstop2 hrThu, Dec 25 — Mon, Dec 29
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Diego to Phoenix is currently $134
Cheapest business class flights$267
AlaskaNonstop2 hrSat, Jan 24 — Sun, Jan 25
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Diego to Phoenix is currently $267
Fastest flight1 hr 17 minThe fastest nonstop flight from San Diego to Phoenix takes 1 hr 17 min
Nonstop flightsEvery dayThere are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Phoenix is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $55–140
June
Most expensive
Typical prices: $95–155

Popular airlines from San Diego to Phoenix

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $127
    Typical price: $115–350
    57 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - PHXEvery day
    918 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - PHXEvery day
  • American
    Nonstop
    from $139
    Typical price: $135–370
    32 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - PHXEvery day
    109 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - PHXEvery day
  • Alaska
    Nonstop
    from $127
    Typical price: $115–455
    24 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - PHXEvery day
    68 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - PHXEvery day
  • Frontier
    Nonstop
    from $48
    Typical price: $65–150
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - PHXEvery day
    29 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - PHXEvery day
  • United
    from $157
    Typical price: $175–385
    171 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - PHXEvery day
  • Delta
    from $159
    Typical price: $185–475
    25 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - PHXEvery day

Popular airports near San Diego

  • San Diego International Airport (SAN)
    San DiegoUnited States11 min2 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    TijuanaMexico37 min16 mi
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los AngelesUnited States2 hr 3 min111 mi
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
    Santa AnaUnited States1 hr 23 min78 mi

Popular airports near Phoenix

  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
    PhoenixUnited States12 min3 mi
  • Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
    PhoenixUnited States41 min25 mi
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS)
    TucsonUnited States1 hr 54 min112 mi
  • Scottsdale Airport (SCF)
    PhoenixUnited States31 min15 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to Phoenix

The cheapest flights from San Diego to Phoenix are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $55 to $140.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Phoenix recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $48. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $19.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to Phoenix is $127, flying from Feb 14 to Feb 15.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Diego to Phoenix is $139, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 25.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to Phoenix is $127, flying from Jan 17 to Jan 18.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from San Diego to Phoenix is $48, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 11.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Diego to Phoenix is $157, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 25.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to Phoenix is $159, flying from Jan 9 to Jan 12.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Phoenix starts at $48 from Sat, Jan 10 to Sun, Jan 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $19 and departs on Sat, Feb 21.
1 hr 17 min is the shortest flight time from San Diego to Phoenix.
Most visitors arrive Dec–May, when the weather is warm and dry. Summers (May–Sep) are very hot. Local events include the Phoenix Open professional golf tournament (late Jan–early Feb), the Arizona State Fair (Oct) and the Arizona National Livestock Show (Dec).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Diego to Phoenix.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Diego to Phoenix really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from San Diego to Phoenix.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 57 nonstop flights and 918 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

Other popular airlines flying from San Diego to Phoenix are:
  • American offers 32 nonstop flights and 109 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
  • Alaska offers 24 nonstop flights and 68 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
  • Frontier offers 7 nonstop flights and 29 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
  • United offers 171 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
  • Delta offers 25 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Diego and Phoenix.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Phoenix recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $48. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $19.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to Phoenix is $127, flying from Feb 14 to Feb 15.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Diego to Phoenix is $139, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 25.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to Phoenix is $127, flying from Jan 17 to Jan 18.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from San Diego to Phoenix is $48, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 11.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Diego to Phoenix is $157, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 25.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to Phoenix is $159, flying from Jan 9 to Jan 12.
Southwest, American, Alaska and Frontier fly direct from San Diego to Phoenix.
  • There are 57 Southwest direct flights from San Diego to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 32 American direct flights from San Diego to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 24 Alaska direct flights from San Diego to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Frontier direct flights from San Diego to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Diego and Phoenix at price $134 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Dec 25 to Mon, Dec 29.
Southwest, American, Alaska and Frontier fly direct from San Diego to Phoenix.
  • There are 57 Southwest direct flights from San Diego to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 32 American direct flights from San Diego to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 24 Alaska direct flights from San Diego to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Frontier direct flights from San Diego to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from San Diego to Phoenix on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Diego and Phoenix start at $48 from Sat, Jan 10 to Sun, Jan 11 with Frontier.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Diego to Phoenix, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Diego and Phoenix start at $267 from Sat, Jan 24 to Sun, Jan 25 with Alaska.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Diego and Phoenix start at $48 from Sat, Jan 10 to Sun, Jan 11.
To book business class trips from San Diego to Phoenix, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Diego and Phoenix starts at $134 from Thu, Dec 25 to Mon, Dec 29 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Diego and Phoenix at price $134 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Dec 25 to Mon, Dec 29.
To find last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Phoenix, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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