Cheap flights from San Diego to Phoenix
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from San Diego to Phoenix and booking your next trip
| 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 | |
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| 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 flight | 1 hr 17 min | The fastest nonstop flight from San Diego to Phoenix takes 1 hr 17 min |
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| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for weekend trips from San Diego to Phoenix per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
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
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from San Diego to Phoenix in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- SouthwestNonstopfrom $127Typical price: $115–35057 weekly nonstop flightsSAN - PHXEvery day918 weekly connecting flightsSAN - PHXEvery day
- AmericanNonstopfrom $139Typical price: $135–37032 weekly nonstop flightsSAN - PHXEvery day109 weekly connecting flightsSAN - PHXEvery day
- AlaskaNonstopfrom $127Typical price: $115–45524 weekly nonstop flightsSAN - PHXEvery day68 weekly connecting flightsSAN - PHXEvery day
- FrontierNonstopfrom $48Typical price: $65–1507 weekly nonstop flightsSAN - PHXEvery day29 weekly connecting flightsSAN - PHXEvery day
- Unitedfrom $157Typical price: $175–385171 weekly connecting flightsSAN - PHXEvery day
- Deltafrom $159Typical price: $185–47525 weekly connecting flightsSAN - PHXEvery day
Popular airports near San Diego
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from San Diego center and popularity with travelers.
- 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
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Phoenix center and popularity with travelers.
- 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:
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.
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:
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 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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Popular trips from San Diego
These suggestions are based on the cheapest fares to popular destinations in the next six months.
Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
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- New York$183Jan 10 — Jan 121 stop7 hr 2 minFrontier
- Tokyo$737Jan 24 — Jan 262 stops17 hr 5 minAir Canada, United
- San Francisco$38Jan 9 — Jan 12Nonstop1 hr 53 minFrontier
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