Cheap flights to San Diego

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Flights arrive in sunny San Diego via San Diego International Airport, located just 4 km from the city center. An extensive route network includes dozens of destinations, with the most frequent departures from San Francisco (655 flights per week), Seattle (458 flights), and San Jose (376 flights). To plan your trip, it is also helpful to check out the section on how to get to your destination and the latest weather information.

A total of 43 airlines serve the city, offering passengers a flexible choice of fares and departure times. The largest carriers by flight volume are Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines. Further down the page, you will find convenient cards for popular departure cities with a search form to help you quickly find and book tickets to the USA.

Recent deals to San Diego

F9
$ 22

San Francisco — San Diego

16:31—18:19
30 Sep 2026
1 h 48 m
Direct flight
F9
$ 25

Las Vegas — San Diego

15:33—16:59
6 Oct 2026
1 h 26 m
Direct flight
F9
F9
$ 46

Los Angeles — San Diego

08:44—18:19
29 Sep 2026
9 h 35 m
1 stop
AS
$ 57

Fresno — San Diego

15:24—16:40
6 Oct 2026
1 h 16 m
Direct flight
AS
$ 57

Sacramento — San Diego

08:13—09:49
6 Oct 2026
1 h 36 m
Direct flight
F9
$ 67

Denver — San Diego

22:29—23:51
6 Oct 2026
2 h 22 m
Direct flight
AS
$ 67

Santa Rosa — San Diego

06:16—08:05
1 Oct 2026
1 h 49 m
Direct flight
F9
F9
$ 69

Seattle — San Diego

21:45—16:59
5 Oct 2026
19 h 14 m
1 stop
F9
$ 69

Phoenix — San Diego

11:37—12:53
7 Oct 2026
1 h 16 m
Direct flight
AS
$ 78

Spokane — San Diego

07:19—10:11
6 Oct 2026
2 h 52 m
Direct flight
AS
F9
$ 80

Portland — San Diego

21:35—18:19
28 Sep 2026
20 h 44 m
1 stop
DL
DL
$ 82

Boise — San Diego

16:00—19:14
6 Oct 2026
4 h 14 m
1 stop

Flight insights to San Diego

Data-driven trends for direct flights to San Diego — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.

Most frequent departure cities

The most frequent direct routes to San Diego come from San Francisco, Seattle and San Jose. San Francisco leads with around 655 flights a week.

Top departure countries

Most direct flights to San Diego depart from United States, Canada and Mexico. United States alone accounts for about 95% of all direct routes.

  • United Statesavg $90
  • Canadaavg $171
  • Mexicoavg $226
  • United Kingdomavg $452
  • Germanyavg $451

Direct routes & fares

Popular non-stop routes to San Diego range from Las Vegas at $20 to Seattle at $68 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.

Cheapest departure cities

The cheapest places to fly to San Diego from right now are Las Vegas from $20, San Jose from $21 and Oakland from $21.

Longest direct flights

The longest direct flight to San Diego is from Munich at about 12h 56m, followed by Amsterdam (12h 5m) and Tokyo (12h 3m).

Popular departure cities to San Diego

San FranciscoUnited States
San Francisco
655 flights/weekFrom $ 22
SeattleUnited States
Seattle
458 flights/weekFrom $ 68
San JoseUnited States
San Jose
376 flights/weekFrom $ 21
Las VegasUnited States
Las Vegas
374 flights/weekFrom $ 20
PhoenixUnited States
Phoenix
303 flights/weekFrom $ 47
DenverUnited States
Denver
276 flights/weekFrom $ 42
SacramentoUnited States
Sacramento
272 flights/weekFrom $ 55
ChicagoUnited States
Chicago
250 flights/weekFrom $ 89
New York CityUnited States
New York City
235 flights/weekFrom $ 137
DallasUnited States
Dallas
197 flights/weekFrom $ 110
Salt Lake CityUnited States
Salt Lake City
179 flights/weekFrom $ 76
AustinUnited States
Austin
131 flights/weekFrom $ 85
FresnoUnited States
Fresno
127 flights/weekFrom $ 57
AtlantaUnited States
Atlanta
126 flights/weekFrom $ 88
Los AngelesUnited States
Los Angeles
123 flights/weekFrom $ 47
PortlandUnited States
Portland
113 flights/weekFrom $ 69
BostonUnited States
Boston
104 flights/weekFrom $ 117
Santa RosaUnited States
Santa Rosa
102 flights/weekFrom $ 42
HonoluluUnited States
Honolulu
98 flights/weekFrom $ 140
Washington, D.C.United States
Washington, D.C.
94 flights/weekFrom $ 147
VancouverCanada
Vancouver
80 flights/weekFrom $ 158
OaklandUnited States
Oakland
75 flights/weekFrom $ 21
OrlandoUnited States
Orlando
74 flights/weekFrom $ 121
CharlotteUnited States
Charlotte
72 flights/weekFrom $ 167
EugeneUnited States
Eugene
69 flights/weekFrom $ 74
MinneapolisUnited States
Minneapolis
68 flights/weekFrom $ 87
KahuluiUnited States
Kahului
63 flights/weekFrom $ 144
San Luis ObispoUnited States
San Luis Obispo
61 flights/weekFrom $ 124
BoiseUnited States
Boise
61 flights/weekFrom $ 74
San Jose del CaboMexico
San Jose del Cabo
61 flights/weekFrom $ 235
RenoUnited States
Reno
50 flights/weekFrom $ 80
HoustonUnited States
Houston
50 flights/weekFrom $ 104
RedmondUnited States
Redmond
49 flights/weekFrom $ 143
LondonUnited Kingdom
London
46 flights/weekFrom $ 452
DetroitUnited States
Detroit
46 flights/weekFrom $ 106
TorontoCanada
Toronto
42 flights/weekFrom $ 196
MontereyUnited States
Monterey
41 flights/weekFrom $ 92
SpokaneUnited States
Spokane
40 flights/weekFrom $ 59
MontrealCanada
Montreal
38 flights/weekFrom $ 189
PhiladelphiaUnited States
Philadelphia
37 flights/weekFrom $ 93
Fort LauderdaleUnited States
Fort Lauderdale
36 flights/weekFrom $ 104
Kailua-KonaUnited States
Kailua-Kona
33 flights/weekFrom $ 141
MiamiUnited States
Miami
32 flights/weekFrom $ 108
TampaUnited States
Tampa
30 flights/weekFrom $ 114
Santa BarbaraUnited States
Santa Barbara
28 flights/weekFrom $ 46
MedfordUnited States
Medford
25 flights/weekFrom $ 108
KapaaUnited States
Kapaa
23 flights/weekFrom $ 136
BozemanUnited States
Bozeman
22 flights/weekFrom $ 106
RaleighUnited States
Raleigh
20 flights/weekFrom $ 90
KalispellUnited States
Kalispell
20 flights/weekCheck price
CalgaryCanada
Calgary
16 flights/weekFrom $ 141
TulsaUnited States
Tulsa
14 flights/weekFrom $ 108
MunichGermany
Munich
14 flights/weekFrom $ 451
Puerto VallartaMexico
Puerto Vallarta
14 flights/weekFrom $ 216
Panama CityPanama
Panama City
8 flights/weekFrom $ 321
TokyoJapan
Tokyo
8 flights/weekFrom $ 513
AnchorageUnited States
Anchorage
6 flights/weekCheck price
HaydenUnited States
Hayden
5 flights/weekCheck price
AmsterdamNetherlands
Amsterdam
5 flights/weekFrom $ 541
VailUnited States
Vail
3 flights/weekCheck price

Frequently asked questions

Which airports serve flights to San Diego?
The main hub is San Diego International Airport (SAN). Its key advantage is its proximity to the city's business district, being only about 4 kilometers away.
How many cities have flights to San Diego?
Currently, there are 15 departure cities on the list of most popular routes. An extensive network of domestic routes in the USA makes it easy for travelers to find a suitable flight from the country's major transportation hubs.
Which cities have the most frequent flights to San Diego?
The most popular departure points are San Francisco with a frequency of 655 flights per week, Seattle (458 flights), and San Jose (376 flights). Significant passenger traffic is also provided by Las Vegas and Phoenix.
How many airlines fly to San Diego?
43 airlines operate flights to the city. The leaders in terms of weekly flights are Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, as well as Delta and Southwest Airlines.
How to find cheap flights to San Diego?
To find the best deals, we recommend using the departure city cards found on this page. Comparing offers from carriers like Frontier Airlines or JetBlue often allows you to find more affordable fares.
When is the best time to buy flight tickets to San Diego?
It is best to book tickets for flights to California in advance, especially if you plan to travel during the summer months or holiday dates. Monitoring prices 2–3 months before departure usually helps to secure the best flight cost.

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