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October 13 - October 27

Cheapest

Best

MIA - San Diego

$231

$149

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August 6 - August 25

Earliest

MIA - San Diego

$199

$165

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October 17 - October 24

MIA - San Diego

$250

$179

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October 17 - October 26

MIA - San Diego

$242

$179

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September 10 - September 16

MIA - San Diego

$261

$190

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October 21 - October 27

MIA - San Diego

$289

$220

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October 21 - October 28

MIA - San Diego

$289

$220

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October 27 - October 28

MIA - San Diego

$302

$221

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September 24 - September 29

MIA - San Diego

$276

$230

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September 10 - September 15

MIA - San Diego

$268

$236

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Insights for flights from Miami to San Diego

A typical journey from Miami to San Diego takes about 14h 57m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this median duration reflects the time spent on flights and layovers. When connecting, the median number of stopovers is 2.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Miami to San Diego, prices are typically $334–$522, with a median of $473. Right now, fares are above the typical level, and only 8% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Miami to San Diego? The data indicates that December is the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $104. Following December, November offers a median fare of $175, and April presents a median of $272, making these months generally more economical for this route.

The distance between Miami and San Diego is 3643 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a longer travel time, often with one or more connections, contributing to the overall journey duration.

How much is a round trip from Miami to San Diego

Regular price: $201 - $388

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Miami to San Diego is $201 to $388. The current lowest deal is $149 with American Airlines, for travel from Oct 13 to Oct 27.

now $149

Low $201

High $388

The cheapest time to fly from Miami to San Diego

The cheapest month to fly from Miami to San Diego is December, with a median price of $104. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $581. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $104

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $581

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Direct flights from Miami to San Diego

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Miami to San Diego

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - San Diego

Miami (MIA) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$423

$362

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - San Diego

Miami (MIA) - San Diego (SAN)

American Airlines

$362

$312

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - San Diego

Miami (MIA) - San Diego (SAN)

Southwest Airlines

$401

$332

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - San Diego

Miami (MIA) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$393

$289

One-way

Fri, Jul 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - San Diego

Miami (MIA) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$388

$315

One-way

Sat, Jul 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - San Diego

Miami (MIA) - San Diego (SAN)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$374

$401

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Miami to San Diego

2 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 10

$408 → $288

29%

7 nights

Jul 14 - Jul 21

$371 → $256

31%

7 nights

Jul 15 - Jul 22

$371 → $265

28%

7 nights

Jul 21 - Jul 28

$361 → $256

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Miami to San Diego

Miami - San Diego route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Miami to San Diego are above the typical level, with a median of $473.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically cheapest at $104.

Historically, December offers the lowest median prices for flights from Miami to San Diego at $104.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 14h 57m.

Flights from Miami to San Diego typically take 14 hours and 57 minutes with connecting routes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights make up 69.6% of deals, with an average of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

American Airlines offers direct flights.

American Airlines provides direct flight options for the Miami to San Diego route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

New deals for flights from Miami to San Diego appear frequently, averaging 1.03 per day.

Miami main airports to depart from

Miami International (MIA)

Cheapest

Miami International Airport (MIA) is a convenient option for flights from Miami to San Diego.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$149

San Diego main airports to arrive at

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Miami to San Diego.

📍 ~5 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$149

McClellan–Palomar (CLD)

McClellan–Palomar Airport is an alternative arrival option for flights from Miami to San Diego.

📍 ~50 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$352

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Tijuana International (TIJ)

Tijuana International (TIJ) is an excellent alternative for domestic Mexico flights with lower fares, requiring international border crossing.

📍 ~25 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$343

John Wayne (SNA)

John Wayne (SNA) is the closest major US domestic alternative, often less congested than LAX, but subject to heavy traffic.

📍 ~120 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$244

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International (LAX) offers the most extensive international and domestic route options with competitive pricing.

📍 ~180 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$216

Ontario International (ONT)

Ontario International (ONT) is a reliable domestic alternative with growing service, often less congested than LAX or SNA.

📍 ~170 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$251

Long Beach (LGB)

Long Beach (LGB) is easy to navigate with fast security, offering a good alternative for specific West Coast routes.

📍 ~150 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$355

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Diego

San Diego, United States

48% AI deal score

$4,265

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Diego

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Miami to San Diego is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket is around $256. Prices tend to be significantly higher for bookings made closer to departure, with tickets purchased 0-6 days out averaging $534. Conversely, booking too far in advance, such as 28-59 days or 60+ days out, also shows higher average prices, at $1278 and $1158 respectively.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Miami to San Diego is considered to be $334 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $473. Prices above the median, such as $522, represent the higher end of the typical price range for this route. Travelers aiming for a more economical fare should target prices at or below the $334 threshold.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Miami to San Diego are December, with a median price of $104, and November, with a median price of $175. April also offers a relatively lower median price of $272. These months typically present more affordable options compared to the annual median price of $473 for this route. Travelers seeking the lowest fares should consider planning their trips during these periods.

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