How many flights from Miami to San Diego are non-stop?

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, approximately 2.6% of flights from Miami to San Diego are non-stop. For flights that include connections, the median number of stopovers is typically 2. This indicates that direct routes are less common for this particular journey.

What's the flight time from Miami to San Diego?

The typical direct flight from Miami to San Diego has a median duration of 5 hours and 27 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to 11 hours and 51 minutes. The air distance between these two cities is approximately 3643 kilometers.

How much do direct flights from Miami to San Diego cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from Miami to San Diego are typically 2% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $501, while connecting flights had a median price of $493. Direct flights constituted about 2.7% of the total flights observed over a 90-day period.

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Miami to San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from Miami to San Diego

A typical journey from Miami to San Diego takes about 5h 27m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this median duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect. For connecting flights, the median travel time extends to 16h 20m, indicating that itineraries with stopovers significantly increase the total duration.

If you are looking for cheap flights from Miami to San Diego, right now fares are above the typical level. Over the past 90 days, fares for this route typically ranged from $375–$918, with a median of $506. Currently, only 1% of recent fares are classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a deal might require some flexibility. New deals show up several times a week, so setting a price alert could be beneficial.

The cheapest months to fly from Miami to San Diego are August, with a median fare of $427, and January, with a median fare of $434. December also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $443. These months present the best opportunities to find more affordable tickets compared to the overall median.

When flying from Miami to San Diego, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 2.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that include stopovers, the typical number of connections is 2. This means you should generally expect a journey that includes at least one layover.

How much is a round trip from Miami to San Diego

Regular price: $200 - $370

Prices for flights from Miami to San Diego are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Miami to San Diego is typically between $200 and $370. The current lowest deal is $148 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Feb 2-Feb 6.

now $148

Low $200

High $370

The cheapest time to fly from Miami to San Diego

The cheapest month to fly from Miami to San Diego is August, with a median price of $427. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $885. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $427

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $885

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Miami to San Diego

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Miami to San Diego

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - San Diego

Miami (MIA) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$435

$409

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - San Diego

Miami (MIA) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$350

$796

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - San Diego

Miami (MIA) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$274

$840

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - San Diego

Miami (MIA) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$345

$843

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - San Diego

Miami (MIA) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$254

$374

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - San Diego

Miami (MIA) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$185

$786

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

$342 → $205

40%

2 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 7

$344 → $221

36%

3 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 8

$342 → $221

35%

4 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 9

$342 → $221

35%

Popular Airports to fly from Miami to San Diego

Miami - San Diego route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Miami to San Diego are $148, which is below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the best prices

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are August ($427), January ($434), and December ($443).

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 27m

The median flight time for a direct flight is 5h 27m, while connecting flights average 16h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 2.6% of recent flights from Miami to San Diego are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. has offered direct flights on this route, with 1 direct deal found recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly on this route

Deals for flights from Miami to San Diego appear regularly, with deals found within a 30-day window.

Miami main airports to depart from

Miami International (MIA)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$150

San Diego main airports to arrive at

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~3 km from San Diego city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$231

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Tijuana International (TIJ)

Tijuana International (TIJ) is a useful alternative for Mexico-bound travelers due to its proximity and CBX access.

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

💸 Flights from ~$331

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Jan 25

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San Diego, United States

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$1,904

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San Diego, United States

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$1,904

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Mar 19

San Diego, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,905

Air Transat, +1

Business Class

From MIA

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San Diego, United States

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$1,905

Air Transat, +1

Business Class

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Mar 16

San Diego, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,909

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MIA

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San Diego, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,909

Porter Airlines, +1

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From MIA

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San Diego, United States

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$1,909

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San Diego, United States

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$1,916

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San Diego, United States

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Mar 19

San Diego, United States

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$1,927

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Diego

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Miami to San Diego is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $324. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw an average price of $1201, while booking 60+ days out resulted in an average price of $2059. These trends are based on data collected across a 90-day trailing window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Miami to San Diego is considered to be $375 or less. The median price for this route was $506, based on data from a 90-day window. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $918 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Miami to San Diego include August, with a median price of $427, and January, with a median price of $434. December also showed a median price of $443. These figures are based on data collected over a 270-day period, with the annual median price for this route being $506.

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Miami to San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from Miami to San Diego

How much is a round trip from Miami to San Diego

Regular price: $200 - $370

Prices for flights from Miami to San Diego are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Miami to San Diego is typically between $200 and $370. The current lowest deal is $148 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Feb 2-Feb 6.

now $148

Low $200

High $370

The cheapest time to fly from Miami to San Diego

August

Cheapest

Flights from $427

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $885

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Miami to San Diego

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Miami to San Diego

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - San Diego

Miami (MIA) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$435

$409

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - San Diego

Miami (MIA) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$350

$796

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - San Diego

Miami (MIA) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$274

$840

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - San Diego

Miami (MIA) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$345

$843

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - San Diego

Miami (MIA) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$254

$374

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - San Diego

Miami (MIA) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$185

$786

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

$342 → $205

40%

2 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 7

$344 → $221

36%

3 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 8

$342 → $221

35%

4 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 9

$342 → $221

35%

Popular Airports to fly from Miami to San Diego

Miami - San Diego route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Miami to San Diego are $148, which is below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the best prices

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are August ($427), January ($434), and December ($443).

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 27m

The median flight time for a direct flight is 5h 27m, while connecting flights average 16h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 2.6% of recent flights from Miami to San Diego are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. has offered direct flights on this route, with 1 direct deal found recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly on this route

Deals for flights from Miami to San Diego appear regularly, with deals found within a 30-day window.

Miami main airports to depart from

Miami International (MIA)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$150

San Diego main airports to arrive at

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~3 km from San Diego city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$231

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Tijuana International (TIJ)

Tijuana International (TIJ) is a useful alternative for Mexico-bound travelers due to its proximity and CBX access.

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

💸 Flights from ~$331

San Diego, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,927

Air Transat, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Diego

Cheap Flights from Miami to San Diego

Today’s best flight deals from Miami to San Diego

Miami to San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from Miami to San Diego

How much is a round trip from Miami to San Diego

The cheapest time to fly from Miami to San Diego

Direct flights from Miami to San Diego

Last-minute flights going from Miami to San Diego

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

Popular Airports to fly from Miami to San Diego

Miami - San Diego route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in August for the best prices

Direct flights take 5h 27m

Connecting flights are dominant

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly on this route

Miami main airports to depart from

San Diego main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Diego

Best Elite deals to San Diego

Jan 25

Jan 25

Mar 14

Mar 14

Mar 19

Mar 19

Mar 16

Mar 16

Mar 16

Mar 02

Mar 14

Mar 19

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Diego

When should I buy Miami to San Diego tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Miami to San Diego?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Miami to San Diego?

How many flights from Miami to San Diego are non-stop?

What's the flight time from Miami to San Diego?

How much do direct flights from Miami to San Diego cost compared to connecting flights?

Related routes

More routes from Miami

Flights to San Diego from other cities

Miami to San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from Miami to San Diego

How much is a round trip from Miami to San Diego

The cheapest time to fly from Miami to San Diego

Direct flights from Miami to San Diego

Last-minute flights going from Miami to San Diego

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

Popular Airports to fly from Miami to San Diego

Miami - San Diego route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in August for the best prices

Direct flights take 5h 27m

Connecting flights are dominant

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly on this route

Miami main airports to depart from

San Diego main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Diego

Best Elite deals to San Diego

Jan 25

Jan 25

Mar 14

Mar 14

Mar 19

Mar 19

Mar 16

Mar 16

Mar 16

Mar 02

Mar 14

Mar 19

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Diego

When should I buy Miami to San Diego tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Miami to San Diego?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Miami to San Diego?