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

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 12.1% of flights from Miami to San Diego were non-stop. The majority of flights on this route typically involve at least one stopover. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. Travelers prioritizing direct routes may find fewer options available compared to those willing to take connecting flights.

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

The typical direct flight from Miami to San Diego has a median duration of 9 hours and 8 minutes. For flights involving one stop, the median travel time increases to 11 hours and 21 minutes. The approximate distance covered by this route is 3643 kilometers. Travelers should account for these durations when planning their journey, with direct flights offering a shorter overall travel experience.

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

Historically, direct flights from Miami to San Diego typically cost more than connecting flights. Across the trailing 90 days, direct flights had a median price of $489, while connecting flights had a median price of $371. This represents a premium of approximately 32% for direct routes. While direct flights made up about 30.4% of the available options, travelers can generally expect to pay more for the convenience of a non-stop journey.

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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 approximately 14h 57m, including connections. This is a medium-haul route covering a distance of 3643 kilometers. Given that most itineraries for this route involve at least one stop, the overall travel time reflects the need for connections to reach San Diego from Miami.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Miami to San Diego, prices typically range from $375–$782, with a median fare of $492. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Only 5% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that finding deals may require some flexibility. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

The cheapest time to fly from Miami to San Diego is often in December, with a median fare of $104. November also presents a more affordable option, with a median fare of $175. Additionally, April offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $272.

When flying from Miami to San Diego, most itineraries connect at least once. Only 12.1% of recent fares were for direct flights from Miami to San Diego. For the majority of itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Miami to San Diego

Regular price: $245 - $376

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

The regular price range for this route is $245 to $376. The current lowest deal is $224 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Aug 26-Aug 31.

now $224

Low $245

High $376

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

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - San Diego

Miami (MIA) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$561

$357

One-way

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - San Diego

Miami (MIA) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$552

$451

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - San Diego

Miami (MIA) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$561

$352

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - San Diego

Miami (MIA) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$555

$377

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - San Diego

Miami (MIA) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$552

$410

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - San Diego

Miami (MIA) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$442

$406

One-way

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

2 nights

Jul 27 - Jul 29

$561 → $352

37%

2 nights

Jul 26 - Jul 28

$561 → $357

36%

3 nights

Jul 27 - Jul 30

$555 → $377

32%

4 nights

Jul 27 - Jul 31

$552 → $410

26%

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 for Miami to San Diego are above the typical level at $492.

📅 Best time to fly

Cheapest months are December, November, and April

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are December ($104), November ($175), and April ($272).

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 14h 57m

The median flight time from Miami to San Diego is 14 hours and 57 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 87.9% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Frontier Airlines was found for $224, departing August 26 and returning August 31.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Miami to San Diego are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

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

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Tijuana International (TIJ)

Tijuana International (TIJ) is a convenient alternative for Mexico-bound travelers via the Cross Border Xpress (CBX) terminal.

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

💸 Flights from ~$267

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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 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $256. Prices tend to be significantly higher outside this window, with flights booked 28-59 days out averaging $1278, and those booked 60+ days out averaging $1158. Even booking within 7-13 days of travel sees an average price of $407, indicating that planning within the 14-27 day range offers the most favorable pricing.

Based on historical data 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 observed for this route was $492. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed fares being $782 or less. Travelers aiming for a good deal should target prices at or below the $375 threshold.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Miami to San Diego include December, with a median price of $104, and November, with a median price of $175. April also shows a relatively lower median price of $272. These months offer significantly lower fares compared to the annual median price of $492 for this route. Travelers seeking the most economical options should consider flying during these periods.

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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: $245 - $376

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

The regular price range for this route is $245 to $376. The current lowest deal is $224 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Aug 26-Aug 31.

now $224

Low $245

High $376

The cheapest time to fly from Miami to San Diego

December

Cheapest

Flights from $104

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $581

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

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