What percentage of San Diego to Phoenix flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 18.3% of flights from San Diego to Phoenix were direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route involve at least one connection. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey.

How long is the flight from San Diego to Phoenix?

The typical direct flight from San Diego to Phoenix has a median duration of 1 hour and 23 minutes, covering a distance of 489 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, however, take considerably longer, with a median duration of 9 hours and 32 minutes. Travelers prioritizing speed should aim for direct flights to minimize travel time between these two cities.

How often do cheap flights from San Diego to Phoenix come up?

Historically, cheap flights from San Diego to Phoenix come up frequently. This route is classified as one where good deals are regularly available. Travelers can often find favorable prices when searching for this particular flight path. This consistent availability makes it easier to plan trips between these two destinations.

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San Diego to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Phoenix

Flights from San Diego to Phoenix typically range from $177–$601, with a median price of $320. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and about 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from San Diego to Phoenix.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Phoenix, the data indicates that April is often the most affordable month, with a median fare of $101. Following closely are May and June, both offering median fares of $104.

For this route, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 18.3% of recent fares being direct flights from San Diego to Phoenix. When a connection is necessary, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

A typical journey from San Diego to Phoenix takes about 1h 22m, including connections. This is a short-haul route, covering a distance of 489 kilometers.

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Phoenix

Regular price: $63 - $149

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

The regular price range for flights from San Diego to Phoenix is between $63 and $149. The current lowest deal is $41 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Feb 23-Feb 24.

now $41

Low $63

High $149

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Phoenix

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Phoenix is April, with a median price of $101. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $617. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $101

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $617

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Diego to Phoenix

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Phoenix

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Phoenix

San Diego (SAN) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$174

$123

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Phoenix

San Diego (SAN) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$174

$113

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Phoenix

San Diego (SAN) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$64

$71

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Phoenix

San Diego (SAN) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$64

$70

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Phoenix

San Diego (SAN) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$62

$70

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Phoenix

San Diego (SAN) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$166

$112

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 19 - Dec 22

$105 → $37

65%

3 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 15

$105 → $38

64%

1 night

Dec 8 - Dec 9

$106 → $40

62%

4 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 12

$105 → $40

62%

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Phoenix

San Diego - Phoenix route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from San Diego to Phoenix are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April, May, or June for the best prices

Historically, April ($101), May ($104), and June ($104) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 22m

Direct flights typically take 1h 22m, while connecting flights average 15h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 81.7% of recent routes, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has offered direct flights on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights on this route appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International is a convenient option for flights from San Diego to Phoenix.

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

💸 Flights from ~$38

McClellan–Palomar (CLD)

McClellan–Palomar is an alternative departure airport for your trip to Phoenix.

📍 ~47 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$261

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Cheapest

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from San Diego to Phoenix.

📍 ~6 km from Phoenix city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$37

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Tucson International (TUS)

Tucson International is a major international airport that can be a useful alternative for Phoenix.

📍 ~180 km from Phoenix (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$197

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From SAN

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From SAN

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Phoenix, United States

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From SAN

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Mar 02

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From SAN

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Nov 26

Phoenix, United States

49% AI deal score

$398

$357

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Business Class

From SAN

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Nov 18

Phoenix, United States

49% AI deal score

$399

$357

Save $42

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Business Class

From SAN

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Dec 07

Phoenix, United States

48% AI deal score

$341

$310

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Business Class

From SAN

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Feb 23

Phoenix, United States

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$363

$324

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From SAN

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Feb 23

Phoenix, United States

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$324

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From SAN

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Nov 18

Phoenix, United States

48% AI deal score

$383

$357

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From SAN

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Feb 27

Phoenix, United States

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$380

$357

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From SAN

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Phoenix, United States

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$357

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

Historically, booking flights from San Diego to Phoenix 60+ days in advance typically offers the best prices, with an average price of $548. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For instance, flights booked 28-59 days out average $614, while those booked within 0-6 days of departure can average as high as $864. Planning ahead by at least 60 days is generally recommended for this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Diego to Phoenix is considered to be $177 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $320. Prices can vary, with 75% of flights historically costing $601 or less. Travelers aiming for the best value should look for fares around the $177 mark.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Diego to Phoenix are April, May, and June. During these months, the median prices were $101 for April and $104 for both May and June. The annual median price for this route is $320, indicating that these specific months offer significantly lower fares. Travelers looking for the most economical options should consider these months.

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San Diego to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Phoenix

A typical journey from San Diego to Phoenix takes about 1h 22m, including connections. This is a short-haul route, covering a distance of 489 kilometers.

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Phoenix

Regular price: $63 - $149

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

The regular price range for flights from San Diego to Phoenix is between $63 and $149. The current lowest deal is $41 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Feb 23-Feb 24.

now $41

Low $63

High $149

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Phoenix

April

Cheapest

Flights from $101

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $617

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Diego to Phoenix

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Phoenix

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Phoenix

San Diego (SAN) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$174

$123

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Phoenix

San Diego (SAN) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$174

$113

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Phoenix

San Diego (SAN) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$64

$71

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Phoenix

San Diego (SAN) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$64

$70

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Phoenix

San Diego (SAN) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$62

$70

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Phoenix

San Diego (SAN) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$166

$112

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 19 - Dec 22

$105 → $37

65%

3 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 15

$105 → $38

64%

1 night

Dec 8 - Dec 9

$106 → $40

62%

4 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 12

$105 → $40

62%

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Phoenix

San Diego - Phoenix route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from San Diego to Phoenix are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April, May, or June for the best prices

Historically, April ($101), May ($104), and June ($104) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 22m

Direct flights typically take 1h 22m, while connecting flights average 15h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 81.7% of recent routes, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has offered direct flights on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights on this route appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International is a convenient option for flights from San Diego to Phoenix.

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

💸 Flights from ~$38

McClellan–Palomar (CLD)

McClellan–Palomar is an alternative departure airport for your trip to Phoenix.

📍 ~47 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$261

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Cheapest

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from San Diego to Phoenix.

📍 ~6 km from Phoenix city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$37

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Tucson International (TUS)

Tucson International is a major international airport that can be a useful alternative for Phoenix.

Phoenix, United States

48% AI deal score

$382

$357

Save $25

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

Cheap Flights from San Diego to Phoenix

Today’s best flight deals from San Diego to Phoenix

San Diego to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Phoenix

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Phoenix

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Phoenix

Direct flights from San Diego to Phoenix

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Phoenix

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Phoenix

San Diego - Phoenix route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in April, May, or June for the best prices

Direct flights average 1h 22m

Connecting flights are more common

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

San Diego main airports to depart from

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Phoenix

Best Elite deals to Phoenix

Nov 17

Dec 03

Dec 04

Mar 02

Nov 26

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Dec 07

Feb 23

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Nov 18

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Phoenix?

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

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

What percentage of San Diego to Phoenix flights are direct?

How long is the flight from San Diego to Phoenix?

How often do cheap flights from San Diego to Phoenix come up?

Related routes

More routes from San Diego

Flights to Phoenix from other cities

San Diego to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Phoenix

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Phoenix

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Phoenix

Direct flights from San Diego to Phoenix

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Phoenix

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Phoenix

San Diego - Phoenix route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in April, May, or June for the best prices

Direct flights average 1h 22m

Connecting flights are more common

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

San Diego main airports to depart from

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Phoenix

Best Elite deals to Phoenix

Nov 17

Dec 03

Dec 04

Mar 02

Nov 26

Nov 18

Dec 07

Feb 23

Feb 23

Nov 18

Feb 27

Feb 22

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Phoenix?

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

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