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SAN

Phoenix

United StatesJul 2026

$75

$16

One-way

SAN

Las Vegas

United StatesAug 2026

$53

$18

One-way

SAN

San Francisco

United StatesJul 2026

$89

$26

One-way

SAN

Fresno

United StatesJul 2026

$98

$35

One-way

SAN

Sacramento

United StatesJul 2026

$98

$35

One-way

SAN

Oakland

United StatesJul 2026

$108

$35

One-way

SAN

San Jose

United StatesJul 2026

$104

$35

One-way

SAN

Denver

United StatesSep 2026

$62

$40

One-way

SAN

Los Angeles

United StatesNov 2026

$135

$50

One-way

SAN

Spokane

United StatesAug 2026

$164

$51

One-way

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Origin Intelligence — 1,707 Destinations from San Diego Tracked

Insights for flights from San Diego

The most frequently discounted destination from San Diego is Madrid, Spain, appearing in a significant portion of recent fares. Other popular routes for travelers from San Diego include San Francisco, United States, and Dublin, Ireland, indicating a strong interest in both domestic and international travel.
For those seeking cheap flights from San Diego, right now you can find fares to Phoenix, United States starting at $45. Other economical options include flights to Las Vegas, United States from $49, and to San Francisco, United States from $55. These prices reflect current offerings for various destinations.
Travelers departing from San Diego have access to a wide range of destinations, with recent fares covering 1,707 unique cities across 152 countries over the last 90 days. The United States accounts for the largest share of these recent fares at 48%. International options are also prominent, with Spain representing 9% of recent fares and Italy making up 7%, suggesting a diverse mix of travel opportunities.
When flying from San Diego, 20.7% of recent fares are for direct flights, indicating that connecting flights are more common for travelers. This means you'll frequently find routes that include at least one stop on your journey.
The flight distances from San Diego show a clear preference for longer journeys, with 68% of routes classified as long-haul. Medium-haul flights make up 26% of the routes, while short-haul trips account for only 6%. This distribution suggests that San Diego is a hub for travelers planning more extensive trips rather than short regional hops.

Most popular airlines from San Diego

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Southwest Airlines

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American Airlines

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Deutsche Luft Hansa

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United Airlines

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JetBlue Airways

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Last-minute flights going from San Diego soon

Wed, Jun 17

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SAN - Bogotá

Copa Airlines

San Diego (SAN) - Bogotá (BOG)

Copa Airlines

$684

$440

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

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SAN - Quito

Deutsche Luft Hansa

San Diego (SAN) - Quito (UIO)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$826

$582

One-way

Tue, Jun 16

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SAN - Worcester

American Airlines

San Diego (SAN) - Worcester (ORH)

American Airlines

$1,088

$632

One-way

Tue, Jun 30

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SAN - Harrisburg

American Airlines

San Diego (SAN) - Harrisburg (MDT)

American Airlines

$756

$441

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Port of Spain

United Airlines

San Diego (SAN) - Port of Spain (POS)

United Airlines

$1,066

$751

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

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SAN - São Paulo

Copa Airlines

San Diego (SAN) - São Paulo (GRU)

Copa Airlines

$1,072

$771

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from San Diego

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Malta

TOP

MaltaAug 2026

from

$732

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Dublin

TOP

IrelandNov 2026

from

$472

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San Juan

TOP

United StatesAug 2026

from

$263

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Medellín

TOP

ColombiaApr 2027

from

$430

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Athens

TOP

GreeceFeb 2027

from

$738

Sarajevo

TOP

Bosnia & HerzegovinaDec 2026

from

$779

Biggest price drops on international destinations from San Diego

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-37%

SAN - Kabul

$1,917  →  $1,198

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-47%

SAN - Malta

$1,379  →  $732

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-64%

SAN - Martha's Vineyard

$940  →  $340

-42%

SAN - Sarajevo

$1,350  →  $779

Popular Airports from San Diego

San Diego airport insights

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Compare flights from nearby airports

Flights from CLD are often cheaper, with a median fare of $525 compared to $664 from SAN.

📅 Cheapest travel period

May, Jan, Feb

Flights from San Diego tend to be cheaper in May, Jan, and Feb.

⏱️ Best time to book

2-8 weeks in advance

Booking 2-8 weeks in advance can save you money, as prices tend to rise closer to departure.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Deutsche Luft Hansa, United Airlines

Major US airlines consistently offer the cheapest fares from San Diego.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$16 direct / ~$45 roundtrip

Ultra-low fares cluster on routes to Phoenix, Las Vegas, and San Francisco within the United States.

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Thu - Sat - Wed

The cheapest days to fly from San Diego are Thursday, Saturday, and Wednesday, with fares as low as $22.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International is ideal for travelers seeking convenient flights from the heart of San Diego.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$45

McClellan–Palomar (CLD)

McClellan–Palomar is a good option for travelers in northern San Diego County seeking regional flights.

📍 ~50 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$229

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Tijuana International (TIJ)

Tijuana International is an excellent alternative for domestic Mexico flights, with direct access via the Cross Border Xpress (CBX) terminal.

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

💸 Flights from ~$85

John Wayne (SNA)

John Wayne is the closest major US domestic alternative, offering a strong network with many major carriers.

📍 ~135 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$55

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International is a primary global hub, offering the most extensive international and domestic route options.

📍 ~190 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$46

Ontario International (ONT)

Ontario International is a reliable domestic alternative with growing service and often less congestion than other major airports.

📍 ~175 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$55

Long Beach (LGB)

Long Beach is easy to navigate with fast security, making it a good alternative for specific West Coast routes.

📍 ~155 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$109

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From SAN

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Las Vegas

United StatesAug 2026

95% AI deal score

$672

$269

Save $403

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SAN

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Fresno

United StatesAug 2026

95% AI deal score

$525

$269

Save $256

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SAN

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Chicago

United StatesAug 2026

95% AI deal score

$1,402

$757

Save $645

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SAN

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Oakland

United StatesJul 2026

94% AI deal score

$529

$269

Save $260

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SAN

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San Jose

United StatesJul 2026

94% AI deal score

$454

$269

Save $185

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SAN

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Reykjavik

IcelandJul 2026

94% AI deal score

$13,258

$3,515

Save $9,743

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SAN

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Chicago

United StatesAug 2026

93% AI deal score

$1,298

$757

Save $541

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SAN

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San Jose

United StatesJul 2026

92% AI deal score

$440

$269

Save $171

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SAN

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Sacramento

United StatesJul 2026

92% AI deal score

$674

$269

Save $405

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SAN

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Reykjavik

IcelandJul 2026

92% AI deal score

$5,992

$1,796

Save $4,196

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Santa Barbara

United StatesSep 2026

91% AI deal score

$497

$259

Save $238

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SAN

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Fresno

United StatesDec 2026

91% AI deal score

$479

$264

Save $215

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SAN

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Las Vegas

United StatesSep 2026

91% AI deal score

$400

$269

Save $131

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Funchal

PortugalAug 2026

91% AI deal score

$5,606

$3,397

Save $2,209

AlaskaAzores Airlines

Alaska, +1

Business Class

From SAN

Elite

San Francisco

United StatesJul 2026

89% AI deal score

$376

$269

Save $107

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SAN

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Lima

PeruAug 2026

89% AI deal score

$3,273

$1,796

Save $1,477

United Airlines

United Airlines

Business Class

From CLD

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Denver

United StatesJul 2026

89% AI deal score

$1,275

$619

Save $656

United Airlines

United Airlines

Business Class

From SAN

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Saint Vincent

St. Vincent & GrenadinesAug 2026

87% AI deal score

$4,302

$2,061

Save $2,241

JetBlue Airways

JetBlue Airways

Business Class

From SAN

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Port of Spain

Trinidad & TobagoAug 2026

87% AI deal score

$4,425

$2,087

Save $2,338

JetBlue Airways

JetBlue Airways

Business Class

From SAN

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Saint Lucia

St. LuciaJul 2026

85% AI deal score

$4,848

$2,489

Save $2,359

Alaska Airlines, Inc.JetBlue Airways

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From SAN

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New York

United StatesSep 2026

84% AI deal score

$1,137

$648

Save $489

Frontier

Frontier

Business Class

From SAN

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Atlanta

United StatesAug 2026

78% AI deal score

$717

$562

Save $155

Frontier

Frontier

Business Class

From CLD

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San Francisco

United StatesJun 2026

77% AI deal score

$570

$519

Save $51

United Airlines

United Airlines

Business Class

From SAN

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Austin

United StatesAug 2026

75% AI deal score

$627

$482

Save $145

Frontier

Frontier

Business Class

From SAN

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Los Angeles

United StatesAug 2026

75% AI deal score

$435

$419

Save $16

United Airlines

United Airlines

Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Seattle

United StatesSep 2026

72% AI deal score

$537

$482

Save $55

Frontier

Frontier

Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Denver

United StatesOct 2026

72% AI deal score

$392

$326

Save $66

Frontier

Frontier

Business Class

From SAN

Elite

New York

United StatesAug 2026

72% AI deal score

$1,150

$1,127

Save $23

United

United

Business Class

From SAN

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Austin

United StatesDec 2026

71% AI deal score

$722

$561

Save $161

Alaska

Alaska

Business Class

From SAN

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Boston

United StatesAug 2026

70% AI deal score

$1,067

United

United

Business Class

From SAN

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Portland

United StatesSep 2026

66% AI deal score

$537

$482

Save $55

Frontier

Frontier

Business Class

From SAN

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Seattle

United StatesAug 2026

66% AI deal score

$557

$532

Save $25

Delta

Delta

Business Class

Booking Flights from San Diego: Frequently Asked Questions

To find more affordable flights from San Diego, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can often reveal better deals. Looking into flights during the off-peak season may also help you secure lower fares.

Booking flights from San Diego usually requires some advance planning to secure better prices. Generally, booking several weeks or even months ahead of your departure date can be beneficial. Prices may fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time can be helpful.

When flying from San Diego, you can compare a wide range of destinations to find suitable options. Consider various regions and types of trips that align with your interests. Researching different locations can help you discover destinations that offer good value.