Are most flights from San Diego long-haul or short-haul?

Historically, the majority of flights from San Diego have been long-haul. In the trailing 90 days, approximately 68% of flights were classified as long-haul. Medium-haul flights made up 26% of the routes, while short-haul flights represented a smaller portion, accounting for 6% of the total. This indicates a strong emphasis on longer distance travel from this origin.

What are the cheapest international destinations from San Diego by country?

Across the trailing quarter, some of the most affordable international destinations from San Diego include Monterrey, Mexico, with a median price of $149. For travelers looking to fly to Canada, Winnipeg typically has a median price of $191. Domestically, within the United States, Ontario has shown a median price of $68, offering a budget-friendly option for regional travel.

When are flights from San Diego at their lowest price?

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from San Diego, with an average price of $508. This represents a significant saving of 38% compared to the annual median average price of $821. March is typically the second cheapest month, with average prices around $555, offering another good opportunity for more affordable travel.

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SAN
San Francisco
United States • 2026-10-24
81% AI deal score
$66
$16
One-way
SAN
Las Vegas
United States • 2026-10-06
76% AI deal score
$49
$16
One-way
SAN
Phoenix
United States • 2026-09-15
71% AI deal score
$49
$20
One-way
SAN
Denver
United States • 2026-11-04
77% AI deal score
$62
$31
One-way
SAN
Santa Rosa
United States • 2026-11-03
78% AI deal score
$86
$35
One-way
SAN
Los Angeles
United States • 2026-09-15
76% AI deal score
$120
$37
One-way
SAN
Santa Barbara
United States • 2026-09-28
74% AI deal score
$76
$44
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SAN
Oakland
United States • 2026-11-09
75% AI deal score
$71
$45
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San Jose
United States • 2026-11-09
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$74
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Fresno
United States • 2026-09-21
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$69
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Flights from San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego

Madrid is the most frequently discounted destination from San Diego, appearing often in recent flight deals. Other popular routes for travelers from San Diego include London and San Francisco, indicating a mix of international and domestic interest.

For those seeking cheap flights from San Diego, right now the most affordable fares start at $32 to Las Vegas. You can also find flights to San Francisco for $36 and Phoenix for $42. These prices represent some of the lowest available fares for roundtrip travel from San Diego.

Travelers from San Diego have access to a wide range of destinations, with recent fares covering 560 unique cities across 95 countries over the last 90 days. The vast majority of these flights are within the United States, accounting for 77% of recent fares. International options are also notable, with Spain and the United Kingdom each representing 3% of recent fares.

When flying from San Diego, you'll find that 20.7% of recent fares are for direct flights. This indicates that a significant portion of routes from San Diego involve at least one stop, making connecting flights a common part of the travel experience.

The flight distances from San Diego show a clear preference for longer journeys. Approximately 68% of routes are long-haul, while medium-haul flights make up 26%. Only a small fraction, 6% of routes, are short-haul, suggesting that San Diego primarily serves as a departure point for more extended trips.

Most popular airlines from San Diego

Southwest Airlines

American Airlines

Delta Air Lines

United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

JetBlue Airways

Air Canada

ACES Colombia

Last-minute flights going from San Diego soon

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Haikou

San Diego (SAN) - Haikou (HAK)

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Cathay Pacific

$1,453

$903

One-way

Sat, Sep 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Charlottetown

San Diego (SAN) - Charlottetown (YYG)

United Airlines

$710

$441

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Xiamen

San Diego (SAN) - Xiamen (XMN)

Korean Air

$1,364

$923

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Islamabad

San Diego (SAN) - Islamabad (ISB)

Qatar Airways

$1,663

$1,182

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Wilmington

San Diego (SAN) - Wilmington (ILM)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$594

$341

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Harrisburg

San Diego (SAN) - Harrisburg (MDT)

American Airlines

$659

$377

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from San Diego

Malta

TOP

Malta • Feb 2027

from

$788

Providenciales

TOP

Turks & Caicos Islands • Jan 2027

from

$491

Reykjavik

TOP

Iceland • Sep 2026

from

$561

Marseille

TOP

France • Dec 2026

from

$816

Donostia / San Sebastián

TOP

Spain • Jan 2027

from

$854

Tirana

TOP

Albania • Dec 2026

from

$769

Biggest price drops on international destinations from San Diego

-34%

SAN - Kabul

$1,942 → $1,272

-36%

SAN - Sydney

$1,598 → $1,022

-34%

SAN - Košice

$1,430 → $941

-36%

SAN - Anguilla

$1,360 → $874

Popular Airports from San Diego

San Diego airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Tue - Thu - Wed

Flights from SAN are cheapest on Tuesday, Thursday, and Wednesday, with fares as low as $20.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$16 direct / ~$32 roundtrip

The cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport are to destinations within the United States, like Las Vegas.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air

Low-cost and full-service carriers offer a mix of domestic and international flights from San Diego.

⏱️ Best time to book

8+ months in advance

Booking 8+ months in advance from San Diego typically offers the lowest prices.

📅 Cheapest travel period

May, Feb, Aug

Flights from San Diego tend to be cheaper in May, February, and August.

🎯 Booking tip

Compare nearby airports first

Flights from CLD start at $114, while flights from SAN start at $9.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International is ideal for travelers seeking convenient access to the city center and diverse flight options.

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

💸 Flights from ~$40

McClellan–Palomar (CLD)

McClellan–Palomar is suitable for travelers in North County San Diego looking for regional air service.

📍 ~47 km from city center (reachable by car)

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Tijuana International (TIJ)

Tijuana International is a useful alternative for flights to Mexican destinations, offering direct access via the Cross Border Xpress (CBX).

📍 ~26 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

Business & First Class Flight Deals from San Diego

$1,240

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Avianca, +1

Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Las Vegas

United States • Sep 2026

91% AI deal score

$384

$253

Save $131

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Las Vegas

United States • Nov 2026

91% AI deal score

$393

$247

Save $146

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Booking Flights from San Diego: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, several destinations from San Diego have offered median prices under $100. For example, flights to Ontario and Burbank typically have a median price of $68. Other affordable options include Provo at $76 and Stockton at $89. Across the trailing 90 days, you could also find flights to Santa Maria for $90, or Twin Falls and Minot, both with median prices of $93.

In the trailing 90 days, travelers could typically fly from San Diego to 560 unique cities. These destinations spanned 95 different countries. The United States accounted for the largest share of these routes, representing 77% of destinations. Other notable countries included Spain and the United Kingdom, each making up 3% of the available destinations.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, some of the most frequently served routes from San Diego include international destinations like Madrid in Spain and London in the United Kingdom. Domestically, San Francisco in the United States also stands out as a popular route. These destinations consistently show high availability for travelers departing from San Diego.

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Flights from San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego

Most popular airlines from San Diego

Southwest Airlines

American Airlines

Delta Air Lines

United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

JetBlue Airways

Air Canada

ACES Colombia

Last-minute flights going from San Diego soon

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Haikou

San Diego (SAN) - Haikou (HAK)

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Cathay Pacific

$1,453

$903

One-way

Sat, Sep 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Charlottetown

San Diego (SAN) - Charlottetown (YYG)

United Airlines

$710

$441

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Xiamen

San Diego (SAN) - Xiamen (XMN)

Korean Air

$1,364

$923

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Islamabad

San Diego (SAN) - Islamabad (ISB)

Qatar Airways

$1,663

$1,182

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Wilmington

San Diego (SAN) - Wilmington (ILM)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$594

$341

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Harrisburg

San Diego (SAN) - Harrisburg (MDT)

American Airlines

$659

$377

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from San Diego

Malta

TOP

Malta • Feb 2027

from

$788

Providenciales

TOP

Turks & Caicos Islands • Jan 2027

from

$491

Reykjavik

TOP

Iceland • Sep 2026

from

$561

Marseille

TOP

France • Dec 2026

from

$816

Donostia / San Sebastián

TOP

Spain • Jan 2027

from

$854

Tirana

TOP

Albania • Dec 2026

from

$769

Biggest price drops on international destinations from San Diego

-34%

SAN - Kabul

$1,942 → $1,272

-36%

SAN - Sydney

$1,598 → $1,022

-34%

SAN - Košice

$1,430 → $941

-36%

SAN - Anguilla

$1,360 → $874

Popular Airports from San Diego

San Diego airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Tue - Thu - Wed

Flights from SAN are cheapest on Tuesday, Thursday, and Wednesday, with fares as low as $20.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$16 direct / ~$32 roundtrip

The cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport are to destinations within the United States, like Las Vegas.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air

Low-cost and full-service carriers offer a mix of domestic and international flights from San Diego.

⏱️ Best time to book

8+ months in advance

Booking 8+ months in advance from San Diego typically offers the lowest prices.

📅 Cheapest travel period

May, Feb, Aug

Flights from San Diego tend to be cheaper in May, February, and August.

🎯 Booking tip

Compare nearby airports first

Flights from CLD start at $114, while flights from SAN start at $9.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International is ideal for travelers seeking convenient access to the city center and diverse flight options.

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

💸 Flights from ~$40

McClellan–Palomar (CLD)

McClellan–Palomar is suitable for travelers in North County San Diego looking for regional air service.

📍 ~47 km from city center (reachable by car)

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Tijuana International (TIJ)

United States • Nov 2026

91% AI deal score

$393

$247

Save $146

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Booking Flights from San Diego: Frequently Asked Questions

Cheap Flights from San Diego

Today’s best flight deals from San Diego

Flights from San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego

Most popular airlines from San Diego

Last-minute flights going from San Diego soon

Most popular destinations to fly from San Diego

Biggest price drops on international destinations from San Diego

Popular Airports from San Diego

San Diego airport insights

Tue - Thu - Wed

From ~$16 direct / ~$32 roundtrip

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air

8+ months in advance

May, Feb, Aug

Compare nearby airports first

San Diego main airports to depart from

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from San Diego

Best Elite deals from San Diego

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Booking Flights from San Diego: Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find flights from San Diego for less than 100 USD?

How many destinations can I fly to from San Diego?

Which routes from San Diego are the most popular?

Are most flights from San Diego long-haul or short-haul?

What are the cheapest international destinations from San Diego by country?

When are flights from San Diego at their lowest price?

Explore More Destinations from San Diego

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Departing from nearby city?

Flights from San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego

Most popular airlines from San Diego

Last-minute flights going from San Diego soon

Most popular destinations to fly from San Diego

Biggest price drops on international destinations from San Diego

Popular Airports from San Diego

San Diego airport insights

Tue - Thu - Wed

From ~$16 direct / ~$32 roundtrip

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air

8+ months in advance

May, Feb, Aug

Compare nearby airports first

San Diego main airports to depart from

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from San Diego

Best Elite deals from San Diego

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Reykjavik

Santa Rosa

Sacramento

Fresno

Chicago

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

Fresno

La Paz

Las Vegas

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Booking Flights from San Diego: Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find flights from San Diego for less than 100 USD?

How many destinations can I fly to from San Diego?

Which routes from San Diego are the most popular?

Are most flights from San Diego long-haul or short-haul?

What are the cheapest international destinations from San Diego by country?

When are flights from San Diego at their lowest price?

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