Miami to San Diego (MIA–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MIA–SAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,263 miles in approximately 5h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AY, G3, QR | 14 | 7M8, B38M | 5h22-5h26 | Oneworld | AS, AY, G3, QR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Diego from Miami
| Metric | MIA→SAN | OPF→SAN | FLL→SAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MIA | – | 8 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 50 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 5h 25m | 4h 53m | 5h 16m |
| Departure OTP | 79% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MIA: EDT · SAN: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 3:00 PM in San Diego.
Metrorail Orange Line runs from downtown Miami to the MIA station (15 min from Government Center, $2.25). The MIA Mover people mover connects Metrorail to the terminal; free. Tri-Rail commuter rail serves the airport from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach ($3.75–6.90).Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Miami Beach, $10–20 from downtown.
MIA–SAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MIA to SAN
Miami International Airport (MIA) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 50 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MIA to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MIA to SAN is about 5 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,263 miles (3,643 km). There are approximately 50 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 78 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via William P. Hobby, Austin Bergstrom and Louis Armstrong New Orleans. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and West Palm Beach (PBI).