Miami to San Diego (MIA–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,263 mi airlines 52/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AS4180
AS Alaska
7M8
9:15 AM
EDT
12:10 PM
PDT
5h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G36262
G3 GOL
738
9:15 AM
EDT TE
12:10 PM
PDT
5h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1087
AA American
738
9:15 AM
EDT TE
12:10 PM
PDT
5h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3303
AA American
7M8
9:19 AM
EDT
11:53 AM
PDT
5h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY4188
AY Finnair
B38M
7:40 PM
EDT TD
10:40 PM
PDT
6h
M T W T F S S
Prices
G36042
G3 GOL
7M8
7:50 PM
EDT
10:50 PM
PDT
6h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2578
AA American
7M8
7:50 PM
EDT
10:28 PM
PDT
5h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2586
AA American
B38M
8:04 PM
EDT TD
11:30 PM
PDT
6h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1323
AA American
7M8
12:53 PM
PDT T2
8:59 PM
EDT
5h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G36455
G3 GOL
B38M
1:01 PM
PDT T2
9:02 PM
EDT
5h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3300
AA American
7M8
1:35 PM
PDT T2
9:33 PM
EDT
4h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2808
AA American
7M8
10:05 PM
PDT T2
6:00 AM+1
EDT
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA387
AA American
7M8
10:30 PM
PDT T2
6:21 AM+1
EDT
4h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Miami to San Diego
4 carriers, 52 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 52 Flights/wk 2,263 mi 4h 47m nonstop -3h behind 76 1-stop hubs

MIA–SAN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, GOL and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,263 miles in approximately 4h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 76 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MIA–SAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 28 738, 7M8, B38M 5h34-6h26 50% Oneworld
G3 GOL 13 738, 7M8 5h55-6h 50%
AS Alaska Airlines 7 7M8 5h55 50% Oneworld
AY Finnair 3 B38M 6h 50% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, G3
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA, AS, G3
B38MAA, AY
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS + AY (38 flights/wk, 75%)
Unaffiliated: G3 (13 flights/wk, 25%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MIA to SAN direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
52
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MIA to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
76
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,831
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MIA → SAN
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
100%
Return
SAN → MIA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MIA delays → SAN delays →

Other ways to reach San Diego from Miami

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric MIA→SAN FLL→SAN PBI→SAN
Distance from MIA 21 mi 62 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 2 3
Weekly flights 52 14 1
Flight time 4h 47m 5h 16m 4h 42m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of MIA with service to San Diego International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
San Diego is 3 hours behind Miami.
MIA: EDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 3:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
2,263 mi / 3,643 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 47m to 6h 26m.
Getting to MIA

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

Key statistics for the Miami to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance2,263 mi / 3,643 km
Flight time4h 47m to 6h 26m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights52 out / 35 return
1-stop connections76 hubs
Origin: MIA
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
Destination: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MIA to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Miami International Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 4h 47m to 6h 26m. The route covers 2,263 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Finnair and GOL.
There are approximately 52 nonstop flights per week from MIA to SAN. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, PBI, APF, SUA, ICT, SGR, PSP, TUS, SNA, DWH, OGD, ELP, SDF, VNY, RNO, MKC, GSP, SJD, BHM, SJC, CGF, YYC, HDN, OAK, RDU, BZN, JAC, TEB, EGE, HNL, HOU, FLL, IAH, BNA, DFW, SLC, DUB, DEN, MDW, AUS, ORD, AMS, MCO, IND, PHX, BWI, DAL, LAS, SFO, OMA, CMH, ATL, PDX, CLT, BOS, LAX, STL, YVR, MCI, PHL, MKE, IAD, DTW, DCA, TPA, MUC, SAT, MSP, EWR, YYZ, SEA, LHR, JFK, MSY, PTY and NRT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Diego is 3 hours behind Miami.
Yes, return flights from SAN to MIA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FLL, PBI and PGD. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MIA to SAN

Miami International Airport (MIA) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Finnair and GOL. With 52 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MIA to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MIA to SAN ranges from 4 hours 47 minutes to 6 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,263 miles (3,643 km). There are approximately 52 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 87 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

76 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Lauderdale (FLL), West Palm Beach (PBI) and Punta Gorda (PGD).