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

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2,263 mi airlines 76/wk
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Flight Schedule 19 flights Verified 4h ago
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AS4736
AS Alaska
7M8
8:53 AM
EDT
11:16 AM
PDT
5h 23m
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G36211
G3 Sky Express
7M8
8:55 AM
EDT
11:18 AM
PDT
5h 23m
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AA2979
AA American
7M8
8:55 AM
EDT
11:18 AM
PDT
5h 23m
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M T W T F S S
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G36262cs
G3 Sky Express
7M8
9:19 AM
EDT TD
11:53 AM
PDT
5h 34m
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M T W T F S S
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AA3303+2
AA American
7M8
9:19 AM
EDT TE
11:53 AM
PDT
5h 34m
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AS4310cs
AS Alaska
7M8
9:19 AM
EDT
11:53 AM
PDT
5h 34m
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AS4180cs
AS Alaska
7M8
7:50 PM
EDT TD
10:28 PM
PDT
5h 38m
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M T W T F S S
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AA2578+2
AA American
B38M
7:50 PM
EDT TD
10:28 PM
PDT
5h 38m
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M T W T F S S
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G36059cs
G3 Sky Express
7M8
7:50 PM
EDT
10:28 PM
PDT
5h 38m
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M T W T F S S
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AA2463
AA American
7M8
7:53 PM
EDT
10:20 PM
PDT
5h 27m
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M T W T F S S
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QR2454
QR Qatar
7M8
7:53 PM
EDT
10:20 PM
PDT
5h 27m
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M T W T F S S
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AA2979
AA American
7M8
12:36 PM
PDT T2
8:55 PM
EDT
5h 19m
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M T W T F S S
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AS4736
AS Alaska
7M8
12:36 PM
PDT T2
8:55 PM
EDT
5h 19m
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M T W T F S S
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G36211
G3 Sky Express
7M8
12:36 PM
PDT T2
8:55 PM
EDT
5h 19m
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M T W T F S S
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G36119cs
G3 Sky Express
7M8
12:53 PM
PDT T2
8:59 PM
EDT
5h 6m
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M T W T F S S
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AA1323+1
AA American
7M8
12:53 PM
PDT T2
8:59 PM
EDT
5h 6m
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M T W T F S S
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AA2808
AA American
7M8
10:05 PM
PDT T2
6:00 AM+1
EDT
4h 55m
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M T W T F S S
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AA1480
AA American
7M8
10:25 PM
PDT T2
6:36 AM+1
EDT
5h 11m
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AS4539
AS Alaska
7M8
10:25 PM
PDT T2
6:36 AM+1
EDT
5h 11m
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Miami to San Diego
1 carrier, 76 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 76 Flights/wk 2,263 mi 5h 23m nonstop -3h behind 115 1-stop hubs

MIA–SAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,263 miles in approximately 5h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 115 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore MIA Routes SAN Routes MIA Live Flights SAN Live Flights MIA Delays SAN Delays
Carriers on this route

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 Also: AS, AY, G3, QR 28 7M8, B38M 5h23-5h38 46% Oneworld AS, AY, G3, QR
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA, AS, G3, QR
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (28 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MIA to SAN direction.
Mon
11
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
76
Outbound / wk
56
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MIA to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
115
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,916
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Diego from Miami

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric MIA→SAN OPF→SAN FLL→SAN
Distance from MIA – 8 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 2
Weekly flights 76 – 7
Flight time 5h 23m 5h 5m 5h 54m
Departure OTP 46% – –
Miami (OPF) to San Diego flights · Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to San Diego flights · West Palm Beach (PBI) to San Diego flights
Airports within 200 miles of MIA with service to San Diego International Airport.
Know before you go

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 5h 23m to 5h 38m.
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.

Facts

MIA–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Miami to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance2,263 mi / 3,643 km
Flight time5h 23m to 5h 38m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights76 out / 56 return
1-stop connections115 hubs
Origin: MIA
Full nameMiami International Airport
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
Destination: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MIA to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Miami International Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 5h 23m to 5h 38m. The route covers 2,263 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines. Plus 4 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 76 nonstop flights per week from MIA to SAN. The return direction has about 56 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FTW, ORL, PSP, SAF, SUA, MKC, GYR, SCF, SRQ, APF, TUS, SGR, OPF, DWH, OKC, BUR, SSI, LGB, RNO, PVR, APA, COS, FLL, AVL, ELP, VNY, OGD, GSP, SBN, CHS, SJD, GCM, SDF, DAY, PWK, JAC, APC, ICT, OAK, BHM, ABQ, OMA, MRY, CGF, YYC, EGE, BZN, STS, SUS, HDN, RIC, BOI, SNA, MMU, HPN, MKE, TEB, BDL, BFI, BED, SAT, ANC, SLC, MDW, HNL, PTY, ATL, IAH, ORD, DEN, HOU, JAX, MCO, DAL, AUS, MSP, ORF, DUB, DFW, TUL, DTW, BNA, LAS, PHX, IND, AMS, BWI, LAX, CLT, STL, CDG, PDX, YVR, MUC, PHL, PIT, TPA, YYZ, JFK, SFO, EWR, IAD, BOS, DCA, SJC, LHR, MSY, MCI, CMH, YUL, RDU, NRT, SEA, SGU and HND. 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 OPF, FLL and PBI. 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. With 76 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MIA to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MIA to SAN ranges from 5 hours 23 minutes to 5 hours 38 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,263 miles (3,643 km). There are approximately 76 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 132 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

115 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via FTW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and West Palm Beach (PBI).