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

MIA Airport Page →
2,263 mi airlines charter/private 50/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 11 flights Verified 29m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: Eastern Airlines.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AS4736cs
AS Alaska
738
8:55 AM
EDT TD
11:17 AM
PDT
5h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G36211
G3 Sky Express
7M8
8:55 AM
EDT
11:18 AM
PDT
5h 23m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2979+1
AA American
7M8
9:32 AM
EDT TD
11:54 AM
PDT
5h 22m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2463+1
AA American
B38M
7:53 PM
EDT TD
10:19 PM
PDT
5h 26m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
G36262+3
G3 Sky Express
7M8
7:53 PM
EDT
10:19 PM
PDT
5h 26m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2454
QR Qatar
7M8
7:53 PM
EDT
10:19 PM
PDT
5h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4180cs
AS Alaska
B38M
7:53 PM
EDT TD
10:19 PM
PDT
5h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G36211
G3 Sky Express
7M8
12:36 PM
PDT T2
8:55 PM
EDT
5h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2979+1
AA American
738
12:37 PM
PDT T2
8:55 PM
EDT
5h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4736+1
AS Alaska
B38M
12:37 PM
PDT T2
8:55 PM
EDT
5h 18m
19%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1480
AA American
7M8
10:58 PM
PDT T2
7:03 AM+1
EDT
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
HOU Houston 6h 35m WN WN Houston (HOU) to San Diego flights
AUS Austin 6h 42m AADLG3 ASWN Austin (AUS) to San Diego flights
MSY New Orleans 6h 45m AAG3IB WN New Orleans (MSY) to San Diego flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 53m AAASAT AAASBA Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego flights
TPA Tampa 6h 55m AABAG3 ASWN Tampa (TPA) to San Diego flights
IAH Houston 7h 5m 5Y7LAA EKUA Houston (IAH) to San Diego flights
MCO Orlando 7h 8m AAG3IB ASWN Orlando (MCO) to San Diego flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 15m AAASAY AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Diego flights
DAL Dallas 7h 15m EJALXJWN WN Dallas (DAL) to San Diego flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 20m AABABBQ ASDLF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to San Diego flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Miami to San Diego
1 carrier, 50 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,263 mi 5h 25m nonstop -3h behind

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

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 14 7M8, B38M 5h22-5h26 79% Oneworld AS, AY, G3, QR
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA, G3, QR
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA, AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (14 flights/wk, 100%)
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
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
50
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MIA to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
60
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,577
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
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
88%
Return
SAN → MIA
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
81%
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 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%
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 5h 25m gate to gate.
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 time5h 25m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights50 out / 28 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MIA
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 about 5h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 2,263 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MIA to SAN: American Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include William P. Hobby, Austin Bergstrom and Louis Armstrong New Orleans.
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 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).