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

MIA Airport Page →
2,263 mi airlines charter/private 57/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 15 flights Verified 38m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation, Executive Jet Management.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA124
AA American
5:10 AM
EDT
6:36 AM
PDT
4h 26m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
G33741
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
G3 Gol Linhas Aereas
7M8 Seat map
9:30 AM
EDT
11:56 AM
PDT
5h 26m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1748
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
AA American
7M8 Seat map
9:30 AM
EDT
11:56 AM
PDT
5h 26m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4310+1
Seat map
AS Alaska
32Q Seat map
8:10 PM
EDT
10:25 PM
PDT
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1792
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
AA American
32Q Seat map
8:10 PM
EDT
10:43 PM
PDT
5h 33m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
G36059+2
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
G3 Gol Linhas Aereas
32Q Seat map
8:10 PM
EDT
10:43 PM
PDT
5h 33m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2570+1
QR Qatar
B38M
8:30 PM
EDT TD
10:49 PM
PDT
5h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G36262+3
G3 Gol Linhas Aereas
738
8:30 PM
EDT TD
10:49 PM
PDT
5h 19m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3010
Seat map
AA American
32Q Seat map
8:44 PM
EDT TD
11:35 PM
PDT
5h 51m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY8729
Starts Sep 18 Seat map
SY Sun Country
738 Seat map
12:00 PM
PDT T1
7:48 PM
EDT
4h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1748
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
AA American
7M8 Seat map
12:56 PM
PDT T2
9:00 PM
EDT
5h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4310+1
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
AS Alaska
7M8 Seat map
12:56 PM
PDT T2
9:00 PM
EDT
5h 4m
27%
M T W T F S S
Prices
G33741
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
G3 Gol Linhas Aereas
7M8 Seat map
12:56 PM
PDT T2
9:00 PM
EDT
5h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1802
AA American
A21N
10:30 PM
PDT T2 Red-eye
6:33 AM+1
EDT
5h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4251
Seat map
AS Alaska
7M8 Seat map
10:45 PM
PDT T2 Red-eye
6:53 AM+1
EDT
5h 8m
27%
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
AUS Austin 6h 47m AADLEJA ASEJAJRE Austin (AUS) to San Diego flights
HOU Houston 6h 50m EJAWN LXJWN Houston (HOU) to San Diego flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 52m AAASAT AAASBA Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego flights
DAL Dallas 6h 55m WN WN Dallas (DAL) to San Diego flights
TPA Tampa 6h 57m AAG3IB ASWN Tampa (TPA) to San Diego flights
IAH Houston 7h 2m AAAVCV EKUA Houston (IAH) to San Diego flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 8m AAASAY AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Diego flights
MCO Orlando 7h 8m AAG3GF ASWN Orlando (MCO) to San Diego flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 13m 5YAAAF AFAMAV Los Angeles (LAX) to San Diego flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 16m AAAFAM AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to San Diego flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Miami to San Diego
4 carriers, 57 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 2,263 mi 5h 26m nonstop -3h behind

MIA–SAN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Eastern Airlines LLC and Finnair lead the route. The flight covers 2,263 miles in approximately 5h 26m. 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, G3, QR 22 32Q, 7M8 4h26-5h51 40% Oneworld AS, G3, QR
2D Eastern Airlines LLC 0 40%
AY Finnair 0 40% Oneworld
DL Delta Air Lines 0 40% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – AA, AS, G3
738 Boeing 737-800 – G3
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA, G3
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – QR
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AY (22 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: 2D (0 flights/wk, 0%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
8
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
57
Outbound / wk
36
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MIA to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,308
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
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
Arriving
75%
Return
SAN → MIA
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Arriving
82%
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 4 4 3
Weekly flights 57
Flight time 5h 26m 5h 33m 5h 16m
Departure OTP 40%
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 26m 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 26m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights57 out / 36 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 26m gate to gate. The route covers 2,263 miles.
4 airlines operate flights from MIA to SAN: American Airlines, Eastern Airlines LLC, Finnair and Delta Air Lines.
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 Austin Bergstrom, William P. Hobby and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SAN and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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, Eastern Airlines LLC, Finnair and Delta Air Lines. With 57 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 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,263 miles (3,643 km). There are approximately 57 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 93 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Austin Bergstrom, William P. Hobby and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and West Palm Beach (PBI).