Miami to San Diego (MIA–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 28 | 738, 7M8, B38M | 5h34-6h26 | Oneworld | – | |
| G3 GOL | 13 | 738, 7M8 | 5h55-6h | – | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 7 | 7M8 | 5h55 | Oneworld | – | |
| AY Finnair | 3 | B38M | 6h | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Diego from Miami
| 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% | – | – |
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, 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).