Palo Alto to San Diego (PAO–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
Flight Schedule
No service
No nonstop service between PAO and SAN.
Nearest airports to PAO with scheduled service:
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC, 12 mi)
· San Francisco International Airport (SFO, 18 mi)
· San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK, 19 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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Palo Alto to San Diego
Route information for PAO to SAN.
Reliability
On-Time Performance
What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PAO → SAN
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
53%
Return
SAN → PAO
36%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
36%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
SAN delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach San Diego from Palo Alto
Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
| Metric | PAO→SAN | SJC→SAN | SFO→SAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PAO | – | 12 mi | 18 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 10 | 28 |
| Weekly flights | – | 220 | 445 |
San Jose (SJC) to San Diego flights · San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego flights · Oakland (OAK) to San Diego flights
Airports within 200 miles of PAO with service to San Diego International Airport.
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Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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San Diego is 0 hours
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Palo Alto.
PAO: PDT · SAN: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Palo Alto, it's 6:00 PM in San Diego.
PAO: PDT · SAN: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Palo Alto, it's 6:00 PM in San Diego.
Facts
PAO–SAN Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Palo Alto to San Diego route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: PAO
Full namePalo Alto Airport
IATA / ICAOPAO / KPAO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation4 ft / 1 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 PAO to SAN flights.
Yes, return flights from SAN to PAO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC), San Francisco (SFO) and Oakland (OAK).