Phoenix to San Diego (PHX–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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PHX–SAN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 304 miles in approximately 1h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 71 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h05-1h20 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines Also: BA, JL, PD | 35 | 321, 738, 7M8 | 1h11-1h20 | Oneworld | BA, JL, PD | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA | 28 | E75 | 1h21-1h28 | Oneworld | HA | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 7 | A20N | 1h16 | – | Y4 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Diego from Phoenix
| Metric | PHX→SAN | TUS→SAN |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHX | – | 110 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 178 | 13 |
| Flight time | 1h 13m | 1h 15m |
| Departure OTP | 95% | – |
Travel Essentials
PHX: MST · SAN: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 6:00 PM in San Diego.
Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.
PHX–SAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Phoenix to San Diego: Southwest Desert to Pacific Coast
PHX–SAN is a short one-hour hop between two of the largest metro areas in the American Southwest. Southwest Airlines carries the highest passenger volume on this route and operates multiple daily departures. American, United, Alaska, and Frontier also serve the corridor. The combination of short block time and high frequency makes this a route where schedule options are plentiful throughout the day. Demand is split between Phoenix residents heading to San Diego beaches, San Diego residents with work ties to the Phoenix metro, and military personnel traveling between the two cities' substantial defense installations.
Airport Context and Ground Access
Phoenix Sky Harbor sits 4 km from downtown Phoenix with the PHX Sky Train connecting to the Valley Metro light rail. San Diego International is even more centrally located. SAN is 3 km from downtown and accessible by the MTS Route 992 bus (Flyer) in about 15 minutes for USD 2.50. SAN operates a single runway with all terminals accessible via a short walkway, which keeps the airport's footprint compact and ground access fast compared to most major US airports. The route also sees cross-border demand, as San Diego's proximity to Tijuana and PHX's Mexican-American population produce consistent load on both leisure and VFR travel segments.