Phoenix to San Diego (PHX–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Phoenix to San Diego
6 carriers, 254 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines
254 Flights/wk
304 mi
1h nonstop
95 1-stop hubs
PHX–SAN is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 304 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 95 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop PHX–SAN service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| WN Southwest Airlines | 128 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h-1h25 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 63 | 320, 321, 738, 7M8, B38M | 1h15-1h28 | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 32 | E75, E75L | 1h05-1h23 | Oneworld | – | |
| BA British Airways | 14 | 320, 738 | 1h19-1h25 | Oneworld | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 10 | A20N, A21N | 1h20-1h22 | – | – | |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines | 7 | E75 | 1h23 | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PHX to SAN direction.
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39
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56
Nonstop flights
254
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233
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Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHX to SAN.
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One-Stop Connections
95
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Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
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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.
Reliability
On-Time Performance
What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PHX → SAN
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
76%
Return
SAN → PHX
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
PHX delays → SAN delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach San Diego from Phoenix
Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
| Metric | PHX→SAN | TUS→SAN |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHX | – | 110 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 254 | 27 |
| Flight time | 1h | 1h |
| Departure OTP | 76% | – |
Airports within 200 miles of PHX with service to San Diego International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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PHX: MST · SAN: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 6:00 PM in San Diego.
PHX: MST · SAN: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 6:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
304 mi / 489 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m to 1h 28m.
Getting to PHX
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.
Facts
PHX–SAN Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Phoenix to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance304 mi / 489 km
Flight time1h to 1h 28m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights254 out / 233 return
1-stop connections95 hubs
Origin: PHX
IATA / ICAOPHX / KPHX
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr51.2M
Elevation1,135 ft / 346 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 PHX to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 1h to 1h 28m. The route covers 304 miles.
6 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Frontier, Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 254 nonstop flights per week from PHX to SAN. The return direction has about 233 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, TRM, VNY, TIJ, PSP, SNA, SBA, APC, GJT, BJC, ICT, BFI, HDN, IPL, SGR, YLW, BZN, SJD, EGE, SDF, MKC, BHM, SUA, CGF, PBI, APF, RDU, TEB, TUS, LAX, ABQ, FAT, LAS, ELP, SAT, MRY, SLC, COS, RNO, SJC, BOI, DEN, PDX, EUG, OAK, SMF, SFO, AUS, SBP, HOU, DFW, DAL, STS, SEA, ATL, MDW, SUN, MSP, DTW, OGG, ORD, IAH, MCO, MCI, CLT, STL, YVR, MFR, BNA, RDM, GEG, IND, PAE, YYZ, CMH, MIA, TPA, PHL, BWI, FLL, DCA, MKE, BOS, OMA, YYC, EWR, IAD, MSY, PVR, JFK, HNL, TRK, KOA, LIH and LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SAN to PHX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TUS. 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.
At Phoenix Sky Harbor, American Airlines uses Terminal 4, Southwest uses Terminal 4 (separate concourses A–D vs E), and United uses Terminal 2. At San Diego International (SAN), Terminal 1 handles Southwest and several low-cost carriers; Terminal 2 handles American, United, Alaska, and Delta. SAN is a single-runway airport with all terminals walking distance of each other via the connecting walkway, so terminal differences matter less than at larger airports.
The drive from central Phoenix to downtown San Diego runs about 5–5.5 hours depending on the I-8 corridor and border zone traffic near Yuma. The flight block time is around one hour. Add airport check-in, security, and post-arrival transport and the door-to-door comparison narrows to roughly 3.5–4 hours by air vs. 5.5+ by car. For groups with luggage and a final destination that requires a rental car, driving is a reasonable comparison. For solo travelers or those using Lyft from SAN, flying is consistently faster.
SAN's single-runway configuration makes it sensitive to instrument conditions. Marine stratus off the Pacific frequently keeps the airfield in instrument meteorological conditions until mid-morning from May through August. When SAN is IFR, arrival rates drop and delays of 20–60 minutes are common for the early morning bank. The airport operates close to residential neighborhoods, which limits approach paths in low visibility. Afternoon arrivals from PHX generally land in clear conditions after the fog clears.
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.