San Diego to Mesa (SAN–AZA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SAN Airport Page →
323 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 17 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: Eastern Airlines.
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✈ Nonstop

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 6h 3m ACASCM → KG Denver (DEN) to Mesa flights
PDX Portland 6h 33m ASJLWN → G4 Portland (PDX) to Mesa flights
BZN Bozeman 9h 23m ASWN → G4 Bozeman (BZN) to Mesa flights
FCA Kalispell 13h 44m AS → G4 Kalispell (FCA) to Mesa flights
EUG Eugene 18h 51m ASWN → G4 Eugene (EUG) to Mesa flights
PHX Phoenix ~3h 26m AAASBA → Phoenix (PHX) to Mesa flights
LAS Las Vegas ~3h 55m ASDLF9 → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Mesa flights
RNO Reno ~5h ASWN → Reno (RNO) to Mesa flights
COS Colorado Springs ~5h 43m WN → Colorado Springs (COS) to Mesa flights
BOI Boise ~5h 54m ASJLWN → Boise (BOI) to Mesa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Diego to Mesa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 323 mi 0h 51m nonstop

SAN–AZA had nonstop service, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 323 miles in 0h 51m.

Also explore SAN Routes AZA Routes SAN Live Flights AZA Live Flights SAN Delays
All flights from Mesa (AZA) Mesa to San Diego flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SAN–AZA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BBQ BBQ 0 – – 21% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BBQ (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to AZA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
PHX ~3h 26m LAS ~3h 55m RNO ~5h 0m COS ~5h 43m BOI ~5h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
392
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
SAN → AZA
21%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
21%
Return
AZA → SAN
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Mesa from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Mesa Gateway Airport.
Metric SAN→AZA CLD→AZA SNA→AZA
Distance from SAN – 28 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – 1 2
Flight time 0h 51m 0h 50m 1h 26m
Departure OTP 21% – –
Carlsbad (CLD) to Mesa flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Mesa flights · Palm Springs (PSP) to Mesa flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Mesa Gateway Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Mesa is 0 hours the same as San Diego.
SAN: PDT · AZA: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 6:00 PM in Mesa.
Distance & Flight Time
323 mi / 520 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 51m gate to gate.
Facts

SAN–AZA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Mesa route.
Route details
Distance323 mi / 520 km
Flight time0h 51m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: AZA
Full nameMesa Gateway Airport
IATA / ICAOAZA / KIWA
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr2.0M
Elevation1,382 ft / 421 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to AZA flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Mesa Gateway Airport take about 0h 51m gate to gate. The route covers 323 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SAN to AZA. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 51m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Portland and Bozeman Yellowstone.
Nearby alternatives include CLD, SNA and PSP. 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 SAN to AZA

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

SAN to AZA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to AZA is about 0 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 323 miles (520 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Portland and Bozeman Yellowstone. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Carlsbad (CLD), Santa Ana (SNA) and Palm Springs (PSP).