San Diego to Miami (SAN–MIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,263 mi airlines 56/wk
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Flight Schedule 19 flights Verified 40m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA2979
AA American
7M8
12:36 PM
PDT T2
8:55 PM
EDT
5h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4736
AS Alaska
7M8
12:36 PM
PDT T2
8:55 PM
EDT
5h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G36211
G3 Sky Express
7M8
12:36 PM
PDT T2
8:55 PM
EDT
5h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G36119cs
G3 Sky Express
7M8
12:53 PM
PDT T2
8:59 PM
EDT
5h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1323+1
AA American
7M8
12:53 PM
PDT T2
8:59 PM
EDT
5h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2808
AA American
7M8
10:05 PM
PDT T2
6:00 AM+1
EDT
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1480
AA American
7M8
10:25 PM
PDT T2
6:36 AM+1
EDT
5h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4539
AS Alaska
7M8
10:25 PM
PDT T2
6:36 AM+1
EDT
5h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4736
AS Alaska
7M8
8:53 AM
EDT
11:16 AM
PDT
5h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G36211
G3 Sky Express
7M8
8:55 AM
EDT
11:18 AM
PDT
5h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2979
AA American
7M8
8:55 AM
EDT
11:18 AM
PDT
5h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G36262cs
G3 Sky Express
7M8
9:19 AM
EDT TD
11:53 AM
PDT
5h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3303+2
AA American
7M8
9:19 AM
EDT TE
11:53 AM
PDT
5h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4310cs
AS Alaska
7M8
9:19 AM
EDT
11:53 AM
PDT
5h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4180cs
AS Alaska
7M8
7:50 PM
EDT TD
10:28 PM
PDT
5h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2578+2
AA American
B38M
7:50 PM
EDT TD
10:28 PM
PDT
5h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G36059cs
G3 Sky Express
7M8
7:50 PM
EDT
10:28 PM
PDT
5h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2463
AA American
7M8
7:53 PM
EDT
10:20 PM
PDT
5h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2454
QR Qatar
7M8
7:53 PM
EDT
10:20 PM
PDT
5h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San Diego to Miami
1 carrier, 56 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 56 Flights/wk 2,263 mi 4h 55m nonstop +3h ahead 117 1-stop hubs

SAN–MIA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,263 miles in approximately 4h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 117 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAN–MIA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: AS, G3, QR 28 7M8 4h55-5h19 79% Oneworld AS, G3, QR
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA, AS, G3
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (28 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SAN to MIA direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
56
Outbound / wk
76
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to MIA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
117
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,757
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.

Other ways to reach Miami from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Miami International Airport.
Metric SAN→MIA CLD→MIA SNA→MIA
Distance from SAN 28 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 2
Weekly flights 56 1 1
Flight time 4h 55m 4h 15m 4h 15m
Departure OTP 79%
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Miami International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Miami is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
SAN: PDT · MIA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 9:00 PM in Miami.
Distance & Flight Time
2,263 mi / 3,643 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 55m to 5h 19m.
Getting from MIA

Metrorail Orange Line connects to downtown Miami and Dadeland (15–30 min, $2.25). The MIA Mover links the terminal to the rental car center and Metrorail station; free. Taxis to Miami Beach cost $35–40 (flat rate).Ride-shares are typically $20–30 to South Beach. For Fort Lauderdale, Tri-Rail runs from the airport station ($3.75, 60–70 min).

Miami Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warm temperatures (20–33°C). Wet season runs June through October with daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone during this period.

Dry season (November–April) is peak tourist season with lower humidity. Winter temperatures rarely drop below 15°C. UV is strong year-round.

SAN–MIA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Miami route.
Route details
Distance2,263 mi / 3,643 km
Flight time4h 55m to 5h 19m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights56 out / 76 return
1-stop connections117 hubs
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: MIA
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to MIA flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Miami International Airport take approximately 4h 55m to 5h 19m. The route covers 2,263 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 56 nonstop flights per week from SAN to MIA. The return direction has about 76 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MRK, AZA, SAF, SCF, DWH, TME, VNY, ABI, FXE, SGR, APF, UDD, ORL, APA, TMB, SGU, PDK, ABQ, GCM, PBI, SUA, NAS, RIL, EGE, NTR, AVL, CHS, XNA, TUS, FCM, PWK, CAE, SJC, SAV, NUQ, GYY, PVR, OMA, SJD, LCK, ICT, USA, RIC, SDF, CGF, JAC, OKC, SMF, OAK, YHM, HPN, BFI, ABE, BZN, APC, TEB, MKE, RNO, BED, GRR, PSM, SJO, BDL, ANU, ANC, SLC, PDX, SAT, HNL, PTY, MCO, CMH, MDW, ATL, JAX, DTW, PHX, LAX, TUL, CLT, YYZ, LAS, AUS, BNA, DEN, BOS, IAH, DAL, BWI, TPA, DFW, RDU, MSY, ZRH, SFO, JFK, MSP, AMS, HOU, STL, ORD, MUC, SEA, EWR, YVR, CMA, PHL, CDG, IND, IAD, MCI, YUL, DCA, ORF, PIT, HND and LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Miami is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from MIA to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLD, SNA and LGB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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.

Flights from SAN to MIA

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Miami International Airport (MIA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SAN to MIA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to MIA ranges from 4 hours 55 minutes to 5 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,263 miles (3,643 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 76 return, totaling 132 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

117 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MRK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Carlsbad (CLD), Santa Ana (SNA) and Long Beach (LGB).