San Diego to Miami (SAN–MIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
SAN–MIA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,263 miles in approximately 5h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, G3, QR | 29 | 738, 7M8, B38M | 5h08-5h22 | Oneworld | AS, G3, QR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Miami from San Diego
| Metric | SAN→MIA | CLD→MIA | SNA→MIA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SAN | – | 28 mi | 76 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 64 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 5h 19m | 4h 18m | 4h 8m |
| Departure OTP | 45% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SAN: PDT · MIA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 9:00 PM in Miami.
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).
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SAN to MIA
San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Miami International Airport (MIA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 64 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SAN to MIA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SAN to MIA is about 5 hours 19 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,263 miles (3,643 km). There are approximately 64 weekly flights outbound and 84 return, totaling 148 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, William P. Hobby and Austin Bergstrom. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Carlsbad (CLD), Santa Ana (SNA) and Long Beach (LGB).