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

SAN Airport Page →
2,263 mi airlines charter/private 28/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 11 flights Verified 23m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
G36211
G3 Sky Express
7M8
12:36 PM
PDT T2
8:55 PM
EDT
5h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2979+1
AA American
738
12:37 PM
PDT T2
8:55 PM
EDT
5h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4736+1
AS Alaska
B38M
12:37 PM
PDT T2
8:55 PM
EDT
5h 18m
19%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1480
AA American
7M8
10:58 PM
PDT T2
7:03 AM+1
EDT
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4736cs
AS Alaska
738
8:55 AM
EDT TD
11:17 AM
PDT
5h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G36211
G3 Sky Express
7M8
8:55 AM
EDT
11:18 AM
PDT
5h 23m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2979+1
AA American
7M8
9:32 AM
EDT TD
11:54 AM
PDT
5h 22m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2463+1
AA American
B38M
7:53 PM
EDT TD
10:19 PM
PDT
5h 26m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
G36262+3
G3 Sky Express
7M8
7:53 PM
EDT
10:19 PM
PDT
5h 26m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2454
QR Qatar
7M8
7:53 PM
EDT
10:19 PM
PDT
5h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4180cs
AS Alaska
B38M
7:53 PM
EDT TD
10:19 PM
PDT
5h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 6h 29m AAASBA AAASAT Phoenix (PHX) to Miami flights
AUS Austin 6h 35m ASWN AADLEJA Austin (AUS) to Miami flights
HOU Houston 6h 43m SCMWN WN Houston (HOU) to Miami flights
IAH Houston 6h 44m UA AAATAV Houston (IAH) to Miami flights
TPA Tampa 6h 51m ASWN AAATBA Tampa (TPA) to Miami flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h AAASAY AAASAT Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Miami flights
DAL Dallas 7h 3m WN WN Dallas (DAL) to Miami flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 4m AFAMAV AAATAY Los Angeles (LAX) to Miami flights
MCO Orlando 7h 7m ASWN 2IAAAT Orlando (MCO) to Miami flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 10m ASDLF9 AAATBA Las Vegas (LAS) to Miami flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Diego to Miami
1 carrier, 28 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,263 mi 5h 18m nonstop +3h ahead

SAN–MIA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,263 miles in approximately 5h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 14 738, 7M8 5h05-5h18 75% Oneworld AS, G3, QR
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA, G3
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (14 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
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
50
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to MIA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
61
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,598
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SAN → MIA
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
91%
Return
MIA → SAN
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays → MIA delays →

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 28 1
Flight time 5h 18m 4h 15m 4h 8m
Departure OTP 75%
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 5h 18m gate to gate.
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 time5h 18m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights28 out / 50 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 5h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 2,263 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SAN to MIA: American Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Austin Bergstrom and William P. Hobby.
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.
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 MIA

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Miami International Airport (MIA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 28 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 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,263 miles (3,643 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 50 return, totaling 78 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Austin Bergstrom and William P. Hobby. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Carlsbad (CLD), Santa Ana (SNA) and Long Beach (LGB).