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

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2,263 mi airlines 35/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA1323
AA American
7M8
12:53 PM
PDT T2
8:59 PM
EDT
5h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G36455
G3 GOL
B38M
1:01 PM
PDT T2
9:02 PM
EDT
5h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3300
AA American
7M8
2:23 PM
PDT T2
10:28 PM
EDT
5h 5m
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
AA387
AA American
7M8
10:30 PM
PDT T2
6:21 AM+1
EDT
4h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4180
AS Alaska
7M8
9:15 AM
EDT
12:10 PM
PDT
5h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G36262
G3 GOL
738
9:15 AM
EDT TE
12:10 PM
PDT
5h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1087
AA American
738
9:15 AM
EDT TE
12:10 PM
PDT
5h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3303
AA American
7M8
9:19 AM
EDT
11:53 AM
PDT
5h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY4188
AY Finnair
B38M
7:40 PM
EDT TD
10:40 PM
PDT
6h
M T W T F S S
Prices
G36042
G3 GOL
7M8
7:50 PM
EDT
10:50 PM
PDT
6h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2578
AA American
7M8
7:50 PM
EDT
10:28 PM
PDT
5h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2586
AA American
B38M
8:04 PM
EDT TD
11:30 PM
PDT
6h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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San Diego to Miami
2 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 2,263 mi 4h 51m nonstop +3h ahead 72 1-stop hubs

SAN–MIA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and GOL lead the route. The flight covers 2,263 miles in approximately 4h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 72 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 28 7M8 4h51-5h06 91% Oneworld
G3 GOL 7 B38M 5h01 91%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA
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Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (28 flights/wk, 80%)
Unaffiliated: G3 (7 flights/wk, 20%)
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
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
52
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to MIA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
72
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,871
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
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Arriving
72%
Return
MIA → SAN
47%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
47%
Arriving
79%
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 2 1 1
Weekly flights 35 1 1
Flight time 4h 51m 4h 8m 4h 20m
Departure OTP 91%
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 51m to 5h 6m.
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 51m to 5h 6m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights35 out / 52 return
1-stop connections72 hubs
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: MIA
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 51m to 5h 6m. The route covers 2,263 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and GOL.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from SAN to MIA. The return direction has about 52 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DWH, APF, SCF, SAF, CHS, NUQ, SJD, FCM, PVR, RDU, BZN, SJC, CGF, SMF, LCK, OAK, ABE, EGE, BFI, TEB, BED, OKC, ANC, SLC, TUS, SAT, ATL, HOU, MCO, PDX, MCI, PTY, LAX, MSP, DEN, DAL, CLT, DFW, MDW, BNA, PHX, PHL, TPA, SFO, LAS, AUS, BOS, MKE, JFK, CMH, BWI, ORD, PIT, ZRH, IAH, OMA, IAD, IND, SEA, MSY, STL, DTW, YYZ, YVR, EWR, DCA, TUL, AMS, HND, FLL, LHR and MUC. 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 and GOL. With 35 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 51 minutes to 5 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,263 miles (3,643 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 52 return, totaling 87 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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