San Diego to Miami (SAN–MIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 28 | 7M8 | 4h51-5h06 | Oneworld | – | |
| G3 GOL | 7 | B38M | 5h01 | – | – |
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 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 35 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 4h 51m | 4h 8m | 4h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 91% | – | – |
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 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).