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

SAN Airport Page →
2,261 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation, Executive Jet Management.
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✈ Nonstop

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
DAL Dallas 17h 15m WN → XE Dallas (DAL) to Miami flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Diego to Miami
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2,261 mi 4h 21m nonstop +3h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between SAN and OPF, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore SAN Routes OPF Routes SAN Live Flights OPF Live Flights SAN Delays
All flights from Miami (OPF) Miami to San Diego flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to OPF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
DAL ~17h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
53
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SAN → OPF
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Return
OPF → SAN
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Miami from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport.
Metric SAN→OPF CLD→OPF SNA→OPF
Distance from SAN – 28 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 11
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 4h 21m 4h 26m 4h 56m
Departure OTP 79% – –
Carlsbad (CLD) to Miami flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Miami flights · Palm Springs (PSP) to Miami flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 9:00 PM in Miami.
Distance & Flight Time
2,261 mi / 3,639 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 21m gate to gate.
Facts

SAN–OPF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Miami route.
Route details
Distance2,261 mi / 3,639 km
Flight time4h 21m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: OPF
Full nameMiami-Opa Locka Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOOPF / KOPF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to OPF flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport take about 4h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 2,261 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Love Field.
Miami is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from OPF to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLD, SNA and PSP. 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 OPF

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SAN to OPF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to OPF is about 4 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,261 miles (3,639 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Carlsbad (CLD), Santa Ana (SNA) and Palm Springs (PSP).