Scottsdale to San Diego (SCF–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Scottsdale to San Diego
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
3 Flights/wk 311 mi 0h 48m nonstop 49 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SCF and SAN, connecting options are available through 49 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SCF to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
PSP ~2h 44m VNY ~3h 6m SNA ~3h 10m TUS ~3h 31m RNO ~3h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
655
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
SCF → SAN
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
77%
Return
SAN → SCF
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Diego from Scottsdale

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric SCF→SAN PHX→SAN TUS→SAN
Distance from SCF – 14 mi 119 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 6 2
Weekly flights 3 254 27
Flight time 0h 48m 1h 1h
Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego flights · Tucson (TUS) to San Diego flights
Airports within 200 miles of SCF with service to San Diego International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
San Diego is 0 hours the same as Scottsdale.
SCF: MST · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Scottsdale, it's 6:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
311 mi / 501 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 48m to 1h 12m.
Facts

SCF–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Scottsdale to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance311 mi / 501 km
Flight time0h 48m to 1h 12m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights3 out / 1 return
1-stop connections49 hubs
Origin: SCF
Full nameScottsdale Airport
IATA / ICAOSCF / KSDL
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Elevation1,510 ft / 460 m
Destination: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SCF to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Scottsdale Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 0h 48m to 1h 12m. The route covers 311 miles.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from SCF to SAN. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PSP, VNY, SNA, TUS, RNO, LAX, SJC, OAK, SLC, ABQ, OGD, COS, SFO, BOI, PDX, BFI, DEN, MCI, BZN, ELP, STL, PVR, OMA, IAH, HOU, AUS, BNA, YYC, MSY, DFW, MSP, MDW, IND, MKE, CMH, ORD, TPA, YYZ, PBI, CLT, MCO, IAD, PHL, MIA, BOS, KOA, LAS, DAL and YVR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SAN to SCF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PHX and TUS. 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 SCF to SAN

Scottsdale Airport (SCF) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SCF to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SCF to SAN ranges from 0 hours 48 minutes to 1 hours 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 311 miles (501 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via PSP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Phoenix (PHX) and Tucson (TUS).