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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from El Paso to San Diego:

• Earliest: departs at 7:20 am and lands at 9:19 am
• Latest: departs at 8:10 pm and lands at 10:09 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 59m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from El Paso to San Diego.

A nonstop flight from El Paso to San Diego takes 1h 59m, covering 635 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from El Paso to San Diego range from $308 to $420, with an average of $360 over the past 12 months. Anything below $308 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 36% above the $360 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $246 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $379 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $167 to $1,035. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from El Paso to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $164, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $53 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Europcar
• Payless
• Hertz
• Thrifty

Flights from El Paso to San Diego usually depart from El Paso (ELP) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).

One-stop flights from El Paso to San Diego most commonly connect through:

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 59% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 35% on flights from El Paso to San Diego. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $262 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $398, a difference of $136.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Southwest operates flights between El Paso and San Diego.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 58m, compared with 9h 22m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 13h 15m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

San Diego is 1 hour behind El Paso (Pacific Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Convention Center and SeaWorld San Diego. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating El Paso to San Diego flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Taking a taxi is the quickest and most easily scheduled way to get from El Paso to ELP. All taxis are metered and the cab companies of El Paso frequent the terminals of ELP. ELP also has many Shared Ride Shuttles that run between locations in El Paso and the airport. These shuttles are available 24 hours, 7 days a week. However, keep in mind that they are shared ride shuttles, and the ride to the airport will probably take longer than you anticipate, so make enough time in your plans.

Yes. If you are a traveling mom who needs to pump or would like to breastfeed in private before your flight to San Diego, you can use the private Nursing Room near Gate B. This room is both cozy and cute, providing a comfortable rocking chair, a changing station, a table, a diaper genie, and is sink. There is also enough space in this room for luggage and other small children.

The USO is located airside on Concourse B, near gate B5. The services and facilities of this USO are free of charge to active duty members of the US military and their families. Some amenities of this lounge include refreshments, computers, printers, Wi-Fi, TV, comfortable seating, and more.

Yes. The San Diego Airport has six pet relief areas outside the terminals, and there is one inside Terminal 2. These pet relief areas have artificial turf, a fire hydrant to get pets going, and doggy waste bags. If your flight is not leaving from Terminal 2, try to make sure that your four-legged friend has a potty break before you enter the airport and pass through security.