ELP - SAN

$52 Find Cheap Flights from El Paso to San Diego

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from El Paso to San Diego departing on 2/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from El Paso to San Diego, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from El Paso to San Diego, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$126
Overall average: $147
Frontier
Sat 1/10Sat 1/17
ELP - SAN • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$317
Southwest
Tue 1/20Sat 1/24
ELP - SAN • Non-stop
When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 32% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from El Paso to San Diego (ELP-SAN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from El Paso to San Diego that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from El Paso to San Diego

Sat, Jan 10 - Sat, Jan 17
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2:16 pm - 11:16 pm
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SAN
10h 00m1 stop
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12:00 pm - 12:10 pm
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23h 10m1 stop
$126Frontier
Sun, Jan 25 - Thu, Jan 29
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12:34 pm - 12:08 am
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12h 34m1 stop
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2:56 pm - 8:34 pm
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4h 38m1 stop
$128Frontier
Wed, Jan 21 - Sat, Jan 24
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2:30 pm - 10:54 am
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21h 24m1 stop
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10:34 am - 11:39 am
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ELP
24h 05m1 stop
$129Frontier
Tue, Jan 20 - Sat, Jan 24
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2:30 pm - 11:31 pm
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SAN
10h 01m1 stop
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10:34 am - 11:39 am
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ELP
24h 05m1 stop
$146Frontier
Sat, Jan 10 - Sat, Jan 17
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2:16 pm - 11:16 pm
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SAN
10h 00m1 stop
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2:57 pm - 11:39 am
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ELP
43h 42m2 stops
$152Frontier
Fri, Jan 23 - Sun, Jan 25
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12:24 pm - 12:08 am
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SAN
12h 44m1 stop
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11:20 am - 11:39 am
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ELP
23h 19m2 stops
$167Frontier
Thu, Jan 29 - Sun, Feb 1
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12:29 pm - 10:24 am
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SAN
22h 55m2 stops
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8:16 pm - 11:39 am
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ELP
14h 23m1 stop
$169Frontier
Mon, Dec 22 - Fri, Dec 26
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8:55 pm - 12:11 pm
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SAN
16h 16m1 stop
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7:21 pm - 6:44 pm
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ELP
22h 23m1 stop
$174Frontier
Sun, Feb 8 - Sun, Feb 15
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11:13 am - 8:51 am
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SAN
22h 38m1 stop
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6:25 am - 11:37 am
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ELP
28h 12m1 stop
$188Frontier
Tue, Jan 20 - Sat, Jan 24
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2:30 pm - 11:31 pm
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SAN
10h 01m1 stop
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10:34 am - 10:16 am
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ELP
22h 42m2 stops
$202Frontier
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for El Paso to San Diego flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from El Paso to San Diego to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from El Paso to San Diego?

The average price of all round-trip flights from El Paso to San Diego clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For El Paso to San Diego, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from San Diego back to El Paso, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from El Paso to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from El Paso to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from El Paso to San Diego is January, where tickets cost $147 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $408 and $379 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from El Paso to San Diego?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from El Paso to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from El Paso to San Diego, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 32% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$52
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 52% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 33% increase in price.
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When to book flights from El Paso to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from El Paso to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from El Paso to San Diego

  • How can I get from city center to ELP on public transportation?

    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.

  • Does ELP provide any facilities for nursing moms?

    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.

  • Where can I find the USO at ELP?

    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.

  • Did the San Diego airport have any pet relief areas?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from El Paso to San Diego?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from El Paso to San Diego was $52 for a one-way ticket and $126 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between El Paso and San Diego?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from El Paso to San Diego. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from El Paso to San Diego?

    On your way to San Diego, you’ll fly out from El Paso. You’ll be landing at San Diego.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from El Paso to San Diego?

    JetBlue, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the El Paso to San Diego flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from El Paso to San Diego?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the El Paso to San Diego flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from El Paso to San Diego?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between El Paso and San Diego.

  • On which days can I fly direct from El Paso to San Diego?

    There are nonstop flights from El Paso to San Diego on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from El Paso to San Diego, Southwest or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from El Paso to San Diego are Southwest and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $359 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $429 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from El Paso to San Diego?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from El Paso to San Diego.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from El Paso to San Diego?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from El Paso is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from El Paso to San Diego?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Diego with an airline and back to El Paso with another airline. Booking your flights between El Paso and SAN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from El Paso to San Diego?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Diego from El Paso up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from El Paso to San Diego

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $274 or less one-way and $361 or less round-trip.
  • The El Paso International Airport (ELP) serves as a hub for Continental Airlines, New Mexico Airlines, and other smaller regional airlines. The San Diego International Airport (SAN) is a hub for Southwest, Alaska, and others.
  • Southwest is one airline that flies a direct flight from ELP to SAN. Airlines such as American and United are among the carriers that offer flights from ELP to SAN with one and two stops. Dallas, Houston, and Phoenix are common layover cities.
  • As you are waiting for your flight at ELP, take some time to look around you and absorb some of the city’s culture displayed through the Art Windows of El Paso. This rotating art exhibit showcases local artists and their talents. These pieces and installations are displayed throughout the airport, especially landside in the Meett and Greet Area and in baggage claim.
  • At the San Diego Airport, all rental car agencies are housed in the rental car center, a separate building from the airport terminals. If you go to the arrival curb when you deplane at SAN, you can catch a free shuttle to your rental car company. At the San Diegi airport, you can find agencies such as Avis, Hertz, Enterprise, Alamo, and many more.
  • At ELP, long-term parking is about half the price of short-term parking. There are over 4,000 spots available in the long-term lots, which are behind the short-term lot. Free shuttles are available 24/7 to take you from long-term parking to the terminal.

Prefer to fly direct from El Paso to San Diego?

 
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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from El Paso to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from El Paso to San Diego. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from El Paso to San Diego? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4252 reviews
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2025
LAX - SFO
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The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

Loved the crew . Absolutely no complaints. Except for luggage lost

Wish some foods provided rather than just biscuit/cookie for flight more than 2 hours

We are too tired and frustrated to comment politely at this point

The flight crew was rude. We were in first class and no one even offered water until an hour after we were in the air. Horrible experience

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

The stewardess hit me with the food kart twice on the head and didn't say I'm sorry once. The same stewardess gave me a warm Apple Juice with No ice. The Flight was delayed for Departure 6 times, starting from 2:36pm, finally taking off 7:50pm. I was late picking up my child from the sitter by 3 hours.

Did not get the seat I selected and paid for.

My flight was delayed for several hours. Sitting at gate 16 for several hours, I got a text from Kayak the gate changed to 9 before it was announced. Very bad communication at each gate from American Airlines employees. I received 10 notifications of delay from Kayak. My vacation started off horrible! I will write to American Airlines corporate office also.

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

I think Frontier was very good at communication. Their app worked very well. Loading was great and the flight was nice and easy.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

Decent clean onboard experience. Okay discount airline experience. Unfortunately, any customer service interactions are difficult and unhelpful. There is no service. Also, a premium seat only gets you premium boarding if you line up first. Once they start general boarding you must go to the back of the line. Not very premium

The crew was mostly okay. The flight attendant who answered our questions was curt and unhelpful unfortunately. He seemed upset and I understand having off days.

We were delayed three times ,and that destroyed my plans, and reservations

Very bad! No good service delayed my second connection flight

They canceled flight. Hard to believe there was even a plane incoming for us to get on

Book with frontier airlines with the mentality that they'll cancel your flight, kick you off and lose your luggage. Anything besides that is a win. Compare prices with other airlines (to include luggage) and if frontier is still worth it, book it but know all of their policies.

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