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Cheapest round-trip
$198
Typical prices: $232-$404
Frontier
Mon 10/5Thu 10/8
ELP - SAN • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$293
Typical prices: $277-$382
Southwest
Sun 9/6Mon 9/14
ELP - SAN • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 1h 50m
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Cheapest • Avg $214 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 12m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 37% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 53% price drop
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from El Paso to San Diego

Mon, Oct 5 - Thu, Oct 8
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9:18 pm - 4:59 pmELP  El Paso-SAN San Diego
20h 41m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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9:43 pm - 8:21 pmSAN  San Diego-ELP El Paso
21h 38m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$198Frontier
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
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9:18 pm - 8:17 pmELP  El Paso-SAN San Diego
23h 59m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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6:25 am - 6:37 pmSAN  San Diego-ELP El Paso
11h 12m1 stop Denver Intl
$219Frontier
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
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9:18 pm - 8:17 pmELP  El Paso-SAN San Diego
23h 59m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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6:25 am - 6:37 pmSAN  San Diego-ELP El Paso
11h 12m1 stop Denver Intl
$221Frontier
Sun, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 14
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11:05 am - 11:55 amELP  El Paso-SAN San Diego
1h 50mnonstop
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7:45 pm - 10:45 pmSAN  San Diego-ELP El Paso
2h 00mnonstop
$293Southwest
Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 15
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7:05 pm - 7:55 pmELP  El Paso-SAN San Diego
1h 50mnonstop
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5:40 pm - 8:35 pmSAN  San Diego-ELP El Paso
1h 55mnonstop
$293Southwest
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14
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7:05 pm - 7:55 pmELP  El Paso-SAN San Diego
1h 50mnonstop
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7:45 pm - 10:45 pmSAN  San Diego-ELP El Paso
2h 00mnonstop
$293Southwest
Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 22
American Airlines Logo
12:04 pm - 3:40 pmELP  El Paso-SAN San Diego
4h 36m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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1:05 pm - 6:14 pmSAN  San Diego-ELP El Paso
4h 09m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$355American Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 22
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8:28 am - 12:15 pmELP  El Paso-SAN San Diego
4h 47m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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7:15 pm - 12:12 amSAN  San Diego-ELP El Paso
3h 57m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$355American Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Sun, Aug 30
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7:18 pm - 12:20 pmELP  El Paso-SAN San Diego
18h 02m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Francisco
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3:45 pm - 1:34 pmSAN  San Diego-ELP El Paso
20h 49m1 stop Denver Intl
$393Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 2
United Airlines Logo
2:34 pm - 12:29 amELP  El Paso-SAN San Diego
10h 55m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco
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3:04 pm - 10:45 pmSAN  San Diego-ELP El Paso
6h 41m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$414United Airlines
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.

How much is a round-trip flight from El Paso to San Diego?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from El Paso to San Diego departing in October.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to San Diego from El Paso usually cost between $248 and $399 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $198 on Frontier (Oct 5-Oct 8).

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, Thursday 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 Monday, 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 $160 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $391 and $386 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from El Paso to San Diego?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $341, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 37% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$93
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 54% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% 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.

  • How many flights are there between El Paso and San Diego per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from El Paso and lands in San Diego, with an average flight time of 1h 50m. The most common departure time is 10:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 6 flights.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from El Paso to San Diego was $93 for a one-way ticket and $198 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 American 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 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) 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?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from El Paso to San Diego on on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • 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 $370 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $389 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • 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 $138 or less one-way and $297 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.

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