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$76 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 5/26. 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
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$180
Typical prices: $528-$291
Frontier
Tue 6/2Tue 6/9
ELP - SAN • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$303
Typical prices: $489-$247
Southwest
Sat 6/13Wed 6/17
ELP - SAN • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 1h 51m
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Cheapest • Avg $180 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 22m (one-way)
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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

Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 9
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8:09 pm - 8:47 am
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SAN
13h 38m
1 stop
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9:43 am - 7:14 pm
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ELP
8h 31m
1 stop
$180Frontier
Tue, May 26 - Sat, May 30
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8:09 pm - 9:12 pm
ELP
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SAN
26h 03m
1 stop
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10:07 pm - 7:14 pm
SAN
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ELP
20h 07m
1 stop
$185Frontier
Wed, Jun 3 - Thu, Jun 4
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7:47 pm - 11:50 pm
ELP
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SAN
5h 03m
1 stop
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9:43 am - 7:14 pm
SAN
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ELP
8h 31m
1 stop
$186Frontier
Wed, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 23
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7:47 pm - 11:50 pm
ELP
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SAN
5h 03m
1 stop
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9:43 am - 7:14 pm
SAN
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ELP
8h 31m
1 stop
$190Frontier
Tue, Jun 2 - Sat, Jun 6
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6:08 pm - 11:50 pm
ELP
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SAN
6h 42m
1 stop
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9:37 am - 5:23 pm
SAN
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ELP
6h 46m
1 stop
$193Frontier
Wed, Jun 3 - Mon, Jun 8
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7:47 pm - 11:50 pm
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SAN
5h 03m
1 stop
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9:43 am - 7:14 pm
SAN
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ELP
8h 31m
1 stop
$204Frontier
Mon, Jun 1 - Sat, Jun 6
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6:08 pm - 8:42 am
ELP
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SAN
15h 34m
1 stop
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9:37 am - 5:23 pm
SAN
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ELP
6h 46m
1 stop
$209Frontier
Tue, Jun 9 - Thu, Jun 11
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6:03 pm - 11:53 pm
ELP
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SAN
6h 50m
1 stop
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9:43 am - 7:14 pm
SAN
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ELP
8h 31m
1 stop
$210Frontier
Mon, Jun 8 - Sat, Jun 13
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6:08 pm - 11:50 pm
ELP
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SAN
6h 42m
1 stop
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9:43 am - 7:14 pm
SAN
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ELP
8h 31m
1 stop
$218Frontier
Tue, Jun 2 - Thu, Jun 4
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6:08 pm - 11:50 pm
ELP
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SAN
6h 42m
1 stop
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9:43 am - 7:14 pm
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ELP
8h 31m
1 stop
$223Frontier
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 June.

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, Friday 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 $160 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $404 and $383 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 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 34% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$76
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 50% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 27% 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.
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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 $76 for a one-way ticket and $185 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, American Airlines, 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 737-800 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?

    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 $364 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 $396 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 $183 or less one-way and $388 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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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 4303 reviews
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
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Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2026
SEA - SMF
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Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

American delayed the flight for a crew rest period. The delay occurred late in the evening - the earliest i can find is 10:20 pm. With a 6 am flight anyone on the flight would have already have been asleep (unless you are insane, a vampire or on drugs) and at least for me i was already on the way to the airport at 445 am the next morning when i discovered they delayed the flight until 9 am. Given the incoming flight was in the air at 6 pm the evening before this should have been figured out a lot more timely that was there only crew to use. Just frustrating given there is no consideration for customer experience anymore in flying.

Flight: Started on time. Comfortable flight. Arrived on time. Crew: Very cordial and helpful. Drinks and snack was served with a smile. Overall enjoyed the trip. Regards, Hari Doss Chanchala Doss

To have arrived on time and not 3 hours late after having already spent $100 to change to an earlier flight, only to arrive back home close to the original flight time.

American Airlines is a miserable experience. It is predictably miserable, in the sense that every time I fly American, I brace myself for the certainty that it will be unpleasant and uncomfortable. But it is unpredictable in the sense that I never know if the flight will be on time or delayed nine hours (both happened to me this week). I never know if I will be able to sit in the seat that I selected when I purchased the ticket or if I will be told by Customer Service (!!!) that I must relocate from first class to a seat in the back of the aircraft with no explanation (both happened to me this week). Will the food be frozen and half defrosted, or scalding hot? Will the drinks be warm? Will the flight attendants be surly and mean? Will the toilets be cramped and foul? Will the seats be narrow and uncomfortable? Will there be a real electric outlet at the seat, or just an unreliable USB-2 port? Will there be enough seats in the boarding lounge or just a few? Will the boarding process be smooth and efficient, or will the gate agents mess it up and delay it needlessly for 30 or 40 minutes? Will the catering and cleaning crew be prompt or will they take an extra 30 minutes? Will the brakes on the aircraft work properly, or will the pilot delay takeoff for four hours while the ground crew attends to what can only be described as routine maintenance that should have been done the night before? I've eexperienced every one of these unpleasant things this year, 2026. The only thing I can reliably count on is that American will find a new way to make the experience of flying as miserable as they possibly can.

Wifi was spotty. Tray table was very dirty when I sat down.

The WiFi would not connect enough for me to do my actual work. It permaspooled, disconnected, said it was connected, then wouldn't open an email... it was frustrating. I am not a tall person, 5'4" - and I felt cramped with little room to reach into my bag under the seat in front of me. I feel sorry for anyone taller than me having to fly. the one positive thing I will add, is the overhead bins are roomy enough to manage more bags than other carriers.

Going non stop to lax like I paid for. Not stopping in MCI for gas. Too long of delays

Delayed for mechanical and no updates on what was happening and how long the delay might be.

A first class seat should fit a fat person, and this doesn't. The trays in the armrest are less functional than an ordinary tray in the back of the seat.

The experience at checkin for my American Airlines flight from Sacramento to LAX was very good including the assistance I received in getting my bags checked in and boarding passes printed. Was pleasantly surprised the my bags were checked through all the way to my destination at Clark International Airport in Angeles, Philippines.

My flight was originally from SAT to MCO connecting from MCO to ORD. We got diverted to ATL and than Frontier staff there was sooo un helpful first they said they couldn’t give us any accommodation since our flight first got delayed that cancelled and now it’s 221am and I am still in ATL since they said they need to create a new flight my final destination is ORD and I have been delayed twice and cancelled. With no real help the frontier app didn’t work no email updates over all such a horrible experience

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

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.

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