Is Frontier cheaper than other airlines flying to San Diego?

Frontier is the cheapest airline flying to San Diego with an average return price of $270. Flights to San Diego with Breeze Airways cost $338 on average, while Alaska Airlines cost $407.

Which other airlines fly to San Diego?

Along with Frontier, you can also fly to San Diego with Southwest, Delta, American Airlines, Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Breeze Airways.

How much is a flight to San Diego with Frontier?

On average, Frontier flights to San Diego cost $270 for a round-trip.

Which airport do Frontier flights to San Diego fly into?

You’ll fly into San Diego Airport when flying to San Diego with Frontier.

Frontier flights to San Diego (SAN) from $53

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Thu, Feb 25 - Sat, Feb 27

1:56 pm - 2:14 pmPHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl-SAN San Diego

1h 18mnonstop

3:30 pm - 11:43 pmSAN San Diego-PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

7h 13m1 stop San Francisco

$79Frontier

Fri, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 22

11:45 am - 12:07 pmPHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl-SAN San Diego

1h 22mnonstop

1:02 pm - 3:33 pmSAN San Diego-PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

1h 31mnonstop

$81Frontier

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

8:54 am - 9:13 amPHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl-SAN San Diego

1h 19mnonstop

7:51 pm - 5:26 pmSAN San Diego-PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

20h 35m1 stop San Francisco

$82Frontier

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17

9:52 am - 10:11 amPHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl-SAN San Diego

1h 19mnonstop

4:53 pm - 12:42 amSAN San Diego-PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6h 49m1 stop Denver Intl

$83Frontier

Mon, Dec 14 - Wed, Dec 16

9:16 pm - 8:02 amSFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

10h 46m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

7:51 pm - 9:46 pmSAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

1h 55mnonstop

$83Frontier

Tue, Nov 17 - Sat, Nov 21

9:52 am - 10:11 amPHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl-SAN San Diego

1h 19mnonstop

5:29 pm - 12:42 amSAN San Diego-PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6h 13m1 stop Denver Intl

$84Frontier

Sat, Dec 12 - Mon, Dec 14

8:32 pm - 8:02 amSFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

11h 30m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

7:51 pm - 9:46 pmSAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

1h 55mnonstop

$84Frontier

Fri, Nov 13 - Fri, Nov 20

9:52 am - 10:11 amPHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl-SAN San Diego

1h 19mnonstop

1:02 pm - 3:33 pmSAN San Diego-PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

1h 31mnonstop

$85Frontier

Sat, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 9

8:32 pm - 8:02 amSFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

11h 30m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

7:51 pm - 9:46 pmSAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

1h 55mnonstop

$85Frontier

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25

7:21 pm - 7:35 pmPHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl-SAN San Diego

25h 14m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

1:02 pm - 3:33 pmSAN San Diego-PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

1h 31mnonstop

$86Frontier

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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego flights with Frontier

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

What is the cheapest month to fly with Frontier to San Diego?

The cheapest month for Frontier flights to San Diego is February, where tickets cost $102 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months to fly this route on Frontier are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $221 and $205 respectively.

How far in advance should I book Frontier flights to San Diego?

For the absolute cheapest price on Frontier, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

What is the cheapest flight to San Diego with Frontier?

The cheapest airline ticket to San Diego from the United States with Frontier in the last 5 days was $53 one-way, and $83 round-trip on the route from San Francisco to San Diego. The most popular route is from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego and the cheapest ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $216 return.

How many direct flights does Frontier operate to San Diego every week?

Each week there are around 35 direct flights from within the United States to San Diego. The most common day for departures is Monday, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

What is the cheapest day to fly to San Diego?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to San Diego is Tuesday where tickets can be as cheap as $144. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where prices are $194 on average.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to San Diego with Frontier?

The cheapest time of day to fly to San Diego with Frontier is generally in the morning, when flights cost $157 on average.

Low season	February
High season	October
Cheapest flight	$53
Average price round-trip	$270
Good deal round-trip	$230

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Is Frontier cheaper than other airlines flying to San Diego?
Frontier is the cheapest airline flying to San Diego with an average return price of $270. Flights to San Diego with Breeze Airways cost $338 on average, while Alaska Airlines cost $407.
Which other airlines fly to San Diego?
Along with Frontier, you can also fly to San Diego with Southwest, Delta, American Airlines, Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Breeze Airways.
How much is a flight to San Diego with Frontier?
On average, Frontier flights to San Diego cost $270 for a round-trip.
Which airport do Frontier flights to San Diego fly into?
You’ll fly into San Diego Airport when flying to San Diego with Frontier.

The cheapest flight to San Diego with Frontier found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks departed from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport and cost $75.
If you’re intending to fly with Frontier, book your flight to San Diego at least 2 weeks before departure to ensure a below-average price.
High season for flights to San Diego with Frontier is October and prices are highest at this time. The cheapest month to fly is February.

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2.0 Poor

William, Oct 2026

I booked tickets from San Diego to Cincinnati months in advance to attend my sister’s wedding, a wedding where I was serving as the officiant. At 10:00 PM the night before my 6:00 AM flight (just 8 hours before departure), I received an alert that my first leg to Denver was delayed, causing me to miss my connecting flight to Cincinnati. When I called Frontier customer service, they informed me that they couldn't get me on any other flight that would get me there in time for the Saturday wedding, let alone the rehearsal dinner. Because I had a critical role in the wedding, I was forced to buy a last-minute ticket on another airline for three times the original price, costing me well over $1,000 extra. Even with the emergency flight, I still missed the rehearsal dinner entirely. When I spoke with Frontier, they agreed to refund my original ticket, but showed zero care or accountability for the massive financial burden and distress they caused. Their "compensation" for causing me to spend an extra $1,000+ and miss an irreplaceable family event? A $75 Frontier voucher. Frontier completely dropped the ball. Their customer service showed zero empathy, and their reliability is non-existent. I will never fly Frontier again, and no one else should either if they actually need to get where they want to go. Tip for anyone flying from Denver to Cincinnati: Avoid Frontier connecting flights or layovers at all costs, especially for time-sensitive events. Book direct flights with an airline that actually offers reliable customer support and rebooking options when delays occur.

2.0 Poor

William, Oct 2026

I booked tickets from San Diego to Cincinnati months in advance to attend my sister’s wedding, a wedding where I was serving as the officiant. At 10:00 PM the night before my 6:00 AM flight (just 8 hours before departure), I received an alert that my first leg to Denver was delayed, causing me to miss my connecting flight to Cincinnati. When I called Frontier customer service, they informed me that they couldn't get me on any other flight that would get me there in time for the Saturday wedding, let alone the rehearsal dinner. Because I had a critical role in the wedding, I was forced to buy a last-minute ticket on another airline for three times the original price, it costing me well over $1,000 extra. Even with the emergency flight, I still missed the rehearsal dinner entirely. When I spoke with Frontier, they agreed to refund my original ticket, but showed zero care or accountability for the massive financial burden and distress they caused. Their "compensation” for causing me to spend an extra $1,000+ and miss an irreplaceable family event? A $75 Frontier voucher. Frontier completely dropped the ball. Their customer service showed zero empathy letting me know that it was Frontier who was the real victim by refunding my ticket price, and their reliability is non-existent. I will never fly Frontier again, and I strongly advise anyone who actually needs to arrive at their destination on time for an important event to book with literally any other airline.

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Anonymous, Oct 2026

Great flight!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2026

Flight delayed and missed connection. Next available flight was a 10 hour delay.

10.0 Wonderful

David, Oct 2026

Ability to choose to board early

2.0 Poor

Tom, Oct 2026

It got me to my destination? However we were an hour delayed departing, and we never received any updates or notifications from staff. Poor communication and customer service.

4.0 Mediocre

Rebecca, Oct 2026

Frontier didn’t give us enough notice that our flight had been delayed. I was just entering the airport when I received the notice, less than 2hrs before my scheduled flight. They delayed it 1hr 22min because another jet left late out of Vegas. Frontier needs better communication with customers because I could have eaten at home and had someone drive me instead of paying for an Uber.

10.0 Wonderful

Benita Harris, Oct 2026

Great flight, no problems. I wish they would increase the checked bag weight limit. Packing was very stressful.

10.0 Wonderful

Patrick, Oct 2026

Excellent trip plane ride

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2026

My experience with Frontier was terrible. We were delayed for 2 hours. At one point during the wait at the gate I left to go get a sandwich - I was gone probably 15 minutes. In my absence, they decided to move our flight up, boarded and left. When I came back the two attendants were very rude and I unavoidably had to purchase another ticket on the next flight. During this whole time, the Frontier app did not update the departure time, so I was SOL.

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