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Cheapest round-trip
$399
Typical prices: $369-$531
American Airlines
Tue 10/23Thu 10/25
MDT - SAN • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$281
Typical prices: $239-$440
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/22
MDT - SAN • 3 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Harrisburg and San Diego. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
16 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 16 weeks in advance save around 30% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
April
Cheapest • 22% price drop
May
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Cheapest • Avg $371 (round-trip)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)
Shortest trip • 7h 38m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Harrisburg to San Diego (MDT-SAN)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Harrisburg to San Diego

Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Oct 26
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:08 amMDT  Harrisburg-SAN San Diego
9h 08m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 10:17 amSAN  San Diego-MDT Harrisburg
9h 47m1 stop Philadelphia
$399American Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Mon, Nov 23
American Airlines Logo
6:34 am - 12:39 pmMDT  Harrisburg-SAN San Diego
9h 05m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
6:26 am - 6:37 pmSAN  San Diego-MDT Harrisburg
9h 11m1 stop Philadelphia
$399American Airlines
Wed, Dec 30 - Tue, Jan 5
Delta Logo
6:10 am - 10:30 amMDT  Harrisburg-SAN San Diego
7h 20m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Delta Logo
10:40 pm - 11:36 amSAN  San Diego-MDT Harrisburg
9h 56m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$399Delta
Fri, Jan 1 - Sun, Jan 31
American Airlines Logo
5:39 pm - 10:10 pmMDT  Harrisburg-SAN San Diego
7h 31m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
10:04 am - 10:19 pmSAN  San Diego-MDT Harrisburg
9h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$399American Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Mon, Oct 26
United Airlines Logo
5:54 pm - 10:41 pmMDT  Harrisburg-SAN San Diego
7h 47m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
11:20 am - 11:44 pmSAN  San Diego-MDT Harrisburg
9h 24m2 stops San Francisco Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$404United Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Oct 26
United Airlines Logo
5:54 pm - 10:41 pmMDT  Harrisburg-SAN San Diego
7h 47m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
11:20 am - 11:44 pmSAN  San Diego-MDT Harrisburg
9h 24m2 stops San Francisco Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$404United Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 6
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 12:25 pmMDT  Harrisburg-SAN San Diego
9h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 4:06 pmSAN  San Diego-MDT Harrisburg
6h 51m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$649Delta
Tue, Dec 1 - Fri, Dec 4
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:03 am - 5:45 pmMDT  Harrisburg-SAN San Diego
14h 42m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:08 pm - 7:02 pmSAN  San Diego-MDT Harrisburg
23h 54m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Philadelphia
$847Alaska Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 11:59 pmMDT  Harrisburg-SAN San Diego
14h 49m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 11:17 amSAN  San Diego-MDT Harrisburg
14h 57m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$895Alaska Airlines
Sun, Oct 11 - Wed, Oct 14
Delta Logo
5:10 pm - 10:12 pmMDT  Harrisburg-SAN San Diego
8h 02m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Delta Logo
10:25 pm - 10:59 amSAN  San Diego-MDT Harrisburg
9h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$946Delta
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Harrisburg to San Diego flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Harrisburg to San Diego with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Harrisburg to San Diego start at $399. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $369 to $531. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $399 on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Harrisburg to San Diego?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Harrisburg to San Diego, it is 10% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 53% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Harrisburg to San Diego?

•April is the cheapest month to fly from Harrisburg to San Diego at $331 round-trip.
•March ($559) and June ($553) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 68% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Harrisburg to San Diego the cheapest?

Flights from Harrisburg to San Diego are cheapest 16 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 30% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Harrisburg to San Diego flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$281
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
Flight from Harrisburg to San Diego

When to book flights from Harrisburg to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Harrisburg 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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Your Harrisburg to San Diego flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Harrisburg to San Diego?

    Flights from Harrisburg to San Diego usually depart from Harrisburg (MDT) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Harrisburg to San Diego?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Harrisburg to San Diego:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Harrisburg to San Diego pass through?

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

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 50% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 13% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 10% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 7% of one-stop connections

    Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Harrisburg to San Diego?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 41% on the Harrisburg to San Diego route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $387 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $652, a difference of $265. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What popular places can I visit in San Diego?

    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.

  • How expensive are last-minute Harrisburg to San Diego flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 16% above the route average of $426. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Harrisburg to San Diego?

    A nonstop flight from Harrisburg to San Diego takes 0h 00m, covering 2,283 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Harrisburg to San Diego?

    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.

  • Have flight prices from Harrisburg to San Diego changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $399 to $2,106. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Harrisburg to San Diego looking right now?

    One-way fares from Harrisburg to San Diego are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $402, which is 30% above the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Harrisburg to San Diego?

    Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 38m, compared with 7h 49m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 7h 59m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

  • What is the time difference between Harrisburg and San Diego?

    San Diego is 3 hours behind Harrisburg (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at San Diego Airport (SAN)?

    San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Dollar
    • Payless
    • Europcar
    • Thrifty
    • Fox

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Harrisburg to San Diego flight?

    Round-trip flights from Harrisburg to San Diego range from $369 to $531, with an average of $426 over the past 12 months. Anything below $369 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Harrisburg to San Diego flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $387 - about $265 less than Sunday (41% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 16 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 30% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Harrisburg to San Diego trip for April. Fares historically average $331 round-trip in that month - typically $228 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to San Diego Airport.
    - Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy
    - Bay Club Hotel & Marina
    - Wyndham San Diego Bayside

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