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$64 Find Cheap Flights from Memphis to San Diego

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Cheapest round-trip
$210
Overall average: $394
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MEM - SAN • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$64
Typical prices: $165-$275
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Mon 4/13
MEM - SAN • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $210 (round-trip)
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There are currently no direct flights between Memphis and San Diego. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $328 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 40m (one-way)
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When to book
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 33% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Memphis to San Diego (MEM-SAN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Memphis 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 Memphis to San Diego

Fri, May 8 - Fri, May 15
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7:54 pm - 11:50 pm
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5h 56m
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6:25 am - 7:09 pm
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MEM
10h 44m
1 stop
$210Frontier
Thu, Apr 9 - Wed, Apr 15
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8:30 pm - 4:15 pm
MEM
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SAN
21h 45m
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2:12 pm - 7:35 pm
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MEM
27h 23m
1 stop
$213Frontier
Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 23
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8:30 pm - 5:52 pm
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SAN
23h 22m
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6:25 am - 3:41 pm
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MEM
7h 16m
1 stop
$221Frontier
Mon, May 11 - Fri, May 15
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7:54 pm - 11:50 pm
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SAN
5h 56m
1 stop
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6:25 am - 7:09 pm
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MEM
10h 44m
1 stop
$230Frontier
Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 19
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4:36 pm - 11:59 pm
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SAN
9h 23m
1 stop
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6:25 am - 7:02 pm
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MEM
10h 37m
1 stop
$250Frontier
Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 23
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8:30 pm - 8:34 am
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SAN
14h 04m
2 stops
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9:00 pm - 8:27 pm
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MEM
21h 27m
1 stop
$251Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 19
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4:36 pm - 11:59 pm
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9h 23m
1 stop
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6:25 am - 7:02 pm
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10h 37m
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$260Frontier
Sun, May 10 - Fri, May 15
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7:51 pm - 9:12 pm
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SAN
27h 21m
1 stop
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6:25 am - 7:09 pm
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10h 44m
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$261Frontier
Fri, Apr 3 - Wed, Apr 8
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5:25 pm - 12:02 am
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SAN
32h 37m
2 stops
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12:00 pm - 2:02 pm
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MEM
24h 02m
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$263Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 11 - Sat, May 16
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7:54 pm - 8:42 am
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14h 48m
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6:25 am - 1:13 pm
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MEM
28h 48m
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$268Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Memphis to San Diego flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Memphis 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 from Memphis to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Memphis 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 Memphis to San Diego is September, where tickets cost $349 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $484 and $428 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Memphis 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 Memphis 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 Memphis to San Diego, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$64
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Memphis to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Memphis 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 Memphis to San Diego

  • How can I get to downtown San Diego from San Diego International Airport?

    Downtown San Diego is about 20min from the Airport by bus, so you can easily take the city bus or town shuttles. The San Diego International Airport (SAN) has launched a free electric shuttle bus service for passengers that offers transport to the Old Town Transit Center. These vehicles are available every day of the week, taking about 30min between each trip.

  • Are there services for mothers with babies at MEM?

    Yes, there are. Nursing mothers can wait for their flight in comfort and feed their children peacefully at the rooms set aside for them close to gates 4, 6, 10, 12, 13 and 15. You can also use the two family rooms located close to the checkpoints. The rooms are fitted with changing stations, cozy chairs, and charging ports for the electric pumps.

  • What kind of special services does SAN offer?

    In addition to the usual services such as shops and restaurants, San Diego International Airport features the largest USO center in the world, where members of the military and their families can relax while waiting for their flight. Moreover, there is artwork on display at both terminals together with a meditation room to help you relax.

  • Is there a special area for children at MEM?

    Yes, there is. MEM understands that children will need something to keep them occupied before boarding. The airport has therefore set aside a play area that can be found close to Gate 7, before getting to the rotunda.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Memphis to San Diego?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Memphis to San Diego was $64 for a one-way ticket and $210 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    When flying out of Memphis you will be using Memphis. You will be landing at San Diego, also known as San Diego.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Memphis to San Diego?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Memphis and San Diego, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Memphis to San Diego, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Memphis to San Diego are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $421 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $393 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Memphis 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 Memphis to San Diego.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from Memphis 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 Memphis 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 Memphis with another airline. Booking your flights between Memphis 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 Memphis 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 Memphis 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 Memphis to San Diego

  • The Memphis International Airport (MEM) is the primary international airport in Memphis serving thousands of passengers. Memphis International Airport has only one lounge, the Delta Sky Lounge. There you can be served alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages and snacks. For entertainment, they offer Wi-Fi and screens to watch television.
  • San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 3 miles northwest of Downtown San Diego, California. In Terminal 2, passengers can relax at the Aspire Lounge if they have flown in using either Spirit, Delta, or American Airlines. There are a number of services that you can enjoy as you recline, rest, and take it easy. You get to use the free Wi-Fi, freshen up in the showers, use the business areas if you need to work, and grab something to eat or drink.
  • There is no direct flight from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN). The flight will have at least one stop. The most popular layover city is Las Vegas. American, Delta, and Spirit Airlines are some of the airlines that offer the stopover to San Diego.
  • The flight can be a bit long, so pack something to keep you occupied for the few hours or enjoy the library of movies, music, TV shows, and more on your phone, tablet, or laptop. All the entertainment is free to watch on Delta, American Airlines, and Spirit Airlines.
  • There are free dedicated shuttle buses at San Diego International Airport that run continuously to ferry customers to the car rental area from the terminals. All pick-ups from car rental companies in San Diego happen at the Consolidated Rental CBar ay.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Memphis to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Memphis 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4319 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
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Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

8.0 ExcellentNicole, Mar 2026
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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.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Left a few minutes early. Got in 15 minutes early. Very attentive service on board. Very organized boarding.

There’s not much to say about a one hour flight. This is a connection from LA to RNO that I missed the previous night due to a mechanical check delay on my originating flight from JFK to LAX. The short flight itself was fine. Instructions from the pilot and crew were per usual. The coffee was barely lukewarm, which possibly was purposeful so we would down it quickly. Bags were already on carousel upon reaching baggage claim, which was excellent.

The staff on board and gate was nice - a welcome change from the usual. We also arrived early, which was a great benefit, given that it takes 30 minutes plus to get bags at SRQ.

Delta continues to set the benchmark for traveler-friendly service with minimal disruption and clear communication within the mainland US (coast to coast). I am consistently pleased to be a Delta customer, and this experience once again met my expectations. There was a brief delay departing from MIA due to a technical issue that required the aircraft to return to the gate. However, the situation was handled professionally and transparently. Fortunately, my planned layover allowed ample buffer time, so the adjustment caused no stress. Overall, another smooth and reassuring experience.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Was forced to check in my small carry on, even though I informed the crew it has very fragile items inside

They double booked seats, the gate staff changed my ticket as I was boarding she went over to the computer and changed it without telling me. She messed up an entire three row section for me and others. Other travelers were outraged but the gate staff were so rude, so condescending saying it wasn't their problem to solve. I would rate this a zero if I could. Will not fly Delta again I'll stick with United and American.

No in flight service, no explanation - FC got service, C+ did not, unsure about Economy. No turbulence to speak of, so I guess another way to cut cost, or promote health and well being of Delta employees? Also, boarding in MEM combined zones, and with overhead space already full on both flights after Zone 2/ Diamond, presents a huge challenge to find a space for a bag. Delta, other than point A to B, is no longer reasonable to fly - very poor experiences, not even taking into account the chastising at the gate and rude crews, across the board.

I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

Horrible experience upon landing. Probably more due to DCA utter incompetence than AA.

Smooth flight. From the early boarding and all were on board before departure time and arrived early in ONT. Great crew. Thank you!!!!

The flight was significantly delayed for 6.5 hours because of snow. There was no communication once the plane returned to the gate regarding when the flight would resume. Other flights were departing while our flight was being unloaded for reasons unknown. Our flight also seemed out of the queue regarding further deicing, refueling, and waiting to Taxi to the runway.

This was a horrible experience. I’ve experienced several delays at this point and still not home. I was supposed to be home by 8:30 last night and here I sit at 7 am on a plane STILL unable to go home because of American Airlines.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

did not have enough meal for first class passengers so offer us snack

Amazing I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

Everything about the flight was lovely. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more options of tv series from Apple TV or HBO.

After the door had been closed, the cockpit makes an announcement that catering is running late and it is not the airline's fault. It is their fault in the sense that we had to sit for 2 hours or more when we could have stayed in the terminal. Poor communications between catering and airline. This caused a young man to lose his temper and he went storming out hitting objects. He had complained to the gate agent that he had already waited at the gate 7 hours and when can the airplane leave? Airilnes do a poor job of explaining delays, maintenance issues, etc. whereas being truthful may gain more sympathy or understanding.

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

More inflight connection. And leg space is horrible. And the paying for baggage I'd ridiculous!!!

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

There's no seats that lean back with little leg space i wad uncomfortable the entire flight. Your charges for extra baggage is despicable and costly!!

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

Flight was canceled. Most upsetting was message from Kayak, stating that the flight was canceled and click with Kayak for details regarding rebook, refund details. THERE'S NO INFORMATION PROVIDED BY KAYAK EXCEPT THAT FLIGHT IS CANCELED. AND NOW THIS SURVEY TO FIND OUT HOW WAS THE FLIGHT !!!!!!!

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

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.

Frontier.. nickel and dime add-ons. Flight late, on time, late again, last minute gate change, arrival gate required a shuttle to the terminal. They sure keep you guessing.. if you like a little chaos and airport anxiety, this is the airline for you!

This is my second time flying with Frontier. My current experience was very favorable. The staff from the gate to the plane was friendly, warm and professional. The food options lacked in my opinion. This area needs some attention in my opinion.

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