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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Diego:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:20 am
• Latest: departs at 11:45 pm and lands at 1:05 am.

The flight takes about 1h 20m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Diego:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Diego takes 1h 20m, covering 305 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Diego range from $96 to $233, with an average of $149 over the past 12 months. Anything below $96 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 53% above the route average of $149. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $149 round-trip, compared to $156 via a layover through San Francisco (SFO).

Frontier is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while American Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Diego flights are:

• Frontier: 83% on time
• American Airlines: 81% on time
• Alaska Airlines: 80% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 79% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Diego flights, with 45% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 28%, evening flights for 22%, and night flights for 5%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Diego flights:

• Alaska Airlines
• American Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $59, which is 52% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Diego usually depart from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Diego route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 48 minutes.

One-stop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Diego most commonly connect through:

• Austin Bergstrom (AUS) - 75% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) - 17% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) - 8% of one-stop connections

Austin Bergstrom (AUS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 29% on the Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Diego route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $137 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $191, a difference of $54. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport and San Diego. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Southwest
• American Airlines
• Alaska Airlines
• Frontier

Flying via Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 44m, compared with 4h 56m via San Francisco (SFO) and 6h 11m via Austin Bergstrom (AUS).

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.

Among airlines operating Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Diego flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

There are many direct flights from Phoenix to San Diego. American Airlines, British Airways, Frontier, Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Japan Airlines offer nonstop flights to San Diego from Phoenix. Southwest offers about nine nonstop flights per day, while British Airways and Alaska Airlines offer around seven daily direct flights to SAN from PHX. There are also multiple flights with a single layover en route. Spirit Airlines offers one-stop flights with a common stop in Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas.

Yes, there is on-site parking at the airport. PHX offers easy and convenient parking with touchless exit and entry to the lots. The airport's Credit Card Express accepts payments through MasterCard, Discover, Visa, and American Express. Valet Parking options that include drop-off and curbside are available in Terminal 4 and Terminal 3. The airport also offers Economy Parking lots, with the east economy parking providing two Economy Garages and uncovered parking. The West Economy lot is a short walk from Terminal 3.

Yes, the airport provides multiple services to special needs passengers to ensure they get easy access to all the programs and activities. Passengers with reduced mobility can request wheelchair services for movement around the airport. We recommend making arrangements before your travel. SAN also has Volunteers Ambassadors at strategic locations outside and within the terminals to help special needs passengers find their way through the airport. Accessibility services like courtesy carts, TDD telephones, and visual paging monitors are also available.

Getting to PHX from the city center has been made easy with the city’s extensive transport options. Firstly, you can take the city's tram from Phoenix Convention Center to the Airport's Terminal 4. You can also take shuttles operated by Jayride that take just under 15min for the same route. We recommend taking a taxi like Tru Cab, Sunrise Cab, and Paul’s Taxi for quicker transit from Phoenix Convention Center to the airport.