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It’s possible to find daily direct flights between San Diego and Miami, with this route often being serviced by American Airlines. Otherwise, your trip will require a layover which frequently takes place in cities like Denver or Orlando. Airlines that service connecting flights include Frontier and Spirit Airlines.

Driving between downtown San Diego and San Diego International Airport normally takes around 10 minutes in total. Public transportation is always an option as well, such as bus line 992. When taking the bus, you can expect to arrive at the airport in around 20 to 25 minutes.

One of the easiest ways to go from Miami International Airport to the city center is by driving, which on average takes around 15 to 20 minutes depending on what traffic is like. If you take public transportation instead, such as the MIA Mover bus, or bus lines 42, 11, or 9, your trip will take around 1 hour and 10 minutes in total.

Miami International Airport does have its own on-site car rental center, making it easy for you to pick up your vehicle once your flight has landed. There is a free shuttle service that will bring you to the center and it makes stops at each terminal. Some of the different rental agencies that you will find include Advantage, Payless, and Thrifty. Each of these companies keeps their cars on airport property, just a short walk from the car rental center.

Among airlines operating San Diego to Miami flights:

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

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

Only American Airlines operates flights between San Diego and Miami.

Flights from San Diego to Miami usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Miami (MIA).

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

• American Airlines: 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.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Diego to Miami:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $264 round-trip via Salt Lake City (SLC), compared to $472 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$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 Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 9% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the San Diego to Miami route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $406 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $506, a difference of $100. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 San Diego to Miami route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 29 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on San Diego to Miami flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Miami are Kaseya Center, Bayfront Park and Bayside Marketplace. These are among the most viewed places in Miami on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Diego to Miami:

• Earliest: departs at 10:43 am and lands at 3:37 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:45 pm and lands at 3:39 am.

The flight takes about 4h 54m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 18% above the route average of $469. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San Diego to Miami takes 4h 54m, covering 2,262 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.

One-way fares from San Diego to Miami are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $159, which is 47% below the typical average for this route.

American Airlines is the only airline operating San Diego to Miami flights. 92% of its flights are on time.

Night 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.

Flying via Houston Hobby (HOU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 08m, compared with 7h 12m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 7h 18m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

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

Miami Airport (MIA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Boutique Rent a Car
• Budget
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Miami range from $378 to $575, with an average of $469 over the past 12 months. Anything below $378 counts as a good deal.

American Airlines is the only airline on the San Diego to Miami route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.