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Cheap Flights from San Diego to North America

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
New York
New York2 stops$283
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$113
Las Vegas
Las Vegasnonstop$79
Chicago
Chicago1 stop$258
San Francisco
San Franciscononstop$73
Miami
Miami1 stop$300
Boston
Bostonnonstop$244
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale1 stop$256
Washington, D.C.
Baltimore1 stop$258
Denver
Denver1 stop$109
Seattle
Seattlenonstop$157
Atlanta
Atlanta1 stop$375
Dallas
Dallasnonstop$187
Tampa
Tampa1 stop$273
Houston
Houston1 stop$245
Cancún
Cancún1 stop$461
Honolulu
Honolulu1 stop$361
New York
New York2 stops$283
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$113
Las Vegas
Las Vegasnonstop$79
Chicago
Chicago1 stop$258
San Francisco
San Franciscononstop$73
Miami
Miami1 stop$300
Boston
Bostonnonstop$244
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale1 stop$256
Washington, D.C.
Baltimore1 stop$258
Denver
Denver1 stop$109
Seattle
Seattlenonstop$157
Atlanta
Atlanta1 stop$375
Dallas
Dallasnonstop$187
Tampa
Tampa1 stop$273
Houston
Houston1 stop$245
Cancún
Cancún1 stop$461
Honolulu
Honolulu1 stop$361
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to North America flights

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

What is the cheapest San Diego to North America flight route?

The cheapest ticket to North America from San Diego found in the last 5 days was to Las Vegas, at $59 round-trip. The most popular route is from San Diego (SAN) to San Francisco (SFO), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $69.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to North America?

The cheapest time of day to fly to North America is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $292 on average. Morning departures are around 59% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to North America is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $463.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Diego to North America?

No, with an average price for the route of $402, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to North America?

The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to North America is January, when tickets cost $310 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $422 and $418 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to North America?

If you are looking for a flight deal from San Diego to North America, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from North America, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to North America?

To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to North America, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 54% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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February

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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
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Flights from San Diego to North America: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from San Diego to North America 
DavidFlew with United Airlines-Jun 2026
Arrive early. If you’re over 60 or disabled get LAXtransportation assistance. With assistance the trip between domestic and international is 20 minutes, without assistance or can be over 40 minutes. With a tight connection that can be an issue.
ClaudiaFlew with United Airlines-Jun 2026
Please be careful: 1,5 hrs for transfer in San Francisco might not be enough time in the future
MaryFlew with Alaska Airlines-Apr 2026
If any one has a hard time walking long distances automatically ask for wheelchair assistance the person helps guide you to your gate and there is a lot of walking
CupcakeFlew with Alaska Airlines-Apr 2026
Please bring a water bottle for hydration during the flight.
MichelleFlew with American Airlines-Mar 2026
Not to sit next to the bathroom because people are always using it and the smell is bad at times.
LindseyFlew with SWISS-Dec 2025
Ready for weather delays of wind in SFO, which happens often. Keep that in consideration when planning an additional leg of a trip after it from SFO.
DianaFlew with Alaska Airlines-Dec 2025
Don't go late in the day - delays accumulate and threaten if connections need to be made.
JamesFlew with Alaska Airlines-Jan 2026
Travel with a carry on only because on my flight I observed a family of (7, 5 kids and both parents) load up the overhead luggage compartments with (7) carry on suitcases, in addition to (4) back packs, which was allowed by the airline and I'm certain paid zero extra dollars as I did for three large suitcases at $35 a piece. Sane your money and do the same thing that family did.
CarlosFlew with Alaska Airlines-Jun 2025
Get to the San Diego airport early. The security line will be long. Also, if you're flying Alaska Airlines and don't check in online, go to the Alaska Airlines "Agent Assit" counter first. Don't be like me and go to the Alaska Airlines "Bag Drop" line. That was a bit confusing. If you're flying Alaska Airlines.
MaryFlew with Delta-Jun 2025
San Diego is great airport at terminal 2. Not so great for Uber pick up past terminal 1 diversion When busy.
MathewFlew with Delta-Jun 2025
Make sure to pack 2-3 days of clothing in a carryon.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Feb 2025
When you are told to sit and fasten your seat belt doesn’t mean you can get up and use the bathroom. So, please for the love of god, use the bathroom prior to boarding :)
AmyFlew with Spirit Airlines-Dec 2024
Make sure you download your movies in advance and try not to bring more luggage than you need. And keep in mind that the gate at San Diego airport is terribly small.
BrandonFlew with American Airlines-Jan 2025
I didn’t check any bags, but Phoenix is very big so be prepared to walk that airport.
RodFlew with United Airlines-Sep 2024
Yes! Don’t reserve a flight with less than 1 1/2 hour connection time or you have a good possibility of missing your connection.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Jun 2024
Dress with a tank top under your sweater because once you exit the plane, the Kona heat will hit you like an oven
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Jun 2024
Arrive early to the airport for check-in and security and enjoy the flight.
VyomaFlew with Alaska Airlines-Jun 2024
Be sure to read the signs, i have heard it's confusing for connecting flights if you don't follow the directions.
AbirFlew with Air Canada-May 2024
Boarding was in time, everything was well organized and clearly follows set policies, although carry-on sizing is not appealing, offering free check to allow for more cabinet space is good. Immigration process was smooth, overall a good experience and it recommended.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Mar 2024
If veteran or active duty, make sure to stop by USO in terminal 2 (SD airport); right next door to Alaska departures.
crd041678Flew with Alaska Airlines-Apr 2024
Arrive early. May want to pay for the upgrade to a better seat. Early boarding is best.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-May 2024
I suggest packing a big snack bag and a large water bottle in case there are any issues with the flight causing a delay. When there are delays, no food is served, so you are stuck in a chair hungry and thirsty.
BryanFlew with Alaska Airlines-May 2024
Airlines are becoming much stricter in limiting people to one carry-on bag and one personal item.
BlancaFlew with Alaska Airlines-May 2024
Don't forget your headsets and there is no screens so make sure you bring one from entertainment!
BillFlew with Alaska Airlines-May 2024
Security at Sacramento can take longer than you think it might for a small airport.
MichaelFlew with Alaska Airlines-Mar 2024
Get there early as possible for the long haul across the Pacific.
MichaelFlew with Southwest-Jan 2024
Lots of construction at Terminal 1 at Lindbergh Field. Give yourself extra time.

FAQs - booking North America flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to North America?

    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 San Diego to North America.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from San Diego to North America 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 San Diego to North America?

    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 from San Diego to North America with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to North America?

    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 from San Diego to North America up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to North America

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from San Diego to the following destinations at these prices or less: Denver $162 one-way - $258 round-trip; Chicago $201 one-way - $327 round-trip; San Francisco $114 one-way - $174 round-trip

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to North America

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Diego to North America? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4219 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
Airline reviews

Red eye from San Diego. Temperature of the cabin was way too warm and the air duct flowed very little air.

6.0 GoodGordon, Jul 2026
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Red eye from San Diego. Temperature of the cabin was way too warm and the air duct flowed very little air.

Great job Southwest! My family doesn't fly often but we felt safe the whole time.

Comfortable. Easy. No problems. Just wish they had gf options for snacks.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

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.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

No trays in our seats, we sat in first row, purchased a business class fare. Had to hold our drinks and snack in our hands. No plugs for our cell phones. Had to pay for it a drink cocktail each. Seats so uncomfortable.

There was over a 9 hour delay for one thing after another. A toilet problem, they had to change the brakes, they had to refuel, three pilots times out, etc. We had to sit on the plane at the gate for over 5 hours with no air.

Unfortunately it was not a good experience. There was a rude stewardess.

Several gate changes and then the plane kept getting delayed. The delay is understandable but this constant gate change I think twice or three times is just ridiculous.

We got in the plane late we still got to our destination on time. I wished Airlines would make people that put their luggage above were smaller maybe they would all fit and get them out easier customers like myself pay for her luggage in the back when your in a hurry to go to another destination it’s very frustrating for everyone to take their time to get their luggage down and wait because they don’t want to pay.

The plane smelled like an aquarium. Many passengers noted it smelled like fish. We then sat on the plane for over 2 hours before taking off

The flight was very late departing the gate, for unknown reasons.

Now that Spirit is not around Alaska took over the title of cheap and worse airlines with high prices for garbage cheap planes. Seats recline the entire 2”. What’s the purpose? Just make the stationary. Crew is on steroids. Food is like McDonald’s happy meal. Only happy in the name rest is garbage

Loved being about to check my carry on for free then getting to board earlier ( Group c rather than F) Crew was very nice and accommodating. Enjoyed the beverage and pretzels - I'll fly Alaska again if given the opportunity

Only issue is that when you board last they make you check your carry on due to lack of space. Did not care for that.

delay was longer than the entire flight. I didn’t stop flying with delta for this.

I missed it because Alaskan cancelled the original flight to San Diego

There were 5 delays IN TOTAL there and back. And we got a $12 food voucher, RIDICULOUS. Will never fly Alaska again!

Very good flight. Crew was great. No issues and we even arrived early.

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

Crew was excellent. Comfort seats not as nice as other kinds of planes.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Delta flight was great from the check in all the way to arrival. However, I had a very bad experience. I requested a wheelchair and the wheelchair employee that went to pick me up from the plane in Boston to bring me to the baggage claims told me I have to pay him. I was under the impression that it was a free service and I usually give tips but the person forced me to pay and since I said no because I was upset with his demand when my daughter walked in to pick me up he demanded payment from my daughter who paid him thinking maybe now it is a charged service.

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Like most domestic flights in the US, you are basically on your own with this airline when it comes to food, so be sure to purchase meals and drinks ahead of time or expect to arrive starving and dehydrated (like I was).

The back to back mechanical delays from Denver to San Diego and then on my return flight from Denver to Great Falls it added extra time both ways

Service was professional and quick. Premium economy seat was comfortable given the class

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly at all times! They went above and beyond to get us into an earlier flight in San Diego to make our connection in SFO possible, because our original flight did actually not make it! I did so much appreciate the UA team and how they made this possible. We also didn’t have seats together on the long flight to Singapore, but they found us seats together last moment with no additional cost! Nobody sat next to us, so that we were able to sleep! Thanks to UA for improving their service and Underpricer for booking this trip! Please be careful: 1,5 hrs for transfer in San Francisco might not be enough time in the future

Over 2.5 hour maintenance delay on first morning flight with no acknowledgement, compensation or even gesture of good will. Aircraft had overnighted at airport so issue should have been addressed prior to boarding. Over 3.5 hours before first slow and deliberate beverage service.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

The food was terrible this time. Otherwise pleasant, quiet, on-time.

I was in first class. The outlets at my seat did not work. The plane was shabby and run down. I had prepurchsed a day subscription for internet that was not redeemable. I had to repurchase the internet for my flight and then it didn’t work anyway. Quite disappointed in what was supposed to be the launch of a great vacation.

As usual, United scheduling is completely misleading. A 54-minute layover at O’Hare is too short to make a lot of connections, especially since the flight landed “on time” but had to wait on the taxiway 15 minutes for a gate to open up. Then it takes another 10 minutes to exit the plane before one can run to another concourse to catch a connecting flight.

Flight was ok. Unfortunately it was a Boeing 737, which is a cramped / tight airplane. I prefer the Airbus as they are a more comfortable flight experience.

We were traveling as a family of 5 and they refused to seat us together. There were entire rows open, and my 13 year old daughter had to sit alone. Ridiculous!

Well, true to American Airlines, both of my flights were delayed. But it’s a good thing that American is so consistently incompetent because if the first flight was delayed in the second flight was on time then I might’ve had a problem..

Was not able to do a online check-in because the American Airlines system doesn't store our visa or other passport information, allowing us to have a trouble-free check-in. We were forced to have to check-in at the counter which Changes are upgrade status given that we were not able to check in much earlier.

The entertainment package was vast and the selections were very current. Keep updating it was great.

The seat was so hard my tailbone was aching The crew was kind of a b**** because I made a joke that I didn't care if they close the door I total c*** when she was trying to f****** act like she was mad at me because I said that The flight was bumpy. Sure you didnt have control over that.

Cramped seats. FAA should make airlines have more legroom, for even short people complain

Flight was full, and would have preferred an aisle seat, but due to getting a late ticket ,the seat I had was adequate. The flight crew were very help full and hard working. Food and drink were excellent for the 11hr flight. Overall I was pleased with flight, and would recommend British Airways again.

The plane was late and then sat on the runway for almost 45 minutes before taking off.

Had to wait on pilot and crew to depart and had to wait to arrive at the gate because they only had 2 crews working. Delays, delays....Planes just keep getting smaller and tighter and they nickle and dime for everything. When will an airline actually wake up and make flying more enjoyable?

I paid for what I got which was cheap, I brought my own entertainment. I knew what to expect, so I could be prepared. If you’re flying economy, check in early like me. I have no problems with my flight, was on time, staff were friendly, and overall good experience.

Multiple maintenance delays and the missed and rebooked connection changed gates at least 6 times including one which had us walking 20 minutes to another terminal and then back again. Seated our family of three in different middle seats throughout the plane and then there was an empty seat next to me. Very long travel day which I would have never agreed to if I knew the itinerary would be changed at 5 am, 2 hours before takeoff.

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