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

• Earliest: departs at 6:15 am and lands at 7:42 am
• Latest: departs at 9:55 pm and lands at 11:22 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 27m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Diego to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport takes 1h 27m, 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 San Diego to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport range from $112 to $255, with an average of $171 over the past 12 months. Anything below $112 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 54% above the $171 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $162 round-trip via Austin Bergstrom (AUS), compared to $171 for nonstop.

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

• American Airlines: 88% on time
• Frontier: 81% on time
• Southwest: 79% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 81% of the time on average.

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 Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on San Diego to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flights, with 39% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, evening flights for 22%, and night flights for 5%.

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

• Alaska Airlines
• American Airlines
• JetBlue

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 San Diego to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $60, which is 53% below the typical average for this route.

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (PHX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $57 for economy cars. Top options include:

• NU Car
• Easirent
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Dollar

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 55m.

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

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Austin Bergstrom (AUS) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 25% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from San Diego to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $155 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $200, a difference of $45.

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

• Southwest
• American Airlines
• Alaska Airlines
• Frontier

Flying via Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 05m, compared with 6h 11m via Austin Bergstrom (AUS) and 11h via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport is 1 hour ahead of San Diego (Mountain Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport are Phoenix Convention Center, Chase Field and Camelback Ranch. These are among the most viewed places in Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Diego to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport 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 always check the fare details before booking.

Mothers still breastfeeding their children have access to the three lactation rooms located at the Terminal 2 West, Terminal 1 West Rotunda and Terminal 1 East Rotunda. These lactation rooms offer the privacy needed with children’s seats, stations for washing hands and changing stations.

The San Diego International Airport is served by several airlines, including United Airlines, American Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Canada, Delta Airlines, Jet Airways, Alaska Airlines and British Airways. To book a flight, you can log into the KAYAK website and check out the available deals and discounts.

The passengers who come to the airport on their bikes are catered for since the airport provides bicycle lockers that are free for use, although you will have to pay a refundable deposit for the keys. The lockers available at the airport are located south of the pet relief area, while the other is east of the pedestrian’s bridge at terminal 1.

If you have not made any prior arrangement for pickup at the Phoenix International Airport, you can rent one of the cars available at the car rental facility. Some of the companies at the facility include AVIS, Dollar, Hertz, Budget, Alamo, Nation and Thrifty.