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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Miami International to San Diego International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Diego.$278 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 May, returning Sat, 24 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Miami International on Sat, 17 May, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 24 May, arriving in Miami International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $278, select.
San Diego.$279 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 May, returning Wed, 11 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Miami International on Wed, 14 May, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 11 Jun, arriving in Miami International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $279, select.
San Diego.$281 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Jun, returning Wed, 11 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Miami International on Sat, 7 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 11 Jun, arriving in Miami International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $281, select.
San Diego.$297 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Apr, returning Mon, 5 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Miami International on Wed, 30 Apr, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 5 May, arriving in Miami International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $297, select.
San Diego.$309 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Apr, returning Mon, 28 Apr.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Miami International on Fri, 25 Apr, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 28 Apr, arriving in Miami International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $309, select.
San Diego.$486 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jul, returning Mon, 7 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Miami International on Tue, 1 Jul, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 7 Jul, arriving in Miami International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $486, select.
San Diego.$489 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Oct, returning Tue, 28 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Miami International on Tue, 21 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 28 Oct, arriving in Miami International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $489, select.
San Diego.$495 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Sep, returning Wed, 10 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Miami International on Wed, 3 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 10 Sep, arriving in Miami International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $495, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Miami International to San Diego International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Miami International to San Diego International flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from $309
May
from $278
Jun
from $281
Jul
from $486
Aug
from $498
Sep
from $495
Oct
from $489
Nov
from $699
Dec
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Jan
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Feb
from $666
Mar
from $614

Direct flights from Miami International to San Diego International

Miami International to San Diego International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Miami International to San Diego below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Diego International.

Miami to San Diego: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$278
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time5 hrs, 42 mins
Most popular airlineAlaska Airlines
Average flights per week48

Finding cheap flights from Miami International to San Diego International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Miami International to San Diego International is $278. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 42 minutes is the average flight time from Miami International to San Diego International.
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and Qatar Airways fly direct from Miami International to San Diego International.
As of April 2025, there are 48 flights per week flying from Miami International to San Diego International.
The cheapest month to fly from Miami International to San Diego International is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Miami International Airport to San Diego International Airport on Saturday, 17 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 42 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Diego International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Diego is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Frontier Airlines and American Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to San Diego International.

Travelling from Miami International Airport (MIA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Miami International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 5 hours 40 minutes.

  • The timezone in San Diego is UTC-7, which is three hours behind Miami.

  • Take your pick of 16 weekly Miami International Airport to San Diego International Airport flights. The 15:30 departure with American Airlines is the earliest flight available. American Airlines operates the last service of the day at 21:07.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MIA to SAN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.

  • Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

  • American Airlines offers direct flights from Miami International Airport to San Diego International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in San Diego — and maybe even more of United States if your schedule allows.

  • The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is American Airlines.

  • With 78.1% of services arriving as scheduled, American Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering MIA to SAN flights.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Miami International Airport to San Diego International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between MIA and SAN:

    • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport

    • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Miami International Airport (MIA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • Currently, $74 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Miami International Airport to San Diego International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $278. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To get cheap tickets from MIA to SAN, book your trip six months before your planned departure.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from Miami International Airport to San Diego International Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from MIA to SAN is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.

  • Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Miami International Airport to San Diego International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Miami International Airport (MIA)

  • MIA is located at 4200 N.W. 21 Street.

  • 76.14% of flights that leave from Miami International Airport make it to their destination on time.

  • Miami International Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Miami. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Miami International Airport to San Diego International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near MIA:

Arriving at San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Getting from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego

  • SAN is located at Airport Drive.

  • San Diego International Airport to the centre of San Diego has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.

  • It'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

When to fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Miami International Airport to San Diego International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to San Diego in May.

  • When reserving your flight from Miami International Airport to San Diego International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in San Diego, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from MIA to SAN in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.

Explore more of United States

  • Los Angeles is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of San Diego. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.

  • If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in United States, consider Phoenix, roughly 483 kilometres east of San Diego. Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park are key reasons to visit.

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