Travelling from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to San Diego International Airport.
Phoenix and San Diego share the same timezone, UTC-7.
Choose from 107 weekly Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to San Diego International Airport flights. The 05:50 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. American Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:19.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to catch your PHX to SAN flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to San Diego International Airport. When you're ready to start your San Diego adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of United States:
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is American Airlines.
With 78.64% of its services arriving as planned, Frontier Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering PHX to SAN flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to San Diego International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between PHX and SAN:
Tucson International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Right now, ر.ق. 156 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to San Diego International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 312. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from PHX to SAN by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to San Diego International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 82.57% of flights that take off from PHX arrive at their destination without delay.
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Phoenix. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near PHX? If you're catching an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to San Diego International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at San Diego International Airport (SAN)
If you're landing on a late Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to San Diego International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near SAN:
Pick up a San Diego International Airport rental car and discover San Diego and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Budget are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from San Diego International Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego
The address for SAN is Airport Drive.
San Diego International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central San Diego. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to San Diego International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to San Diego in May.
The warmest month in San Diego is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to San Diego International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from PHX to SAN in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 23ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
San Diego is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be explored. About 177 kilometres north-west of San Diego, a visit to Los Angeles will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Around 483 kilometres east of San Diego, Phoenix is another essential stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.
