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Flight deals from San Diego International to Phoenix Sky Harbor

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from ر.ق.‏ 167. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Phoenix Sky Harbor

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Diego International to Phoenix Sky Harbor flights are currently cheapest in June.

Direct flights from San Diego International to Phoenix Sky Harbor

San Diego International to Phoenix Sky Harbor: Alternative routes

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

San Diego to Phoenix: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundر.ق.‏ 83
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time1 hr, 27 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week214

Finding cheap flights from San Diego International to Phoenix Sky Harbor: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego International to Phoenix Sky Harbor is ر.ق.‏ 167. 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.
1 hour and 27 minutes is the average flight time from San Diego International to Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly direct from San Diego International to Phoenix Sky Harbor.
As of April 2026, there are 214 flights per week flying from San Diego International to Phoenix Sky Harbor.
The cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Phoenix Sky Harbor is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on Thursday, 4 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 27 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor 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 Phoenix is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Phoenix Sky Harbor.

Flying from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX): what you need to know

  • Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport.

  • San Diego and Phoenix are both in the UTC-7 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.

  • Every week, there are 107 San Diego International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as early as possible, jump on the 06:15 American Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 22:15 with Frontier Airlines.

  • To ensure you catch your SAN to PHX flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • You can travel nonstop to Phoenix, United States. Jet off with one of these airlines that offer direct flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport:

  • American Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.

  • American Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates SAN to PHX flights. A dependable 80.39% of its services on this route arrive as planned.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SAN and PHX include:

    • Los Angeles International Airport

    • Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)

    • Tucson International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)

  • ر.ق.‏ 83 is currently the lowest price for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ر.ق.‏ 167. These fares can change based on availability and demand.

  • Get cheap tickets from SAN to PHX by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.

  • Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.

  • Landing cheap flights from SAN to PHX is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.

  • Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport.

Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • The address for SAN is Airport Drive.

  • 71.38% of flights that take off from San Diego International Airport land at their destination on schedule.

  • San Diego International Airport is around 5 kilometres from central San Diego. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Expect a trip time of roughly 20 minutes on public transport.

  • Booked an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near SAN:

Arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)

Getting from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix

  • PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.

  • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Phoenix. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.

  • Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.

When to fly to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Phoenix in May.

  • The warmest month in Phoenix is July, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 44ºC. Book your flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SAN to PHX in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC and 20ºC then.

Explore more of United States

  • You've seen Phoenix, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Journey around 483 kilometres west to San Diego to check off its top attractions. From San Diego Zoo to USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Around 418 kilometres north-west of Phoenix, Las Vegas is another essential stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Fremont Street Experience.

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