
Cheap Flights from Waco to San Diego
Cheap Flights from Waco to San Diego
Looking for cheap flights from Waco to San Diego? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Waco to San Diego vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 10,000–20,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Waco to San Diego for specific travel dates.
2026-12-01
ACT - SAN
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,000 Pts + $5.6

2026-12-01
ACT - SAN
First | 1 Stop
From 20,500 Pts + $5.6

2026-12-04
ACT - SAN
First | 1 Stop
From 20,500 Pts + $5.6

2026-12-05
ACT - SAN
First | 1 Stop
From 20,500 Pts + $5.6

2026-12-06
ACT - SAN
First | 1 Stop
From 20,500 Pts + $5.6

2026-12-07
ACT - SAN
First | 1 Stop
From 20,500 Pts + $5.6

Waco to San Diego flight facts
Distance
1,168 mi
1,880 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−2h
San Diego is 2 hours behind Waco.
Airports in Waco
ACT · Waco Regional
Airports in San Diego
SAN · San Diego Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Waco - Santa Ana · Santa Ana is 76 mi from San Diego
Flights Dallas - San Diego · Dallas is 88 mi from Waco
Flights Dallas-Fort Worth - San Diego · Dallas-Fort Worth is 90 mi from Waco
Flights Austin - San Diego · Austin is 101 mi from Waco
Flights Tyler - San Diego · Tyler is 119 mi from Waco
Flights Houston - San Diego · Houston is 159 mi from Waco
Premium cabin flights from Waco to San Diego
Premium cabin
2026-12-03
ACT - SAN
First | 1 Stop
From 21,500 Pts + $5.6

Premium cabin
2026-12-01
ACT - SAN
First | 1 Stop
From 20,500 Pts + $5.6

Premium cabin
2026-12-04
ACT - SAN
First | 1 Stop
From 20,500 Pts + $5.6

Premium cabin
2026-12-05
ACT - SAN
First | 1 Stop
From 20,500 Pts + $5.6

Premium cabin
2026-12-06
ACT - SAN
First | 1 Stop
From 20,500 Pts + $5.6

Premium cabin
2026-12-07
ACT - SAN
First | 1 Stop
From 20,500 Pts + $5.6

Selected hotels for your next stay

Encinitas (United States)
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas
From 25,000 Pts or $501

Dana Point, CA (USA)
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach
From 95,000 Pts or $859

Rancho Santa Fe (USA)
The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, an SLH Hotel
From 110,000 Pts or $421
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Waco to San Diego depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Waco to San Diego.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Waco to San Diego.
Waco and San Diego are about 1,168 miles (1,880 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,168-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
San Diego is 2 hours behind Waco.
Departures from Waco: Waco Regional (ACT). Arrivals in San Diego: San Diego Intl (SAN).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into San Diego, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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