Cheap Flights from Memphis to San Diego
Cheap Flights from Memphis to San Diego
Looking for cheap flights from Memphis 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 Memphis to San Diego vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,500–19,000 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 Memphis to San Diego for specific travel dates.
2026-11-15
MEM - SAN
Economy | 2 Stops
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-16
MEM - SAN
Economy | 2 Stops
From 12,500 Pts + $11.2
2026-11-16
MEM - SAN
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $30.6
2026-11-15
MEM - SAN
Economy | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 17,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-16
MEM - SAN
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 17,500 Pts + $25.6
2027-01-04
MEM - SAN
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 19,000 Pts + $14.6
Memphis to San Diego flight facts
Distance
1,564 mi
2,517 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 3h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−2h
San Diego is 2 hours behind Memphis.
Airports in Memphis
MEM · Memphis Intl
Airports in San Diego
SAN · San Diego Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Memphis - Santa Ana · Santa Ana is 76 mi from San Diego
Flights Memphis - Palm Springs · Palm Springs is 85 mi from San Diego
Flights Memphis - Ontario · Ontario is 94 mi from San Diego
Flights Memphis - Los Angeles · Los Angeles is 109 mi from San Diego
Flights Little Rock - San Diego · Little Rock is 129 mi from Memphis
Premium cabin flights from Memphis to San Diego
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
MEM - SAN
Business | 1 Stop
From 38,200 Pts + $11.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
MEM - SAN
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
MEM - SAN
First | 1 Stop
From 37,500 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 Memphis 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 Memphis to San Diego.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Memphis to San Diego.
Memphis and San Diego are about 1,564 miles (2,517 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,564-mile straight-line distance takes about 3h 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 Memphis.
Departures from Memphis: Memphis Intl (MEM). 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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