Cheap Flights from San Diego to Phoenix
Cheap Flights from San Diego to Phoenix
Looking for cheap flights from San Diego to Phoenix? 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 San Diego to Phoenix vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 4,500 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 San Diego to Phoenix for specific travel dates.
2026-11-05
SAN - PHX
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-07
SAN - PHX
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-09
SAN - PHX
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-10
SAN - PHX
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-11
SAN - PHX
Economy | Non stop | 2 left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-12
SAN - PHX
Economy | Non stop | 3 left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
San Diego to Phoenix flight facts
Distance
304 mi
489 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
Phoenix is 1 hour ahead of San Diego.
Airports in San Diego
SAN · San Diego Intl
Airports in Phoenix
PHX · Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Santa Ana - Phoenix · Santa Ana is 76 mi from San Diego
Flights Palm Springs - Phoenix · Palm Springs is 85 mi from San Diego
Flights Ontario - Phoenix · Ontario is 94 mi from San Diego
Flights Los Angeles - Phoenix · Los Angeles is 109 mi from San Diego
Flights Burbank - Phoenix · Burbank is 122 mi from San Diego
Flights Yuma - Phoenix · Yuma is 150 mi from San Diego
Premium cabin flights from San Diego to Phoenix
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
SAN - PHX
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
SAN - PHX
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
SAN - PHX
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
SAN - PHX
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
SAN - PHX
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
SAN - PHX
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Phoenix, AZ (USA)
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
From Pts or $353
Scottsdale, AZ (USA)
JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa
From Pts or $734
Phoenix, AZ (USA)
The Westin Phoenix Downtown
From Pts or $170
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Diego to Phoenix 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 San Diego to Phoenix.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Diego to Phoenix.
San Diego and Phoenix are about 304 miles (489 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 304-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Phoenix is 1 hour ahead of San Diego.
Departures from San Diego: San Diego Intl (SAN). Arrivals in Phoenix: Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Phoenix, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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