Cheapest airlines flights from Miami to San Diego

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Miami to San Diego, including Frontier Airlines, American Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Miami to San Diego according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Miami to San Diego in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$127, and round-trip direct flights start at US$481.

Displayed flight fares from Miami to San Diego are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Miami to San Diego Flight Details

The distance between Miami and San Diego is about 3,642.33 km. The average flying time from Miami to San Diego is around 5 hours 58 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$111
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$270
Cheapest monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance3,642.33 km
Average flight time5 hours 58 minutes
Popular airlineFrontier Airlines
Flight statistics for the Miami–San Diego route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Miami to San Diego

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Miami to San Diego?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Miami to San Diego, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Miami to San Diego is February, with an average price of US$92; while the month with the highest flight price is usually January, with an average price of up to US$348.

US$348
US$220
US$92
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  • US$92
    Feb
  • US$188
    Mar
  • US$228
    Apr
  • US$276
    May
  • US$225
    Jun
  • US$213
    Jul
  • US$247
    Aug
  • US$247
    Sep
  • US$220
    Oct
  • US$191
    Nov
  • US$278
    Dec
  • US$348
    Jan

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Miami to San Diego (MIA-SAN)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$111 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MIA to SAN on Wed, Jul 1), while Delta Air Lines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$270 departing on Wed, Jun 10 and returning on Sat, Jun 13.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Miami to San Diego, including: Frontier Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 5 hours 58 minutes to fly from Miami to San Diego.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Miami to San Diego is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 4 flight per week flying from Miami to San Diego. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Alaska Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AS6326 (09:10)
  • To find best deals on flights from Miami to San Diego, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Jul 1, with one-way flights priced at just US$111.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is American Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for San Diego travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Miami to San Diego is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Miami to San Diego on June 10, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at US$130.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in San Diego, with Miami International Airport to San Diego International Airport (MIA-SAN) is by far the most common option on this route: McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) Marine Corps Air Station Miramar (NKX) San Diego International Airport (SAN).
  • The time difference between San Diego and Miami is 3h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Miami to San Diego

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Miami to San Diego?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Miami to San Diego on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Frontier Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Miami to San Diego, with fares starting at US$180.

US$116
US$180
US$245
US$310
US$374
Frontier Airlines
US$180
Frontier Airlines
Delta Air Lines
US$210
Delta Air Lines
American Airlines
US$304
American Airlines
United Airlines
US$337
United Airlines
Alaska Airlines
US$374
Alaska Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from Miami to San Diego?

Total flights from Miami to San Diego across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, American Airlines/Alaska Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Miami to San Diego, with 15 flights per week.

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15
American Airlines
Alaska Airlines
15
Alaska Airlines
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14
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Qatar Airways
3
Qatar Airways
United Airlines
3
United Airlines

How many flights fly from Miami to San Diego daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Miami to San Diego within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Miami to San Diego is the highest on Friday/Saturday and the lowest on Wednesday.

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29
22
16
Highest
26
Mon
26
Tue
22
Wed
28
Thu
35
Fri
35
Sat
32
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.