Cheap flights Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego (SAN)
Phoenix to San Diego is a 353-mile trip. We compared 6 nearby airports on both ends, pricing the flight plus the drive, parking, and rideshare that flight search engines leave out.
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| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | PHX → SAN | $143 | $80 | $223 |
| Cheapest combo | PHX → SAN | $143 | $80 | $223 |
Departure airports near Phoenix
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to SAN | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHX — Phoenix | 4.4 mi / 7m | $66 | $143 | $209 |
| AZA — Mesa | 30.4 mi / 36m | $75 | $163 | $237 |
| TUS — Tucson | 133.3 mi / 2h 7m | $111 | $171 | $282 |
Arrival airports near San Diego
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from PHX | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAN — San Diego | 2.3 mi / 4m | $14 | $143 | $157 |
| SNA — Santa Ana | 92.3 mi / 1h 28m | $207 | $157 | $364 |
| PSP — Palm Springs | 101.1 mi / 1h 36m | $226 | $151 | $377 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 353 miles, 5h 46m, and an estimated $62 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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