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      Flight deals from San Diego International to Phoenix Sky Harbor

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $65. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Phoenix.$63 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Diego International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $63, select.
      Phoenix.$64 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Oct, returning Fri, 9 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Diego International on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $64, select.
      Phoenix.$65 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Thu, 10 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Diego International on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $65, select.
      Phoenix.$65 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Diego International on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $65, select.
      Phoenix.$65 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Diego International on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $65, select.
      Phoenix.$137 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Dec, returning Tue, 15 Dec.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Diego International on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $137, select.
      Phoenix.$148 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $148, select.
      Phoenix.$202 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Diego International on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $202, select.
      Phoenix.$238 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Thu, 3 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Diego International on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $238, select.
      Phoenix.$242 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 Jan, returning Sat, 30 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 23 Jan, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $242, select.
      Phoenix.$269 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Feb, returning Mon, 8 Feb.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $269, select.
      Phoenix.$321 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb, returning Tue, 2 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $321, select.
      Phoenix.$321 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Mar, returning Tue, 30 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 23 Mar, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Tue, 30 Mar, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $321, select.
      Phoenix.$323 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Jan, returning Mon, 4 Jan.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $323, select.
      Phoenix.$341 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Dec, returning Sat, 2 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $341, select.
      Phoenix.$349 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Apr, returning Mon, 19 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 15 Apr, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Mon, 19 Apr, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $349, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Phoenix Sky Harbor

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Diego International to Phoenix Sky Harbor flights are currently cheapest in October.
      Aug
      from $148
      Sep
      from $65
      Oct
      from $64
      Nov
      from $65
      Dec
      from $137
      Jan
      from $242
      Feb
      from $269
      Mar
      from $321
      Apr
      from $349
      May
      from $405
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      Direct flights from San Diego International to Phoenix Sky Harbor

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      San Diego International to Phoenix Sky Harbor: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from San Diego International to Phoenix below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Phoenix Sky Harbor.

      Phoenix Sky Harbor

      6km from central Phoenix
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      Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal

      24km from central Phoenix
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      Phoenix-Deer Valley

      27km from central Phoenix
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      Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

      42km from central Phoenix
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      San Diego to Phoenix: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$63
      Cheapest month to flySeptember
      Average flight time1 hr, 27 mins
      Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
      Average flights per week179

      Finding cheap flights from San Diego International to Phoenix Sky Harbor: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego International to Phoenix Sky Harbor is $63. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      1 hour and 26 minutes is the average flight time from San Diego International to Phoenix Sky Harbor.
      Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines fly direct from San Diego International to Phoenix Sky Harbor.
      As of August 2026, there are 211 flights per week flying from San Diego International to Phoenix Sky Harbor.
      The cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Phoenix Sky Harbor is usually September.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on Wednesday, 30 September 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 27 minutes.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Phoenix Sky Harbor but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Phoenix is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Phoenix Sky Harbor.

      Flying from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX): what you need to know

      • The average time for a direct flight from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.

      • Phoenix's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Phoenix one hour ahead of San Diego.

      • There are 99 San Diego International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport flights every week.

      • Your SAN to PHX flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

      • Flying during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

      • You can travel nonstop to Phoenix, the United States. Book a ticket with one of these carriers offering direct flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport:

      • The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Southwest Airlines.

      • With 77.38% of services arriving as scheduled, American Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering SAN to PHX flights.

      • We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between SAN and PHX include:

        • Los Angeles International Airport

        • Harry Reid International Airport

        • Tucson International Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)

      • $30 is the lowest price for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport flight. A return flight starts from $63. These prices can change based on availability.

      • Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SAN to PHX if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.

      • The cheapest month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.

      • Snapping up cheap flights from SAN to PHX couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.

      • Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport.

      Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)

      • You'll find SAN at N Harbour Dr.

      • When it comes to San Diego International Airport's on-time performance, 74% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

      • To reach San Diego International Airport from central San Diego, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

      • Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.

      • Have an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near SAN:

      Arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)

      Getting from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix

      • PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.

      • Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Phoenix. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.

      • Travelling on public transport will take you around 25 minutes.

      When to fly to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)

      • It's time to pick your dates for your flight from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Phoenix. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.

      • Before locking in your flight from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Phoenix, with the temperature ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 45ºC (113ºF).

      • January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SAN to PHX around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

      Explore more of the United States

      • Phoenix has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 483 kilometres west of Phoenix, a trip to San Diego will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.

      • If you want to check out another great destination in the United States, consider Las Vegas, about 418 kilometres north-west of Phoenix. Ciudad del Pecado o Las Vegas, Las Vegas Strip and Fountains of Bellagio are the start of reasons to visit.

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