Flying from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport.
San Diego and Phoenix are both in the UTC-7 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Every week, there are 107 San Diego International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as early as possible, jump on the 06:15 American Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 22:15 with Frontier Airlines.
To ensure you catch your SAN to PHX flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You can travel nonstop to Phoenix, United States. Jet off with one of these airlines that offer direct flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport:
American Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates SAN to PHX flights. A dependable 80.39% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SAN and PHX include:
Los Angeles International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Tucson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
C$59 is currently the lowest price for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight. A return flight starts from C$118. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from SAN to PHX by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organize your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops 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 International Airport.
Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)
The address for SAN is Airport Drive.
71.38% of flights that take off from San Diego International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
San Diego International Airport is around 5 kilometres from central San Diego. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 20 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near SAN:
Arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
If you're arriving on a late San Diego International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near PHX:
Pick up a Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport rental car and discover Phoenix and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Dollar and Thrifty are popular providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Phoenix. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
July is the most popular month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Phoenix in May.
The warmest month in Phoenix is July, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Book your flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SAN to PHX in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Phoenix, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Journey around 483 kilometres west to San Diego to check off its top attractions. From San Diego Zoo to USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 418 kilometres north-west of Phoenix, Las Vegas is another essential stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Fremont Street Experience.