United States Β· 304 miles (490 km)

Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego (SAN) flights

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4,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Alaska Atmos Rewards

An economy award from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego (SAN) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego (SAN): Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 304 miles (490 km) apart. Alaska Airlines and American Airlines are in oneworld. There are also 17 ways to fly it with one stop, through Tucson, Los Angeles and Las Vegas and more.

How many miles PHX to SAN costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines4,500$25.60
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines6,000$5.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines6,000$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines9,200$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines9,500$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines10,000$5.60
Starlux (COSMILE)On Alaska Airlines10,000$38.60
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines16,500$5.60

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from PHX to SAN

Book PHX to SAN with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

PHX to SAN with one stop

17 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Tucson (TUS)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Los Angeles (LAX)Delta Air Lines and United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Santa Barbara (SBA)American Airlines, then Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines
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  • Via San Luis Obispo (SBP)American Airlines, then Alaska Airlines
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  • Via Fresno (FAT)American Airlines, then Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Albuquerque (ABQ)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Monterey (MRY)American Airlines, then Alaska Airlines
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  • Via El Paso (ELP)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via San Jose (SJC)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Reno (RNO)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Oakland (OAK)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Loreto (LTO)American Airlines, then Alaska Airlines
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  • Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more the whole way
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  • Via Sacramento (SMF)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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See all 17 in Routes

PHX to SAN: common questions

How many miles does PHX to SAN cost?

In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (5,500), Etihad Guest (6,000) and Iberia Club (6,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from PHX to SAN?

Alaska Airlines (oneworld), American Airlines (oneworld), Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego (SAN).

How far is Phoenix from San Diego by plane?

Phoenix (PHX) and San Diego (SAN) are 304 miles (490 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book PHX to SAN award flights?

9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Phoenix and San Diego?

The most direct connections are through Tucson (TUS), Los Angeles (LAX), Las Vegas (LAS), Santa Barbara (SBA) and San Luis Obispo (SBP). On 12 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Tucson.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.