San Diego (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX) flights

An economy award from San Diego (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX) 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 San Diego (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX): 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 SAN to PHX 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.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 4,500 | $25.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 9,200 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 9,500 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 10,000 | $5.60 |
| Starlux (COSMILE)On Alaska Airlines | 10,000 | $38.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $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.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from SAN to PHX
- Alaska Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it

- American Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it

- Frontier AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it

- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it

Book SAN to PHX with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
SAN to PHX 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



- 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)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines



- Via San Luis Obispo (SBP)Alaska Airlines, then American Airlines


- Via Fresno (FAT)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines



- Via Albuquerque (ABQ)Southwest Airlines the whole way



- Via Monterey (MRY)Alaska Airlines, then American Airlines


- Via El Paso (ELP)Southwest Airlines the whole way



- Via San Jose (SJC)Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via Reno (RNO)Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via Oakland (OAK)Southwest Airlines the whole way



- Via Loreto (LTO)Alaska Airlines, then American Airlines


- 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




SAN to PHX: common questions
How many miles does SAN to PHX 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 SAN to PHX?
Alaska Airlines (oneworld), American Airlines (oneworld), Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX).
How far is San Diego from Phoenix by plane?
San Diego (SAN) and Phoenix (PHX) 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 SAN to PHX 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 San Diego and Phoenix?
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.








