Flying from Miami International Airport (MIA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN): what you need to know
A direct flight from Miami International Airport to San Diego International Airport takes on average 5 hours 38 minutes. The timezone in San Diego is UTC-7, making it 3 hours behind Miami.
Flights from Miami International Airport to San Diego International Airport start from 06:55 — the earliest with American Airlines. The latest flight is the 23:58 service with American Airlines. In total, there are 16 weekly services from MIA to SAN.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
To break up your flight from Miami International Airport to San Diego International Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to find a city that interests you. The top stopovers on the MIA - SAN route include:
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Miami International Airport (MIA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Miami International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 81 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 140 €. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MIA to SAN.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Miami International Airport to San Diego International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from MIA to SAN. There's no need to search every day to see if fares have fallen. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Miami International Airport to San Diego International Airport. Simply enter your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Handy information about Miami International Airport (MIA)
Travelling from central Miami to Miami International Airport takes approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or hail a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 19 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a handy hotel close to MIA? If you're catching an early flight from Miami International Airport to San Diego International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Consider staying in a hotel near SAN if you have a late flight from Miami International Airport to San Diego International Airport. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego
San Diego International Airport to central San Diego takes around 9 minutes by car. It's approximately 5 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 20 minutes.
When to fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Miami International Airport to San Diego International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to San Diego in May.
Book your flight from Miami International Airport to San Diego International Airport for August if you'd like to visit San Diego during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 28ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MIA to SAN in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC and 23ºC on average.
More about San Diego
Start your San Diego trip right by finding a wonderful place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from MIA to SAN, explore our range of accommodation options including:
San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum are just two of the leading attractions to add to your San Diego to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at SeaWorld San Diego.
Complete your San Diego trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to San Diego International Airport, explore our low prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one place to find the best car rental price for your San Diego getaway.
