Cheap Flights from Miami International (MIA) to San Diego (SAN)

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Find the cheapest month to fly from Miami International to San Diego

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Miami International to San Diego flights are currently cheapest in May.

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Miami to San Diego: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$140
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time5 hrs, 35 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week83

Finding cheap flights from Miami International to San Diego: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in San Diego: San Diego International, El Cajon and McClellan – Palomar.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Miami International to San Diego is $140. 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.
5 hours and 35 minutes is the average flight time from Miami International to San Diego.
American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways fly direct from Miami International to San Diego.
There are 166 flights per week flying from Miami International to San Diego, as of April 2024.
The cheapest month to fly from Miami International to San Diego is usually May.
If you're flying from Miami International Airport, the cheapest airport near San Diego is San Diego International – which is 2.5 miles away from the center of San Diego. We've found flights to this airport from $140.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Miami International Airport to San Diego on Wednesday, May 29, 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 35 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 San Diego 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 San Diego is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 60°F. August is typically the warmest month in San Diego, when it usually averages around 83°F. You can expect the least rain in June. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 49°F. The rainiest month is February.
Currently, Spirit Airlines and American Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to San Diego.

Are you searching for the cheapest flights to San Diego from Miami? Do you want to learn about your destination and find helpful tips and advice on travel such as MIA long-term parking rates, as well as transportation and hotel options?

Planning a trip from Miami to San Diego and have some flexibility? Check out Skyscanner's cheapest month search. Using this tool, we were able to find tickets available for the low price of $112 during the month of October. This tool also indicates that travel to the various airports in San Diego from Miami International is cheaper if you plan to depart on a weekday and have a weekend stay-over.

Here are the cheapest flights available currently:

Departing from Miami International

Miami International Airport is located at 2100 NW 42nd Ave in Miami. That is just 8 miles northeast of the city center. Long-term parking rates for Miami International Airport is available for $32 per day, currently. The maximum number of days you can park at MIA is limited to 10 days. So, for longer travel, off-site parking is going to be your best bet. The airport is large and busy. It offers more than 21 million passengers each year services such as free WiFi, plentiful shopping, duty-free shopping for International travelers, and over 30 restaurants and bars.

Arriving in San Diego

There are two main airports serving the greater San Diego area.

  • San Diego International Airport SAN

  • San Diego International Airport is just three miles north of the city center. The airport is busy, serving 20 million passengers each year. It is most notably the world's busiest airport with just a single runway. Because the airport is near residential neighborhoods, ordinances dictate that all flights must depart between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. The airport is located at 3225 North Harbor Drive San Diego, California.

  • San Diego Carlsbad Airport (CLD)

    Also known as McClellan-Palomar Airport, Carlsbad is a small regional airport with connecting flights out to most major airports in the region. The airport is located 35 miles north of San Diego. It is unlikely that you will utilize this airport unless you are heading to a remote location served only by "puddle jumpers" or air taxis

Once you arrive at San Diego International you'll have multiple transportation options available to you. Flat rate taxis run 24/7 to the hotel district. Many hotels offer free shuttle bus services. However, if you prefer to reserve a rental car while you are in San Diego, be sure to check out these cheap San Diego rental car deals.

San Diego on a Budget

Here is our list of budget-friendly sights to see when you are visiting San Diego.

  • Visit Balboa Park
  • It's America's largest cultural park. Architecture enthusiasts will be amazed at the melding of so many distinct styles of construction such as Plateresque, Churrigueresque, Baroque, Rococo, Spanish-colonial, and Gothic. With more than 25 museums and other attractions --from astronomy to botany. The park offers free admission on Tuesdays, and the Timken Museum of Art is free every day.

  • Enjoy the Street Performers at Seaport Village
  • Seaport Village is located near the marina. There are many shops and dining options which will vary in cost, but there's never a charge to watch the street performers that are a mainstay. Feel free to walk along the oceanfront path, as well.

  • Visit Chula Vista
  • Olympic athletes regularly train in San Diego at the Chula Vista Olympic Training Center. Take a tour of the facility for free, and you may just spot the newest Olympic hopefuls!

San Diego Hotels and Resorts

Now that you have found the cheapest airfare and rental cars, don't you want to find the lowest prices on hotel deals in San Diego? Check out these low prices we found using Skyscanner's search for cheap hotel deals in San Diego.


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