Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego (SAN) flights
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.
Airlines flying nonstop from PHX to SAN
- Alaska Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Frontier AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
Book PHX to SAN 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
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
- 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+1
- Via Santa Barbara (SBA)American Airlines, then Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines
- Via San Luis Obispo (SBP)American Airlines, then Alaska Airlines
- Via Fresno (FAT)American Airlines, then Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines
- Via Albuquerque (ABQ)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Monterey (MRY)American Airlines, then Alaska 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)American Airlines, then Alaska Airlines
- Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more the whole way+1+1
- Via Sacramento (SMF)Southwest Airlines the whole way
PHX to SAN: common questions
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.
How many miles does PHX to SAN cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for PHX to SAN with taxes and fees.
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.