United States Β· 304 miles (490 km)

San Diego (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX) flights

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.

Airlines flying nonstop from SAN to PHX

Book SAN to PHX with points

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

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
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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)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines
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  • Via San Luis Obispo (SBP)Alaska Airlines, then American Airlines
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  • Via Fresno (FAT)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines
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  • Via Albuquerque (ABQ)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Monterey (MRY)Alaska Airlines, then American 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)Alaska Airlines, then American 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

SAN to PHX: common questions

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.

How many miles does SAN to PHX cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for SAN to PHX with taxes and fees.

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.