Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, solo, or with the whole family, you'll enjoy the flexibility of flying Southwest®.
Find your next flight from Phoenix to San Diego now!
Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, solo, or with the whole family, you'll enjoy the flexibility of flying Southwest®.
Find your next flight from Phoenix to San Diego now!
Phoenix, AZ to San Diego, CA
*Restrictions and exclusions apply. Seats and dates are limited. Select markets. 26 travel days available.
Southwest seats are first come, first served based on check-in order. But there are ways to board the plane earlier!
We make bag-checking a breeze with our flexible baggage policy. Here’s how to make your journey even smoother:
Take advantage of inflight entertainment with free movies4, free live TV5, free texting6, and $8 inflight Internet7.
We also offer free sodas, coffee, and snacks8—learn more about the inflight food and beverage experience.
Have a change of travel plans? We offer free same-day standby for all fare types. This means that you can retain your current flight while listing for standby on an earlier flight. If a seat becomes available, it’s yours at no charge!
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| Departing from | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) |
|---|---|
| Arriving at | San Diego International Airport (SAN) |
| Average flight time | 1 hour 11 minutes |
| Distance | 304 miles |
| 123† | Weekly flights |
|---|---|
| 9‡ | Nonstop flights per day Monday through Friday |
| 6‡ | Nonstop flights on Saturday |
| 9‡ | Nonstop flights on Sunday |
Other popular flights from Phoenix:
†Weekly flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 5/1/2024 and 5/31/2024. Note: route may not operate every day of the week.
‡Nonstop flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 5/1/2024 and 5/31/2024.
Layer on your sunscreen and get ready to soak up some rays on over 68 miles of beaches! Multifaceted San Diego is a favorite destination for surfers and culture-lovers alike, offering its visitors beaches, scenic hiking trails, numerous museums, great food, and more.
With miles of Pacific coastline, San Diego is a prime beach destination. Rollerblade or skateboard down Mission Beach Boardwalk and stop at seaside Belmont Park for a ride on the Giant Dipper Roller Coaster. Play a few rounds of beach volleyball on the courts at Moonlight Beach, snorkel and scuba dive at La Jolla Shores, or relax in the sun at laid-back Coronado Beach. If nature walks are more your speed, watch for whales on the coastal bluffs at Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, explore over 1,750 acres of land including salt marshes and waterfowl refuges at Torrey Pines State Reserve, or enjoy a walk or bike ride through Balboa Park.
San Diego is California’s oldest city, and is full of historic monuments and cultural destinations. In Balboa Park alone, visitors have their pick of the San Diego Zoo, the San Diego Museum of Art, the Japanese Friendship Garden, the San Diego Automotive Museum, and the Museum of Man, just to name a few options. Take a trolley tour of downtown San Diego, gallery-hop your way through the historic Gaslamp District, or enjoy a concert at the San Diego Symphony. Don’t forget to sample some of the local California-Baja fare and try burritos, tacos, and more made with fresh local produce and Mexican-inspired flavors. And when it’s time to say goodbye, the airport is just a short car, bus, or bike trip from downtown!
1EarlyBird Check-In® pricing starts at $15 one-way, and is subject to availability. Pricing may vary based on the popularity and length of each (one-way) flight. Please see optional travel charges for more details.
2Upgraded boarding prices and benefits are per eligible segment. Flights must be within 24 hours of departure to be eligible for upgraded boarding.
3First and second checked bags. Weight and size limits apply.
4Where available. Available only on WiFi-enabled aircraft. Limited-time offer.
5Due to licensing restrictions, on WiFi-enabled international flights, free live TV and iHeartRadio may not be available for the full duration of flight.
6Texting only allows access to iMessage and WhatsApp (which must be downloaded and activated before connecting to SouthwestWiFi).
7Internet access for $8 per device from takeoff to landing. Price is subject to change. May not be available for the full duration of flight. In order to provide a top-notch Internet experience, we prohibit access to certain high-bandwidth applications and websites. We also prohibit access to certain obscene or offensive content.
8Flights traveling 175 miles or less will have only water available. Complimentary snacks are served on flights over 175 miles. If you’re flying between Hawaii and the continental U.S., you’ll have even more snacks to choose from.
9Free same-day standby: You can list for same-day standby for an earlier flight via a Southwest Customer Service Agent at the airport or the Southwest app or mobile web. You must request to be added to the same-day standby list at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure of your original flight or the no-show policy will apply. If using the app or mobile web, you must list your name 30 minutes ahead of scheduled departure. You will receive a message based on the contact preference selected during booking if you are cleared on the flight. Group bookings and Unaccompanied Minors are not eligible for same-day standby. You will be required to pay any government taxes and fees associated with these itinerary changes but refunds will be provided. Your original boarding position is not guaranteed on your standby flight. Southwest Business Customers booked through travel agencies may need to see a Southwest agent at the airport for a standby listing. See Southwest.com/standby for more details.
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