San Diego to Phoenix flights
Direct and connecting flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from San Diego to Phoenix take?
Flight time from San Diego (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from San Diego to Phoenix?
Airline availability for SAN to PHX changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from San Diego to Phoenix?
Direct (nonstop) availability on SAN to PHX varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- American Airlines5-yr attributed events: 26Last 90 days: none recorded
- Southwest Airlines5-yr attributed events: 40Last 90 days: none recorded
- Alaska Airlines5-yr attributed events: 7Last 90 days: none recorded
- Horizon Air5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- Frontier Airlines5-yr attributed events: 7Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 5 sightings | No recorded events |
| Southwest Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Alaska Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Horizon Air | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| Frontier Airlines | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning SAN → PHX
SAN to PHX is a short-haul route of 489 km (304 mi). See the return PHX → SAN route.
Alternative airports near San Diego: San Diego (NZY) — 4 km, Miramar (NKX) — 16 km, El Cajon (SEE) — 23 km.
Alternative airports near Phoenix: Scottsdale (SCF) — 23 km, Mesa (MSC) — 26 km, Phoenix (DVT) — 29 km.