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Cheap flights from San Diego to Phoenix from $77 CLD, SAN → PHX, SCF

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), Scottsdale Airport (SCF)

The cheapest return found recently is $77 with Frontier Airlines, 22 Feb 2027 – 25 Feb 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $135 with Frontier Airlines, 16 Nov, found 2 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$135, Frontier Airlines, found 2 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
$77, 22 Feb 2027 to 25 Feb 2027
Cheapest month to fly
December 2026, return fares from $25 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, JSX Air, Alaska Airlines
Shortest nonstop flight found
1 h 32 min

Return

Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.

Cheapest return found recently

$77

22 Feb 2027 – 25 Feb 2027 · Frontier Airlines

San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

Leaves 3:09 p.m. · Return leaves 1:56 p.m. · 2 h 46 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 4 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

$77

22 Feb 2027 – 25 Feb 2027 · Frontier Airlines

San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

Leaves 3:09 p.m. · Return leaves 1:56 p.m. · 2 h 46 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 4 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $77 22 Feb 2027 – 25 Feb 2027found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $25 5 Dec – 12 Decfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates

What have prices looked like?

Over 46 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $25 to $214.

$77, the cheapest return found recently, sits here in that range of $25 to $214.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good return price?

Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold return fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 3-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 22 Feb 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

28 fares on 2 departure dates

5 Dec – 12 Dec: $25, found 8 days ago22 Feb 2027 – 25 Feb 2027: $77, found 4 days agoDecFeb
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
5 Dec – 12 Dec$25Frontier AirlinesSan Diego International Airport (SAN) → Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
22 Feb 2027 – 25 Feb 2027$77Frontier AirlinesSan Diego International Airport (SAN) → Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $25.

December 2026From $25Cheapest seen1 departure date5 Dec – 12 Dec · found 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
February 2027From $771 departure date22 Feb 2027 – 25 Feb 2027 · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $67 to $123.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$135

16 Nov · Frontier Airlines

San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

Leaves 7:38 p.m. · 1 h 32 min trip

nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

$135

16 Nov · Frontier Airlines

San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

Leaves 7:38 p.m. · 1 h 32 min trip

nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $135 16 Novfound 2 days agoOpen this trip

Cheapest we hold, of any age $24 5 Decfound 5 days agoOpen this trip

What have prices looked like?

Over 43 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $20 to $236.

$135, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $20 to $236.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good one-way price?

Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates from 16 Nov to 5 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

Yes. Among one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 16 Nov, 19 Nov costs $110: $25 less than the cheapest found recently.

American Airlines · McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) → Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) · nonstop · found 4 days ago

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Every date we hold

4 fares on 3 departure dates

16 Nov: $135, found 2 days ago19 Nov: $110, found 4 days ago5 Dec: $24, found 5 days agoNovDec
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
16 Nov$135Frontier AirlinesSan Diego International Airport (SAN) → Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
19 Nov$110American AirlinesMcClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) → Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
5 Dec$24Frontier AirlinesSan Diego International Airport (SAN) → Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $24.

November 2026From $1102 departure dates19 Nov · found 4 days agoOpen this trip
December 2026From $24Cheapest seen1 departure date5 Dec · found 5 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from San Diego to Phoenix

We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for San Diego to Phoenix?

Return

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 88% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (46 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$242$188+707%20
7–13 days$210$81+600%24
14–29 days$81$25+170%17
30–59 days$30$25Cheapest seen12
90–179 days$47$43+57%18

One-way

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 79% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (43 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$114$95+375%34
7–13 days$107$23+346%35
14–29 days$24$20Cheapest seen22
30–59 days$24$20+0%21

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 22 Feb 2027 – 25 Feb 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.

Questions about this trip

How much is a return flight from San Diego to Phoenix?

The cheapest return found recently is $77 with Frontier Airlines, 22 Feb 2027 to 25 Feb 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $25 with Frontier Airlines, 5 Dec to 12 Dec, found 8 days ago.

How much is a one-way flight from San Diego to Phoenix?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $135 with Frontier Airlines, 16 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $24 with Frontier Airlines, 5 Dec, found 5 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $67 to $123.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Phoenix?

December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $25, 5 Dec to 12 Dec, found 8 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $24, 5 Dec, found 5 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Phoenix?

In 46 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 88% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 43 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 79% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from San Diego to Phoenix?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $77 with Frontier Airlines, 22 Feb 2027 to 25 Feb 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $135 with Frontier Airlines, 16 Nov, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from San Diego to Phoenix?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Frontier Airlines on 16 Nov, takes 1 h 32 min from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from San Diego to Phoenix?

Between 16 Nov and 5 Dec, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 3 departure dates we hold, and American Airlines on 1.

Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work