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
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
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$77 22 Feb 2027 – 25 Feb 2027found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
$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.
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
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dec – 12 Dec | $25 | Frontier Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Feb 2027 – 25 Feb 2027 | $77 | Frontier Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $25.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines.
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
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
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$135 16 Novfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
$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.
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
Every date we hold
4 fares on 3 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov | $135 | Frontier Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 19 Nov | $110 | American Airlines | McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) → Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Dec | $24 | Frontier Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $24.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines, American Airlines.
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.
Today's prices for 22 Feb 2027 – 25 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 16 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
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.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days 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 | $25 | Cheapest seen | 12 |
| 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $114 | $95 | +375% | 34 |
| 7–13 days | $107 | $23 | +346% | 35 |
| 14–29 days | $24 | $20 | Cheapest seen | 22 |
| 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