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Cheap Flight Deals from El Paso to San Diego (ELP-SAN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from El Paso to San Diego that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from El Paso to San Diego

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from El Paso to San Diego.
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12:31 pm - 6:58 pmELP-SAN
7h 27m1 stop
12:17 pm - 6:45 pmSAN-ELP
5h 28m1 stop
$108Frontier
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Thu, Jan 16 - Thu, Jan 23
12:31 pm - 7:06 pmELP-SAN
7h 35m1 stop
12:44 pm - 11:31 amSAN-ELP
21h 47m1 stop
$118Frontier
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Sat, Jan 11 - Wed, Jan 15
12:31 pm - 7:06 pmELP-SAN
7h 35m1 stop
12:44 pm - 11:31 amSAN-ELP
21h 47m1 stop
$119Frontier
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Sat, Jan 11 - Wed, Jan 15
12:00 pm - 2:20 pmELP-SAN
3h 20m1 stop
1:45 pm - 4:30 pmSAN-ELP
1h 45mnonstop
$345Southwest
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Thu, Jan 30 - Sun, Feb 2
5:45 am - 11:55 amELP-SAN
7h 10m1 stop
10:00 am - 12:45 pmSAN-ELP
1h 45mnonstop
$409Southwest
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Thu, Jan 2 - Mon, Jan 6
7:00 pm - 9:47 pmELP-SAN
3h 47m1 stop
7:30 pm - 12:11 amSAN-ELP
3h 41m1 stop
$418American Airlines
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Thu, Mar 20 - Sun, Mar 23
6:30 am - 2:49 pmELP-SAN
9h 19m2 stops
7:00 am - 1:26 pmSAN-ELP
5h 26m1 stop
$433United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 30 - Sun, Feb 2
6:30 am - 11:58 pmELP-SAN
18h 28m2 stops
3:11 pm - 11:00 pmSAN-ELP
6h 49m1 stop
$456United Airlines
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Fri, Feb 14 - Mon, Feb 17
7:04 pm - 9:12 pmELP-SAN
27h 08m2 stops
6:20 am - 6:27 pmSAN-ELP
11h 07m2 stops
$475Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Jan 30 - Sun, Feb 2
6:00 am - 11:49 amELP-SAN
6h 49m1 stop
9:58 am - 3:00 pmSAN-ELP
4h 02m1 stop
$548American Airlines
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Mon, Dec 30 - Fri, Jan 3

Flights from El Paso to San Diego - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from El Paso to San Diego to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from El Paso to San Diego?

The average price of all round-trip flights from El Paso to San Diego clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For El Paso to San Diego, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Wednesday is the most expensive. Flying from San Diego back to El Paso, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from El Paso to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from El Paso to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from El Paso to San Diego is May, where tickets cost $216 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $377 and $358 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from El Paso to San Diego?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $245 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from El Paso to San Diego?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from El Paso to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from El Paso to San Diego, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

March

High season

October

Cheapest flight

$64
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 29% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 18% increase in price.
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When to book flights from El Paso to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from El Paso to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from El Paso to San Diego

  • How can I get from city center to ELP on public transportation?

    Taking a taxi is the quickest and most easily scheduled way to get from El Paso to ELP. All taxis are metered and the cab companies of El Paso frequent the terminals of ELP. ELP also has many Shared Ride Shuttles that run between locations in El Paso and the airport. These shuttles are available 24 hours, 7 days a week. However, keep in mind that they are shared ride shuttles, and the ride to the airport will probably take longer than you anticipate, so make enough time in your plans.

  • Does ELP provide any facilities for nursing moms?

    Yes. If you are a traveling mom who needs to pump or would like to breastfeed in private before your flight to San Diego, you can use the private Nursing Room near Gate B. This room is both cozy and cute, providing a comfortable rocking chair, a changing station, a table, a diaper genie, and is sink. There is also enough space in this room for luggage and other small children.

  • Where can I find the USO at ELP?

    The USO is located airside on Concourse B, near gate B5. The services and facilities of this USO are free of charge to active duty members of the US military and their families. Some amenities of this lounge include refreshments, computers, printers, Wi-Fi, TV, comfortable seating, and more.

  • Did the San Diego airport have any pet relief areas?

    Yes. The San Diego Airport has six pet relief areas outside the terminals, and there is one inside Terminal 2. These pet relief areas have artificial turf, a fire hydrant to get pets going, and doggy waste bags. If your flight is not leaving from Terminal 2, try to make sure that your four-legged friend has a potty break before you enter the airport and pass through security.

  • What is the cheapest flight from El Paso to San Diego?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from El Paso to San Diego was $64 for a one-way ticket and $108 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between El Paso and San Diego?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from El Paso to San Diego. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from El Paso to San Diego?

    On your way to San Diego, you’ll fly out from El Paso. You’ll be landing at San Diego.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from El Paso to San Diego?

    American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the El Paso to San Diego flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from El Paso to San Diego?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the El Paso to San Diego flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from El Paso to San Diego?

    There are nonstop flights from El Paso to San Diego on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from El Paso to San Diego, Southwest or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from El Paso to San Diego are Southwest and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $366 and an overall rating of 8.1, Southwest is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $358 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from El Paso to San Diego?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from El Paso to San Diego.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from El Paso to San Diego?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from El Paso is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from El Paso to San Diego?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Diego with an airline and back to El Paso with another airline. Booking your flights between El Paso and SAN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from El Paso to San Diego?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Diego from El Paso up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from El Paso to San Diego

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $202 or less one-way and $359 or less round-trip.
  • The El Paso International Airport (ELP) serves as a hub for Continental Airlines, New Mexico Airlines, and other smaller regional airlines. The San Diego International Airport (SAN) is a hub for Southwest, Alaska, and others.
  • Southwest is one airline that flies a direct flight from ELP to SAN. Airlines such as American and United are among the carriers that offer flights from ELP to SAN with one and two stops. Dallas, Houston, and Phoenix are common layover cities.
  • As you are waiting for your flight at ELP, take some time to look around you and absorb some of the city’s culture displayed through the Art Windows of El Paso. This rotating art exhibit showcases local artists and their talents. These pieces and installations are displayed throughout the airport, especially landside in the Meett and Greet Area and in baggage claim.
  • At the San Diego Airport, all rental car agencies are housed in the rental car center, a separate building from the airport terminals. If you go to the arrival curb when you deplane at SAN, you can catch a free shuttle to your rental car company. At the San Diegi airport, you can find agencies such as Avis, Hertz, Enterprise, Alamo, and many more.
  • At ELP, long-term parking is about half the price of short-term parking. There are over 4,000 spots available in the long-term lots, which are behind the short-term lot. Free shuttles are available 24/7 to take you from long-term parking to the terminal.
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Prefer to fly direct from El Paso to San Diego?

Find which airlines fly direct from El Paso Airport to San Diego Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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El Paso to San Diego

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Thursday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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San Diego to El Paso

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Tuesday

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Thursday

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Sunday

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Top 3 airlines serving from El Paso to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from El Paso to San Diego. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.1
SouthwestOverall score based on 4821 reviews
7.7Entertainment
8.1Comfort
7.2Food
8.2Boarding
8.7Crew
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Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2024AUS - OAK
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Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a hell hole of an airport. It is the new LaGuardia. Everything Cobbled together. Security gates closed. Terri directional signage

I will be flying again Southwest Airlines. Friendly crew, comfortable and affordable.

The plane arrived 25 minutes late, and the Wi-Fi was slower than it usually is.

Forget beverage, they didn't even have water for half the passangers?

Can not wait for seating change to reduce the amount of pre boards - it’s disheartening the abuse. And then then deplaning

The crew was nice. Boarding sucked. Instead of loading from the back to the front people just sat wherever and you had to wait for them to move to get to a seat. And the flight was 25 minutes delayed.

I boarded last because of my boarding assignment and was given a middle seat at the back of the plane. I’m 6”1” so it was really tight. I wish I just had a seat assignment instead of a general boarding group. My bag was way at the front and my seat at the back. Was never offered a beverage and had no room to move.

The open seating makes passengers boarding ahead of you think they also have the right to the empty middle seat. Trumper next to me refused to move her laptop bag from my leg area. I did not make a fuss since it was a short flight.

My boarding pass wouldn't pull up in the app very easily and had to really dig through my email. That caused a delay in TSA..

RE Food: Wish there was a choice for No Rating. Flew from Honolulu to Los Angeles on a Red-Eye flight (11:00 pm to 7:30 am). Other than a package of cookies with a beverage choice offered soon after take-off, and a beverage choice shortly before landing, no other food choices were offered. Everyone slept or rested for most of the trip. Nothing to rate. RE Entertainment: Everyone was sleeping most of the flight. Only saw one passenger watch about 30 minutes of entertainment on his iPad. I never attempted to access any entertainment options.

Baby cried a lot. Nothing anyone could do about it. Just part of flying.

For coast to coast travel the A321 and even the NEO, even in first class will never be excellent. That would take a B787 or 777 to accomplish.

No complaints. Good WiFi, great crew and excellent speedy baggage claim

The flight crew was fantastic! Which the seats had a small TV.

The foot ottoman cushion was missing on my business class seat.. the hydraulics is on its last leg & seat cushions do not have support or paddling. Heavily dented by butts

also wi-fi never worked attendant said satellite coverage is spotty over water ..... but we were over land!

I was unhappy with having the seat I chose changed at the last minute. I was moved to an aisle seat which did not recline and was next to the bathroom. The bathroom odors made the flight entirely unpleasant. Having carefully chosen my seat months before I was not pleased with my AA experience. In addition, they ran out of tea during flight service, really?

Dallas Hub. American taking ownership for their screwups instead of blaming their contractors and customers, trading their people, their call in service, reservation agents and their ticketing process. Make sure wheelchairs are available especially when the request is in their record.

Delayed each time on a round trip with no significant weather interference. Updates to flight times came after the fact. 30 min behind in boarding and board and phone still show an on time departure. Some mysterious extra 300 miles that came so surprising they had to fuel while we were already on board?

Charges unexpected. For seat that didnt recline. Please reverse extra seat and carryon charge. Bad business that is a bait and switch.

I couldn’t check in because the app didn’t work. It took 3 Frontier employees at the counter to get me checked in. Flight left 3 hours after departure time

The boarding gate was in Terminal D, but the Frontier counter was in Terminal E. So I had to move back and forth between terminals to check in my luggage. This was the worst experience that I had in terms of flights.

Stop changing gates at sfo. When you are elderly going back for it’s not fun.

There was no easy way to check in. I don't want to install an app to checkin. I will use alaska from now on because they have a web check in method that is easy.

Horrible! The short distance flight ended up taking 5 hrs! There was a 3 hr delay for the flight to take off and there was a 70 min wait on the tarmac for some bogus reason that the pilot said the gate he was supposed to board was taken up. After a 30 min wait he said the plane that was supposed to push out of the gate called a medical emergency and 40 min later he ended up boarding another gate. For the initial 3 hr delay there was no information/alert about the gate or delay in the app or the boards up until the boarding time and even beyond! Had to walk all the way to the end of the terminal to find the frontier staff to ask what was going on. Avoid this airline at all costs! If you have carryon bags or checked bags , their prices come equivalent to the prices of more reliable airlines. They are the worst in timeliness at 60% (reported as delayed) this year (check the data) by a high margin even compared to the second worst airline. If you are ok with having a miserable flight experience with the odds close to flip of a coin, feel free to try them. If you value your time , money and flying experience, stay away.

I went to the Frontier counter in San Jose at 1030am or so on Sunday 10/13/24 to see if I could get an earlier flight to San Diego in lieu of my reserved 630pm flight. One thing led to another, and I was able to obtain an open seat for about $ 56. on the earlier flight. Fine. Then the agent asked if I "was checking a bag". Not knowing that carry-ons cost extra per Frontier policy, I thought that she meant a regular checked bag. Therefore, I said no. Once I got to the gate, the same gate agent who sold me a ticket told me that I had to pay $99 for a carry-on, and that all bags were extra on Frontier. Having never flown on Frontier, I was not aware of this. Part of the issue was that she was not a native English speaker, so there was a miscommunication as to what "bag" meant. I would have preferred for her to have clearly let me know at the front counter that any bag including a carry-on cost $99. It would have had the same outcome, as I had to take my carry-on. But it got hectic at the last minute at the gate itself. The baggage policy should have mentioned "including carry-ons" when we first spoke.

Most horrible airlines. Please avoid it. It's ok to spend $50 extra for delta, united or Alaska

Airline changed the gate from Terminal A to Terminal D which is quite far and only sent a text message few minutes before boarding. Around 50 people missed their flight and as plane didn’t wait for them.

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