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Recent round-trip flight deals from Miami to San Diego

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7:22 am - 7:54 pmMIA-SAN
15h 32m1 stop
3:10 pm - 5:21 amSAN-MIA
11h 11m1 stop
$167Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Apr 30 - Wed, May 7
7:00 am - 2:11 pmMIA-SAN
10h 11m1 stop
3:10 pm - 5:21 amSAN-MIA
11h 11m1 stop
$169Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 7 - Sat, May 10
6:25 am - 11:48 amMIA-SAN
8h 23m1 stop
6:25 am - 4:55 amSAN-MIA
19h 30m1 stop
$179Frontier
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Thu, Mar 27 - Wed, Apr 2
6:25 am - 11:48 amMIA-SAN
8h 23m1 stop
6:25 am - 4:55 amSAN-MIA
19h 30m1 stop
$180Frontier
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Thu, Mar 27 - Wed, Apr 2
8:27 am - 10:58 amMIA-SAN
5h 31mnonstop
12:24 pm - 8:13 pmSAN-MIA
4h 49mnonstop
$237American Airlines
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Fri, Apr 11 - Wed, Apr 16
4:45 pm - 7:33 pmMIA-SAN
5h 48mnonstop
10:15 pm - 6:04 amSAN-MIA
4h 49mnonstop
$257American Airlines
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Tue, Mar 18 - Tue, Mar 25
6:40 pm - 11:53 pmMIA-SAN
8h 13m1 stop
9:50 pm - 9:20 amSAN-MIA
8h 30m1 stop
$277Delta
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Mon, Mar 17 - Mon, Mar 31
6:10 pm - 11:20 pmMIA-SAN
8h 10m1 stop
10:30 pm - 9:18 amSAN-MIA
7h 48m1 stop
$288Delta
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Fri, Mar 28 - Mon, Apr 7
8:50 am - 1:50 pmMIA-SAN
8h 00m1 stop
7:35 pm - 11:24 amSAN-MIA
12h 49m2 stops
$358United Airlines
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Thu, Apr 3 - Mon, Apr 7
1:00 pm - 11:59 pmMIA-SAN
13h 59m2 stops
10:26 am - 7:59 pmSAN-MIA
6h 33m1 stop
$362United Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Miami to San Diego

Our travel pros reveal their best tips for your Miami to San Diego journey.
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Flights from Miami to San Diego - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Miami 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 Miami to San Diego?

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Miami 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 Miami to San Diego is April, where tickets cost $337 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $455 and $427 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Miami 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.
No, with an average price for the route of $1,095, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Miami 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 Miami 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 Miami to San Diego, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

March

Cheapest flight

$73
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 16% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
Flight from Miami to San Diego

When to book flights from Miami to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Miami to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Miami to San Diego

  • What are the layover options for flights from MIA to SAN?

    Depending on the airline you're flying with, this route offers a variety of layover possibilities. For instance, if you are traveling with Frontier Airlines, your layover will be at Los Angeles International Airport (LAS), which serves as the airline's primary hub. Similarly, there's a good chance your layover will be at Houston George Bush International Airport (IAH) if you fly with United Airlines. Alternatively, when flying with Jetblue Airlines, your layover will be at JFK; while traveling with Alaska Airlines, the possible layover location is DTW.

  • Are there pet relief areas in MIA?

    You should be aware that MIA airport includes a number of relief sites where you can take your canine companion for a nature break if you are flying with a furry companion or service animal. The one on Terminal D near the garage would be the most conveniently located one for arriving travelers. It is accessible round-the-clock and has a few conveniences, including artificial grass, a sink, soap, and paper.

  • Can I find accommodation at SAN?

    There are multiple hotels near and at SAN where passengers can find accommodation. If you are landing at this airport, you don’t have to endure the night cold and noise within the airport while camping overnight. Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport Old Town Hotel is located about 0.9 miles away from the airport and offers excellent amenities and services, including complimentary shuttle transfers and an on-site food mart where you can grab something and eat.

  • Where can I find nursing suites at SAN?

    Nursing mothers traveling with infants will find at least an exceptional nursing suite at SAN. Two of the rooms are in Terminal 1, and one is in Terminal 2. They are situated after security and have a hand washing station, soft lighting, outlets, child seats, plush chairs, and artwork. The chambers provide nursing moms with a discreet, peaceful space to breastfeed while flying through the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Miami to San Diego?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Miami to San Diego was $73 for a one-way ticket and $167 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    Miami and San Diego are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Miami from Miami and will be arriving at San Diego.

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

    American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Miami to San Diego flight route.

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

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Miami to San Diego flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Miami to San Diego?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Miami and San Diego.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Miami to San Diego, Delta or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Miami to San Diego are Delta and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $287 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $547 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Miami 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 Miami to San Diego.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from Miami 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 Miami 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 Miami with another airline. Booking your flights between Miami 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 Miami 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 Miami 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 Miami to San Diego

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $193 or less one-way and $322 or less round-trip.
  • It is vital to arrive at Miami International Airport (MIA) at least 3h before your flight. This is because MIA is one of the busiest airports in the nation, which may result in you having to wait in excruciatingly long security lines.
  • Make sure to inform your airline at least 48h before departure if you need wheelchair assistance when arriving at San Diego International Airport (SAN). In this manner, they will be able to coordinate with the airport staff to get you a wheelchair as soon as your plane touches down.
  • Taxi service is the quickest transport mode to MIA Airport. If you're behind schedule and don't want to risk missing your flight, think about employing this method, which takes 18min to get to the airport.
  • Check if the on-board service you want is available when making your reservation, like in-flight Wi-Fi or enjoyment. This is so because the same airlines operate the Miami San Diego route, and various flights frequently offer specific services.
  • Consider flying with American or Delta Airlines to take advantage of the lounge amenities at MIA and SAN Airports. Both airlines feature lounges with cozy seating, Wi-Fi, TVs, and complimentary refreshments and beverages at the airports.
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Prefer to fly direct from Miami to San Diego?

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

Direct departures

Miami to San Diego

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, GOL, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, GOL, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, GOL, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, GOL, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, GOL, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, GOL, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, GOL, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

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Direct returns

San Diego to Miami

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, GOL, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, GOL, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, GOL, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, GOL, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, GOL, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, GOL, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, GOL, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Miami to San Diego

 
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8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9713 reviews
8.5Crew
7.1Food
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.1Entertainment
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The registration was chaotic. The kiosks didn't work for most people, and most had to do registration and receive boarding slips with a person. It took about an hour to get through he process, and I was worrying that I will be late to the flight. However, the personnel was great - courteous, professional, and was able to work through the problems.

8.0 ExcellentOksana, Feb 2025GEG - SAN
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The registration was chaotic. The kiosks didn't work for most people, and most had to do registration and receive boarding slips with a person. It took about an hour to get through he process, and I was worrying that I will be late to the flight. However, the personnel was great - courteous, professional, and was able to work through the problems.

I upgraded my seat and the service and boarding were wonderful. My flight attendant was very helpful when I experienced nausea on the flight (a first time experience). Flight arrived early which was nice. The only negative was many airlines have screens to provide some on flight entertainment, this aircraft did not. I had planned to read and listen to an audiobook on my flights, so no big deal on my part. The USB plug ins were broken on both my seat and the center seat, so I was not able to charge my phone during the flight, I will add 2 of the three USBs were broken on ride from San Diego as well. I would attribute this to the design, it is a very awkward angle to plug in, so frequent and perhaps not so gentle attempts to plug in have caused them to break.

Stay with what you are doing. Excellent service and ahead of schedule. Well done.

We had to cancel and we’re treated fairly with 100%refund quickly

There was an issue with water that led to us not having potable water onboard. They dumped the onboard water and we were two hours late taking off.

All good. Great food and entertainment when there isn’t any on a one hour flight

The flight from San Diego to San Jose gate 28A The two persons working there didn’t even turn on the display board. The display board saying to Sacramento. When I asked she was rude and showed the board . Then he realized And changed. Every one was confused because we are running late to catch that flight coming from IAD. Very irresponsible staff.

Great crew, great boarding, old B-list movies, no free meal service, child kicking my seat back all flight long, early arrival, then 40 minute, confused wait for bags.

I liked the flight attendant named Tyler. He was charismatic and genuine. I like the pilot in my second flight, he was considerate to everyone’s feelings. I liked the people I sat beside. I like the plane size. I like Alaska airlines

It was a little chilly on the ride. The entertainment was the book I brought, and it was excellent.

Seats are much much more comfortable than United, which is what I usually fly

If I pay extra for "comfort+" I expect leg room where I can stretch my legs. I was seated with an attendant's seat blocking my feet. Knee space was fine but my feet had less room than the non-"comfort+" seats. Also, don't go cheap on food when you have flights of 3+ hours. It's insulting.

Good and consistent Printer in lounge did not work for me :(

Only one side of the heafphone jack work. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Great. Flight departed early and arrived early. Deplaning and baggage claim ww were quick.

They separated our seats and moved us to the back of the plane. Hundreds of dollars and thousands of miles used and this was my platinum member experience.

AC barely worked on a 50 minute flight. It was very warm the whole flight. Flight was very bumpy and hard landing.

Got on the plane and then needed to deboard the plane because they didn’t have any pilots?

The flight was canceled two hours before departure, it took over five hours to rebook us on another flight.

Rough day of travel all the way around. Wrong info given to us multiple times and mistakes in their booking making our trip 10 hours longer than planned. I’m bummed because I fly Delta all the time and love them. Mistakes happen. Just bummed that this was a rare trip our whole family was traveling together.

The flight was delayed leaving Miami. When we arrived in Charlotte, we were unable to park at our scheduled gate. We had to wait another 30-45 minutes before we could park at a different gate. All in all, we were delayed by almost two hours arriving in Charlotte.

the pilot that landed this flight in Philadelphia did an amazing job, the weather was absolutely terrible and we landed safely.

I never have a good experience with American and this was no different. The airplane was INCREDIBLY hot. Like unbearably so. Everyone was fanning themselves with pamphlets and sweating. When someone asked the flight attendant to turn down the temperature they were told there was nothing the crew could do. Once we pushed back from the gate we then had to wait an hour to take off and the communication from the crew was not good. People were getting up this whole time and a man was even in the bathroom when we took off. Once we landed at our destination we waited another 30 minutes at the gate to deplane with, again, no communication from the crew as to what was going on.

The service and food needs to improve to catch up with other international flights

I had a horrible experience from the time I dropped off my bags until the time I landed. The staff taking the bags at the check-in counter prior to security, forced me to check my baby stroller, even though it weighed less than 20 pounds. their excuse was that the wheels were too big. I have never had an issue gate checking this exact same stroller in the past either on American or on any other airline. when I asked for the agent to show me the rule about the size of the wheels on strollers, they told me to look it up on the AA website. I did so, and did not find any indication that wheel size was a problem for gate checking strollers. The only limitation would be the weight of the stroller which mine was below. I was left with a one-year-old child and all of my carry-on luggage, diaper bag, and the like to walk around the airport without the assistance of a stroller and had the same issue when I exited the plane and had to go all the way to baggage claim without a stroller. In addition, while on the airplane, I was told I can only get one bag of cookies as a snack, even though I was with a child. Apparently my child and I were supposed to share a cookie. While this latter issue is a minor one, it is just another example of the absolutely horrible customer service that American Airlines provides. In addition, the 737 aircraft that I was on was extremely hot and the air vents above the seat were so far away from the aisle and middle seats that it was comical. I could barely reach the air vent to adjust it. I had to ask the person in the window seat to do it for me. The whole experience was just a nightmare.

Ok. Got us there safely and a bit early. Need food available on this long flight. Almost 3 hours.

Flight areas delayed 3 hours , train in the airport didn’t work

The flight was on time and everything went very smoothly.

We were offered Flight Change due to overbooking. We accepted and chose an earlier flight. We went to Rebooking center to make the change but agent told us no changes permitted on our Basic ticket. AA should not have made the offer to change our flight.

Finding the gate was very confusing. Our boarding pass listed one gate and the staff verbally told us a different gate.

hassled about bringing my laptop on in addition to my backpack...people boarding with real luggage were not stopped but I was which was ridiculous....zero comfort on board and everything is extra. Last time flying spirit not worth it

Helpful flight attendant. Awful legroom. Airline should be required by law to offer people a glass of water.

Your crew is a representation of your Standards and Values. The crew from Seattle to LAX, was very disappointing. The crew was more interested in hanging out at the lobby area. Talking, laughing loudly and eating all the snacks. They did not do regular rounds to see if customers needed anything. This was a huge disappointment. I will no longer be flying with your airlines moving forward.

From gate to flight crew... All Spirit employees were great! Everyone was kind and helpful. Ride was almost smooth... A few bumps... But no problems. Seats were tight and uncomfortable. Our biggest issue was no free drinks. I can understand paying for adult beverages and can understand no snacks on a 3 hour flight... But no drinks???? I had to pay $4 for an apple juice for my son. That's not right. You should probably reconsider that.

- flight attendants not very friendly. - Paid for WiFi and plane didn’t have it working , never got a refund.

We got to fly on the new airplane. Much better as it’s roomier and cleaner than before. Most Importantly it’s much more comfortable. I still can’t move the seat back but the extra space made up for it. I didn’t taste the food or drinks because they charge for everything so I didn’t bother. I didn’t experience the entertainment because I downloaded my own movies on my phone. The crew was great. The flight itself was smooth . No complaints.

It wasn't crowded, leg room was better for me (6'2"), less coughing on board, steady flight. Return flight is already delayed by 1.5hrs and that's not good.

Terrible, they lost my bad and it took three days to get it. First they couldn’t find it at all - Once they found it, the agents wouldn’t put it on the next flight, they kept forgetting. I went to the airport for a few Miami to Newark flights and finally found it. No one ever called to advise that it had arrived. Despite several calls, the bag made it without a tag, so I still had to go to lost and found at Newark. Our Christmas gifts were inside. Never flying with them again.

Horrible I was traveling with two assisted kids will never travel with spirit again

I was comfortable because I upgraded. I would not have been comfortable in economy. It was a short flight so there was limited food service and no inflight entertainment.

No frills for sure. No gate announcements about flight delay, not even water to drink on the flight.

The worst service , the agents from the counter are really bad . Poor customer service . They didnt help me to get in the flight . I was on line when they close the flight without telling and I couldn’t board the plane . I will like to get my money back ey back because it was their fault. Really bad management , bad manners, bad additud

The plane was clean, the crew was friendly and helpful. It’s a low cost airline so there was no food, drinks or in flight entertainment but we didn’t expect any of these things. In the room for improvement department, they should install USB ports in seats to charge mobile devices.

I was surprised that all baggage, including carry on, were charged. Each additional bag went up in cost. Really disappointed in the additional costs.

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

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.

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