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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Diego to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 06:15 and lands at 07:42
• Latest: departs at 22:15 and lands at 23:42.

The flight takes about 1h 27m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from San Diego to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport.

A direct flight from San Diego to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport takes 1h 27m, covering 305 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from San Diego to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport range from £80 to £187, with an average of £125 over the past 12 months. Anything below £80 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 54% above the £125 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at £125 return and stopover options via Austin Bergstrom (AUS) at £122.

American Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Frontier has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on San Diego to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flights are:

• American Airlines: 88% on time
• Frontier: 81% on time
• Southwest: 79% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 81% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £30–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on San Diego to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flights, with 39% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, Evening flights for 22%, and Night flights for 5%.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Diego to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flights:

• Alaska Airlines
• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from San Diego to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £62, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (PHX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £43 for economy cars. Top options include:

• NU Car
• Easirent
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Dollar

Flights from San Diego to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Diego to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 55m.

One-stop flights from San Diego to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Austin Bergstrom (AUS) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) – 25% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from San Diego to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £114 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £152, a difference of £38.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between San Diego and Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Southwest
• American Airlines
• Alaska Airlines
• Frontier

Flying via Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 05m, compared to 6h 11m via Austin Bergstrom (AUS) and 11h via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

Desert Ridge Marketplace is one of the most viewed places in Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Diego to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.