Non-stop flights from San Diego (SAN)
San Diego Airport (IATA: SAN, ICAO: KSAN), also known as San Diego International Airport, is a large airport in United States.It is an international airport and serves the area of San Diego Metropolitan Area, United States.San Diego Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 88 destinations in 8 countries.
At present, there are 76 domestic flights from San Diego.
The longest flight from San Diego SAN is a 6,007 mile (9,667 km) non-stop route to Munich MUC. This direct flight takes around 11 hours and 10 minutes and is operated by Lufthansa.
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In total there are 19 airlines flying from and to San Diego. Most flights are operated by one of the following carriers:
Popular destinations from San Diego
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from San Diego, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from San Diego that require a stopover:
Information on Points & Miles
This section lists destinations within specific distances from San Diego. It's helpful if you're seeking destinations covering certain mileage, which can be useful when planning an award flight or booking with points and miles.
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Destinations from San Diego by flight duration
Discover a variety of destinations from San Diego below, organized by flight duration. This layout allows you to easily identify destinations based on the maximum flight duration you prefer. Additionally, you can utilize the duration filter on the map, which is even more convenient!
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Long-haul Flights from San Diego
Long-haul flights open up the world, enabling travellers from San Diego to easily reach distant destinations! Proper preparation and awareness of what to expect can transform these long journeys into a smoother and more enjoyable experience.
Flights are usually operated by a wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777, 787 Dreamliner, Airbus A330, A350, and A380, offering fuel efficiency and comfort. On most airlines, you can enjoy complimentary food and beverages in Economy Class, as well as seat-back screens with entertainment systems, and even Wi-Fi. Long-haul flights often involve crossing multiple time zones, leading to potential jet lag. Adjusting your sleep schedule to the destination’s time zone before departure can help minimize jet lag.
Finally, don't forget to bring your travel pillow, eye mask, and noise-canceling headphones to make your flight as comfortable as possible, as you will be on the plane for 7 hours or more!
Explore all long-haul destinations from San Diego (with a flight duration of more than 7 hours) below:
Best time to travel from San Diego
When planning a trip from San Diego, the ideal time to travel depends on the climate and location of your destination. To assist you, we've organized all destinations by their climate types.
🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical destinations
Departing from San Diego, you have the option to take a direct flight to 29 Humid Subtropical/Warm Temperate destinations. Known for their hot, humid summers, with temperatures around 30°C (86°F), and mild winters, these destinations feature lush greenery and year-round rainfall. You'll discover a blend of beautiful beaches, dense forests, and lively cities, offering abundant outdoor adventures, cultural sights, and city attractions to explore.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
These destinations can be enjoyed year-round, but the best times to visit are from April to June or from August to October
🌿 🍇 Warm Mediterranean destinations
There are currently 15 beautiful Warm Mediterranean destinations accessible by direct flight. Known for their beautiful coastlines and historic sites, these areas are perfect for a visit on one of the many sunny days.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
In the Northern Hemisphere, you can expect lovely and warm temperatures in late spring and summer up to 30°C (86°F), from April to September. Most of the rain falls between October and February.
🌳 🍂 Warm Continental destinations
Check out the 8 Warm Continental destinations below that are accessible via direct flights from San Diego. Regions in the warm continental climate are famous for their geographical diversity, including wide-open plains, mountains, and forests, making them perfect for outdoor activities like hiking and skiing.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
For the best experience, plan your visit between late spring and the end of summer, as the weather is lovely from May to August, with temperatures between 20°C and 28°C (68°F and 82°F). Keep in mind that winters can be quite cold, with frost present in almost every month from November to March, so if you enjoy winter sports, the snowy conditions in that period are perfect.
🌴 Tropical destinations
As of April, you can fly non-stop to 8 tropical locations. These areas are renowned for their rainforests, beaches, and adventurous activities like hiking, diving, and wildlife exploration.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
In the Northern Hemisphere, the dry season for these destinations lasts from November to April, which is the best time to explore them! You can enjoy predominantly dry conditions with tempratures ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) during this period, while the wet season might lead to longer rain spells.
☀️ Hot Mediterranean destinations
San Diego currently offers non-stop flights to 7 Hot Mediterranean destinations. Known for their beautiful coastlines and rich cultural heritage — although depending on your the exact destination of your choice — as well as outdoor lifestyle offering a balance of relaxation, nature, and culture.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
Although Mediterranean destinations in the Northern Hemisphere are nice to visit throughout the year, the best times to explore them are in spring (March-May) and fall (September-November). The temperatures during these seasons are pleasantly warm, which is a nice contrast to the summer heat that often prevails there with temperatures rising above 30°C (86°F).
🥵 Hot Continental destinations
At the moment, 6 Hot Continental destinations are accessible with a direct flight from San Diego. Hot Continental destinations are known known for their hot, humid summers, where temperatures frequently rise above 30°C (86°F), and celebrated for their diverse landscapes, featuring both forests and mountains. Additionally, exploring the urban city areas can be highly enjoyable as well!
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The spring, summer, and fall months, from March to November, are typically the best times to visit these continental destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere. Summers can be very warm though, and there's a bit more precipitation compared to spring and autumn.
🌲 ❄️ Subarctic or Alpine destinations
You can fly directly from San Diego to 6 Subarctic / Alpine destinations. Enjoy the natural beauty of the destinations with the Subarctic / Alpine climate, including dense forests and tundra landscapes, which make them perfect for hiking, spotting wildlife, and winter activities.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The most favorable time to visit these subarctic spots (on the Northern Hemisphere) is during the long, sunny winter months from November to March. With a variety of winter sports available in the higher elevations, you’re bound to have a wonderful time. If winter's not your vibe, consider visiting in mid-summer (May - August), when the temperatures are mild and often pleasantly warm, between 15°C (59°F) and 20°C (68°F).
🌊 🌧️ Oceanic / Maritime destinations
You can find direct flights from San Diego to 5 different oceanic and maritime locations at the moment. Enjoy the mild weather, green scenery, and a peaceful blend of nature and cultural exploration.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The oceanic locations in the Northern Hemisphere are ideal for a summer getaway, specifically from May to August, with temperatures from 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). You'll enjoy pleasantly warm weather, whereas the months from September to February are more prone to rain.
🏜️ Desert destinations
If you're interested in exploring a desert destination accessible via direct flight from San Diego, consider these 4 destinations. Desert locations are renowned for their striking landscapes, adventure activities such as sandboarding and camel riding, and tranquil, starry nights.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere can be visited year-round, but for a more enjoyable visit, it's best to avoid them during the hot summer months, where temperatures often exceed 40°C (104°F). Consider scheduling your trip between September and May for a more pleasant experience.
Business class flights from San Diego
There are 65 airports that have flights from San Diego in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from SAN are listed below:
First class flights from San Diego
If you are looking for a luxurious flight, there's a total of 3 destinations to choose from that have First Class flights from SAN.
Intercontinental flights from San Diego
There are intercontinental flights operating from San Diego International Airport (SAN) between San Diego and Europe, Canada, Central America and Japan.
* Please note that there are no direct services between San Diego and Southern America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle-East, Southern Asia, China, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from San Diego to Europe
Air France (SkyTeam): seasonal flights to Paris (CDG).
KLM (SkyTeam): year-round to Amsterdam (AMS).
British Airways (Oneworld): year-round to London Heathrow (LHR).
Lufthansa (Star Alliance): year-round to Munich (MUC).
Non-stop flights from San Diego to Canada
Air Canada (Star Alliance): seasonal flights to Montreal (YUL), year-round flights to Toronto (YYZ) and Vancouver (YVR).
WestJet: year-round to Calgary (YYC).
Non-stop flights from San Diego to Central America
Alaska (Oneworld): seasonal flights to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) and year-round flights to San José del Cabo (SJD).
Southwest Airlines: seasonal flights to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) and San José del Cabo (SJD).
Copa Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Panama City (PTY).
Non-stop flights from San Diego to Japan
Japan Airlines is currently the only airline flying non-stop from San Diego to Japan. They fly year-round to Tokyo (NRT).
International flights from San Diego
Flights from San Diego to Canada
There are 4 destinations in Canada that have non-stop flights from San Diego.
Direct flights to Calgary are offered by WestJet.
All direct flights from San Diego to Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver are operated by Air Canada (Star Alliance).
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Flights from San Diego to France
Paris is the only destination in France with direct flights from San Diego. Direct flights to Paris are offered by Air France (SkyTeam). This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in April 2026.
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Flights from San Diego to Germany
In Germany, the only destination that has a direct flight from San Diego is Munich. Direct flights to Munich are offered by Lufthansa (Star Alliance).
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Flights from San Diego to Japan
There is 1 destination in Japan that has a direct connection from San Diego, which is Tokyo. Direct flights to Tokyo are offered by Japan Airlines (Oneworld).
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Flights from San Diego to Mexico
If you are looking for a direct flight from San Diego to Mexico, there are 2 destinations to choose from.
To Puerto Vallarta and San José del Cabo, you can fly with Alaska (Oneworld) and Southwest Airlines.
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Flights from San Diego to Netherlands
In Netherlands, the only destination that has a direct flight from San Diego is Amsterdam. Direct flights to Amsterdam are offered by KLM (SkyTeam).
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Flights from San Diego to Panama
Panama City is the only destination in Panama with direct flights from San Diego. Direct flights to Panama City are offered by Copa Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from San Diego to United Kingdom
There is 1 destination in United Kingdom that has a direct connection from San Diego, which is London Heathrow. Direct flights to London Heathrow are offered by British Airways (Oneworld).
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Domestic flights from San Diego
Flights from San Diego to United States
There are lots of domestic flights from San Diego (SAN). 76 airports in United States have direct flights from the airport.
Direct flights to Albuquerque are offered by Southwest Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Anchorage is Alaska (Oneworld). This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in September.
You can fly non-stop from San Diego to Atlanta with Delta (SkyTeam).
Non-stop flights to Austin are offered by Alaska (Oneworld), Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
Direct flights to Baltimore-Washington are offered by Southwest Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Boise with Alaska (Oneworld) or Southwest Airlines.
From San Diego to Boston there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are Aer Lingus, Alaska (Oneworld), Delta (SkyTeam), JetBlue and Southwest Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Bozeman with Alaska (Oneworld) or Southwest Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from San Diego to Charlotte with American Airlines (Oneworld).
Non-stop flights to Chicago are offered by Alaska (Oneworld), American Airlines (Oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance).
Direct flights to Chicago are offered by Southwest Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from San Diego to Cincinnati with Breeze Airways. This route is not operational yet but will start in May.
All direct flights from San Diego to Colorado Springs, Columbus and Dallas are operated by Southwest Airlines.
Non-stop flights to Dallas-Fort Worth are offered by Alaska (Oneworld), American Airlines (Oneworld) and Frontier Airlines.
From San Diego to Denver there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Alaska (Oneworld), Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop from San Diego to Detroit with Delta (SkyTeam).
Direct flights to El Paso are offered by Southwest Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Eugene with Alaska (Oneworld) or Southwest Airlines.
To Everett and Fort Lauderdale, you can fly with Alaska (Oneworld).
You can fly non-stop to Fresno with Alaska (Oneworld) or Southwest Airlines.
All direct flights from San Diego to Hailey / Sun Valley and Hayden are operated by Alaska (Oneworld).
Non-stop flights to Honolulu are offered by Alaska (Oneworld), Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from San Diego to Houston with Southwest Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Houston is United Airlines (Star Alliance).
Direct flights to Indianapolis are offered by Southwest Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from San Diego to Jackson with Alaska (Oneworld). This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in September.
Direct flights to Jacksonville are offered by Breeze Airways. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in September.
You can fly non-stop to Kahului with Alaska (Oneworld) or Southwest Airlines.
To Kailua-Kona and Kalispell, you can fly with Alaska (Oneworld).
Direct flights to Kansas City are offered by Southwest Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From San Diego to Las Vegas there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Alaska (Oneworld), Delta (SkyTeam), Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
Direct flights to Lihue, Kauai are offered by Alaska (Oneworld).
You can fly non-stop to Los Angeles with Delta (SkyTeam) or United Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop from San Diego to Medford with Alaska (Oneworld).
The only airline with direct flights to Miami is American Airlines (Oneworld).
Direct flights to Milwaukee are offered by Southwest Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Minneapolis with Delta (SkyTeam) or Sun Country Airlines.
All direct flights from San Diego to Missoula and Monterey are operated by Alaska (Oneworld).
To Nashville and New Orleans, you can fly with Southwest Airlines.
Non-stop flights to New York City are offered by Alaska (Oneworld), Delta (SkyTeam) and JetBlue.
You can fly non-stop to Newark with Alaska (Oneworld) or United Airlines (Star Alliance).
Direct flights to Norfolk are offered by Breeze Airways. This route is not operational yet but will start in May.
You can fly non-stop to Oakland, East Bay with Alaska (Oneworld) or Southwest Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from San Diego to Omaha with Southwest Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Orlando with Alaska (Oneworld) or Southwest Airlines.
Direct flights to Philadelphia are offered by American Airlines (Oneworld).
From San Diego to Phoenix there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Alaska (Oneworld), American Airlines (Oneworld), Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Pittsburgh with Breeze Airways or Southwest Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Portland with Alaska (Oneworld) or Southwest Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Raleigh / Durham with Alaska (Oneworld) or Breeze Airways.
The only airline with direct flights to Redmond / Bend is Alaska (Oneworld).
All direct flights from San Diego to Reno and Sacramento are operated by Alaska (Oneworld) and Southwest Airlines.
From San Diego to Salt Lake City there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Alaska (Oneworld), Delta (SkyTeam), Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
The only airline with direct flights to San Antonio is Southwest Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From San Diego to San Francisco there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Alaska (Oneworld), Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop to San Jose with Alaska (Oneworld) or Southwest Airlines.
Direct flights to San Luis Obispo are offered by Alaska (Oneworld).
To Santa Barbara and Santa Rosa, you can fly with Alaska (Oneworld) and Southwest Airlines.
Non-stop flights to Seattle / Tacoma are offered by Alaska (Oneworld), Delta (SkyTeam) and Southwest Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Spokane with Alaska (Oneworld) or Southwest Airlines.
The only airline with direct flights to St. Louis is Southwest Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Tampa with Alaska (Oneworld) or Southwest Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from San Diego to Tucson with Southwest Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All direct flights from San Diego to Tulsa, Vail / Eagle and Washington are operated by Alaska (Oneworld).
You can fly non-stop to Washington with Alaska (Oneworld) or United Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Alternative airports near San Diego
Below you can find a list of alternative airports to San Diego (SAN). The nearest airports to San Diego (SAN) are Tijuana (TIJ) and Carlsbad, San Diego (CLD).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in San Diego?
There are 3 airports in San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN), General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport (TIJ) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (FAA: CRQ) (CLD).
What is the best airport to fly from San Diego?
The most convenient airport to fly from San Diego is San Diego International Airport (SAN).
How many airlines fly from San Diego?
There are 19 airlines flying from San Diego to 88 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly from San Diego?
Alaska, Southwest Airlines and Delta operate most flights from San Diego. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from San Diego?
Star Alliance, SkyTeam and Oneworld are all flying from San Diego.
How many nonstop flights are there from San Diego?
There are roughly 9,285 flights departing from San Diego every month (or 2,170 flights each week), to a total of 88 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of San Diego Airport?
The official name of San Diego Airport is San Diego International Airport.
What is the airport code of San Diego Airport?
The airport code of San Diego Airport is SAN.
What are the most popular flights from San Diego?
San Francisco, Phoenix and Las Vegas are the 3 most popular routes from San Diego. For a complete overview of all flight routes from San Diego, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from San Diego?
| San Diego to San Francisco | 1h 53m |
| San Diego to Phoenix | 1h 29m |
| San Diego to Las Vegas | 1h 29m |
| San Diego to Denver | 2h 39m |
| San Diego to Sacramento | 1h 55m |
