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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 6:15 am and lands at 7:42 am
• Latest: departs at 9:55 pm and lands at 11:22 pm.

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 789 km.

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

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport range from C$ 150 to C$ 349, with an average of C$ 233 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 150 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 54% above the C$ 233 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and layover fares are close on average, with direct at C$ 233 round-trip and layover options via Austin Bergstrom (AUS) at C$ 227.

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 C$ 56–C$ 140 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 program; 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 C$ 92, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (PHX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 80 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 C$ 212 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 284, a difference of C$ 71.

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 at 5h 05m, compared with 6h 11m via Austin Bergstrom (AUS) and 11h via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport is 1 hour ahead of San Diego (Mountain Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport are Phoenix Convention Center, Desert Ridge Marketplace, and Phoenix Theatre. These are among 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 carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Alaska Airlines: a carry-on 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.