How much does a first class flight to San Diego cost?

You can catch a first class flight to San Diego starting at just $1,007 on average, and if you’re flexible, flying from United States may even cost as little as $168 (price last reported on Oct 24). Please be aware that travel dates and airline, among other factors, may have an impact on final prices. Find deals

What is the cheapest business class flight to San Diego?

On average, business class flights to San Diego are priced at $1,281 per person. Choosing business class tickets over first class tickets saves you up to 27% per person for equally comfortable seats, along with some exclusive premium services. Search for deals

Which cabin class is available for Alaska Airlines flights to San Diego?

Alaska Airlines, the most popular airline for flights to San Diego, has other cabin alternatives to Economy seats: first, business, premium economy. For flyers that want more travel options, try looking at another airline or departing origin. See all airlines

Which airlines have first class flights to San Diego?

United Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines are some popular airlines that have first class flights to San Diego. You can explore the full list of great perks and services that come with your first class ticket on your preferred airline’s website. Search all airlines

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8:20 am - 10:00 amSFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

1h 40mnonstop

12:10 pm - 1:54 pmSAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

1h 44mnonstop

$317Alaska Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

9:59 am - 3:31 pmSFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

5h 32m1 stop Los Angeles

5:11 pm - 12:12 amSAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

7h 01m1 stop Salt Lake City

$333Delta

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

1:00 pm - 2:41 pmSFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

1h 41mnonstop

1:19 pm - 3:01 pmSAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

1h 42mnonstop

$346Alaska Airlines

Mon, Jan 4 - Wed, Jan 6

5:15 pm - 11:58 pmSFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

6h 43m1 stop Salt Lake City

9:59 am - 4:15 pmSAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

6h 16m1 stop Salt Lake City

$351Delta

Mon, Jan 4 - Wed, Jan 6

7:00 am - 8:36 amSFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

1h 36mnonstop

6:15 am - 8:05 amSAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

1h 50mnonstop

$427United Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Fri, Nov 27

7:00 am - 11:31 amSFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

4h 31m1 stop Los Angeles

6:15 am - 8:05 amSAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

1h 50mnonstop

$457United Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Fri, Nov 27

8:20 am - 10:02 amSFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

1h 42mnonstop

9:28 am - 4:27 pmSAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

6h 59m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$458American Airlines

Mon, Jan 4 - Wed, Jan 6

9:23 pm - 11:59 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SAN San Diego

4h 36mnonstop

10:45 pm - 4:49 amSAN San Diego-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 04mnonstop

$757American Airlines

Thu, Dec 10 - Tue, Dec 15

9:30 am - 8:27 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-SAN San Diego

13h 57m2 stops San Francisco Portland

8:15 am - 6:30 amSAN San Diego-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

19h 15m1 stop Honolulu

$5,518Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 26

1:00 pm - 10:33 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-SAN San Diego

12h 33m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Portland

8:15 am - 6:30 amSAN San Diego-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

19h 15m1 stop Honolulu

$21,372Multiple Airlines

Sat, Dec 12 - Fri, Dec 18

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4:52 pm - 5:11 pmPHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl-SAN San Diego

1h 19mnonstop

8:59 pm - 11:27 pmSAN San Diego-PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

1h 28mnonstop

$536Alaska Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Fri, Nov 13

8:00 am - 8:22 amPHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl-SAN San Diego

1h 22mnonstop

8:43 pm - 3:04 pmSAN San Diego-PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

17h 21m1 stop Santa Rosa Sonoma County

$791Alaska Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Fri, Nov 13

8:05 am - 8:29 amPHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl-SAN San Diego

1h 24mnonstop

12:53 pm - 3:26 pmSAN San Diego-PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

1h 33mnonstop

$397Alaska Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 12

4:08 pm - 4:33 pmPHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl-SAN San Diego

1h 25mnonstop

12:53 pm - 3:26 pmSAN San Diego-PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

1h 33mnonstop

$417Alaska Airlines

Thu, Dec 10 - Sun, Dec 13

7:00 am - 8:36 amSFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

1h 36mnonstop

6:15 am - 8:05 amSAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

1h 50mnonstop

$427United Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Fri, Nov 27

7:04 am - 8:42 amSFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

1h 38mnonstop

8:19 pm - 10:05 pmSAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

1h 46mnonstop

$385Alaska Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 22

8:20 am - 10:00 amSFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

1h 40mnonstop

12:10 pm - 1:54 pmSAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

1h 44mnonstop

$317Alaska Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

1:00 pm - 2:41 pmSFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

1h 41mnonstop

1:19 pm - 3:01 pmSAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

1h 42mnonstop

$346Alaska Airlines

Mon, Jan 4 - Wed, Jan 6

8:20 am - 10:02 amSFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

1h 42mnonstop

1:19 pm - 3:01 pmSAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

1h 42mnonstop

$347Alaska Airlines

Sun, Jan 3 - Tue, Jan 5

8:20 am - 9:45 amDEN Denver Intl-SAN San Diego

2h 25mnonstop

8:29 pm - 11:51 pmSAN San Diego-DEN Denver Intl

2h 22mnonstop

$467Alaska Airlines

Thu, Feb 25 - Sun, Mar 7

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8:20 am - 10:00 amSFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

1h 40mnonstop

12:10 pm - 1:54 pmSAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

1h 44mnonstop

$317Alaska Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

7:15 am - 10:15 amSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-SAN San Diego

3h 00mnonstop

3:39 pm - 6:51 pmSAN San Diego-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

3h 12mnonstop

$377Delta

Fri, Jan 1 - Sat, Jan 9

7:00 am - 11:31 amSFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

4h 31m1 stop Los Angeles

6:15 am - 8:05 amSAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

1h 50mnonstop

$457United Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Fri, Nov 27

7:04 am - 8:42 amSFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

1h 38mnonstop

8:19 pm - 10:05 pmSAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

1h 46mnonstop

$385Alaska Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 22

4:14 pm - 9:35 pmSFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

5h 21m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

7:12 am - 8:56 amSAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

1h 44mnonstop

$387Alaska Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Fri, Dec 4

5:20 am - 8:54 amDEN Denver Intl-SAN San Diego

4h 34m1 stop Salt Lake City

3:20 pm - 10:44 pmSAN San Diego-DEN Denver Intl

6h 24m1 stop Los Angeles

$457Delta

Mon, Feb 1 - Tue, Feb 23

8:05 am - 8:29 amPHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl-SAN San Diego

1h 24mnonstop

12:53 pm - 3:26 pmSAN San Diego-PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

1h 33mnonstop

$397Alaska Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 12

8:30 am - 10:12 amSFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

1h 42mnonstop

11:20 am - 1:07 pmSAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

1h 47mnonstop

$495United Airlines

Fri, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 22

7:15 am - 10:15 amSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-SAN San Diego

3h 00mnonstop

7:30 am - 10:45 amSAN San Diego-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

3h 15mnonstop

$457Delta

Sat, Jan 2 - Sun, Jan 10

4:08 pm - 4:33 pmPHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl-SAN San Diego

1h 25mnonstop

12:53 pm - 3:26 pmSAN San Diego-PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

1h 33mnonstop

$417Alaska Airlines

Thu, Dec 10 - Sun, Dec 13

First Class Flights to San Diego - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends for First Class flights to San Diego to help you craft the best travel plan

What cabin class options are available on United States to San Diego flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on United States to San Diego flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on United States to San Diego flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between United States to San Diego.

What is the cheapest airline that flies First Class from United States to San Diego?

Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines are popular carriers operating the cheapest First Class flights from United States to San Diego

What is the cheapest month to fly First Class to San Diego?

The month of April is, on average, the cheapest month to fly First Class to San Diego, with most prices found around $767. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of April, then book flights to San Diego during June instead. Flights to San Diego in June, while not as cheap as those in April, still average around $913.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your First Class flight to San Diego?

The cheapest day to depart from United States to San Diego is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as $277. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Wednesday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average First Class ticket price to San Diego on a Wednesday is $569.

How long does it take to fly to San Diego?

On average, it takes 1h 35m to fly from United States to San Diego if you fly out of San Francisco (the most popular airport in United States) and into San Diego (the most popular airport in San Diego). If you’re flying out of Miami and into San Diego, then the flight time is around 5h 33m.

How many flights depart from United States to San Diego on average per day?

187 flights are operational daily from United States to San Diego as of November 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 8:00PM, with 37% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from United States to San Diego on average per week?

The number of flights available between United States and San Diego is 1,313 per week as of November 2026. The most frequent departure day is Sun, with 24% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

What is the cheapest First Class flight I can find to San Diego?

On average, round trip First Class flights to San Diego cost $1,286/pp. Prices depend on where you are departing from. For prices as low as $168/pp, depart from Seattle. The most expensive round trip First Class flights to San Diego are from Chicago.

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What airlines fly First Class to San Diego?

American Airlines is the most popular airline offering First Class flights to San Diego, with 35% of our users opting to fly with them when traveling to San Diego. Other popular options include Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. There are a total of 5 different airlines flying to San Diego.

Popular Airlines for First Class Flights to San Diego

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Airline	Rating	First Class	Price
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $1,049	First Class	Rating 7.9 See reviews	8.1 Boarding 7.8 Comfort 8.5 Crew 7.0 Entertainment 7.0 Food Reviews 1 / 10 We did not even get the crackers in line 31....	Search Alaska Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $168	First Class	Rating 7.8 See reviews	8.1 Boarding 7.8 Comfort 8.5 Crew 7.8 Entertainment 7.2 Food Reviews 1 / 10 1 hr late take off. Crew was excellent & lots of snacks!	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $476	First Class	Rating 7.3 See reviews	7.7 Boarding 7.3 Comfort 8.1 Crew 7.1 Entertainment 6.7 Food Reviews 1 / 10 On time, smooth flight, great customer service	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $991	First Class	Rating 7.0 See reviews	7.4 Boarding 7.2 Comfort 7.9 Crew 6.8 Entertainment 6.4 Food Reviews 1 / 10 Time went so quick with having entertainment on board easy smooth transfer	Search American Airlines flights

How much does a first class flight to San Diego cost?
You can catch a first class flight to San Diego starting at just $1,007 on average, and if you’re flexible, flying from United States may even cost as little as $168 (price last reported on Oct 24). Please be aware that travel dates and airline, among other factors, may have an impact on final prices.
Which airlines have first class flights to San Diego?
United Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines are some popular airlines that have first class flights to San Diego. You can explore the full list of great perks and services that come with your first class ticket on your preferred airline’s website.
What is the cheapest business class flight to San Diego?
On average, business class flights to San Diego are priced at $1,281 per person. Choosing business class tickets over first class tickets saves you up to 27% per person for equally comfortable seats, along with some exclusive premium services.
Which cabin class is available for Alaska Airlines flights to San Diego?
Alaska Airlines, the most popular airline for flights to San Diego, has other cabin alternatives to Economy seats: first, business, premium economy. For flyers that want more travel options, try looking at another airline or departing origin.

About First Class Flights to San Diego

Helpful overview information on San Diego First Class ticket prices, flight duration, and airlines

Fastest flight time	0h 57m
Closest Airport	Los Angeles
Most Popular Airline	Alaska Airlines

The quickest First Class flight you can catch to San Diego takes 0h 57m, which departs from Los Angeles to San Diego.

The nearest airport for all arrivals to San Diego is Los Angeles. First Class flyers can expect to travel 109.0 mi to get to downtown.

The most popular airline for First Class flights to San Diego found on momondo this week is Alaska Airlines, with a user rating of 7.9/10. There are 4 airlines in total servicing this route with First Class options.

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Frequently asked questions about San Diego First Class flights

Is it worth flying First Class to San Diego?

Many travelers choose flying First Class to San Diego for plenty of reasons. From comfortable seats and exclusive services to additional entertainment and dining options, First Class cabins can offer a lot to both the regular traveler and the frequent flyers. Perks and amenities vary by airlines, please refer to the airline’s website for full information.

How long does it take to fly to San Diego?

While the flight duration may vary for First Class travelers depending on the departure and arrival airports, here are some average flight times from popular locations you might be interested in:

San Francisco to San Diego: 1 hour 46 minutes
Boston to San Diego: 6 hours 1 minute
Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Diego: 4 hours 27 minutes
Denver to San Diego: 2 hours 31 minutes
Seattle to San Diego: 3 hours 2 minutes
New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego: 5 hours 51 minutes
Sacramento to San Diego: 1 hour 47 minutes
San Jose, California to San Diego: 1 hour 30 minutes

Why should I use momondo to find a First Class flight deal to San Diego?

To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right First Class flight to San Diego.

Can I find First Class flights to San Diego with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for First Class flights to San Diego to just show those with flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find deals for First Class flight tickets to San Diego?

momondo provides multiple filters to help you find the best First Class flight ticket to San Diego. Filter by price, airline, airports, cabin, aircraft, payment method, number of stops and more.

I’m not ready to book a First Class flight to San Diego right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are not ready to book a First Class flight to San Diego now, use our insights above to find helpful tips or alternatively set up a price alert; this is where momondo will track prices on First Class flights to San Diego and let you know when they change.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from United States to San Diego Airport?

Prices for flights from United States to San Diego Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from United States to San Diego Airport?

As of November 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from United States to San Diego Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from United States to San Diego Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from United States to San Diego Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Diego Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Diego Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Diego Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.