What airlines fly to San Diego?

Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Diego from San Jose according to our data. Frontier is the first choice among our users, with 33% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to San Diego. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to San Diego on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

146 flights are operational weekly from San Jose to San Diego as of July 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 18% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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

As of July 2025, there are 20 flights per day flying from San Jose to San Diego. The most common time of day flights depart is 10:00AM, with 47% of flights taking off at noon.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Jose to San Diego?

Spirit Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Alaska Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from San Jose to San Diego

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Prices for flights from San Jose Airport to San Diego Airport refresh daily.

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As of July 2025, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from San Jose Airport to San Diego Airport.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Jose Airport to San Diego Airport.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to San Diego Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at San Diego Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Jose and San Diego?

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?

If you are unable to visit San Diego during the month of October, then departing from San Jose during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $89.

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

The cheapest day to depart from San Jose to San Diego is on a Saturday. Travelers who choose to depart for San Diego on a Saturday will often find tickets for as low as $148. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Sunday because tickets tend to average around $182. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to San Diego.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Diego?

The cheapest time of day to fly to San Diego is in the afternoon when flights can be purchased for as low as $153. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $224.

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How far in advance should I book a flight to San Diego?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Diego from San Jose when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Diego for around $136 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Diego from San Jose for as low as $103 on momondo.

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

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

How have San Jose to San Diego flight prices changed over time?

As of July 2025, prices for San Jose to San Diego flights are approximately 0% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time	1h 20m
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The best one-way flight to San Diego from San Jose in the past 72 hours is $38. The best round-trip flight deal from San Jose to San Diego found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $73.

The fastest flight from San Jose to San Diego takes 1h 20m

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There is 1 airport near San Diego: San Diego (SAN)

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How far is San Jose to San Diego by plane?
San Diego is 416.2 mi away from San Jose. 1h 20m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Jose Airport to San Diego Airport?
Prices for flights from San Jose Airport to San Diego Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Jose Airport to San Diego Airport?
As of July 2025, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from San Jose Airport to San Diego Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Jose Airport to San Diego Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Jose Airport to San Diego Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Diego Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to San Diego Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at San Diego Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from San Jose to San Diego?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from San Jose to San Diego is Embraer 175 (17.68% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) (16.67%), Boeing 737 MAX 8 (13.22%), and Airbus A320neo (12.29%).
What is the most popular airline from San Jose to San Diego?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between San Jose and San Diego, the leading airline is Spirit Airlines, making up 43% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Southwest with 25%, Frontier with 15%, and Alaska Airlines with 13%.

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Frontier	PriceFrom $32	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.9 3,252 reviews	Search Frontier flights
Spirit Airlines	PriceFrom $43	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 8,038 reviews	Search Spirit Airlines flights
Hawaiian Airlines	PriceFrom $58	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 2,581 reviews	Search Hawaiian Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $84	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,864 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $100	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,239 reviews	Search Southwest flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $101	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 10,000 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $129	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

Southwest Flights From San Jose to San Diego
The lowest priced Southwest flight from San Jose to San Diego from the last 72 hours was $100. Generally, Southwest has 56 flights on this route every week with an average price of $203. Southwest is rated 8.0/10 by our users.
Alaska Airlines Flights From San Jose to San Diego
Alaska Airlines (8.0/10 from 10,000 reviews) operates around 23 flights from San Jose to San Diego in any given week. The average Alaska Airlines airfare for this route is around $228, with deals from around $101 rare but found on momondo. Referenced prices are for round-trip San Jose to San Diego flight searches in the last 72 hours.

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Jose and San Diego?

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?

If you are unable to visit San Diego during the month of October, then departing from San Jose during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $89.

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

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Diego?

The cheapest time of day to fly to San Diego is in the afternoon when flights can be purchased for as low as $153. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $224.

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

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

How have San Jose to San Diego flight prices changed over time?

As of July 2025, prices for San Jose to San Diego flights are approximately 0% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Jose to San Diego?

Spirit Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Alaska Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from San Jose to San Diego

What airlines fly to San Diego?

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

As of July 2025, there are 20 flights per day flying from San Jose to San Diego. The most common time of day flights depart is 10:00AM, with 47% of flights taking off at noon.

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

146 flights are operational weekly from San Jose to San Diego as of July 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 18% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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