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Flight deals from El Paso International to San Diego

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from El Paso International Airport to San Diego? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 183 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Diego.162 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Wed, 23 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from El Paso International on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in El Paso International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 162 €, select.
San Diego.176 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from El Paso International on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in El Paso International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 176 €, select.
San Diego.183 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug, returning Mon, 24 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from El Paso International on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in El Paso International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 183 €, select.
San Diego.200 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Sun, 11 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from El Paso International on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in El Paso International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 200 €, select.
San Diego.206 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Sun, 6 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from El Paso International on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in El Paso International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 206 €, select.
San Diego.221 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from El Paso International on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in El Paso International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 221 €, select.
San Diego.231 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Wed, 23 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from El Paso International on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in El Paso International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 231 €, select.
San Diego.237 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec, returning Mon, 14 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from El Paso International on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in El Paso International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 237 €, select.
San Diego.237 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct, returning Thu, 8 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from El Paso International on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in El Paso International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 237 €, select.
San Diego.243 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Aug, returning Thu, 27 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from El Paso International on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in El Paso International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 243 €, select.
San Diego.243 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov, returning Thu, 26 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from El Paso International on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in El Paso International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 243 €, select.
San Diego.247 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from El Paso International on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in El Paso International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 247 €, select.
San Diego.248 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from El Paso International on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in El Paso International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 248 €, select.
San Diego.279 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from El Paso International on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in El Paso International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 279 €, select.
San Diego.289 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Mar, returning Mon, 8 Mar.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from El Paso International on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in El Paso International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 289 €, select.
San Diego.289 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Sun, 6 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from El Paso International on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in El Paso International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 289 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from El Paso International to San Diego

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like El Paso International to San Diego flights are currently cheapest in September.
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from 183 €
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from 162 €
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from 200 €
Nov
from 243 €
Dec
from 237 €
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from 324 €
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from 289 €
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Direct flights from El Paso International to San Diego

Alternative El Paso International to San Diego routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from El Paso International to San Diego? You could fly into the following airports instead.

San Diego International

4km from central San Diego
ClosestCheapest
from 162 €
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McClellan-Palomar

48km from central San Diego
from 347 €
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El Paso to San Diego: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found162 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time1 hr, 55 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week9

Finding cheap flights from El Paso International to San Diego: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in San Diego: San Diego International and McClellan-Palomar.
The best price we found for a return flight from El Paso International to San Diego is 162 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 55 minutes is the average flight time from El Paso International to San Diego.
Southwest Airlines flies direct from El Paso International to San Diego.
As of July 2026, there are 10 flights per week flying from El Paso International to San Diego.
The cheapest month to fly from El Paso International to San Diego is usually September.
If you're flying from El Paso International Airport, the cheapest airport near San Diego is San Diego International – which is 4.1 km away from the centre of San Diego. We've found flights into this airport from 162 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from El Paso International Airport to San Diego on Wednesday, 16 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 55 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Diego but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Diego is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In July, the average temperature is usually around 22°C. August is typically the warmest month in San Diego, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in June. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 10°C. The rainiest month is February.
Currently, Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to San Diego.

Travelling from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to San Diego: what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from El Paso International Airport to San Diego is 1 hour 50 minutes.

  • San Diego is one hour behind El Paso, where El Paso International Airport is located. San Diego follows the UTC-8 timezone.

  • El Paso International Airport (ELP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is the most traveled route, with five weekly departures to choose from. You can travel from ELP to SAN at 09:55 with Southwest Airlines.

  • For a relaxed start to your ELP to San Diego flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during high season in general.

  • Direct El Paso International Airport to San Diego tickets are available for booking. San Diego International Airport (SAN) is where you'll arrive.

  • Book your seat with Southwest Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from El Paso International Airport to San Diego.

  • ELP is around 11 kilometres from central El Paso. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.

  • Searching for a hotel close to ELP? If you're catching an early flight from El Paso International Airport to San Diego, these accommodation options will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:

  • El Paso International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 83% of flights that depart ELP land on time.

  • You'll find ELP at 6701 Convair Dr..

How to find the cheapest flights from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to San Diego

  • 78 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way El Paso International Airport to San Diego flight. Return plane tickets start at 162 €. These fares may change based on availability.

  • To pick up cheap flights from ELP to San Diego, book your trip one month before your planned departure.

  • The best month for picking up cheap El Paso International Airport to San Diego tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.

  • There's no need to check back constantly to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's an even better deal on cheap flights from ELP to San Diego.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from El Paso International Airport to San Diego.

Airports in San Diego

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • San Diego International Airport (SAN) is around 5 kilometres from the centre of San Diego. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes about 15 minutes.

  • Travelling by public transport takes about 25 minutes.

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from El Paso International Airport to San Diego, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near SAN:

  • Reserving your ride from San Diego International Airport about two weeks before your flight from ELP to San Diego can help you lock in the lowest rate.

  • The address for SAN is N Harbour Dr.

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)

  • McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) is roughly 48 kilometres from central San Diego. Explore your options for heading into town after your flight from El Paso International Airport to San Diego has arrived.

  • Following your ELP to San Diego flight, unwind at a hotel close to CLD. These are some comfortable options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:

  • Avoid filling out forms on the spot and save time at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Reserve your ride from CLD in advance so you can just collect the keys and drive away.

Best time to go to San Diego

  • It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from El Paso International Airport to San Diego. July is the most popular month to travel to San Diego. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in December.

  • Lock in a El Paso International Airport to San Diego plane ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from ELP to San Diego in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.

More about San Diego

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in San Diego right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from El Paso International Airport to San Diego:

  • San Diego Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo are a couple of big attractions to put on your San Diego to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at USS Midway Museum.

Explore more of the United States

  • Los Angeles is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen San Diego. Around 177 kilometres away to the northwest, its top attractions include Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl.

  • Around 483 kilometres east of San Diego, Phoenix is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Camelback Mountain, Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room and Heard Museum.

Plan the rest of your trip from El Paso to San Diego

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