Flights from El Paso to San Diego
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Phoenix
- 6h 45m
- two tickets, via Las Vegas
- $237
- connection options
- 2
- straight-line distance
- 627 mi (1,009 km)
fastest
Via Phoenix
6h 45m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $288
Via Las Vegas
7h 5m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $237
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From El Paso to cities closest to San Diego
El Paso to Las Vegas
Las Vegas: 265 mi (426 km) from San Diego, flight 2h 50m
from $135
El Paso to Phoenix
Phoenix: 299 mi (481 km) from San Diego, flight 2h 25m
from $147
El Paso to Denver
Denver: 833 mi (1,340 km) from San Diego, flight 2h 50m
El Paso to Dallas
Dallas: 1,181 mi (1,901 km) from San Diego, flight 2h 45m
from $181
El Paso to Houston
Houston: 1,300 mi (2,092 km) from San Diego, flight 2h 55m
from $159
El Paso to Atlanta
Atlanta: 1,887 mi (3,037 km) from San Diego, flight 4h 1m
from $163
To San Diego from cities closest to El Paso
Phoenix to San Diego
Phoenix: 345 mi (556 km) from El Paso, flight 1h 20m
from $24
San Antonio to San Diego
San Antonio: 502 mi (808 km) from El Paso, flight 3h
Austin to San Diego
Austin: 528 mi (849 km) from El Paso, flight 3h 10m
from $145
Denver to San Diego
Denver: 558 mi (898 km) from El Paso, flight 2h 30m
from $60
Dallas to San Diego
Dallas: 570 mi (918 km) from El Paso, flight 3h 15m
from $82
Las Vegas to San Diego
Las Vegas: 582 mi (936 km) from El Paso, flight 1h 15m
from $24
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from El Paso to San Diego?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Phoenix.
What is the fastest way to fly from El Paso to San Diego?
Via Phoenix: 2h 25m to the connection, 1h 20m after it, about 6h 45m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from El Paso to San Diego with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Las Vegas from $237. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between El Paso and San Diego?
Phoenix (6h 45m total) and Las Vegas (7h 5m total).
How far is San Diego from El Paso?
627 mi (1,009 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.