$79 Cheap American Airlines flights San Diego (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)

Scoring cheap one-way American Airlines flights from SAN to PHX from $79 on Expedia is a breeze — just filter by “Price (lowest to highest).” Alternatively, check out our affordable round-trip fares from $152 for your next exciting getaway.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

American Airlines flights to Phoenix are typically cheaper in the low-season months of July and August. Whether you’re after a one-way or round-trip ticket, you could score a better deal then.

Start searching one to three months before your departure to find cheap fares on American Airlines flights from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX). You can save 25% by booking your domestic flight 34 to 86 days in advance versus last-minute reservations made 6 to 12 days out. You could also reduce costs by buying your fare on a Sunday, as it’s 6% cheaper on average than a Monday, the most expensive day to book.* Time it well, and you can enjoy significant savings on domestic journeys.*Ideal booking window recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through November for 2024. Best day of the week to book recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through October 2024. All data sourced from ARC’s global airline sales database.

American Airlines operates direct flights from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX), with 34 departures each week. Simply apply the “Nonstop” and “Airline” filters while searching on Expedia to find all direct American Airlines flights to PHX.

Take off from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) for Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) on a nonstop American Airlines flight, and you’ll be in the air for around 1h 25m.

American Airlines has the most flights from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) on Saturday. With up to 6 daily departures, you’ll get the most options and flexibility on this day.

The first American Airlines flight from SAN to PHX takes off at 6:33AM UTC-8, arriving at 8:59AM UTC-7. If you want to jet off later, the last American Airlines flight leaves SAN at 7:30PM UTC-8 and touches down at PHX at 9:51PM UTC-7. Flying before midday is often a wise choice as morning and mid-morning flights are least likely to face cancellations.**Most reliable time of the day recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.

American Airlines flights from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Phoenix land at Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX). This is the main entry point to this city.

For the San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) route, American Airlines typically flies Airbus A321 and Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes. Don’t forget that last-minute changes are possible for operational purposes, meaning your flight could be on another aircraft.

Depending on the ticket type you purchased, a fee will generally apply if you cancel or change your booking more than 24 hours after it has been confirmed. To secure flexible plane tickets, select our “No cancel fee” or “Changes included” filter while looking for flights. For more details on modifying or canceling your reservation, visit “Trips,” select your flight and tick “Manage Booking.”