Journey information
Overview: El Paso, TX to San Diego, CA flight
Flights from El Paso, TX to San Diego, CA depart on average 46 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $99 (€81) but you can travel from only $97 (€79) by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:40. The fastest flight covers the 626 miles (1009 km) distance in 3h 53m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 626 miles (1009 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $99 (€81) |
Flights per day 46 |
Fastest flight 3h 53m |
First flight 05:00 |
Last flight 22:40 |
Cheapest month Sep |
Cheapest day Mon |
High season Jan - Mar |
Low season Apr - Jun |
Busiest day Tue |
Least busy day Tue |
Best day to book ahead 28 days |
The cheapest and fastest flights from El Paso, TX to San Diego, CA
Cheapest price
$191
Average price
$200
Fastest journey
3 h 53 m
Average duration
3 h 59 m
Flights per day
2
Distance
1009 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from El Paso, TX to San Diego, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from El Paso, TX to San Diego, CA will cost around $200 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $191.
Of the 2 flights that leave El Paso, TX for San Diego, CA onSat, Mar 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Mar 21 the direct flights cover the 1009 km distance in an average of 3 h 59 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 3 h 53 m .
On Sat, Mar 21 the longest flights will take 4 h 4 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for El Paso, TX to San Diego, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from El Paso, TX to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $97. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $97, and a flight costs an average of $99.
Distance: 626 miles (1009 km)
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$222 Average price | $176 Average price Cheapest | $201 Average price |
5h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 24m Average total duration 18h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 9m Average total duration 19h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
El Paso, TX to San Diego, CA flight times
The table below shows live departures for El Paso, TX to San Diego, CA flights for today, Thursday, March 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA1518 · AA2050 | 12:13 PM El Paso International Airport | 7h33 | 7:46 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA724 · UA1835 | 1:00 PM El Paso International Airport | 16h43 | 5:43 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA724 · UA1940 | 1:00 PM El Paso International Airport | 6h57 | 7:57 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA724 · UA540 | 1:00 PM El Paso International Airport | 15h03 | 4:03 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA724 · UA1281 | 1:00 PM El Paso International Airport | 11h26 | 12:26 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA724 · UA1302 | 1:00 PM El Paso International Airport | 9h00 | 10:00 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3020 · AA2050 | 1:24 PM El Paso International Airport | 6h22 | 7:46 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3020 · AA3130 | 1:24 PM El Paso International Airport | 7h54 | 9:18 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3020 · AA2747 | 1:24 PM El Paso International Airport | 9h26 | 10:50 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6163 · UA1945 · UA1730 | 1:32 PM El Paso International Airport | 13h16 | 2:48 AM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA6163 · UA2300 | 1:32 PM El Paso International Airport | 10h06 | 11:38 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6163 · UA1072 | 1:32 PM El Paso International Airport | 12h01 | 1:33 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3994 · UA2690 | 2:14 PM El Paso International Airport | 13h04 | 3:18 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3994 · UA2300 | 2:14 PM El Paso International Airport | 9h24 | 11:38 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3994 · UA1945 · UA1730 | 2:14 PM El Paso International Airport | 12h34 | 2:48 AM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3994 · UA1072 | 2:14 PM El Paso International Airport | 11h19 | 1:33 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4931+ AA3121 | 2:27 PM El Paso International Airport | 10h37 | 1:04 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4931+ AA2382 | 2:27 PM El Paso International Airport | 14h12 | 4:39 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4931+ AA3049 | 2:27 PM El Paso International Airport | 4h36 | 7:03 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4931+ AA1950 | 2:27 PM El Paso International Airport | 8h33 | 11:00 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2545 · AA3130 | 2:28 PM El Paso International Airport | 6h50 | 9:18 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2545 · AA2747 | 2:28 PM El Paso International Airport | 8h22 | 10:50 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2545 · AA1948 | 2:28 PM El Paso International Airport | 10h55 | 1:23 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2385 · AA2747 | 4:37 PM El Paso International Airport | 6h13 | 10:50 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2385 · AA1948 | 4:37 PM El Paso International Airport | 8h46 | 1:23 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6357+ AA3121 | 5:36 PM El Paso International Airport | 7h28 | 1:04 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6357+ AA1950 | 5:36 PM El Paso International Airport | 5h24 | 11:00 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6357+ AA2382 | 5:36 PM El Paso International Airport | 11h03 | 4:39 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4002 · UA1911 | 6:30 PM El Paso International Airport | 10h30 | 5:00 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4002 · UA1341 · UA2142 | 6:30 PM El Paso International Airport | 12h44 | 7:14 AM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4002 · UA2690 | 6:30 PM El Paso International Airport | 8h48 | 3:18 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4002 · UA382 · UA2142 | 6:30 PM El Paso International Airport | 12h44 | 7:14 AM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4002 · UA2658 · UA424 | 6:30 PM El Paso International Airport | 12h10 | 6:40 AM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4002 · UA1072 | 6:30 PM El Paso International Airport | 7h03 | 1:33 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3448 · UA2428 | 6:40 PM El Paso International Airport | 22h07 | 4:47 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3448 · UA249 | 6:40 PM El Paso International Airport | 11h00 | 5:40 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1634+ AA3830 | 6:45 PM El Paso International Airport | 8h52 | 3:37 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3150+ AA3830 | 6:45 PM El Paso International Airport | 10h38 | 5:23 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1948+ AA3830 | 6:45 PM El Paso International Airport | 6h38 | 1:23 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2550 · AA3150 | 8:15 PM El Paso International Airport | 9h08 | 5:23 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2550 · AA1634 | 8:15 PM El Paso International Airport | 7h22 | 3:37 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2550 · AA2568 | 8:15 PM El Paso International Airport | 10h44 | 6:59 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6201 · UA1706 · UA424 | 8:20 PM El Paso International Airport | 10h20 | 6:40 AM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA6201 · UA2690 | 8:20 PM El Paso International Airport | 6h58 | 3:18 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6201 · UA2658 · UA424 | 8:20 PM El Paso International Airport | 10h20 | 6:40 AM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA6201 · UA1911 | 8:20 PM El Paso International Airport | 8h40 | 5:00 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1728 · UA1835 | 8:40 PM El Paso International Airport | 9h03 | 5:43 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1728 · UA2240 · UA424 | 8:40 PM El Paso International Airport | 10h00 | 6:40 AM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1728 · UA540 | 8:40 PM El Paso International Airport | 7h23 | 4:03 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1728 · UA1368 · UA424 | 8:40 PM El Paso International Airport | 10h00 | 6:40 AM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA6264+ AA2382 | 9:36 PM El Paso International Airport | 7h03 | 4:39 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6264+ AA3121 | 9:36 PM El Paso International Airport | 3h28 | 1:04 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, March 20 | |||||
AA2382+ AA4076 | 12:47 AM El Paso International Airport | 3h52 | 4:39 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:05 AM El Paso, TX | 3h53 | 5:58 AM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: El Paso, TX to San Diego, CA Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from El Paso, TX to San Diego, CA by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Diego, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Comic-Con International, the largest comic book and popular arts convention in the world
- San Diego County Fair, a month-long fair featuring rides, games, and local food
- San Diego Beer Week, a celebration of craft beer with tastings and events across the county
- La Jolla Music Festival, an annual event showcasing classical music performances in a picturesque coastal setting.
- Memorial Day, ideal weather for beach activities and outdoor events
- Independence Day, spectacular fireworks and patriotic celebrations
- Labor Day, perfect for enjoying the last days of summer at the beach
- Thanksgiving, a time for family gatherings with pleasant fall weather.
popular airports
Popular airports from El Paso, TX to San Diego, CA
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in terminals 1 and 2, including Duty-Free and Hudson News.
- Parking available, price varies.
- Restaurants in terminals 1 and 2, including fast food and sit-down options like The Counter and Phil's BBQ
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels nearby, Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Mari within walking distance.
- Showers available at the Airspace Lounge, access fee required.
- Lounges available, including United Club and Airspace Lounge.
- Lost and Found located in terminal 2 East, baggage claim area.
- Car rental services available at Rental Car Center, free shuttle from terminals
- Bus Route 992, Airport Station, 4.8 km
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