Distance From San Diego International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, SAN - PHX Distance

The distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 304 miles or 490 kilometers or 264 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from San Diego ( United States ) to Phoenix ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Diego and Phoenix takes around 0 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport, San Diego, United States to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix, United States is 0 hours 42 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • SAN - PHX

Kilometers		490 km
Statute Miles		304 miles
Nautical Miles		264 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		0 hours 42 minutes

San Diego International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Flight Route Map - SAN to PHX Flight Path

Location of San Diego International Airport & Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view San Diego to Phoenix nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between San Diego, United States and Phoenix, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SAN - PHX

Time difference between San Diego (United States) and Phoenix (United States) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
San Diego (United States)	2026-03-20, 20:40:38 PDT
Phoenix (United States)	2026-03-20, 20:40:38 MST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

San Diego International Airport (SAN / KSAN) San Diego, United States

Destination

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX / KPHX) Phoenix, United States