PHX to SAN: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 489 km (304 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 5m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (SAN to PHX).
How far is it from Phoenix to San Diego?
The great-circle distance between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 489 km (304 mi, 264 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from PHX to SAN?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SAN is roughly west of PHX.
How is the PHX to SAN route written in code?
The pair is written PHX-SAN in IATA codes and KPHX-KSAN in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is PHX (KPHX), San Diego International Airport is SAN (KSAN).
| PHX | SAN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | San Diego International Airport |
| ICAO code | KPHX | KSAN |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 1,135 ft | 17 ft |
| Rank by connections | #43 | #133 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SAN sits 1,118 ft (341 m) lower than PHX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying PHX to SAN
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
| WN | Southwest Airlines | SWA | Southwest | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: FL.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Phoenix from San Diego?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are 489 km (304 mi, 264 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from PHX to SAN?
A typical nonstop flight between PHX and SAN takes about 1h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SAN from PHX?
San Diego International Airport (SAN) lies roughly west of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
Which airlines fly PHX to SAN?
3 airlines appear on the PHX-SAN route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways, Southwest Airlines.
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