Harry Reid International to San Diego International
259 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 55m with 8 airlines operating direct service from Harry Reid International (LAS) to San Diego International (SAN). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $79 return), with peak prices in August (around $237). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Harry Reid International
Harry Reid International sits a five-minute drive from the south end of the Las Vegas Strip — closer to its city centre than virtually any other major US airport. The terminals don't connect to rail; airport shuttles, taxis and rideshare handle the bulk of arriving traffic. Southwest is the largest carrier with its biggest non-base operation here, and Spirit, Frontier and Allegiant make Las Vegas one of the cheapest US fly-in destinations from anywhere in the country.
Arriving in San Diego
San Diego International is 3 miles from downtown San Diego — the second most central US airport after BOS. MTS Route 992 runs from the terminals directly to downtown San Diego in 15 minutes for $2.50. Fares from US East Coast cities peak around Comic-Con (mid-July) and the San Diego Padres' major series; September–November is consistently the cheapest window with the best weather.
Who flies LAS to SAN?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 55m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 55m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 55m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 55m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 55m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 55m | Economy |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 55m | Economy |
| Allegiant Air | G4 | 55m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly LAS→SAN
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Las Vegas to San Diego FAQs
Direct flights from Harry Reid International (LAS) to San Diego International (SAN) take approximately 55m for the 259-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $79. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
8 carriers operate direct service from Harry Reid International (LAS) to San Diego International (SAN): Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 3 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Southwest Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No — United States is domestic travel for US citizens. A US passport is not required for the 50 states, DC or US territories (Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands), though Real ID-compliant ID is required at TSA from May 2025.
San Diego International (SAN) is the primary international airport for San Diego. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.