San Diego from Phoenix, Oct 23–25: $994 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Nonstop on Frontier, 1h 17m from PHX to SAN
- $318 per person, $16 below the typical fare on this route
- Hilton San Diego Mission Valley: 7.8 from 1,743 reviews, free cancellation
The catch: The $994 doesn't include a checked bag, which is about $240 for two, or any resort fee the hotel charges.
Worth it if you want an easy beach-and-city weekend on a short nonstop; skip it if you can't travel without checked bags.
Worth it: $994 for two covers the round-trip flights at $636 plus 2 nights at Hilton San Diego Mission Valley at $358, taxes and fees included. You fly Frontier nonstop from Phoenix on Friday, Oct 23 and come back Sunday, Oct 25, 2026. A checked bag and spending money aren't in the total.
The total, before you go
$994 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $636 |
| Hilton San Diego Mission Valley, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $358 |
| The total, before you go | $994 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$16 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $60 each way per bag on Frontier, $240 for two round trip); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
$318 per person, round trip
$636 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 1h 17m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 1:12 PM – Fri, Oct 23, 2:29 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $318 | nonstop | 1h 17m |
| Frontier | $362 | 1 stop | 6h 27m |
| Frontier | $362 | 1 stop | 7h 1m |
Prices checked Oct 14, 2026, 5:31 AM MST. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$994 for two covers the round-trip nonstop on Frontier and two nights at Hilton San Diego Mission Valley, taxes and fees included, as of when we checked. The fare is $318 per person, $16 below the typical fare on this route, which is $334. That's about 5% less. It's also the lowest fare we've seen in 30 days. The flight leaves Friday, Oct 23 at 1:12 PM and lands at 2:29 PM, so you still get Friday afternoon in town. The forecast shows a high of 72°F on Friday with a 6% chance of drizzle, then 86°F and 87°F over the weekend with little rain expected. That's beach weather in late October, with no time change from Phoenix. Prices move, so the $994 is what we found, not a promise it will hold.
The kind of trip this is
This is a short beach-and-city weekend: a morning at the zoo or Balboa Park, an afternoon on the sand and fish tacos at night. It suits a couple or two friends who want warm weather without a long travel day. The pace is easy, with a 77-minute flight and no time change. Families can make it work too, with the zoo and the USS Midway.
Weather in San Diego, Oct 23–25
Highs 72–87°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 72 °F | 64 °F | 6% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 86 °F | 67 °F | 7% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 87 °F | 77 °F | 0% |
Where to stay in San Diego
We picked Hilton San Diego Mission Valley as the best value: $358 for the 2 nights ($179 a night), 4 stars, rated 7.8 from 1,743 reviews, room only, with free cancellation. Mission Valley is mostly chain hotels with easy freeway access to the zoo and parks. Hampton Inn by Hilton San Diego - Kearny Mesa is the top-rated pick at 8.6 from 438 reviews. It's $382 for the stay ($191 a night) with breakfast included and free cancellation. Wyndham Garden San Diego near SeaWorld is the budget pick at $350 for the stay ($175 a night), rated 6.8 from 1,968 reviews, also with free cancellation. If you'd rather have nightlife and the waterfront on foot, look at the Gaslamp Quarter / Downtown. For coves and sea lions, look at La Jolla.
Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
$358 for 2 nights, two guests · $179 a night
See roomsHampton Inn by Hilton San Diego - Kearny Mesa
$382 for 2 nights, two guests · $191 a night
See roomsWyndham Garden San Diego near SeaWorld
$350 for 2 nights, two guests · $175 a night
See roomsAll hotels in San Diego for these dates
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Where in San Diego
- Gaslamp Quarter / Downtown: Nightlife, Petco Park and the waterfront on foot.
- La Jolla: Coves, sea lions and upscale village hotels.
- Coronado: Wide beach and the landmark Hotel del Coronado.
- Mission Beach / Pacific Beach: Boardwalk, surf and a young bar scene.
- Mission Valley: Chain hotels with easy freeway access to the zoo and parks.
What to do in San Diego
- Visit the San Diego Zoo, then the Balboa Park museums
- Kayak the sea caves at La Jolla
- Swim at Coronado Beach beside the Hotel del Coronado
- Tour the USS Midway aircraft carrier
- Eat fish tacos and drink craft beer in North Park
- Watch the sunset at Sunset Cliffs
Tours and tickets in San Diego
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Phoenix | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), Phoenix-Mesa Gateway (AZA) |
|---|---|
| Airports in San Diego | San Diego International (SAN) |
| Flight time | 1h 17m nonstop |
| Distance | 299 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in San Diego costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $636 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Hilton San Diego Mission Valley) | $358 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,514 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Phoenix to San Diego
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $318 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $318 (Oct 14, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $334 |
| Price checks | 7 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for San Diego.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed, and you'll pay in US dollars
- There's no time difference from Phoenix for these dates
- The flight is 299 miles, from Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) to San Diego International (SAN), in 1h 17m
- All three hotels list free cancellation
- The total doesn't include a checked bag, which is about $240 for two
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes. It's a 1h 17m nonstop at $318 per person, $16 below the typical fare on this route and the lowest we've seen in 30 days. The forecast shows highs of 72–87°F with little rain.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$994, taxes and fees included: $636 for the flights plus $358 for 2 nights at Hilton San Diego Mission Valley. A checked bag (about $240 for two), any resort fee and spending money are extra.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you'll pay in US dollars, and there's no time difference from Phoenix for these dates.
What is the weather like?
Friday, Oct 23 has a high of 72°F with a 6% chance of drizzle. Saturday reaches 86°F and Sunday 87°F, both overcast, with a 7% and 0% chance of rain.
When does the flight leave?
The outbound Frontier nonstop leaves PHX at 1:12 PM on Friday, Oct 23 and lands at SAN at 2:29 PM.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a long weekend, yes. With a 1h 17m flight that lands Friday afternoon, you have time for the zoo or La Jolla, a beach day and a sunset at Sunset Cliffs.
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