Miami (MIA) to San Diego (SAN)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,263
miles
3,643
kilometers
1,967
nautical miles

🕐 4h 49m
Flight Time
🧭 W (291°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,263 3,621
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,263 3,621
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,263 3,395
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,263 3,395
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,263 4,526
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,263 3,395
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Miami and San Diego follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The MIA to SAN route connects Miami, United States with San Diego, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,263 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 291° from Miami. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About MIA

Miami International Airport

Miami International Airport (MIA) serves Miami, United States.

🛬 About SAN

San Diego International Airport

San Diego International Airport (SAN) serves San Diego, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Miami International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 2,263 miles (3,643 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MIA to SAN typically take around 4h 49m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,263 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.