The flight distance from Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) in Idaho Falls, United States to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 1,279 kilometers (795 miles / 691 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 202°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 17:16 in Idaho Falls, it's 16:16 in San Diego.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,727 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Idaho Falls Regional Airport.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Idaho Falls (IDA) follows a heading of 19° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.