The flight distance from Las Cruces International Airport (LRU) in Las Cruces, United States to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 964 kilometers (599 miles / 520 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 05:08 in Las Cruces, it's 04:08 in San Diego.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,440 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Las Cruces International Airport.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Las Cruces (LRU) follows a heading of 90° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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