Golf trips from San Diego
Golf trips from San Diego sorted by how easy they are to get to. Flying nonstop or driving is what makes a long weekend work.
San Diego ranks tied for 20th of 40 U.S. metros in our Golf Trip Nonstop Map (21 of 43 destinations nonstop to the closest airport). Embed this city's card. How often these flights arrive on time: San Diego on-time odds from our On-Time Report.
Drive-to golf trips from San Diego
| Destination | Est. drive | Budget | Group size |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego San Diego, California | ~0.1 hrs | $$$ Premium | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
| Palm Springs Coachella Valley, California | ~2.5 hrs | $$ Moderate | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
| Las Vegas Nevada | ~6.1 hrs | $$$ Premium | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
| Scottsdale Arizona | ~6.9 hrs | $$$ Premium | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
| Tucson Tucson, Arizona | ~7.4 hrs | $$ Moderate | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
Road drive times from the OSRM router on OpenStreetMap data, measured from the main airport, with no traffic or stops. Add time for border crossings. See the Golf Trip Drive Map.
Nonstop golf trips from San Diego
| Destination | Fly | Flight time | When | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskoka $$ Moderate | SAN → YYZ then about 2 hrs drive | Year-round | Air Canada | |
| Las Vegas $$$ Premium | SAN → LAS then 15–45 min drive | 1h 19m | Year-round | Southwest, Alaska, Frontier, Spirit |
| St. George $$ Moderate | SAN → LAS then about 2 hrs drive | 1h 19m | Year-round | Southwest, Alaska, Frontier, Spirit |
| Scottsdale $$$ Premium | SAN → PHX then about 30 min drive | 1h 20m | Year-round | Southwest, American, Alaska, Frontier |
| Pebble Beach & Monterey $$$$ Luxury | SAN → MRY then about 20 min drive | 1h 26m | Year-round | Alaska |
| Park City & Salt Lake City $$ Moderate | SAN → SLC then about 45 min to Park City, about 1 hr to Midway drive | 1h 58m | Year-round | Delta, Southwest, Alaska, Frontier |
| The Broadmoor $$$$ Luxury | SAN → COS then about 20 min drive | 2h 10m | Year-round | Southwest |
| Los Cabos $$$ Premium | SAN → SJD then 15–45 min drive | 2h 20m | Year-round | Alaska, Southwest |
| Nebraska Sand Hills $$ Moderate | SAN → DEN then about 3 hrs 15 min to Bayside, about 6 hrs to The Prairie Club drive | 2h 21m | Year-round | Southwest, United, Frontier, Alaska |
| Bend $$$ Premium | SAN → RDM then about 25 min drive | 2h 22m | Year-round | Alaska |
| Bandon Dunes $$$$ Luxury | SAN → EUG then about 2.5 hrs drive | 2h 28m | Year-round | Alaska, Southwest |
| Gamble Sands $$$ Premium | SAN → GEG then about 2.5 hrs drive | 2h 42m | Year-round | Alaska, Southwest |
| Texas Hill Country $$$ Premium | SAN → AUS then about 30 min to Barton Creek, about 1 hr to Horseshoe Bay drive | 2h 53m | Year-round | Southwest, Frontier, American, Alaska |
| Dallas-Fort Worth & PGA Frisco $$$ Premium | SAN → DFW then about 35 to 45 min to Frisco, about 15 min to Grapevine drive | 3h 05m | Year-round | American, Frontier, Alaska, Delta |
| Houston $$ Moderate | SAN → IAH then about 25 min to The Woodlands, about 35 to 45 min to Memorial Park drive | 3h 12m | Year-round | United |
| Kohler & Whistling Straits $$$$ Luxury | SAN → MKE then about 1 hr drive | 3h 51m | Year-round | Southwest, American, Alaska |
| French Lick $$ Moderate | SAN → IND then about 2 hrs drive | 3h 54m | Year-round | Southwest, United, Alaska |
| Reynolds Lake Oconee $$$$ Luxury | SAN → ATL then about 1.5 hrs drive | 4h 14m | Year-round | Delta, Alaska, Southwest, United |
| Streamsong $$$ Premium | SAN → TPA then about 1.5 hrs drive | 4h 31m | Year-round | Alaska, Southwest |
| Orlando $$ Moderate | SAN → MCO then 20 to 40 min drive | 4h 45m | Year-round | Alaska, Southwest |
| Bethpage State Park $ Value | SAN → JFK then about 45 min drive | 5h 21m | Year-round | Delta, JetBlue, Alaska |
| Cape Cod $$ Moderate | SAN → BOS then 1.5–2 hrs drive | 5h 27m | Year-round | JetBlue, Alaska, Delta, Southwest |
| Maui $$$$ Luxury | SAN → OGG then 30–60 min drive | 5h 55m | Year-round | Alaska, Southwest |
| Vail Valley & Summit County $$$ Premium | SAN → EGE then about 35 min to Vail drive | 2h 35m | Seasonal: Dec–Mar | Regional carrier |
| Nemacolin $$$$ Luxury | SAN → PIT then 1.5–2 hrs drive | 4h 46m | Seasonal: May–Aug | Southwest, Breeze, Alaska, Delta |
| Sea Island $$$$ Luxury | SAN → JAX then about 1 hr 15 min drive | 4h 55m | Seasonal: May–Aug | Breeze |
| Ponte Vedra & TPC Sawgrass $$$$ Luxury | SAN → JAX then about 40 min drive | 4h 55m | Seasonal: May–Aug | Breeze |
| Pinehurst $$$ Premium | SAN → RDU then about 1 hr 15 min (74 miles) drive | 4h 59m | Seasonal: Apr–Dec | Breeze, Alaska, United |
| Williamsburg $$ Moderate | SAN → ORF then about 1 hr drive | 5h 07m | Seasonal: May–Dec | Breeze, Southwest, Alaska |
Source: U.S. DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics, T-100 Segment (all carriers), 2025-08 to 2026-07. Nonstop = at least 6 flights a month each way in at least 2 months. Flight time is average gate-to-gate. Schedules change, so confirm on Google Flights.
FAQ
What golf destinations can you fly nonstop to from San Diego?
From SAN, there were nonstop flights to the airports serving Muskoka, Las Vegas, St. George, Scottsdale, Pebble Beach & Monterey, Park City & Salt Lake City, The Broadmoor, Los Cabos, Nebraska Sand Hills, Bend, Bandon Dunes, Gamble Sands, Texas Hill Country, Dallas-Fort Worth & PGA Frisco, Houston, Kohler & Whistling Straits, French Lick, Reynolds Lake Oconee, Streamsong, Orlando, Bethpage State Park, Cape Cod, Maui, Vail Valley & Summit County, Nemacolin, Sea Island, Ponte Vedra & TPC Sawgrass, Pinehurst, Williamsburg during 2025-08 to 2026-07 (U.S. DOT data). Seasonal routes are noted on this page.
What is the best golf weekend trip from San Diego?
For a long weekend, keep travel under about 3 hours each way. Drivable: San Diego (~0.1 hrs), Palm Springs (~2.5 hrs), Las Vegas (~6.1 hrs). Short nonstop flights: Las Vegas, St. George, Scottsdale, Pebble Beach & Monterey.
How current is this flight data?
It comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation's T-100 data for 2025-08 to 2026-07. Airlines add and cut routes often, especially seasonal ones, so check current schedules on Google Flights before you book.