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SAN to LRU: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Las Cruces (Las Cruces International Airport)
599 mi
964 km · 520 nm
1h 46m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
599 miles nonstop takes roughly 1h 46m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- LRU — Las Cruces International Airport · Las Cruces, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near LRU
- WSD · Condron Army Air Field31 mi away
- BIF · Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss)44 mi away
- ELP · El Paso International Airport46 mi away
- DMN · Deming Municipal Airport47 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from LRU?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Las Cruces (LRU) is 599 miles (964 km, 520 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to LRU?
A nonstop flight takes about 1h 46m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Las Cruces?
Las Cruces is 1 hour ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to LRU?
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