College football bowl and playoff trips from San Diego

Every College Football Playoff game from the quarterfinals to the national championship on Jan 25, plus the big bowls of New Year's week, each with a fare from San Diego with time to attend.

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Las Vegas (LAS)CFP National Championship, Jan 25, 2027. The CFP national championship game at Allegiant Stadium, just off the south end of the StripNo matching fare savedJan 23 – Jan 26, 2027 (suggested)Search these dates
Miami (MIA)Orange Bowl, CFP semifinal, Jan 14, 2027. The Orange Bowl semifinal at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, north of downtown MiamiNo matching fare savedJan 13 – Jan 15, 2027 (suggested)Search these dates
New Orleans (MSY)Sugar Bowl, CFP semifinal, Jan 15, 2027. The Sugar Bowl semifinal at the Caesars Superdome, a short walk from the French QuarterNo matching fare savedJan 14 – Jan 16, 2027 (suggested)Search these dates
Los Angeles (LAX)Rose Bowl Game, CFP quarterfinal, Jan 1, 2027. The Rose Bowl Game, a CFP quarterfinal, on New Year's Day at the Rose Bowl stadium in PasadenaNo matching fare savedDec 31 – Jan 2, 2027 (suggested)Search these dates
Atlanta (ATL)Peach Bowl, CFP quarterfinal, Jan 1, 2027. The Peach Bowl quarterfinal on New Year's Day at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown AtlantaNo matching fare savedDec 31 – Jan 2, 2027 (suggested)Search these dates
Dallas (DFW)Cotton Bowl, CFP quarterfinal, Jan 1, 2027. The Cotton Bowl quarterfinal on New Year's Day at AT&T Stadium in ArlingtonNo matching fare savedDec 31 – Jan 2, 2027 (suggested)Search these dates
Phoenix (PHX)Fiesta Bowl, CFP quarterfinal, Dec 30, 2026. The Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, the first CFP quarterfinal, on Dec 30No matching fare savedDec 29 – Dec 31, 2026 (suggested)Search these dates
Orlando (MCO)Citrus Bowl, Jan 2, 2027. The Citrus Bowl at Camping World Stadium on Jan 2, easy to pair with a theme park tripNo matching fare savedJan 1 – Jan 3, 2027 (suggested)Search these dates
Tampa (TPA)ReliaQuest Bowl, Dec 31, 2026. The ReliaQuest Bowl on New Year's Eve at Raymond James Stadium, home of the BuccaneersNo matching fare savedDec 30 – Jan 1, 2027 (suggested)Search these dates
San Antonio (SAT)Alamo Bowl, Dec 29, 2026. The Alamo Bowl indoors at the Alamodome, a few blocks from the River WalkNo matching fare savedDec 28 – Dec 30, 2026 (suggested)Search these dates
Jacksonville (JAX)Gator Bowl, Dec 30, 2026. The Gator Bowl at EverBank Stadium on the St. Johns River in downtown JacksonvilleNo matching fare savedDec 29 – Dec 31, 2026 (suggested)Search these dates
Nashville (BNA)Music City Bowl, Dec 30, 2026. The Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium, across the river from the honky-tonks on BroadwayNo matching fare savedDec 29 – Dec 31, 2026 (suggested)Search these dates
Houston (IAH)Texas Bowl, Dec 31, 2026. The Texas Bowl on New Year's Eve at the Houston Texans' stadium, south of downtownNo matching fare savedDec 30 – Jan 1, 2027 (suggested)Search these dates
El Paso (ELP)Sun Bowl, Dec 31, 2026. The Sun Bowl on New Year's Eve at Sun Bowl Stadium, built into a canyon on the UTEP campusNo matching fare savedDec 30 – Jan 1, 2027 (suggested)Search these dates
Memphis (MEM)Liberty Bowl, Jan 2, 2027. The Liberty Bowl on Jan 2 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, a short drive from Beale StreetNo matching fare savedJan 1 – Jan 3, 2027 (suggested)Search these dates

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Fares are for flights only; game tickets are sold separately. Matchups depend on the playoff bracket and bowl picks, set on Selection Day, Dec 6.

Facts checked October 7, 2026. Sources: ESPN: 2026-27 College Football Playoff and bowl schedule · FBSchedules: CFP sets 2026-27 schedule and kickoff times

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