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How popular is this San Francisco to San Diego flight route?

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The San Francisco to San Diego flight path was viewed by 6 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season. Find deals

Question 2

How long is the flight from San Francisco to San Diego?

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Airlines like United Airlines, Southwest, and Hawaiian Airlines fly from San Francisco to San Diego in about 1h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance between San Francisco and San Diego is about 718 km. All flights are typically direct. Find deals

Question 3

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to San Diego round-trip?

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Flying on Alaska Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at $121. Users have found that Alaska Airlines is 43% cheaper than the other options available to this destination. Find deals

Question 4

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to San Diego?

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Booking 72 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be. Find deals

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to San Diego?

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Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to San Diego (average of $924). Flying from San Francisco to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,539). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 6

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to San Diego?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to San Diego flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 7

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to San Diego

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The most flights from SFO to SAN are scheduled on a Thursday (85 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (53 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 58.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 58.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Question 10

What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to San Diego?

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On average you can expect to pay $282 for a flight from San Francisco to San Diego. The cheapest flight overall is $220 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - San Diego) is currently priced at $256.

Question 11

What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to San Diego?

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Before booking your flight to San Diego from San Francisco, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air China (88%), Air New Zealand (79%), Singapore Airlines( 78%).

Question 12

What is the cheapest day to fly return from San Francisco to San Diego?

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Departing on a Thursday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 177% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

Question 13

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to San Diego?

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 31 days in advance, which can save you up to 98% on flights from San Francisco to San Diego compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 31 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $198. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $302.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to San Diego?

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The best pricing can be found in the month of January. Prices to San Diego from San Francisco average $213. You can even find prices in January for less than $213, as users have found deals to San Diego from as low as $55. The month of August appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to San Diego from San Francisco. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 23%.

Question 15

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to SAN?

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It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to San Diego in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 50% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Question 16

What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to San Diego?

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To fly from San Francisco to San Diego, you need to book a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN). Nonstop flights to San Diego from San Francisco take 1h 41m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 72 outbound flights from San Francisco to San Diego offered by 1 airline.

Question 17

Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 18

How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to San Diego?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to San Diego.

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Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to San Diego?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from San Francisco to San Diego?

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Deals for San Francisco to San Diego flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from San Francisco to San Diego?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from San Francisco to San Diego by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

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Can Cheapflights find flights from San Francisco to San Diego with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from San Francisco to San Diego flexibly with Cheapflights today.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from San Francisco to San Diego become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on San Francisco to San Diego flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	$118
One-way from	$60
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$264
Good one-way deal	$235 or less

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to San Diego are usually found in January or February, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Thursday

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