Cheap flights from San Francisco to San Diego from $84
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SAN
23 Mar — 30 Mar1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2026.
Wed 1/409:35
SFO
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SAN
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Sun 5/406:30
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 20/2$166
Tue 17/305:05
SFO
-
SAN
1 stop4h 25m
Southwest
Tue 24/316:20
SAN
-
SFO
2 stops6h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 20/2$173
Thu 12/307:00
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 40m
United Airlines
Tue 24/311:57
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/2$177
Thu 12/307:00
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 40m
United Airlines
Sat 14/306:15
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/2$178
Mon 30/319:11
SFO
-
SAN
1 stop4h 48m
United Airlines
Tue 31/307:20
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/2$180
Thu 2/406:00
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Tue 7/413:00
SAN
-
SFO
2 stops6h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 19/2$187
Mon 23/319:55
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Wed 25/315:15
SAN
-
SFO
1 stop8h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 19/2$188
Sat 18/413:15
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Sat 18/417:15
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 19/2$190
Thu 2/406:00
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Sun 5/406:30
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 18/2$194
Tue 7/406:20
SFO
-
SAN
2 stops11h 25m
Southwest
Thu 9/406:20
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 19/2$196
Tue 7/407:00
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 44m
United Airlines
Fri 10/406:36
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/2$200
Sat 9/510:10
SFO
-
SAN
2 stops7h 40m
Southwest
Mon 11/520:45
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 17/2$201
Best flights from San Francisco to San Diego
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 21 February 2026.
Fri 24/407:15
SFO
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SAN
Nonstop1h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 28/421:12
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 17/2$166
Wed 18/309:00
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 40m
United Airlines
Mon 23/311:03
SAN
-
SFO
1 stop6h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/2$180
Fri 10/406:00
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Tue 14/418:30
SAN
-
SFO
1 stop4h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 17/2$194
Mon 16/318:28
SFO
-
SAN
1 stop4h 46m
Delta
Wed 18/319:05
SAN
-
SFO
1 stop4h 54m
Delta
Deal found 19/2$222
Thu 19/307:00
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 40m
United Airlines
Thu 26/306:15
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/2$194
Fri 24/406:00
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Tue 28/413:30
SAN
-
SFO
2 stops6h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 17/2$201
Tue 14/406:35
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 17/420:59
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 20/2$208
Wed 18/309:35
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Mon 23/320:55
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 17/2$205
Fri 24/422:40
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 49m
United Airlines
Mon 27/411:01
SAN
-
SFO
1 stop3h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/2$208
Thu 2/407:00
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 44m
United Airlines
Thu 9/406:20
SAN
-
SFO
1 stop4h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/2$208
Sat 18/405:00
SFO
-
SAN
2 stops7h 55m
Southwest
Sat 18/414:25
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 19/2$211
Sat 18/412:45
SFO
-
SAN
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Mon 20/417:20
SAN
-
SFO
1 stop3h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 19/2$218
Direct flights from San Francisco to San Diego
Explore direct flight options from San Francisco to San Diego based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 21 February 2026.
Wed 1/409:35
SFO
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SAN
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Sun 5/406:30
SAN
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SFO
Nonstop1h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 20/2$166
Thu 12/307:00
SFO
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SAN
Nonstop1h 40m
United Airlines
Tue 24/311:57
SAN
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SFO
Nonstop1h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/2$177
Thu 12/307:00
SFO
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SAN
Nonstop1h 40m
United Airlines
Sat 14/306:15
SAN
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SFO
Nonstop1h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/2$178
Wed 18/307:55
SFO
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SAN
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Thu 19/307:00
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 17/2$180
Thu 14/506:16
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 14/509:01
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 19/2$187
Sat 18/413:15
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Sat 18/417:15
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 19/2$190
Thu 2/406:00
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Sun 5/406:30
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 18/2$194
Tue 7/407:00
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 44m
United Airlines
Fri 10/406:36
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/2$200
Wed 18/309:35
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Mon 23/320:55
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 17/2$205
Tue 31/306:35
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 3/420:59
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 19/2$208
Wed 22/422:40
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 49m
United Airlines
Sun 26/406:36
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/2$212
Sat 16/506:30
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 34m
United Airlines
Mon 18/509:09
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/2$214
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to San Diego
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to San Diego. Data last updated 21 February 2026 and is based on user searches.
Thu 12/307:00
SFO
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SAN
Nonstop1h 40m
United Airlines
Tue 24/311:57
SAN
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SFO
Nonstop1h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/2$177
Thu 12/307:00
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 40m
United Airlines
Sat 14/306:15
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/2$178
Thu 12/306:00
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Tue 17/317:35
SAN
-
SFO
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 19/2$204
Tue 17/305:05
SFO
-
SAN
1 stop4h 25m
Southwest
Tue 24/316:20
SAN
-
SFO
2 stops6h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 20/2$173
Wed 18/309:35
SFO
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SAN
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Mon 23/320:55
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 17/2$205
Thu 19/307:00
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 40m
United Airlines
Thu 26/306:15
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/2$194
Sun 22/306:00
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Wed 25/315:15
SAN
-
SFO
1 stop8h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 17/2$203
Mon 23/306:00
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Wed 25/314:50
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 19/2$166
Mon 30/319:11
SFO
-
SAN
1 stop4h 48m
United Airlines
Tue 31/307:20
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/2$180
Mon 30/320:45
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 53m
United Airlines
Thu 2/406:20
SAN
-
SFO
1 stop4h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/2$208
Tue 31/321:07
SFO
-
SAN
1 stop16h 54m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 1/420:59
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 19/2$212
One-way flights from San Francisco to San Diego
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 21 February 2026.
Tue 24/306:25
SFO
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SAN
1 stop5h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 20/2$84
Tue 14/405:55
SFO
-
SAN
2 stops6h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 20/2$91
Mon 23/307:00
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/2$98
Wed 8/406:20
SFO
-
SAN
2 stops11h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 19/2$99
Wed 18/313:05
SFO
-
SAN
1 stop5h 45m
Delta
Deal found 20/2$110
Tue 7/419:19
SFO
-
SAN
1 stop4h 29m
Delta
Deal found 20/2$112
Thu 4/616:55
SFO
-
SAN
1 stop6h 20m
Delta
Deal found 19/2$126
Sat 21/322:35
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/2$129
Thu 26/307:00
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/2$132
Sat 11/410:10
SFO
-
SAN
2 stops7h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 20/2$133
Mon 6/422:40
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/2$136
Find flight deals from San Francisco to San Diego
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to San Diego that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to San Diego that are best for you.
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SFO - SAN
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Fri 24/4
07:15-08:55
Nonstop1h 40m
San Diego
Tue 28/4
21:12-23:01
Nonstop1h 49m
$166
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO - SAN
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Wed 18/3
09:00-10:40
Nonstop1h 40m
San Diego
Mon 23/3
11:03-17:05
1 stop6h 02m
$180
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO - SAN
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Fri 10/4
06:00-07:35
Nonstop1h 35m
San Diego
Tue 14/4
18:30-22:45
1 stop4h 15m
$194
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO - SAN
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Thu 19/3
07:00-08:40
Nonstop1h 40m
San Diego
Thu 26/3
06:15-08:05
Nonstop1h 50m
$194
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO - SAN
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Fri 24/4
06:00-07:35
Nonstop1h 35m
San Diego
Tue 28/4
13:30-19:55
2 stops6h 25m
$201
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO - SAN
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Wed 18/3
09:35-11:10
Nonstop1h 35m
San Diego
Mon 23/3
20:55-22:35
Nonstop1h 40m
$205
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO - SAN
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Tue 14/4
06:35-08:15
Nonstop1h 40m
San Diego
Fri 17/4
20:59-22:52
Nonstop1h 53m
$208
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO - SAN
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Fri 24/4
22:40-00:29
Nonstop1h 49m
San Diego
Mon 27/4
11:01-14:52
1 stop3h 51m
$208
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO - SAN
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Thu 2/4
07:00-08:44
Nonstop1h 44m
San Diego
Thu 9/4
06:20-10:49
1 stop4h 29m
$208
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO - SAN
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Sat 18/4
05:00-12:55
2 stops7h 55m
San Diego
Sat 18/4
14:25-16:10
Nonstop1h 45m
$211
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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to San Diego
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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to San Diego?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 18 February 2026.
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to San Diego?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to San Diego (average of $47). Flying from San Francisco to San Diego in January is currently the most expensive (average of $119). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to SAN?
Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2026.
It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to San Diego in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 69% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.
Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to San Diego
Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to San Diego. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 February 2026.
The most flights from SFO to SAN are scheduled on a Thursday (70 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (37 on average).
How often are flights from San Francisco to San Diego delayed?
About 21% of weekly flights between San Francisco and San Diego have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 118 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to San Diego flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to San Diego flights?
Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated 21 February 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines
from San Francisco to San Diego. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Related info for your journey
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What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to San Diego?
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 40m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 54 outbound flights from San Francisco to San Diego offered by 1 airline.
How popular is this San Francisco to San Diego flight route?
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.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to San Diego?
Airlines like Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and United Airlines fly from San Francisco to San Diego in about 1h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 35m. The distance between San Francisco and San Diego is about 718 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to San Diego round-trip?
Flying on Alaska Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at $152. Users have found that Alaska Airlines is 37% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to San Diego?
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: Japan Airlines (85%), United Airlines (77%), Air New Zealand( 75%).
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to San Diego that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to San Diego?
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.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to San Diego?
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to San Diego?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to San Diego (average of $47). Flying from San Francisco to San Diego in January is currently the most expensive (average of $119). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from San Francisco. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 21 February 2026.
Top airline flying from San Francisco to San Diego
Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Francisco to San Diego. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2026.
Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.
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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.
Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from San Francisco to San Diego?
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Can Cheapflights find flights from San Francisco to San Diego with no change fees?
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.
Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from San Francisco to San Diego become cheaper?
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.
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