Cheap flights from San Francisco to San Diego from $59
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 15/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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 Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday
Cheap 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 4 July 2025.
Round-trip from | $102 |
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One-way from | $59 |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $237 |
Good one-way deal | $100 or less |
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to San DiegoExplore 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 4 July 2025.
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 4 July 2025.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO - SAN
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Tue 15/7
06:15-07:50
Nonstop1h 35m
San Diego
Wed 16/7
06:50-08:35
Nonstop1h 45m
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO - SAN
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Wed 16/7
06:00-07:42
Nonstop1h 42m
San Diego
Thu 24/7
06:15-08:00
Nonstop1h 45m
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO - SAN
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Sun 3/8
07:00-08:38
Nonstop1h 38m
San Diego
Thu 7/8
06:20-07:58
Nonstop1h 38m
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO - SAN
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Tue 5/8
06:00-07:42
Nonstop1h 42m
San Diego
Tue 12/8
19:57-21:37
Nonstop1h 40m
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO - SAN
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Tue 15/7
06:15-07:50
Nonstop1h 35m
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO - SAN
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Wed 20/8
07:10-08:52
Nonstop1h 42m
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO - SAN
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Sun 21/9
07:10-08:52
Nonstop1h 42m
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO - SAN
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Fri 18/7
22:35-00:15
Nonstop1h 40m
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO - SAN
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Sun 20/7
05:55-09:18
1 stop3h 23m
Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to San Diego
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to San Diego
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 27 June 2025.
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, 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 $1,574). 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 4 July 2025.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to San Diego as you normally would.
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 4 July 2025.
The most flights from SFO to SAN are scheduled on a Thursday (86 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (46 on average).
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 4 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, andDelta 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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Seleste,Dec 2024
FAT - SAN
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Seleste,Dec 2024
FAT - SAN
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Seleste,Dec 2024
FAT - SAN
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Seleste,Dec 2024
FAT - SAN
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Seleste,Dec 2024
FAT - SAN
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Seleste,Dec 2024
FAT - SAN
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