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Cheap flights from San Francisco to San Diego from $119

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 28/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SFO — SAN
2 May — 9 May1
1 adult
Thu 2/5
Thu 9/5

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 27 April 2024.

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$1,415

One-way from

$320
High demand for flights, 16% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 18% potential price drop
From San Francisco to San Diego
One-way flight from San Francisco to San Diego

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 37 days in advance, which can save you up to 147% on flights from San Francisco to San Diego compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 37 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 $418. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $676.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of January. Prices to San Diego from San Francisco average $352. You can even find prices in January for less than $352, as users have found deals to San Diego from as low as $101. The month of March 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 19%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to San Diego (SFO - SAN)?

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.

Cheap Frontier flights from San Francisco to San Diego

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Frontier for the route between San Francisco and San Diego. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 586,962 searches. Data last updated 27 April 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced Frontier flights we've found from San Francisco to San Diego. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Sun 2/611:44SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Thu 6/618:49SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 26/4$156
Sat 1/600:59SFO - SAN
1 stop6h 05mFrontier
Thu 6/618:49SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 26/4$266
Sat 1/600:59SFO - SAN
1 stop6h 05mFrontier
Thu 6/608:21SAN - SFO
1 stop4h 21mFrontier
Deal found 26/4$396

Cheap Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to San Diego

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Alaska Airlines for the route between San Francisco and San Diego. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 586,962 searches. Data last updated 27 April 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Alaska Airlines flights travelling from San Francisco to San Diego. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Tue 25/615:40SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Tue 25/620:55SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 25/4$204
Wed 17/709:00SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 41mAlaska Airlines
Sat 20/711:20SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 26/4$213
Tue 6/813:40SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 39mAlaska Airlines
Thu 8/820:55SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/4$228
Sat 13/706:00SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 38mAlaska Airlines
Sat 13/711:20SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/4$248
Sat 11/516:40SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Sat 11/520:47SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 26/4$265
Fri 23/808:40SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 40mAlaska Airlines
Fri 23/815:50SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 25/4$274
Thu 11/715:40SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Tue 16/713:00SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 26/4$280
Fri 30/821:55SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 39mAlaska Airlines
Mon 2/920:55SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 26/4$295
Sun 9/608:10SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 40mAlaska Airlines
Sun 16/606:20SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/4$301

Cheap San Francisco to San Diego flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to San Diego specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 586,962 searches. Prices were last updated on 27 April 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from San Francisco to San Diego in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Wed 29/513:15SFO - SAN
1 stop4h 14mDelta
Sat 1/617:16SAN - SFO
1 stop4h 46mDelta
Deal found 26/4$239
Sun 26/505:50SFO - SAN
1 stop6h 13mDelta
Tue 28/518:10SAN - SFO
1 stop5h 34mDelta
Deal found 26/4$240
Thu 30/505:50SFO - SAN
1 stop6h 13mDelta
Thu 30/517:16SAN - SFO
1 stop6h 54mDelta
Deal found 26/4$242
Sat 11/516:40SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Sat 11/520:47SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 26/4$265
Sat 18/519:35SFO - SAN
1 stop3h 21mDelta
Tue 21/506:15SAN - SFO
1 stop3h 45mDelta
Deal found 26/4$268
Fri 31/519:20SFO - SAN
1 stop4h 31mDelta
Tue 4/619:20SAN - SFO
1 stop4h 50mDelta
Deal found 26/4$271
Sun 19/506:10SFO - SAN
1 stop3h 42mDelta
Wed 22/517:16SAN - SFO
1 stop6h 54mDelta
Deal found 26/4$272
Sat 11/506:10SFO - SAN
1 stop3h 42mDelta
Fri 17/519:20SAN - SFO
1 stop4h 50mDelta
Deal found 26/4$288
Tue 14/519:35SFO - SAN
1 stop3h 21mDelta
Sat 18/506:15SAN - SFO
1 stop3h 45mDelta
Deal found 26/4$303

San Francisco to San Diego 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and San Diego in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 586,962 searches. Data last updated 27 April 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from San Francisco to San Diego in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Sun 2/611:44SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Thu 6/618:49SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 26/4$156
Tue 25/615:40SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Tue 25/620:55SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 25/4$204
Wed 17/709:00SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 41mAlaska Airlines
Sat 20/711:20SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 26/4$213
Wed 29/513:15SFO - SAN
1 stop4h 14mDelta
Sat 1/617:16SAN - SFO
1 stop4h 46mDelta
Deal found 26/4$239
Wed 12/606:30SFO - SAN
1 stop3h 19mDelta
Sat 15/606:25SAN - SFO
1 stop5h 45mDelta
Deal found 26/4$240
Mon 10/618:59SFO - SAN
1 stop3h 19mDelta
Sat 15/606:25SAN - SFO
1 stop5h 45mDelta
Deal found 26/4$242
Sun 2/606:30SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Wed 5/620:35SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 26/4$251
Sat 11/516:40SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Sat 11/520:47SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 26/4$265
Sat 1/600:59SFO - SAN
1 stop6h 05mFrontier
Thu 6/618:49SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 26/4$266

Direct flights to San Diego from San Francisco

Discover direct flight options from San Francisco to San Diego. Find direct flights with no stopovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore direct flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 586,962 searches. Data last updated 27 April 2024.
To help reduce your travel time, choose from one of these non-stop flights from San Francisco to San Diego. Those looking to potentially save on 1 or 2-stop flights from San Francisco to San Diego should utilise the search form at the top of the page.
Sun 2/611:44SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Thu 6/618:49SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 26/4$156
Tue 25/615:40SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Tue 25/620:55SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 25/4$204
Wed 17/709:00SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 41mAlaska Airlines
Sat 20/711:20SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 26/4$213
Sun 2/606:30SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Wed 5/620:35SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 26/4$251
Sat 11/516:40SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Sat 11/520:47SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 26/4$265
Fri 23/821:55SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 39mAlaska Airlines
Sun 25/822:14SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 25/4$274
Thu 11/715:40SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Tue 16/713:00SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 26/4$280
Fri 30/821:55SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 39mAlaska Airlines
Mon 2/920:55SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 26/4$295
Fri 20/921:55SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 39mAlaska Airlines
Sun 22/906:20SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 25/4$301

San Francisco to San Diego flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from San Francisco to San Diego for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 586,962 searches. Data last updated 27 April 2024.
Book one of these great deals on flights from San Francisco to San Diego. Tip: verify your flight details before completing your reservation.
Tue 7/513:15SFO - SAN
1 stop4h 14mDelta
Thu 9/506:15SAN - SFO
1 stop3h 45mDelta
Deal found 25/4$380
Sat 4/518:59SFO - SAN
1 stop4h 01mDelta
Tue 7/518:10SAN - SFO
1 stop5h 34mDelta
Deal found 26/4$395
Sun 5/506:00SFO - SAN
1 stop3h 54mDelta
Wed 7/806:15SAN - SFO
1 stop5h 56mDelta
Deal found 26/4$424
Mon 6/518:59SFO - SAN
1 stop4h 01mDelta
Tue 7/513:10SAN - SFO
1 stop5h 15mDelta
Deal found 25/4$425
Fri 3/519:06SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/506:15SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/4$490
Thu 2/517:55SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Sun 5/506:20SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 26/4$503
Fri 3/514:15SFO - SAN
1 stop4h 32mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/506:15SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/4$505
Thu 2/507:40SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Thu 2/513:00SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 26/4$571
Tue 7/515:25SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Thu 9/512:45SAN - SFO
1 stop5h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 25/4$577

One-way flights to San Diego from San Francisco

Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 586,962 searches. Data last updated 27 April 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from San Francisco to San Diego can choose from these deals. Users can also find round-trip San Francisco to San Diego flights by using the search form above.
Tue 28/506:10SFO - SAN
1 stop3h 42mDelta
Deal found 26/4$119
Thu 30/519:20SFO - SAN
1 stop4h 31mDelta
Deal found 26/4$121
Sun 23/606:00SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 25/4$138
Fri 31/519:20SFO - SAN
1 stop4h 31mDelta
Deal found 26/4$152
Sat 25/519:35SFO - SAN
1 stop3h 21mDelta
Deal found 26/4$196
Wed 8/510:05SFO - SAN
1 stop6h 06mDelta
Deal found 26/4$197
Fri 14/606:00SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 26/4$220
Thu 2/510:55SFO - SAN
1 stop6h 27mDelta
Deal found 26/4$228
Wed 29/514:00SFO - SAN
2 stops8h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 26/4$248

Find flights from San Francisco to San Diego within your budget

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 586,962 searches. Data last updated 27 April 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$156 - $425

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sun 2/6

Nonstop1h 35m

San Diego

Thu 6/6

Nonstop1h 36m

$156

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 25/6

Nonstop1h 37m

San Diego

Tue 25/6

Nonstop1h 35m

$204

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Wed 17/7

Nonstop1h 41m

San Diego

Sat 20/7

Nonstop1h 40m

$213

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 6/8

Nonstop1h 39m

San Diego

Thu 8/8

Nonstop1h 35m

$228

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Wed 29/5

1 stop4h 14m

San Diego

Sat 1/6

1 stop4h 46m

$239

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Wed 12/6

1 stop3h 19m

San Diego

Mon 17/6

1 stop4h 44m

$240

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Thu 30/5

1 stop6h 13m

San Diego

Thu 30/5

1 stop6h 54m

$242

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sun 2/6

Nonstop1h 25m

San Diego

Wed 5/6

Nonstop1h 40m

$251

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Fri 5/7

1 stop4h 11m

San Diego

Sun 7/7

Nonstop1h 34m

$425

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 26/4

When is the best time to 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 28 January 2024.
Booking 90 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.
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Average price of flights to San Diego by month

Plan your trip from San Francisco to San Diego by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Francisco to San Diego is currently $180 while a return flight costs $244. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

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 $1,549). 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.

January

$1,565

February

$1,524

March

$1,414

April

$1,683

May

$1,726

June

$2,347

July

$2,276

August

$1,885

September

$2,207

October

$1,720

November

$1,852

December

$2,370

Temperature and rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SAN

Temperature

14 - 22 °C

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 27 April 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to San Diego, see what other customers have to say about Frontier, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.2
Very Good
6,165 reviews

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight attendant on the flight was extremely unprofessional and obnoxious. He treated the entire plane as if we were on a seventh grade camping trip. He thought he was funny but was actually rude to us while we were on the ground waiting to continue to our final stop. It was like being stuck with a bad comedian for four solid hours. We flew from Chicago to Long Beach to Reno over 5 hours and they did not have any food other then graham crackers. Because of being delayed no one had time to get food in the airport between flights. Terrible experience and Southwest should look into this crew member.

Southwest
8.2
Very Good
6,165 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very Good
6,165 reviews

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight attendant on the flight was extremely unprofessional and obnoxious. He treated the entire plane as if we were on a seventh grade camping trip. He thought he was funny but was actually rude to us while we were on the ground waiting to continue to our final stop. It was like being stuck with a bad comedian for four solid hours. We flew from Chicago to Long Beach to Reno over 5 hours and they did not have any food other then graham crackers. Because of being delayed no one had time to get food in the airport between flights. Terrible experience and Southwest should look into this crew member.

8.1
Very Good
9,117 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very Good
6,165 reviews

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight attendant on the flight was extremely unprofessional and obnoxious. He treated the entire plane as if we were on a seventh grade camping trip. He thought he was funny but was actually rude to us while we were on the ground waiting to continue to our final stop. It was like being stuck with a bad comedian for four solid hours. We flew from Chicago to Long Beach to Reno over 5 hours and they did not have any food other then graham crackers. Because of being delayed no one had time to get food in the airport between flights. Terrible experience and Southwest should look into this crew member.

8.1
Very Good
10,951 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very Good
6,165 reviews

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight attendant on the flight was extremely unprofessional and obnoxious. He treated the entire plane as if we were on a seventh grade camping trip. He thought he was funny but was actually rude to us while we were on the ground waiting to continue to our final stop. It was like being stuck with a bad comedian for four solid hours. We flew from Chicago to Long Beach to Reno over 5 hours and they did not have any food other then graham crackers. Because of being delayed no one had time to get food in the airport between flights. Terrible experience and Southwest should look into this crew member.

7.6
Good
4,593 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very Good
6,165 reviews

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight attendant on the flight was extremely unprofessional and obnoxious. He treated the entire plane as if we were on a seventh grade camping trip. He thought he was funny but was actually rude to us while we were on the ground waiting to continue to our final stop. It was like being stuck with a bad comedian for four solid hours. We flew from Chicago to Long Beach to Reno over 5 hours and they did not have any food other then graham crackers. Because of being delayed no one had time to get food in the airport between flights. Terrible experience and Southwest should look into this crew member.

7.4
Good
11,228 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very Good
6,165 reviews

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight attendant on the flight was extremely unprofessional and obnoxious. He treated the entire plane as if we were on a seventh grade camping trip. He thought he was funny but was actually rude to us while we were on the ground waiting to continue to our final stop. It was like being stuck with a bad comedian for four solid hours. We flew from Chicago to Long Beach to Reno over 5 hours and they did not have any food other then graham crackers. Because of being delayed no one had time to get food in the airport between flights. Terrible experience and Southwest should look into this crew member.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 39m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 43 outbound flights from San Francisco to San Diego offered by 1 airline.

  • Can I find flights from San Francisco to San Diego for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to San Diego for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $156, but on average you can expect to pay $252.

  • Are there direct flights from San Francisco to San Diego for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from San Francisco to San Diego under $200. A good price for a direct flight from San Francisco to San Diego is less than $323.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to San Diego for under $400?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to San Diego within the next 7 days for less than $400.

  • What days are direct flights available from San Francisco to San Diego?

    You can find direct flights on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday.

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

  • How many flights depart from San Francisco to San Diego on average per day?

    Travellers can expect 54 flights from San Francisco to San Diego on average per day.
    Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 7% of flight departures
    Morning (6am - Noon) - 22% of flight departures
    Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 69% of flight departures
    Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 2% of flight departures

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

    Airlines like Frontier, Alaska Airlines, and Delta fly from San Francisco to San Diego in about 1h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 39m. The distance between San Francisco and San Diego is about 723 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to San Diego round-trip?

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at $156. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Alaska Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $204 and $239, respectively. Users have found that Frontier is 55% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to San Diego one-way

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as little as $119. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to San Diego for a low price.

  • 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: United Airlines (80%), Air New Zealand (80%), Air Canada( 79%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $253 for a flight from San Francisco to San Diego. The cheapest flight overall is $253 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - San Diego) is currently priced at $170.

  • What does SFO to SAN mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a San Francisco Airport to San Diego Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a SFO to SAN flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to San Diego that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to San Diego flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Francisco to San Diego with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Francisco to San Diego flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to San Diego that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Francisco to San Diego offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Francisco to San Diego?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Francisco to San Diego flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Francisco to San Diego flight deals updated?

    The San Francisco to San Diego flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 26/4.

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