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Cheap flights from San Diego to San Francisco from $17

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Frontier Logo
5:53 pm - 7:39 pmSAN-SFO
1h 46mnonstop
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10:37 am - 12:17 pmSFO-SAN
1h 40mnonstop
$35Frontier
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Sat, Jul 19 - Mon, Jul 21
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5:53 pm - 7:39 pmSAN-SFO
1h 46mnonstop
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10:37 am - 12:17 pmSFO-SAN
1h 40mnonstop
$45Frontier
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Sat, Jul 19 - Mon, Jul 21
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6:35 pm - 8:10 pmSAN-SFO
1h 35mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:30 amSFO-SAN
1h 30mnonstop
$54Southwest
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Fri, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 11
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7:35 am - 9:10 amSAN-SFO
1h 35mnonstop
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6:50 am - 8:20 amSFO-SAN
1h 30mnonstop
$56Southwest
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Thu, Aug 7 - Sun, Aug 10
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9:00 am - 10:40 amSAN-SFO
1h 40mnonstop
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7:00 pm - 8:35 pmSFO-SAN
1h 35mnonstop
$57Southwest
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Tue, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 5
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10:11 pm - 11:50 pmSAN-SFO
1h 39mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:42 amSFO-SAN
1h 42mnonstop
$77Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Jul 23 - Wed, Jul 30
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6:15 am - 8:04 amSAN-SFO
1h 49mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:41 amSFO-SAN
1h 41mnonstop
$80Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 27
United Airlines Logo
10:43 am - 12:20 pmSAN-SFO
1h 37mnonstop
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7:00 am - 8:38 amSFO-SAN
1h 38mnonstop
$82United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 5 - Sun, Aug 10
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 8:04 amSAN-SFO
1h 49mnonstop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:10 am - 8:52 amSFO-SAN
1h 42mnonstop
$90Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 27
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10:18 pm - 11:59 pmSAN-SFO
1h 41mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:41 amSFO-SAN
1h 41mnonstop
$97Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Sep 18 - Tue, Sep 23

Frontier flights from San Diego to San Francisco

Our best Frontier deals on San Diego to San Francisco flight tickets
Frontier
Jul 19
SAN5:53 pmSan Diego
1h 46m
SFO7:39 pmSan Francisco
Jul 21
SFO10:37 amSan Francisco
1h 40m
SAN12:17 pmSan Diego
Frontier
Jul 19
SAN5:53 pmSan Diego
1h 46m
SFO7:39 pmSan Francisco
Jul 21
SFO10:37 amSan Francisco
1h 40m
SAN12:17 pmSan Diego
Frontier
Jul 10
SAN5:53 pmSan Diego
1h 46m
SFO7:39 pmSan Francisco
Jul 14
SFO10:37 amSan Francisco
1h 40m
SAN12:17 pmSan Diego

Alaska Airlines flights from San Diego to San Francisco

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on San Diego to San Francisco flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Jul 23
SAN10:11 pmSan Diego
1h 39m
SFO11:50 pmSan Francisco
Jul 30
SFO6:00 amSan Francisco
1h 42m
SAN7:42 amSan Diego
Alaska Airlines
Sep 18
SAN10:18 pmSan Diego
1h 41m
SFO11:59 pmSan Francisco
Sep 23
SFO6:00 amSan Francisco
1h 41m
SAN7:41 amSan Diego
Alaska Airlines
Sep 17
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
1h 49m
SFO8:04 amSan Francisco
Sep 25
SFO7:10 amSan Francisco
1h 42m
SAN8:52 amSan Diego

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of January, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $117.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

The cheapest day to depart from San Diego to San Francisco is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $204. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $833.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

Our data shows that the cheapest San Diego to San Francisco flights are usually those with departure times at noon. Our users have found flights to San Francisco at noon for as low as $178. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $679.

What is the cheapest San Diego to San Francisco flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from San Diego when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around $127 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from San Diego for as low as $89 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on San Diego to San Francisco flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on San Diego to San Francisco flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have San Diego to San Francisco flight prices changed over time?

As of July 2025, prices for San Diego to San Francisco flights are approximately 53% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Diego to San Francisco

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Diego to San Francisco according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best Price Found

$17

Fastest flight time

1h 35m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Francisco

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Francisco from San Diego in the past 72 hours is $17. The best round-trip flight deal from San Diego to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $35.
The fastest flight from San Diego to San Francisco takes 1h 35m
Direct flights go from San Diego to San Francisco every day.
There is 1 airport near San Francisco: San Francisco (SFO)

  • How far is San Diego to San Francisco by plane?

    The distance between San Diego and San Francisco is about 458.7 mi. Typically, this will take 1h 35m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to San Francisco Airport?

    Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to San Francisco Airport refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Diego Airport to San Francisco Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to San Francisco Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Diego Airport to San Francisco Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your San Francisco Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from San Diego to San Francisco?

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Best airlines flying from San Diego to San Francisco

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from San Diego to San Francisco with momondo
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $27Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,063 reviews
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $28Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,554 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $37Free CancellationRating
5.9
3,273 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $57Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,844 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $67Free CancellationRating
8.0
10,000 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $88Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,958 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $96Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,256 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $158Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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  • Alaska Airlines Flights From San Diego to San Francisco

    Alaska Airlines flight deals from San Diego to San Francisco start from $67 round-trip. Over the 34 Alaska Airlines flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $187 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.

  • Southwest Flights From San Diego to San Francisco

    Southwest is also a popular choice for this route. Southwest flight deals for San Diego to San Francisco start from as low as $96 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average Southwest deals seen on momondo around $173. Southwest operates 23 flights to San Francisco from San Diego in an average week. Users have rated it 8.0/10 across 4,258 reviews.


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