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Cheap flights from San Diego to San Francisco from $34

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Best Price Found

$34

Fastest flight time

1h 34m

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 $34. The best round-trip flight deal from San Diego to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $38.
The fastest flight from San Diego to San Francisco takes 1h 34m
Direct flights go from San Diego to San Francisco every day.
There is 1 airport near San Francisco: San Francisco (SFO)

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Diego to San Francisco

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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

September. The cheapest time of year to fly to San Francisco from San Diego is September. Most expensive is March

What is the cheapest day to depart San Diego for San Francisco?

Thursday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Thursday. The most expensive is typically Sunday

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to San Francisco?

At noon. San Diego to San Francisco flights are approximately 10% more expensive in the morning than at noon

What is the cheapest airline that flies to San Francisco from San Diego?

Spirit Airlines. Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Frontier are the most popular carriers operating from San Diego to San Francisco

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

San Diego - San Francisco. Fly from San Diego to San Francisco for the best San Diego - San Francisco flight prices

How far in advance should you book San Diego to San Francisco flights?

39 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from San Diego to San Francisco is approximately 39 days to departure

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

As of March 2024, 46 flights take off from San Diego and land in San Francisco each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 4:00PM, with 52% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

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

328 flights are operational weekly from San Diego to San Francisco as of March 2024. The most popular departure day for this route is Monday, with 17% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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.

Can stopping save me money on San Diego to San Francisco flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between San Diego to San Francisco.

When you’re planning your trip from San Diego to San Francisco, the most popular airport-to-airport route is San Diego Airport to San Francisco Airport. You may be looking for an airport near San Diego Airport to depart from when traveling to San Francisco and luckily, there are options! You can try Ontario Airport which is located in Ontario, Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport which is located in Santa Ana, or Palm Springs Airport which is located in Palm Springs. If you are looking for alternate airports to fly into when traveling from San Diego, you can try flying into Oakland Airport (in Oakland), San Jose Airport (in San Jose), or Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport (in 15). The cheapest route from San Diego to San Francisco is ONT — SFO with an average price of $48 RT during the month of March.

Ontario Airport (ONT) to San Francisco Airport (SFO)$48
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Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA) to Oakland Airport (OAK)$74
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Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA) to San Francisco Airport (SFO)$67
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San Diego Airport (SAN) to San Francisco Airport (SFO)$48
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San Diego Airport (SAN) to Oakland Airport (OAK)$66
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Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA) to San Jose Airport (SJC)$89
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Easily compare round-trip flights from San Diego to San Francisco

Below you can see the best fares for your round-trip flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from San Diego to San Francisco by changing tabs
Frontier
Apr 16
SAN5:16 pmSan Diego
1h 36m
SFO6:52 pmSan Francisco
Apr 20
SFO6:41 pmSan Francisco
1h 33m
SAN8:14 pmSan Diego
Multiple Airlines
Apr 16
SAN5:16 pmSan Diego
1h 36m
SFO6:52 pmSan Francisco
May 15
SFO7:40 amSan Francisco
1h 37m
SAN9:17 amSan Diego
Frontier
Apr 16
SAN5:16 pmSan Diego
1h 36m
SFO6:52 pmSan Francisco
Apr 20
SFO6:41 pmSan Francisco
1h 33m
SAN8:14 pmSan Diego
Frontier
Apr 20
SAN4:05 pmSan Diego
1h 36m
SFO5:41 pmSan Francisco
Apr 22
SFO6:59 pmSan Francisco
1h 33m
SAN8:32 pmSan Diego
Frontier
May 13
SAN4:23 pmSan Diego
1h 36m
SFO5:59 pmSan Francisco
May 18
SFO6:27 pmSan Francisco
1h 35m
SAN8:02 pmSan Diego
Delta
May 4
SAN6:20 amSan Diego
3h 40m
1 stop
SFO10:00 amSan Francisco
May 7
SFO1:15 pmSan Francisco
4h 14m
1 stop
SAN5:29 pmSan Diego

Find the cheapest one-way flights from San Diego to San Francisco

If you're looking for one-way flights from San Diego to San Francisco, view some of our deals below provided by Frontier
Frontier
Apr 19
SAN4:23 pmSan Diego
1h 36m
SFO5:59 pmSan Francisco
Multiple Airlines
Apr 12
SAN10:25 pmSan Diego
9h 18m
1 stop
SFO7:43 amSan Francisco
Frontier
Apr 22
SAN4:23 pmSan Diego
1h 36m
SFO5:59 pmSan Francisco

Search last-minute flights to San Francisco from San Diego

Find and compare round-trip flight prices for your last-minute flight from San Diego to San Francisco
Frontier
Apr 4
SAN7:03 pmSan Diego
12h 42m
1 stop
SFO7:45 amSan Francisco
May 2
SFO7:05 pmSan Francisco
1h 33m
SAN8:38 pmSan Diego
Multiple Airlines
Apr 8
SAN11:06 pmSan Diego
8h 39m
1 stop
SFO7:45 amSan Francisco
Apr 9
SFO10:23 amSan Francisco
6h 38m
1 stop
SAN5:01 pmSan Diego
United Airlines
Apr 4
SAN5:20 pmSan Diego
1h 41m
SFO7:01 pmSan Francisco
May 2
SFO6:30 amSan Francisco
1h 39m
SAN8:09 amSan Diego
Frontier
Apr 4
SAN7:03 pmSan Diego
12h 42m
1 stop
SFO7:45 amSan Francisco
Apr 11
SFO7:05 pmSan Francisco
1h 33m
SAN8:38 pmSan Diego
Delta
Apr 4
SAN11:00 amSan Diego
13h 06m
1 stop
SFO12:06 amSan Francisco
Apr 6
SFO6:00 amSan Francisco
3h 57m
1 stop
SAN9:57 amSan Diego
Multiple Airlines
Apr 4
SAN11:06 pmSan Diego
15h 07m
2 stops
SFO2:13 pmSan Francisco
Apr 11
SFO7:05 pmSan Francisco
1h 33m
SAN8:38 pmSan Diego

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
Airline
Rating
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $36Free CancellationRating
6.4
8,843 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $48Free CancellationRating
6.3
4,263 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $89Free CancellationRating
8.1
9,127 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $89Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,402 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $109Free CancellationRating
7.4
11,470 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $239Free CancellationRating
7.3
15,181 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From San Diego to San Francisco

    Southwest flight deals from San Diego to San Francisco start from $210 round-trip. Over the 30 Southwest flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $321 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.

  • Alaska Airlines Flights From San Diego to San Francisco

    Alaska Airlines is also a popular choice for this route. Alaska Airlines flight deals for San Diego to San Francisco start from as low as $89 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average Alaska Airlines deals seen on momondo around $238. Alaska Airlines operates 39 flights to San Francisco from San Diego in an average week. Users have rated it 8.1/10 across 9,127 reviews.


Frontier flights from San Diego to San Francisco

Our best Frontier deals on San Diego to San Francisco flight tickets
Frontier
Apr 16
SAN5:16 pmSan Diego
1h 36m
SFO6:52 pmSan Francisco
Apr 20
SFO6:41 pmSan Francisco
1h 33m
SAN8:14 pmSan Diego
Frontier
Apr 16
SAN5:16 pmSan Diego
1h 36m
SFO6:52 pmSan Francisco
Apr 20
SFO6:41 pmSan Francisco
1h 33m
SAN8:14 pmSan Diego
Frontier
Apr 20
SAN4:05 pmSan Diego
1h 36m
SFO5:41 pmSan Francisco
Apr 22
SFO6:59 pmSan Francisco
1h 33m
SAN8:32 pmSan Diego

Delta flights from San Diego to San Francisco

Our best Delta deals on San Diego to San Francisco flight tickets
Delta
May 4
SAN6:20 amSan Diego
3h 40m
1 stop
SFO10:00 amSan Francisco
May 7
SFO1:15 pmSan Francisco
4h 14m
1 stop
SAN5:29 pmSan Diego
Delta
May 3
SAN6:05 pmSan Diego
6h 04m
1 stop
SFO12:09 amSan Francisco
May 5
SFO6:00 amSan Francisco
3h 54m
1 stop
SAN9:54 amSan Diego
Delta
May 10
SAN7:20 pmSan Diego
4h 50m
1 stop
SFO12:10 amSan Francisco
May 12
SFO6:10 amSan Francisco
3h 42m
1 stop
SAN9:52 amSan Diego

  • 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 34m 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.


Alternative routes for San Diego to San Francisco

Compare alternative flights to and from nearby airports and cities to discover the best prices and most convenient flight times
Oakland, California to Los Angeles Flights
Fastest flight time1h 19m
Cheapest price$70
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Fastest flight time1h 25m
Cheapest price$48
San Jose to Los Angeles Flights
Fastest flight time1h 20m
Cheapest price$66
Los Angeles to Oakland, California Flights
Fastest flight time1h 19m
Cheapest price$72
Los Angeles to San Francisco Flights
Fastest flight time1h 22m
Cheapest price$48
San Francisco to San Diego Flights
Fastest flight time1h 33m
Cheapest price$68
Oakland, California to Santa Ana Flights
Fastest flight time1h 21m
Cheapest price$74
Oakland, California to Burbank Flights
Fastest flight time1h 11m
Cheapest price$68
Los Angeles to San Jose Flights
Fastest flight time1h 10m
Cheapest price$77
San Francisco to Ontario Flights
Fastest flight time1h 21m
Cheapest price$48
Burbank to Oakland, California Flights
Fastest flight time1h 15m
Cheapest price$70
Ontario to San Francisco Flights
Fastest flight time1h 20m
Cheapest price$48

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Can I find flights from San Diego to San Francisco with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to San Francisco from San Diego with this policy.

How can momondo help me find flights from San Diego to San Francisco?

momondo offers useful filters to help you find the right flight. Choose specific flight times, airports or even what payment method you prefer. We have numerous options to help you book your ideal flight from San Diego to San Francisco.

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