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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Diego to San Francisco
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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.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Diego to San Francisco?
Frontier, Southwest, and Hawaiian Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from San Diego to San Francisco
What airlines fly to San Francisco?
Frontier, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco from San Diego according to our data. Frontier is the first choice among our users, with 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to San Francisco. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to San Francisco on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.
How many flights depart from San Diego to San Francisco on average per day?
As of July 2025, 68 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 45% of daily flights taking off at noon.
How many flights depart from San Diego to San Francisco on average per week?
478 flights are operational weekly from San Diego to San Francisco as of July 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 17% of flights per week taking off on this day.
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Best Price Found | $17 |
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Fastest flight time | 1h 35m |
Direct flights | Every day |
Airports in San Francisco | 1 airport |
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?
There are 8 operators available for flights from San Diego Airport to San Francisco Airport as of July 2025.
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?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from San Diego to San Francisco is Embraer 175 (14.18% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 737 MAX 8 (11.86%), Boeing 737 MAX 9 (10.87%), and Boeing 737-800 (9.68%).
What is the most popular airline from San Diego to San Francisco?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from San Diego to San Francisco is Frontier, representing 37% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are United Airlines at 26%, Alaska Airlines at 18%, and Southwest at 12%.
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 | Free Cancellation | Price | ||
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| PriceFrom $27 | Free Cancellation | Rating 6.3 8,063 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $28 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.8 2,554 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $37 | Free Cancellation | Rating 5.9 3,273 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $57 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.4 8,844 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $67 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 10,000 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $88 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 7,958 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $96 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 4,256 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $158 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews |
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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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.
I’m not ready to book a flight from San Diego to San Francisco right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?
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