Cheap flights from San Diego to San Francisco from $52

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Flight information for San Diego to San Francisco
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Best Price Found

$52

Fastest flight time

1h 21m

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 $52. The best round-trip flight deal from San Diego to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $140.
The fastest flight from San Diego to San Francisco takes 1h 21m
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 April

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

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

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

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

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?

59 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from San Diego to San Francisco is approximately 59 days to departure

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

As of June 2023, 46 flights take off from San Diego and land in San Francisco each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 6:00PM, with 33% 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 June 2023. 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.

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 Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport which is located in Santa Ana, Ontario Airport which is located in Ontario, 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 SAN — OAK with an average price of $40 RT during the month of June.

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA) to Oakland Airport (OAK)$62
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Ontario Airport (ONT) to San Francisco Airport (SFO)$64
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Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA) to San Francisco Airport (SFO)$158
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San Diego Airport (SAN) to Oakland Airport (OAK)$40
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San Diego Airport (SAN) to San Francisco Airport (SFO)$140
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Ontario Airport (ONT) to Oakland Airport (OAK)$154
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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
Alaska Airlines
Jul 19
SAN2:30 pmSan Diego
1h 34m
SFO4:04 pmSan Francisco
Jul 31
SFO5:55 pmSan Francisco
1h 34m
SAN7:29 pmSan Diego
United Airlines
Jul 10
SAN4:14 pmSan Diego
3h 48m
1 stop
SFO8:02 pmSan Francisco
Jul 16
SFO2:16 amSan Francisco
1h 40m
SAN3:56 amSan Diego
Multiple Airlines
Jun 29
SAN10:15 amSan Diego
1h 35m
SFO11:50 amSan Francisco
Jul 2
SFO11:07 amSan Francisco
5h 38m
1 stop
SAN4:45 pmSan Diego
Frontier
Jul 7
SAN4:09 amSan Diego
7h 09m
1 stop
SFO11:18 amSan Francisco
Jul 10
SFO8:57 amSan Francisco
25h 39m
1 stop
SAN10:36 amSan Diego
American Airlines
Aug 2
SAN11:40 amSan Diego
4h 54m
1 stop
SFO4:34 pmSan Francisco
Aug 8
SFO4:00 amSan Francisco
6h 49m
1 stop
SAN10:49 amSan Diego
Delta
Jul 19
SAN2:15 amSan Diego
6h 15m
1 stop
SFO8:30 amSan Francisco
Jul 24
SFO9:30 amSan Francisco
4h 37m
1 stop
SAN2:07 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 Alaska Airlines, Frontier and United Airlines
Frontier
Sep 19
SAN5:45 pmSan Diego
12h 57m
1 stop
SFO6:42 amSan Francisco
Multiple Airlines
Aug 23
SAN3:15 amSan Diego
5h 51m
1 stop
SFO9:06 amSan Francisco
Alaska Airlines
Jul 4
SAN2:15 amSan Diego
1h 41m
SFO3:56 amSan 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
Jun 12
SAN4:31 pmSan Diego
11h 10m
1 stop
SFO3:41 amSan Francisco
Jun 13
SFO10:33 amSan Francisco
6h 12m
1 stop
SAN4:45 pmSan Diego
Multiple Airlines
Jun 14
SAN12:56 pmSan Diego
5h 05m
1 stop
SFO6:01 pmSan Francisco
Jun 17
SFO6:37 amSan Francisco
10h 08m
2 stops
SAN4:45 pmSan Diego
United Airlines
Jun 10
SAN9:51 amSan Diego
1h 38m
SFO11:29 amSan Francisco
Jun 24
SFO2:16 amSan Francisco
1h 40m
SAN3:56 amSan Diego
Delta
Jun 13
SAN2:15 amSan Diego
8h 41m
1 stop
SFO10:56 amSan Francisco
Jun 20
SFO2:05 amSan Francisco
6h 10m
1 stop
SAN8:15 amSan Diego
Alaska Airlines
Jun 15
SAN10:15 amSan Diego
1h 35m
SFO11:50 amSan Francisco
Jun 20
SFO4:15 pmSan Francisco
1h 37m
SAN5:52 pmSan Diego
Frontier
Jun 12
SAN4:31 pmSan Diego
11h 10m
1 stop
SFO3:41 amSan Francisco
Jun 17
SFO11:08 amSan Francisco
5h 37m
1 stop
SAN4:45 pmSan Diego

Best airlines flying from San Diego to San Francisco

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Airline
Rating
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $46Free CancellationRating
6.1
2,210 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $88Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,279 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $89Free CancellationRating
7.9
2,038 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $89Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,131 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $96Free CancellationRating
6.1
847 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 $89 round-trip. Over the 39 Alaska Airlines flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $224 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 $157 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average Southwest deals seen on momondo around $321. Southwest operates 30 flights to San Francisco from San Diego in an average week. Users have rated it 7.8/10 across 762 reviews.


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 19
SAN2:30 pmSan Diego
1h 34m
SFO4:04 pmSan Francisco
Jul 31
SFO5:55 pmSan Francisco
1h 34m
SAN7:29 pmSan Diego
Alaska Airlines
Jun 29
SAN2:15 amSan Diego
1h 41m
SFO3:56 amSan Francisco
Jul 2
SFO6:15 pmSan Francisco
1h 34m
SAN7:49 pmSan Diego
Alaska Airlines
Jun 29
SAN3:15 amSan Diego
1h 41m
SFO4:56 amSan Francisco
Jul 2
SFO6:15 pmSan Francisco
1h 34m
SAN7:49 pmSan Diego

United Airlines flights from San Diego to San Francisco

Our best United Airlines deals on San Diego to San Francisco flight tickets
United Airlines
Jul 10
SAN4:14 pmSan Diego
3h 48m
1 stop
SFO8:02 pmSan Francisco
Jul 16
SFO2:16 amSan Francisco
1h 40m
SAN3:56 amSan Diego
United Airlines
Aug 12
SAN11:55 amSan Diego
1h 34m
SFO1:29 pmSan Francisco
Aug 16
SFO7:21 amSan Francisco
1h 40m
SAN9:01 amSan Diego
United Airlines
Jul 7
SAN3:47 amSan Diego
1h 38m
SFO5:25 amSan Francisco
Jul 10
SFO10:18 amSan Francisco
4h 30m
1 stop
SAN2:48 pmSan 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.


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