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Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego from $36

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3:14 pm - 4:57 pmSFO-SAN
1h 43mnonstop
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8:08 pm - 10:01 pmSAN-SFO
1h 53mnonstop
$76
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Thu, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 4
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7:00 am - 8:40 amSFO-SAN
1h 40mnonstop
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8:08 pm - 10:01 pmSAN-SFO
1h 53mnonstop
$77Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 4
Frontier Logo
10:24 am - 12:06 pmSFO-SAN
1h 42mnonstop
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11:51 am - 1:52 pmSAN-SFO
2h 01mnonstop
$80Frontier
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Sat, Oct 18 - Sun, Oct 19
Frontier Logo
9:39 am - 11:27 amSFO-SAN
1h 48mnonstop
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11:51 am - 1:52 pmSAN-SFO
2h 01mnonstop
$81Frontier
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Thu, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 19
Southwest Logo
5:15 am - 12:00 pmSFO-SAN
6h 45m1 stop
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1:45 pm - 3:25 pmSAN-SFO
1h 40mnonstop
$82Southwest
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Sat, Nov 15 - Sat, Nov 15
Southwest Logo
5:40 am - 7:10 amSFO-SAN
1h 30mnonstop
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7:35 pm - 11:45 pmSAN-SFO
4h 10m1 stop
$86Southwest
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Fri, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 27
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:56 am - 12:40 pmOAK-SAN
1h 44mnonstop
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8:24 am - 10:01 amSAN-OAK
1h 37mnonstop
$88Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Sep 27 - Wed, Oct 1
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 12:31 pmOAK-SAN
6h 01m1 stop
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1:35 pm - 11:32 pmSAN-OAK
9h 57m1 stop
$90Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Sep 30 - Fri, Oct 3
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6:15 am - 7:56 amSFO-SAN
1h 41mnonstop
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8:08 pm - 9:48 pmSAN-SFO
1h 40mnonstop
$94United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 14
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10:36 pm - 12:15 amSFO-SAN
1h 39mnonstop
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8:08 pm - 9:48 pmSAN-SFO
1h 40mnonstop
$95United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 14

Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Oct 29
SFO7:00 amSan Francisco
1h 40m
SAN8:40 amSan Diego
Nov 4
SAN8:08 pmSan Diego
1h 53m
SFO10:01 pmSan Francisco
$77
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Alaska Airlines
Nov 15
SJC3:00 pmSan Jose
1h 30m
SAN4:30 pmSan Diego
Nov 15
SAN8:59 pmSan Diego
1h 38m
SJC10:37 pmSan Jose
$95
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Alaska Airlines
Nov 11
SJC10:25 amSan Jose
1h 31m
SAN11:56 amSan Diego
Nov 15
SAN8:59 pmSan Diego
1h 38m
SJC10:37 pmSan Jose
$102
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Southwest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego

Our best Southwest deals on San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego flight tickets
Southwest
Nov 15
SFO5:15 amSan Francisco
6h 45m
1 stop
SAN12:00 pmSan Diego
Nov 15
SAN1:45 pmSan Diego
1h 40m
SFO3:25 pmSan Francisco
$82
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Southwest
Oct 24
SFO5:40 amSan Francisco
1h 30m
SAN7:10 amSan Diego
Oct 27
SAN7:35 pmSan Diego
4h 10m
1 stop
SFO11:45 pmSan Francisco
$86
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Southwest
Nov 16
SFO12:55 pmSan Francisco
1h 30m
SAN2:25 pmSan Diego
Nov 22
SAN9:35 pmSan Diego
1h 40m
SFO11:15 pmSan Francisco
$87
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated September 15, 2025.
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San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Thu 10/30

3:14 pm-4:57 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

San Diego

Tue 11/4

8:08 pm-10:01 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

$76

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Wed 10/29

7:00 am-8:40 am

Nonstop1h 40m

San Diego

Tue 11/4

8:08 pm-10:01 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

$77

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sat 10/18

10:24 am-12:06 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

San Diego

Sun 10/19

11:51 am-1:52 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

$80

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Thu 10/16

9:39 am-11:27 am

Nonstop1h 48m

San Diego

Sun 10/19

11:51 am-1:52 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

$81

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sat 11/15

5:15 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 45m

San Diego

Sat 11/15

1:45 pm-3:25 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$82

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Fri 10/24

5:40 am-7:10 am

Nonstop1h 30m

San Diego

Mon 10/27

7:35 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$86

OaklandSan Diego

OAK - SAN

OAKSAN

Oakland

Sat 9/27

10:56 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

San Diego

Wed 10/1

8:24 am-10:01 am

Nonstop1h 37m

$88

OaklandSan Diego

OAK - SAN

OAKSAN

Oakland

Tue 9/30

6:30 am-12:31 pm

1 stop6h 01m

San Diego

Fri 10/3

1:35 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop9h 57m

$90

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Thu 10/9

6:15 am-7:56 am

Nonstop1h 41m

San Diego

Tue 10/14

8:08 pm-9:48 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$94

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Thu 10/9

10:36 pm-12:15 am

Nonstop1h 39m

San Diego

Tue 10/14

8:08 pm-9:48 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$95

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

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?

If you are unable to visit San Diego during the month of January, then departing from San Francisco Bay Area during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $124.

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

The cheapest day to depart from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego is on a Saturday. Travelers who choose to depart for San Diego on a Saturday will often find tickets for as low as $147. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around $181. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to San Diego.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to San Diego is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as $154. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $213.

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

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Diego from San Francisco Bay Area when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Diego for around $141 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Diego from San Francisco Bay Area for as low as $107 on momondo.

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

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego 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 Francisco Bay Area to San Diego flights?

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

Cheap San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego

Fastest flight time

1h 20m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Diego

1 airport
The fastest flight from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego takes 1h 20m
Direct flights go from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego every day.
There is 1 airport near San Diego: San Diego (SAN)
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to San Diego Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at San Diego Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Best airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego

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FrontierPriceFrom $27Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,172 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $28Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,015 reviews
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $38Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,723 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $57Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,929 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $58Free CancellationRating
8.0
10,000 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $78Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,242 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $98Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,954 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $177Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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momondo does allow users to show only those flights to San Diego from San Francisco Bay Area which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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