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Flight information for San Francisco to San Diego
(SFO to SAN)

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Best Price Found

$41

Fastest flight time

1h 25m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Diego

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Diego from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $41. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to San Diego found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $116.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to San Diego takes 1h 25m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to San Diego every day.
There is 1 airport near San Diego: San Diego (SAN)

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

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 Francisco to San Diego?

January. The cheapest time of year to fly to San Diego from San Francisco is January. Most expensive is April

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

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

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

At noon. San Francisco to San Diego flights are approximately 15% more expensive in the evening than at noon

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

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

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

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

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

35 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from San Francisco to San Diego is approximately 35 days to departure

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

The number of flights available between San Francisco and San Diego is 43 per day as of September 2023. The most frequent departure time is 3:00PM, with 43% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

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

As of September 2023, there are 302 flights per week flying from San Francisco to San Diego. The most common day of the week flights depart is Monday, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

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

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on San Francisco to San Diego 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 Francisco to San Diego, the most popular airport-to-airport route is San Francisco Airport to San Diego Airport. You may be looking for an airport near San Francisco Airport to depart from when traveling to San Diego and luckily, there are options! You can try Oakland Airport which is located in Oakland, San Jose Airport which is located in San Jose, or Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport which is located in Santa Rosa. If you are looking for alternate airports to fly into when traveling from San Francisco, you can try flying into Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (in Santa Ana), Ontario Airport (in Ontario), or Palm Springs Airport (in 15). The least expensive flight option from San Francisco to San Diego will typically be SFO — ONT during the month of September with an average price of $40 RT.

Oakland Airport (OAK) to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA)$68
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San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Ontario Airport (ONT)$40
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San Francisco Airport (SFO) to San Diego Airport (SAN)$89
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San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA)$94
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Oakland Airport (OAK) to San Diego Airport (SAN)$66
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San Jose Airport (SJC) to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA)$69
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Easily compare round-trip flights from San Francisco to San Diego

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 Francisco to San Diego by changing tabs
Frontier
Oct 3
SFO4:22 amSan Francisco
6h 51m
1 stop
SAN8:13 amSan Diego
Oct 3
SAN4:02 pmSan Diego
11h 44m
1 stop
SFO3:46 amSan Francisco
Multiple Airlines
Oct 25
SFO6:37 amSan Francisco
7h 27m
1 stop
SAN11:04 amSan Diego
Oct 31
SAN2:38 amSan Diego
4h 44m
1 stop
SFO7:22 amSan Francisco
Alaska Airlines
Oct 24
SFO7:35 amSan Francisco
1h 38m
SAN6:13 amSan Diego
Oct 24
SAN12:23 pmSan Diego
1h 40m
SFO2:03 pmSan Francisco
United Airlines
Oct 11
SFO4:45 amSan Francisco
1h 37m
SAN3:22 amSan Diego
Oct 11
SAN11:46 amSan Diego
1h 36m
SFO1:22 pmSan Francisco
Delta
Nov 7
SFO1:00 amSan Francisco
6h 08m
1 stop
SAN4:08 amSan Diego
Nov 8
SAN7:05 amSan Diego
5h 31m
1 stop
SFO12:36 pmSan Francisco
Frontier
Oct 17
SFO6:27 amSan Francisco
7h 42m
1 stop
SAN11:09 amSan Diego
Oct 25
SAN2:55 pmSan Diego
12h 41m
1 stop
SFO3:36 amSan Francisco

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

If you're looking for one-way flights from San Francisco to San Diego, view some of our deals below provided by Frontier and United Airlines
Frontier
Sep 27
SFO4:46 amSan Francisco
4h 17m
1 stop
SAN6:03 amSan Diego
Multiple Airlines
Oct 16
SFO12:16 pmSan Francisco
19h 08m
1 stop
SAN4:24 amSan Diego
United Airlines
Oct 28
SFO3:01 pmSan Francisco
1h 36m
SAN1:37 pmSan Diego

Search last-minute flights to San Diego from San Francisco

Find and compare round-trip flight prices for your last-minute flight from San Francisco to San Diego
Frontier
Sep 27
SFO4:46 amSan Francisco
4h 17m
1 stop
SAN6:03 amSan Diego
Sep 30
SAN1:22 pmSan Diego
6h 37m
1 stop
SFO7:59 pmSan Francisco
Multiple Airlines
Oct 1
SFO4:46 amSan Francisco
4h 38m
1 stop
SAN6:24 amSan Diego
Oct 3
SAN12:03 pmSan Diego
5h 18m
1 stop
SFO5:21 pmSan Francisco
Frontier
Oct 1
SFO6:12 pmSan Francisco
21h 27m
1 stop
SAN12:39 pmSan Diego
Oct 3
SAN12:03 pmSan Diego
21h 22m
1 stop
SFO9:25 amSan Francisco
Frontier
Sep 27
SFO6:11 pmSan Francisco
17h 50m
1 stop
SAN9:01 amSan Diego
Sep 28
SAN4:18 pmSan Diego
28h 14m
1 stop
SFO8:32 pmSan Francisco
Frontier
Sep 30
SFO4:44 pmSan Francisco
10h 55m
1 stop
SAN12:39 amSan Diego
Oct 1
SAN11:01 amSan Diego
18h 02m
1 stop
SFO5:03 amSan Francisco
Multiple Airlines
Oct 1
SFO4:46 amSan Francisco
4h 38m
1 stop
SAN6:24 amSan Diego
Oct 1
SAN6:23 pmSan Diego
10h 40m
1 stop
SFO5:03 amSan Francisco

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to San Diego

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from San Francisco to San Diego with momondo
Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $40Free CancellationRating
6.0
2,808 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $84Free CancellationRating
7.9
2,998 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $89Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,713 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $96Free CancellationRating
5.8
1,041 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $130Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,565 reviews
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  • Alaska Airlines Flights From San Francisco to San Diego

    Alaska Airlines is one of the most popular airlines flying from San Francisco to San Diego, operating 37 flights/week on average for this route. A good Alaska Airlines flight deal for San Francisco to San Diego starts from $84 round-trip, up to an average price of $258. Our users have rated Alaska Airlines at 7.9/10.

  • United Airlines Flights From San Francisco to San Diego

    Another popular option for San Francisco to San Diego flights is United Airlines (7.2/10, 2,713 ratings). United Airlines flies from San Francisco to San Diego around 34 times per week, with deals starting from $89 round-trip and rising to an average price of around $227.


Frontier flights from San Francisco to San Diego

Our best Frontier deals on San Francisco to San Diego flight tickets
Frontier
Oct 3
SFO4:22 amSan Francisco
6h 51m
1 stop
SAN8:13 amSan Diego
Oct 3
SAN4:02 pmSan Diego
11h 44m
1 stop
SFO3:46 amSan Francisco
Frontier
Oct 17
SFO6:27 amSan Francisco
7h 42m
1 stop
SAN11:09 amSan Diego
Oct 25
SAN2:55 pmSan Diego
12h 41m
1 stop
SFO3:36 amSan Francisco
Frontier
Oct 1
SFO6:12 pmSan Francisco
21h 27m
1 stop
SAN12:39 pmSan Diego
Oct 3
SAN12:03 pmSan Diego
21h 22m
1 stop
SFO9:25 amSan Francisco

Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to San Diego

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on San Francisco to San Diego flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Oct 24
SFO7:35 amSan Francisco
1h 38m
SAN6:13 amSan Diego
Oct 24
SAN12:23 pmSan Diego
1h 40m
SFO2:03 pmSan Francisco
Alaska Airlines
Oct 11
SFO7:35 amSan Francisco
1h 38m
SAN6:13 amSan Diego
Oct 11
SAN11:15 amSan Diego
1h 40m
SFO12:55 pmSan Francisco
Alaska Airlines
Nov 16
SFO6:35 amSan Francisco
1h 38m
SAN5:13 amSan Diego
Nov 19
SAN4:20 amSan Diego
1h 45m
SFO6:05 amSan Francisco

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

    A flight from San Francisco to San Diego will travel around 458.7 mi. 1h 35m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to San Diego Airport were last updated today.

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

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

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

    The necessary travel and health documents for your San Diego Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.


Alternative routes for San Francisco to San Diego

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Fastest flight time1h 21m
Cheapest price$53
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Fastest flight time1h 25m
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Burbank to Oakland, California Flights
Fastest flight time1h 20m
Cheapest price$67
Santa Ana to Oakland, California Flights
Fastest flight time1h 20m
Cheapest price$68
Los Angeles to San Jose Flights
Fastest flight time1h 15m
Cheapest price$65

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