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$116 Find cheap flights from San Francisco to San Diego

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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to San Diego (SFO-SAN)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to San Diego that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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16:00 - 17:35SFO-SAN
1h 35mdirect
20:40 - 22:14SAN-SFO
1h 34mdirect
$159Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 4 Jun - Tue, 4 Jun
15:40 - 17:17SFO-SAN
1h 37mdirect
20:55 - 22:30SAN-SFO
1h 35mdirect
$220Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 18 Jun - Tue, 18 Jun
08:10 - 09:50SFO-SAN
1h 40mdirect
08:13 - 09:56SAN-SFO
1h 43mdirect
$222Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 29 May - Wed, 5 Jun
19:35 - 22:56SFO-SAN
3h 21m1 stop
18:30 - 23:52SAN-SFO
5h 22m1 stop
$256Delta
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Tue, 4 Jun - Tue, 11 Jun
06:30 - 09:49SFO-SAN
3h 19m1 stop
06:25 - 12:10SAN-SFO
5h 45m1 stop
$257Delta
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Wed, 12 Jun - Sat, 15 Jun
06:10 - 09:52SFO-SAN
3h 42m1 stop
19:20 - 00:04SAN-SFO
4h 44m1 stop
$259Delta
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Wed, 29 May - Mon, 10 Jun
08:40 - 10:20SFO-SAN
1h 40mdirect
20:55 - 22:30SAN-SFO
1h 35mdirect
$260Alaska Airlines
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Fri, 30 Aug - Mon, 2 Sep
06:00 - 10:25SFO-SAN
4h 25m1 stop
20:35 - 00:51SAN-SFO
4h 16m1 stop
$382United Airlines
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Thu, 23 May - Tue, 28 May
06:00 - 10:11SFO-SAN
4h 11m1 stop
06:15 - 07:49SAN-SFO
1h 34mdirect
$425United Airlines
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Wed, 24 Jul - Sun, 28 Jul
23:15 - 12:10SFO-SAN
12h 55m1 stop
21:45 - 09:17SAN-SFO
11h 32m1 stop
$1,265JetBlue
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Fri, 31 May - Fri, 7 Jun

Flights from San Francisco to San Diego - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to San Diego to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to San Diego is January, where tickets cost $290 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of tickets is $422 and $398 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to San Diego, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 90 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to San Diego?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from San Francisco to San Diego found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $159 on Alaska Airlines, followed by Delta ($256). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $116 on Alaska Airlines and from $128 on Delta.

Which airlines fly most frequently between San Francisco and San Diego?

Alaska Airlines connects San Francisco to San Diego up to 11 flights per day, followed by United Airlines (8 flights per day), and Southwest (4 flights per day).

Which airlines fly direct between San Francisco and San Diego?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Francisco to San Diego.
There are 4 airlines that fly direct from San Francisco to San Diego. They are: Alaska Airlines, Frontier, Southwest and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Alaska Airlines at $239 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Alaska Airlines.

How many flights are there between San Francisco and San Diego per day?

Each day, there are between 22 and 31 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in San Diego, with an average flight time of 1h 37m. The most common departure time is 19:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 183 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and San Diego?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from San Francisco to San Diego take?

Direct flights from San Francisco generally make it to San Diego in 1h 34m. The flying distance between the two cities is 1,156 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to San Diego?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 06:00 and will be landing in San Diego at 07:34.

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to San Diego?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to San Diego jets off at 22:15 and lands at 23:59.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$116
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to San Diego

  • What if I just want to relax? Is there a quiet room at San Francisco International Airport?

    Sometimes you just want a little solitude before getting on your flight. While waiting on your flight from San Francisco to San Diego, visit SFO’s yoga room in Terminal 2 where you can meditate, stretch, and exercise. There are also a number of lounges in the airport including the Delta Sky Club, United Club, and both the Admiral and Centurion Clubs (by American Express).

  • What restaurants are close to the San Francisco International Airport?

    Around the airport are a number of great restaurants for dining. Within a couple of miles is a sushi spot (Zen Sushi Bistro), a steakhouse (Hangar Steak), and a Benihana. If you prefer something quick, consider Wendy’s on Gateway Boulevard, Hana Hawaiian Barbecue on San Mateo Avenue, or McDonald’s on Airport Boulevard.

  • Are there hotels close to the San Diego International Airport?

    If you’re only in town 2-3 days, you might want to just stay at or around the airport. Staying close to the airport is also convenient when you have a very early morning flight. There are several hotels less than a mile from the airport, including the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Holiday Inn Express.

  • Is it easy to get around the San Diego International Airport?

    Getting around SAN is not too difficult. The airport offers a simple design which includes three terminals. Terminal 1 houses Southwest, Frontier, and Allegiant Airlines. There are also numerous restaurants here for passengers such as Ciao Gourmet Market, Einstein Bros. Bagels, and Emerald Express. British Airways, jetBlue, and Alaska Airlines are all located in Terminal 2. It also offers passengers a variety of dining options from Bubbles Seafood and Wine Bar to the California Pizza Kitchen. A shuttle is easily accessible and makes it convenient to get from one terminal to the other.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to San Diego?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to San Diego was $75 for a one-way ticket and $103 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to San Diego?

    Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to San Diego flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to San Diego?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to San Diego flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to San Diego?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and San Diego, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to San Diego?

    There are direct flights from San Francisco to San Diego on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to San Diego?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to San Diego.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to San Diego?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to San Diego?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Diego with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to San Diego?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Diego from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to San Diego

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $57 or less one-way and $127 or less round-trip.
  • Enjoy non-stop flights from San Francisco to San Diego with Alaska, Southwest, or United Airlines. These flights take off throughout both the day and evening and last about an hour and a half. You will depart from San Francisco International Airport and will land at San Diego International Airport.
  • Parking at San Francisco International Airport is abundant. There is long-term parking found both in a garage and lot. Parking costs around $25 per day and includes express entry and exit. Shuttle service to airport terminals is also provided 24/7.
  • Along with food and shopping, San Francisco International Airport offers a number of cultural and educational opportunities. Learn about the history of the airport through exhibits in international terminal hall. You might also read a book in the Christian Science Reading Room (Terminal 1, near Gate 40) or watch a short film in the screening room which is also in the international terminal hall.
  • San Diego International Airport, or SAN, is conveniently located off of I-5. It is a short drive from outdoor attractions like Windansea Beach and La Jolla Caves, and than 10 minutes from Petco Park (home of the San Diego Padres) and the downtown area.
  • Getting to downtown or other communities in San Diego from the airport is quite convenient via Bus Route 992. It is only a 10-minute ride and the bus will pick you up just outside of baggage claim. If you don’t want to use public transportation, there are a number of transportation companies that provide shuttle service from the airport -- simply catch a shuttle at Transportation Plaza in either Terminal 1 or 2.
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Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to San Diego?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco to San Diego, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to San Diego

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +18 more

ANA, Air Canada, +19 more

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Direct returns

San Diego to San Francisco

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +18 more

ANA, Air Canada, +19 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +18 more

ANA, Air Canada, +19 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +21 more

ANA, Air Canada, +22 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

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Top airline flying from San Francisco to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to San Diego. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to San Diego? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9123 reviews
7.3Entertainment
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
Airline reviews

They canceled the flight 30 minutes prior to departure without any heads up.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2024SFO - LAX
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They canceled the flight 30 minutes prior to departure without any heads up.

We had a very scary attempted landing in Palm Springs and were redirected to Ontario. It was a stressful flight.

Every thing means , crew, service, timing, boarding is very good.

My boarding pass birthdate was printed incorrectly causing me to spend an extra hour in a check-in and then again TSA line and to miss a chance to have dinner pre-flight. My window seat was given away and was replaced with a middle seat. I would have liked an opportunity to charge my phone and take advantage of movies but many of the departure gate chargers weren’t operational and I don’t know of an in-flight charging option, The flight left 45 late after trouble with unruly passengers, and I was glad staff removed them.

Good - San Jose security is a breeze. Exact opposite of San Diego. Flight on time. Bad - FA's were not that cheery or polite. I thought we may blow out a tire as the pilot slammed down a hard landing in perfect conditions. He came in pretty hot like he had a date waiting.

I was seated at the back of the plane and the flight attendants were fantastic. I did not get food so can’t say. Thought the movie selection was lean.

the departure got delayed due to SJC situation, but it was a quite good waiting thanks to Alaska airline teams.

The flight attendant in the back of the plane was barely understood as she rushed through instructions to the point of being intelligible. She had a bored demeanor in her delivery.

Staff seemed genuinely nice, not just going through the motions.

The pretzels are awesome. The free movies are excellent. The plane crew was amazing. The Austin airport lounge was too small and overcrowded. There were not enough seats. And the boarding staff was not as friendly.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to San Diego found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
11/6Tue
directAlaska Airlines
1h 40mSFO-SAN
$116
11/6Tue
1 stopDelta
3h 06mSFO-SAN
$128
28/5Tue
1 stopDelta
3h 21mSFO-SAN
$129
19/9Thu
directAlaska Airlines
1h 40mSFO-SAN
$131
30/7Tue
directAlaska Airlines
1h 38mSFO-SAN
$139
24/5Fri
1 stopSouthwest
7h 05mSFO-SAN
$316
10/5Fri
2 stopsUnited Airlines
10h 34mSFO-SAN
$484
24/5Fri
2 stopsUnited Airlines
11h 30mSFO-SAN
$488
23/5Thu
1 stopAmerican Airlines
21h 04mSFO-SAN
$895
23/5Thu
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
14h 27mSFO-SAN
$1,647

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to San Diego

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to San Diego that are departing in the next 10 days.
7/5Tue
directAlaska Airlines
1h 34mSFO-SAN
12/5Sun
directAlaska Airlines
1h 42mSAN-SFO
$492
7/5Tue
directAlaska Airlines
1h 35mSFO-SAN
7/5Tue
directAlaska Airlines
1h 37mSAN-SFO
$528
4/5Sat
directAlaska Airlines
1h 37mSFO-SAN
5/5Sun
directAlaska Airlines
1h 42mSAN-SFO
$569
6/5Mon
directAlaska Airlines
1h 34mSFO-SAN
6/5Mon
directAlaska Airlines
1h 38mSAN-SFO
$590
3/5Fri
directUnited Airlines
1h 39mSFO-SAN
5/5Sun
directUnited Airlines
1h 43mSAN-SFO
$793
7/5Tue
directAlaska Airlines
1h 37mSFO-SAN
7/5Tue
directAlaska Airlines
1h 42mSAN-SFO
$806
7/5Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
8h 41mSFO-SAN
11/5Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
5h 25mSAN-SFO
$880
3/5Fri
multi-stopDelta
4h 01mSFO-SAN
5/5Sun
multi-stopDelta
3h 40mSAN-SFO
$886
3/5Fri
multi-stopDelta
6h 27mSFO-SAN
8/5Wed
multi-stopDelta
4h 50mSAN-SFO
$917
4/5Sat
multi-stopJetBlue
13h 15mSFO-SAN
5/5Sun
multi-stopJetBlue
13h 33mSAN-SFO
$2,115

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San Francisco - San Diego Flights

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San Francisco (SFO)United States

Destination:

San Diego (SAN)United States

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