Cheap flights from San Francisco to San Diego (SFO - SAN) from $25

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SFO — SAN
May 2 — May 91

The best prices from San Francisco to San Diego are usually found in January or August, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 27, 2024.

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$288

One-way from

$74
High demand for flights, 16% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 18% potential price drop
From San Francisco to San Diego
One-way flight from San Francisco to San Diego

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to San Diego?

Thursday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from San Francisco to San Diego. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to San Diego.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 147% by booking at least 37 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from San Francisco to San Diego within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $273.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in March. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to San Diego. Flights to San Diego from San Francisco in January are about $230 on average during January, but can be found for as low as $66.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to San Diego (SFO - SAN)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to San Diego in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 25% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Cheap Frontier flights from San Francisco to San Diego

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Frontier for the route between San Francisco and San Diego. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 27, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Frontier flights heading from San Francisco to San Diego. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Sat 5/186:27 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Sat 5/253:52 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$56
Thu 5/3011:44 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Thu 5/305:58 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$58
Tue 5/147:42 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Fri 5/172:07 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$61
Sat 5/116:41 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Fri 5/172:07 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$62
Sat 5/46:41 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Thu 5/94:29 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$63
Tue 5/147:42 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Thu 5/165:58 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$64
Mon 5/136:59 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Wed 5/154:23 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$65
Thu 5/97:05 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Tue 5/145:16 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$66
Wed 5/156:59 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Fri 5/172:07 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$68
  • One of the most popular airlines traveling from San Francisco to San Diego is Frontier. Flights from Frontier traveling this route typically cost $257.81 RT. This price is typically 22% cheaper than other airlines that offer San Francisco to San Diego flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $89. San Francisco Airport is the most common San Francisco airport to take off from when flying to San Diego. San Diego Airport is the most popular arrival airport in San Diego. When flying from San Francisco to San Diego, Frontier flights are 11% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Delta flights from San Francisco to San Diego

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between San Francisco and San Diego. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 27, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on Delta flights traveling from San Francisco to San Diego. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Tue 6/46:10 amSFO - SAN
1 stop3h 42mDelta
Tue 6/45:16 pmSAN - SFO
1 stop6h 54mDelta
Deal found 4/25$156
Wed 6/126:30 amSFO - SAN
1 stop3h 19mDelta
Sat 6/156:25 amSAN - SFO
1 stop5h 45mDelta
Deal found 4/26$157
Thu 5/305:50 amSFO - SAN
1 stop6h 13mDelta
Thu 5/305:16 pmSAN - SFO
1 stop6h 54mDelta
Deal found 4/26$158
Tue 5/147:35 pmSFO - SAN
1 stop3h 21mDelta
Mon 5/207:20 pmSAN - SFO
1 stop4h 50mDelta
Deal found 4/26$188
Sat 5/257:35 pmSFO - SAN
1 stop3h 21mDelta
Sat 6/15:16 pmSAN - SFO
1 stop4h 46mDelta
Deal found 4/25$206
Thu 6/136:30 amSFO - SAN
1 stop3h 19mDelta
Mon 6/177:20 pmSAN - SFO
1 stop4h 44mDelta
Deal found 4/26$207
Sun 5/126:10 amSFO - SAN
1 stop3h 42mDelta
Fri 5/177:20 pmSAN - SFO
1 stop4h 50mDelta
Deal found 4/26$209
Sun 5/126:10 amSFO - SAN
1 stop3h 42mDelta
Tue 5/146:10 pmSAN - SFO
1 stop5h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/26$219
Sun 5/56:00 amSFO - SAN
1 stop3h 54mDelta
Wed 8/76:15 amSAN - SFO
1 stop5h 56mDelta
Deal found 4/26$277
  • One of the most popular airlines traveling from San Francisco to San Diego is Delta. Flights from Delta traveling this route typically cost $247.84 RT. This price is typically 63% cheaper than other airlines that offer San Francisco to San Diego flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $100. San Francisco Airport is the most common San Francisco airport to take off from when flying to San Diego. San Diego Airport is the most popular arrival airport in San Diego. When flying from San Francisco to San Diego, Delta flights are 3% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap San Francisco to San Diego flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to San Diego specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Prices were last updated on April 27, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from San Francisco to San Diego in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Sat 5/186:27 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Sat 5/253:52 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$56
Thu 5/3011:44 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Thu 5/305:58 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$58
Tue 5/147:42 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Fri 5/172:07 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$61
Sat 5/116:41 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Fri 5/172:07 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$62
Tue 5/77:42 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Thu 5/94:29 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/25$63
Tue 5/147:42 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Thu 5/165:58 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$64
Mon 5/136:59 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Wed 5/154:23 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$65
Thu 5/97:05 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Tue 5/145:16 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$66
Wed 5/156:59 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Fri 5/172:07 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$68

San Francisco to San Diego 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and San Diego in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 27, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from San Francisco to San Diego in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Sat 5/46:41 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Tue 5/75:16 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$48
Sat 5/116:41 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Tue 5/145:16 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$50
Mon 6/105:54 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Thu 6/206:49 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$53
Sat 5/186:27 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Sat 5/253:52 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$56
Thu 5/3011:44 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Thu 5/305:58 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$58
Tue 5/147:42 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Fri 5/172:07 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$61
Sat 5/116:41 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Fri 5/172:07 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$62
Tue 5/77:42 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Thu 5/94:29 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/25$63
Tue 5/147:42 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Thu 5/165:58 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$64

Non-stop flights to San Diego from San Francisco

Discover non-stop flight options from San Francisco to San Diego. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 27, 2024.
Take a look at some of the direct flights traveling from San Francisco to San Diego in the near future. Users seeking other options on flights from San Francisco to San Diego should update the search form at the top of the page.
Wed 5/86:59 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Wed 5/291:14 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$48
Sat 5/116:41 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Tue 5/145:16 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$50
Mon 6/105:54 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Thu 6/206:49 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$53
Sat 5/186:27 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Sat 5/253:52 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$56
Thu 5/3011:44 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Thu 5/305:58 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$58
Tue 5/147:42 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Fri 5/172:07 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$61
Sat 5/116:41 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Fri 5/172:07 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$62
Tue 5/77:42 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Thu 5/94:29 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/25$63
Tue 5/147:42 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Thu 5/165:58 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$64

San Francisco to San Diego flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from San Francisco to San Diego for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 27, 2024.
Consider one of these great deals we found on last-minute flights from San Francisco to San Diego. To prevent any unwanted surprises, users should verify their flight info before booking.
Sat 5/46:41 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Sat 5/114:05 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$56
Sat 5/46:41 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Thu 5/94:29 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$63
Sat 5/46:41 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Fri 5/104:23 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$65
Sat 5/46:41 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Mon 5/134:23 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$78
Mon 5/66:59 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Wed 5/84:23 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$93
Sun 5/56:59 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Tue 5/75:16 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$95
Thu 5/27:05 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Tue 5/75:16 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$103
Wed 5/16:59 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Sat 5/114:05 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$105
Sat 5/46:41 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Wed 5/88:34 amSAN - SFO
1 stop8h 45mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$106

One-way flights to San Diego from San Francisco

Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 27, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from San Francisco to San Diego. For those needing a return trip from San Francisco, there is a search form available above.
Tue 5/77:42 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$25
Wed 5/86:59 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$26
Sat 5/186:27 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$29
Sat 5/256:27 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$32
Thu 5/3011:44 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$33
Sat 6/226:09 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$36
Sat 6/296:09 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$37
Mon 5/136:59 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$39
Mon 5/136:59 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$40

Find flights from San Francisco to San Diego within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 27, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$56 - $156

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sat 5/18

Nonstop1h 35m

San Diego

Sat 5/25

Nonstop1h 35m

$56

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Thu 5/30

Nonstop1h 35m

San Diego

Thu 5/30

Nonstop1h 36m

$58

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 5/14

Nonstop1h 33m

San Diego

Fri 5/17

Nonstop1h 36m

$61

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sat 5/11

Nonstop1h 33m

San Diego

Fri 5/17

Nonstop1h 36m

$62

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sat 5/4

Nonstop1h 33m

San Diego

Thu 5/9

Nonstop1h 36m

$63

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 5/14

Nonstop1h 33m

San Diego

Thu 5/16

Nonstop1h 36m

$64

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Mon 5/13

Nonstop1h 33m

San Diego

Wed 5/15

Nonstop1h 36m

$65

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Wed 5/15

1 stop11h 33m

San Diego

Sat 5/25

Nonstop1h 35m

$104

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 6/4

1 stop3h 42m

San Diego

Tue 6/4

1 stop6h 54m

$156

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When is the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to San Diego. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to San Diego may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 90 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to San Diego. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to San Diego flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to San Diego by month

Plan your trip from San Francisco to San Diego by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Francisco to San Diego is currently $33 while a round-trip flight costs $77. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to San Diego (average of $288). Flying from San Francisco to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$292

February

$297

March

$339

April

$303

May

$308

June

$364

July

$363

August

$312

September

$299

October

$288

November

$334

December

$306

Temperature and rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SAN

Temperature

57.2 - 71.6 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated April 27, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Frontier, Delta and Alaska Airlines from San Francisco to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,165 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight attendant on the flight was extremely unprofessional and obnoxious. He treated the entire plane as if we were on a seventh grade camping trip. He thought he was funny but was actually rude to us while we were on the ground waiting to continue to our final stop. It was like being stuck with a bad comedian for four solid hours. We flew from Chicago to Long Beach to Reno over 5 hours and they did not have any food other then graham crackers. Because of being delayed no one had time to get food in the airport between flights. Terrible experience and Southwest should look into this crew member.

Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,165 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,165 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight attendant on the flight was extremely unprofessional and obnoxious. He treated the entire plane as if we were on a seventh grade camping trip. He thought he was funny but was actually rude to us while we were on the ground waiting to continue to our final stop. It was like being stuck with a bad comedian for four solid hours. We flew from Chicago to Long Beach to Reno over 5 hours and they did not have any food other then graham crackers. Because of being delayed no one had time to get food in the airport between flights. Terrible experience and Southwest should look into this crew member.

8.1
Very good
9,117 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,165 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight attendant on the flight was extremely unprofessional and obnoxious. He treated the entire plane as if we were on a seventh grade camping trip. He thought he was funny but was actually rude to us while we were on the ground waiting to continue to our final stop. It was like being stuck with a bad comedian for four solid hours. We flew from Chicago to Long Beach to Reno over 5 hours and they did not have any food other then graham crackers. Because of being delayed no one had time to get food in the airport between flights. Terrible experience and Southwest should look into this crew member.

8.1
Very good
10,951 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,165 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight attendant on the flight was extremely unprofessional and obnoxious. He treated the entire plane as if we were on a seventh grade camping trip. He thought he was funny but was actually rude to us while we were on the ground waiting to continue to our final stop. It was like being stuck with a bad comedian for four solid hours. We flew from Chicago to Long Beach to Reno over 5 hours and they did not have any food other then graham crackers. Because of being delayed no one had time to get food in the airport between flights. Terrible experience and Southwest should look into this crew member.

7.5
Good
2,979 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,165 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight attendant on the flight was extremely unprofessional and obnoxious. He treated the entire plane as if we were on a seventh grade camping trip. He thought he was funny but was actually rude to us while we were on the ground waiting to continue to our final stop. It was like being stuck with a bad comedian for four solid hours. We flew from Chicago to Long Beach to Reno over 5 hours and they did not have any food other then graham crackers. Because of being delayed no one had time to get food in the airport between flights. Terrible experience and Southwest should look into this crew member.

7.4
Good
11,228 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,165 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight attendant on the flight was extremely unprofessional and obnoxious. He treated the entire plane as if we were on a seventh grade camping trip. He thought he was funny but was actually rude to us while we were on the ground waiting to continue to our final stop. It was like being stuck with a bad comedian for four solid hours. We flew from Chicago to Long Beach to Reno over 5 hours and they did not have any food other then graham crackers. Because of being delayed no one had time to get food in the airport between flights. Terrible experience and Southwest should look into this crew member.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to San Diego?

    If you wish to fly to San Diego from San Francisco, then you need to book flights from San Francisco to San Diego. There are 43 flights from San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN) per day to choose from. Flights to San Diego from San Francisco are available from 7 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 33m is how long a nonstop flight from San Francisco to San Diego typically takes.

  • Can I find flights from San Francisco to San Diego for under $100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to San Diego for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $56, but on average you can expect to pay $70.

  • Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to San Diego for under $100 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Francisco to San Diego under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Francisco to San Diego is less than $65.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to San Diego for under $100?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to San Diego within the next 7 days for less than $100.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from San Francisco to San Diego?

    Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to San Diego flight route?

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

    On average, you can expect to see 54 flights from San Francisco to San Diego a day.
    Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 7% of flight departures
    Morning (6am - Noon) - 22% of flight departures
    Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 69% of flight departures
    Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 2% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to San Diego?

    Airlines like Frontier fly from San Francisco to San Diego in about 1h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. San Francisco and San Diego are separated by a distance of 449 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to San Diego round-trip?

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at $56. This flight start at 75% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to San Diego one-way?

    $25 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $74 and $78, respectively.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to San Diego?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to San Diego?

    Before booking your flight to San Diego from San Francisco, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: United Airlines (80%), Air New Zealand (80%), Air Canada( 79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to San Diego?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to San Diego? While on average our users pay $507, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $23. The most popular route (San Francisco - San Diego), is priced around $68.

  • What does SFO to SAN mean?

    SFO stands for San Francisco Airport, while SAN stands for San Diego Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to San Diego that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to San Diego flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Francisco to San Diego with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Francisco to San Diego flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to San Diego that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Francisco to San Diego offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Francisco to San Diego?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Francisco to San Diego flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Francisco to San Diego flight deals updated?

    The San Francisco to San Diego flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/26.

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Top 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to San Diego

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to San Diego. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 27, 2024.
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FrontierCheapest$38Average$104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$39Average$118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$89Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest$100Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$162Average$227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$199Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Hourly flight availability from San Francisco to San Diego

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 27, 2024.
10%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
28%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
43%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
19%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to San Diego. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 27, 2024.
Sunday35daily flights
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