Cheap flights from San Francisco to San Diego (SFO - CLD)
SFO — CLD
Nov 28 — Dec 51
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (CLD). 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 October 29, 2025.
Most accurate provider | eDreams 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Popular in | April |
Cheapest in | November |
Average price | $87 |
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to San Diego in October.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to San Diego
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to San Diego?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to San Diego (average of $27). Flying from San Francisco to San Diego in September is currently the most expensive (average of $64). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to CLD?
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 October 29, 2025.
Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 50% on flights from San Francisco to San Diego by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.
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 October 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines from San Francisco to San Diego to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
7.2
Overall
7.2
Entertainment
6.9
Food
6.4
Crew
8.0
Boarding
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDamon,Oct 2024
SFO - ORD
Comfort
7.2
Overall
7.2
Entertainment
6.9
Food
6.4
Crew
8.0
Boarding
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDamon,Oct 2024
SFO - ORD
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Top airline flying from San Francisco to San Diego
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$186 | Average$253 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |