Cheap flights from San Francisco to San Diego (SFO - CLD)

SFO — CLD
May 13 — May 201

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 (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 May 8, 2024.

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$106

Round-trip from

$288
High demand for flights, 44% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 38% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in May 2024
From San Francisco to San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar

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

Friday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 153%.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 160% by booking at least 52 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 $263.

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

April is one of the best times of the year to fly to San Diego from San Francisco. Prices for April average $228 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $38. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a April flight can save you 21% on your journey compared to booking in December

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

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 39% on flights from San Francisco to San Diego by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 May 5, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to San Diego flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings 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 $0 while a round-trip flight costs $0. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

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.

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Temperature

57.2 - 71.6 °F

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

  • What does SFO to CLD mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a San Francisco Airport to San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a SFO to CLD flight.

  • 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from San Francisco to San Diego

Discover the top 3 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 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
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FrontierCheapest$57Average$134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Breeze AirwaysCheapest$85Average$130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$149Average$194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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