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$48+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Modesto, CA

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SAN — SFO
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Modesto

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to Modesto flight deals. Data was last updated August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$71
(Frontier)

One-way from

$48
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$161
From San Diego to Modesto
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Modesto
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Modesto. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1110:32 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 52mFrontier
Thu 10/161:29 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 42mFrontier
Deal found 8/13$71
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/107:21 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 39mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/1010:37 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/13$72
This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/46:15 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 49mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 9/76:00 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 41mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/14$73
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/310:18 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 41mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/82:17 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$74
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/46:15 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 49mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/82:17 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$75
This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/46:15 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 49mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/87:10 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/11$76
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/47:35 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Mon 9/81:55 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 8/14$77
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2611:28 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 54mFrontier
Thu 10/91:49 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 42mFrontier
Deal found 8/12$78
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2611:28 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 54mFrontier
Fri 10/32:17 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 41mFrontier
Deal found 8/12$79
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/511:28 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 54mFrontier
Sat 9/139:59 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 41mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$80
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/411:28 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 54mFrontier
Sun 9/72:17 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 41mFrontier
Deal found 8/12$81
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/1512:18 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 43mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/191:29 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$82

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Modesto 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Modesto that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Modesto

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Tue 9/23

10:38 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

1:30 pm-3:08 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$72

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Wed 9/10

7:21 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

10:37 pm-12:15 am

Nonstop1h 38m

$72

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Thu 9/4

6:15 am-8:04 am

Nonstop1h 49m

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

6:00 am-7:41 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$73

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Wed 10/8

4:00 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 10/11

1:29 pm-3:11 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$74

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Fri 10/10

10:32 am-12:24 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

San Francisco

Sun 10/12

1:29 pm-3:11 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$75

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Mon 10/6

11:28 am-1:22 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

San Francisco

Sun 10/12

1:49 pm-3:31 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$75

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Thu 9/11

11:28 am-1:22 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

San Francisco

Mon 9/15

2:17 pm-3:58 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$75

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Sat 9/13

7:20 pm-9:09 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

6:00 am-7:41 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$76

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Thu 11/27

6:35 am-8:20 am

Nonstop1h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 12/2

11:40 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$77

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Sat 9/6

7:59 pm-9:43 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

6:00 am-7:41 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$77

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Modesto

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Modesto

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Modesto?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Modesto. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Diego to Modesto may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 51 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Modesto?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Modesto (average of $276). Flying from San Diego to Modesto in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 SAN to MD9?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Modesto. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to Modesto, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Modesto?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Modesto. Price data was last updated on September 8, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Modesto flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Modesto

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego to Modesto. 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 August 14, 2025.

The most flights from SAN to MD9 are scheduled on a Thursday (85 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (35 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Modesto

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Modesto. 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 Modesto. Reviews last updated August 14, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Hawaiian Airlines from San Diego to Modesto by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,656 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,217 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Modesto?

    Most people fly from San Diego (SAN) if they book a flight from San Diego to Modesto. On average, San Diego has 65 outbound flights to Modesto per day from 8 airlines. San Diego is conveniently located just 2.6 mi from San Diego’s city center.

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

    Flights from San Diego to Modesto have been viewed 240 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Before booking your flight to Modesto from San Diego, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Lufthansa (85%), Emirates (82%), Qantas Airways( 81%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $768 for a flight from San Diego to Modesto. The cheapest flight overall is $38 while the most popular route, (San Diego - San Francisco) is currently priced at $65.

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

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

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

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

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Modesto?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Modesto (average of $276). Flying from San Diego to Modesto in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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.

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Top 8 airlines flying from San Diego to Modesto

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Modesto. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$27Average$99FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$27Average$87FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$28Average$154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$57Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$57Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$88Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$88Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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