$52+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to San Diego (SFO - SAN)
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 5/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SAN
Apr 6 — Apr 131
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to San DiegoExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 7, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 7, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Tue 4/76:34 pm
SFO
- SAN
2 stops36h 47m
Frontier
Thu 4/169:19 am
SAN
- SFO
Nonstop1h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 3/3![Frontier logo]()
$115
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Fri 5/810:03 am
SFO
- SAN
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Sun 5/109:19 am
SAN
- SFO
Nonstop1h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 3/3![Frontier logo]()
$116
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 4/16:46 pm
SFO
- SAN
Nonstop1h 53m
United Airlines
Sun 4/56:36 am
SAN
- SFO
Nonstop1h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/2![United Airlines logo]()
$117
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/249:58 am
SFO
- SAN
Nonstop1h 42m
Frontier
Mon 4/279:19 am
SAN
- SFO
Nonstop1h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 3/6![Frontier logo]()
$118
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/133:10 pm
SFO
- SAN
1 stop22h 07m
Frontier
Thu 4/169:19 am
SAN
- SFO
Nonstop1h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 3/3![Frontier logo]()
$119
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/297:20 pm
SFO
- SAN
Nonstop1h 45m
Frontier
Mon 6/17:32 pm
SAN
- SFO
Nonstop1h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 3/3![Frontier logo]()
$120
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Wed 4/1511:25 am
SFO
- SAN
2 stops6h 50m
Southwest
Sat 4/187:15 am
SAN
- SFO
1 stop4h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/3![Southwest logo]()
$122
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Tue 7/289:58 pm
SFO
- SAN
1 stop11h 29m
Frontier
Thu 7/307:32 pm
SAN
- SFO
Nonstop1h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 3/5![Frontier logo]()
$123
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 4/169:58 am
SFO
- SAN
Nonstop1h 42m
Frontier
Fri 4/1712:25 pm
SAN
- SFO
1 stop12h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 3/6![Frontier logo]()
$124
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Fri 4/179:58 pm
SFO
- SAN
1 stop16h 26m
Frontier
Fri 4/249:19 am
SAN
- SFO
Nonstop1h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 3/3![Frontier logo]()
$125
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Thu 4/239:58 am
SFO
- SAN
Nonstop1h 42m
Frontier
Tue 4/287:15 am
SAN
- SFO
2 stops14h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 3/4![Frontier logo]()
$126
Best flights from San Francisco to San DiegoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 7, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 7, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Sat 4/1812:45 pm
SFO
- SAN
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Sat 4/252:25 pm
SAN
- SFO
Nonstop1h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 3/3![Southwest logo]()
$127
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/196:00 am
SFO
- SAN
1 stop3h 24m
Delta
Fri 5/85:01 pm
SAN
- SFO
1 stop6h 56m
Delta
Deal found 3/5![Delta logo]()
$157
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/86:46 pm
SFO
- SAN
Nonstop1h 53m
United Airlines
Fri 4/106:36 am
SAN
- SFO
Nonstop1h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/7![United Airlines logo]()
$157
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 4/26:00 am
SFO
- SAN
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Thu 4/96:20 am
SAN
- SFO
Nonstop1h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/6![Southwest logo]()
$147
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/236:00 am
SFO
- SAN
1 stop3h 24m
Delta
Mon 4/276:20 am
SAN
- SFO
1 stop3h 30m
Delta
Deal found 3/3![Delta logo]()
$176
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Mon 4/203:00 pm
SFO
- SAN
2 stops7h 30m
Southwest
Thu 4/236:45 am
SAN
- SFO
2 stops5h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/6![Southwest logo]()
$167
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Sun 3/227:10 pm
SFO
- SAN
Nonstop1h 43m
United Airlines
Wed 4/16:22 pm
SAN
- SFO
Nonstop1h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/6![United Airlines logo]()
$187
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/235:05 am
SFO
- SAN
1 stop4h 35m
Southwest
Mon 4/276:45 am
SAN
- SFO
2 stops5h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/7![Southwest logo]()
$172
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Fri 4/37:00 am
SFO
- SAN
Nonstop1h 44m
United Airlines
Sun 4/56:36 am
SAN
- SFO
Nonstop1h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/6![United Airlines logo]()
$197
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/176:00 am
SFO
- SAN
1 stop3h 24m
Delta
Mon 4/207:12 pm
SAN
- SFO
1 stop4h 47m
Delta
Deal found 3/3![Delta logo]()
$208
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 4/26:00 am
SFO
- SAN
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Sat 4/49:20 pm
SAN
- SFO
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 3/2![Southwest logo]()
$177
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Wed 4/85:55 am
SFO
- SAN
1 stop4h 55m
Southwest
Mon 4/136:20 am
SAN
- SFO
Nonstop1h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/2![Southwest logo]()
$203
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to San DiegoDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to San Diego. Data last updated March 7, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to San Diego. Data last updated March 7, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This WAYA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 WAYA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/246:35 am
SFO
- SAN
Nonstop1h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/252:08 pm
SAN
- SFO
1 stop4h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$116
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 4/16:46 pm
SFO
- SAN
Nonstop1h 53m
United Airlines
Sun 4/56:36 am
SAN
- SFO
Nonstop1h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/2![United Airlines logo]()
$117
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Wed 4/15:05 am
SFO
- SAN
1 stop4h 25m
Southwest
Sun 4/53:25 pm
SAN
- SFO
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 3/2![Southwest logo]()
$127
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Tue 4/76:34 pm
SFO
- SAN
2 stops36h 47m
Frontier
Thu 4/169:19 am
SAN
- SFO
Nonstop1h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 3/3![Frontier logo]()
$115
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Sun 4/1210:06 pm
SFO
- SAN
1 stop9h 15m
Frontier
Wed 4/1510:30 am
SAN
- SFO
1 stop12h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 3/3![Frontier logo]()
$128
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/133:10 pm
SFO
- SAN
1 stop22h 07m
Frontier
Thu 4/169:19 am
SAN
- SFO
Nonstop1h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 3/3![Frontier logo]()
$119
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Wed 4/1511:25 am
SFO
- SAN
2 stops6h 50m
Southwest
Sat 4/187:15 am
SAN
- SFO
1 stop4h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/3![Southwest logo]()
$122
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 4/169:58 am
SFO
- SAN
Nonstop1h 42m
Frontier
Fri 4/1712:25 pm
SAN
- SFO
1 stop12h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 3/6![Frontier logo]()
$124
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Fri 4/179:58 pm
SFO
- SAN
1 stop16h 26m
Frontier
Fri 4/249:19 am
SAN
- SFO
Nonstop1h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 3/3![Frontier logo]()
$125
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Thu 4/239:58 am
SFO
- SAN
Nonstop1h 42m
Frontier
Tue 4/287:15 am
SAN
- SFO
2 stops14h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 3/4![Frontier logo]()
$126
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/249:58 am
SFO
- SAN
Nonstop1h 42m
Frontier
Mon 4/279:19 am
SAN
- SFO
Nonstop1h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 3/6![Frontier logo]()
$118
One-way flights from San Francisco to San DiegoSearch for one-way flight options from San Francisco to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 7, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 7, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Sun 5/1010:03 am
SFO
- SAN
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 3/3![Frontier logo]()
$52
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 5/297:20 pm
SFO
- SAN
Nonstop1h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 3/5![Frontier logo]()
$53
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/1410:03 am
SFO
- SAN
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 3/6![Frontier logo]()
$54
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Sat 5/307:20 pm
SFO
- SAN
Nonstop1h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 3/3![Frontier logo]()
$56
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Sat 5/237:20 pm
SFO
- SAN
Nonstop1h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 3/3![Frontier logo]()
$57
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Fri 4/179:58 am
SFO
- SAN
Nonstop1h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 3/3![Frontier logo]()
$58
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Wed 3/255:05 am
SFO
- SAN
1 stop4h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/2![Southwest logo]()
$59
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Tue 6/29:58 pm
SFO
- SAN
1 stop11h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 3/3![Frontier logo]()
$60
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Fri 4/2410:28 pm
SFO
- SAN
1 stop15h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 3/3![Frontier logo]()
$61
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Sun 5/39:58 am
SFO
- SAN
Nonstop1h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 3/3![Frontier logo]()
$62
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Sat 4/118:25 pm
SFO
- SAN
1 stop10h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 3/4![Frontier logo]()
$63
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Tue 4/145:55 am
SFO
- SAN
2 stops6h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 3/3![Southwest logo]()
$64
Find 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 March 7, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $115 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $52 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | February |
Cheapest in | July |
Average price | $153 |
Good round-trip deal | $176 or less |
Good one-way deal | $123 or less |
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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to San Diego that are best for you.
Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO - SAN
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Sat 4/18
12:45 pm-8:10 pm
1 stop7h 25m
San Diego
Sat 4/25
2:25 pm-4:10 pm
Nonstop1h 45m
$127
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO - SAN
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Thu 4/2
6:00 am-7:35 am
Nonstop1h 35m
San Diego
Thu 4/9
6:20 am-8:10 am
Nonstop1h 50m
$147
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO - SAN
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Sun 4/19
6:00 am-9:24 am
1 stop3h 24m
San Diego
Fri 5/8
5:01 pm-11:57 pm
1 stop6h 56m
$157
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO - SAN
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Wed 4/8
6:46 pm-8:39 pm
Nonstop1h 53m
San Diego
Fri 4/10
6:36 am-8:24 am
Nonstop1h 48m
$157
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO - SAN
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Mon 4/20
3:00 pm-10:30 pm
2 stops7h 30m
San Diego
Thu 4/23
6:45 am-12:35 pm
2 stops5h 50m
$167
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO - SAN
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Thu 4/23
5:05 am-9:40 am
1 stop4h 35m
San Diego
Mon 4/27
6:45 am-12:35 pm
2 stops5h 50m
$172
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO - SAN
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Thu 4/23
6:00 am-9:24 am
1 stop3h 24m
San Diego
Mon 4/27
6:20 am-9:50 am
1 stop3h 30m
$176
Quickest round-trip
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO - SAN
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Thu 4/2
6:00 am-7:35 am
Nonstop1h 35m
San Diego
Sat 4/4
9:20 pm-11:00 pm
Nonstop1h 40m
$177
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO - SAN
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Sun 3/22
7:10 pm-8:53 pm
Nonstop1h 43m
San Diego
Wed 4/1
6:22 pm-8:05 pm
Nonstop1h 43m
$187
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO - SAN
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Fri 4/3
7:00 am-8:44 am
Nonstop1h 44m
San Diego
Sun 4/5
6:36 am-8:24 am
Nonstop1h 48m
$197
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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 March.
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
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| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
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| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.
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How far ahead should I 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 February 27, 2026.
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 72 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 Francisco to San Diego?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to San Diego (average of $33). Flying from San Francisco to San Diego in January is currently the most expensive (average of $84). 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 SAN?
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 March 7, 2026.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to San Diego in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 10% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.
What is the cheapest day 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 February 21, 2026.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to San Diego flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings 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.
How often are flights from San Francisco to San Diego delayed?
About 21% of weekly flights between San Francisco and San Diego have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 118 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to San Diego flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to San Diego flights?
Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.
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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 March 7, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Hawaiian 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.
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Excellentrobert,Feb 2026
LAS - SAN
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Excellentrobert,Feb 2026
LAS - SAN
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Excellentrobert,Feb 2026
LAS - SAN
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Excellentrobert,Feb 2026
LAS - SAN
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Excellentrobert,Feb 2026
LAS - SAN
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Excellentrobert,Feb 2026
LAS - SAN
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$34 | Average$106 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$37 | Average$114 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$38 | Average$151 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time85% | |
| Cheapest$53 | Average$151 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$57 | Average$182 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$74 | Average$202 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$77 | Average$192 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$88 | Average$196 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$177 | Average$329 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |