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$36+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego (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 9/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SAN
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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$77
(Southwest)

One-way from

$36
(Cheapflightsfares)

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Average price

$155
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Tue 10/1410:36 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 39mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/217:28 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$77
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 10/612:17 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 40mFrontier
Fri 10/105:28 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 45mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$78
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 9/209:59 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 41mFrontier
Sat 9/277:20 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 49mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$79
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/42:33 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 39mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/109:59 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$80
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/169:39 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 48mFrontier
Sun 10/1911:51 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop2h 01mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$81
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 10/313:14 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 43mFrontier
Mon 11/312:12 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 52mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$82
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Wed 10/110:56 amOAK - SAN
Nonstop1h 44mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/48:24 amSAN - OAK
Nonstop1h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$82
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/143:14 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 43mFrontier
Mon 11/1712:12 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 52mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$84
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 9/2410:56 amOAK - SAN
Nonstop1h 44mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/278:24 amSAN - OAK
Nonstop1h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$84
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/49:59 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 41mFrontier
Fri 10/105:28 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 45mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$85
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 11/1910:36 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 38mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/21:05 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$87
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/1910:36 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 38mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/211:10 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$88

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

San Diego

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Wed 10/15

10:26 am-12:16 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

San Diego

Tue 10/21

12:18 pm-2:01 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$77

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Wed 10/22

10:25 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

San Diego

Wed 10/22

1:45 pm-3:25 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$77

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 10/14

9:05 pm-10:44 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

San Diego

Tue 10/21

7:28 pm-9:08 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$77

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Wed 10/29

7:00 am-8:40 am

Nonstop1h 40m

San Diego

Tue 11/4

8:08 pm-10:01 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

$77

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Mon 11/17

7:00 am-8:40 am

Nonstop1h 40m

San Diego

Wed 11/19

8:08 pm-10:01 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

$77

San JoseSan Diego

SJC - SAN

SJCSAN

San Jose

Sat 12/6

7:00 am-8:32 am

Nonstop1h 32m

San Diego

Sat 12/6

4:06 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

$91

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Mon 10/6

10:35 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

San Diego

Tue 10/7

4:20 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$97

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sun 9/28

6:15 am-7:56 am

Nonstop1h 41m

San Diego

Tue 10/7

7:28 pm-9:08 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$97

San JoseSan Diego

SJC - SAN

SJCSAN

San Jose

Sat 12/13

3:03 pm-4:27 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

San Diego

Wed 12/17

9:12 am-10:57 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$97

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sat 10/18

7:00 am-12:40 pm

1 stop5h 40m

San Diego

Mon 10/20

8:55 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$97

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 XIH to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 September 16, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 September 16, 2025.

The most flights from zzXIH to SAN are scheduled on a Monday (83 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (52 on average).

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 September 16, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and United Airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,019 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,174 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco Bay Area 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 airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from San Francisco Bay Area?

    San Diego (SAN), located 2.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego.

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

    This flight path from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego was viewed by 204 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and United Airlines fly from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego in about 1h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance between San Francisco Bay Area and San Diego is about 446 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $39. Users have also found prices from $39 and $39 on Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego?

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - San Diego, San Jose - San Diego or Oakland - San Diego when deciding on the best route from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego.

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

    Consider Air China (88%), Air New Zealand (79%) or Emirates (78%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego? While on average our users pay $362, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $38. The most popular route (San Francisco - San Diego), is priced around $64.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to San Diego.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 Francisco Bay Area to San Diego

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$27Average$95FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$28Average$107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$38Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$57Average$185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$58Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$78Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$98Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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