San Diego

$59+ 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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SAN
May 9 — May 161
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego

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 April 9, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Tue 5/2610:01 pm
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 43m
Frontier
Mon 6/17:15 pm
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 4/6$113
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/97:15 am
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/94:16 pm
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5$114
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 4/309:58 am
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 42m
Frontier
Thu 5/77:10 pm
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 4/6$115
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 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
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/2911:05 am
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$116
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/27:15 am
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/25:52 pm
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/7$117
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Mon 4/279:58 am
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 42m
Frontier
Tue 4/2812:12 pm
SAN
-
SFO
1 stop11h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 4/6$118
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/309:58 am
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 42m
Frontier
Mon 5/49:00 pm
SAN
-
SFO
1 stop17h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 4/7$119
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Fri 7/310:06 pm
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 43m
Frontier
Wed 7/87:31 pm
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 4/6$120
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/510:06 pm
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 43m
Frontier
Wed 7/87:31 pm
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 4/7$121
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Tue 4/2810:10 am
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/117:10 pm
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4$122
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Wed 6/2410:06 pm
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 43m
Frontier
Tue 6/309:53 pm
SAN
-
SFO
1 stop22h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 4/6$123
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/76:00 am
SFO
-
SAN
1 stop26h 42m
Frontier
Tue 5/126:44 pm
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 4/5$124

Find flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego flight deals. Data was last updated April 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$113
(Frontier)

One-way from

$59
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$210
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-San Diego flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-San Diego flights.
From San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego
One-way flight from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($51 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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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 April 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 4/28

7:15 am-8:55 am

Nonstop1h 40m

San Diego

Wed 4/29

9:12 pm-11:01 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

$117

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 6/2

11:45 am-1:31 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

San Diego

Sat 6/6

8:35 pm-10:23 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

$117

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sat 4/25

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

San Diego

Wed 4/29

6:30 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$127

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

5:00 am-10:40 am

1 stop5h 40m

San Diego

Sat 5/9

5:15 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$127

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

San Diego

Sat 5/2

8:50 am-5:25 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$132

San JoseSan Diego

SJC - SAN

SJCSAN

San Jose

Wed 5/20

2:55 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop6h 05m

San Diego

Wed 5/27

4:25 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$137

Santa RosaSan Diego

STS - SAN

STSSAN

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Sat 5/2

7:23 am-9:10 am

Nonstop1h 47m

San Diego

Tue 5/5

8:55 am-10:58 am

Nonstop2h 03m

$147
Quickest round-trip

San JoseSan Diego

SJC - SAN

SJCSAN

San Jose

Fri 5/8

12:30 pm-1:55 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

San Diego

Tue 5/12

6:50 am-8:20 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$147

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

7:20 am-2:10 pm

2 stops6h 50m

San Diego

Wed 5/6

4:25 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops6h 50m

$147

OaklandSan Diego

OAK - SAN

OAKSAN

Oakland

Sat 5/2

6:45 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

San Diego

Mon 5/4

10:00 am-11:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$147

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego (average of $33). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego in February is currently the most expensive (average of $97). 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 April 9, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 8% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego. Price data was last updated on April 4, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 April 9, 2026.

The most flights from zzXIH to SAN are scheduled on a Wednesday (68 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (29 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 April 9, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andUnited 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.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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?

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

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta fly from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego in about 1h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 41m. The distance between San Francisco Bay Area and San Diego is about 446 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $24. Users have also found prices from $29 and $38 on Frontier and Southwest, respectively.

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

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

    Consider Copa Airlines (100%), United Airlines (84%) or Air China (83%) 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 $364, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $65. The most popular route (San Francisco - San Diego), is priced around $56.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego (average of $33). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego in February is currently the most expensive (average of $97). 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 9 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego

Discover the top 9 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 April 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$37Average$120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$38Average$191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$41Average$129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$53Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$58Average$182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$77Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$78Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$88Average$193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$182Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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