San Diego

$52+ 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 4/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SAN
Mar 13 — Mar 201
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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 February 11, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/2410:03 am
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Tue 4/2811:42 am
SAN
-
SFO
1 stop11h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 2/11$114
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 4/1610:03 am
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Fri 4/1712:36 pm
SAN
-
SFO
1 stop11h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 2/9$115
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Thu 3/510:35 pm
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 39m
United Airlines
Wed 3/119:54 am
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$117
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 4/3010:03 am
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Sun 5/39:19 am
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 2/8$118
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Thu 4/3010:03 am
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Mon 5/49:07 pm
SAN
-
SFO
1 stop17h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$119
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/110:03 am
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Sun 5/39:19 am
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 2/11$121
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 3/106:45 am
SFO
-
SAN
2 stops10h 15m
Southwest
Wed 3/117:00 pm
SAN
-
SFO
1 stop5h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 2/8$122
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/146:00 am
SFO
-
SAN
1 stop14h 04m
Frontier
Fri 4/179:07 pm
SAN
-
SFO
1 stop19h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 2/9$124
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 4/1611:29 am
SFO
-
SAN
1 stop6h 11m
Frontier
Sun 4/199:19 am
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 2/9$125
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/146:35 am
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/179:07 pm
SAN
-
SFO
1 stop15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$126
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 3/76:00 am
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Sat 3/79:20 pm
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 2/9$127
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 3/219:35 pm
SJC
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Tue 3/248:45 am
SAN
-
SJC
Nonstop1h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 2/8$127

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 February 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$114
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$52
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$197
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. 20% potential increase in price ($43 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 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 February 11, 2026.
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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sat 4/18

12:45 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop8h 40m

San Diego

Tue 4/21

6:30 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$117

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 3/10

6:45 am-5:00 pm

2 stops10h 15m

San Diego

Wed 3/11

7:00 pm-12:15 am

1 stop5h 15m

$122

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 3/31

5:05 am-9:30 am

1 stop4h 25m

San Diego

Wed 4/22

1:00 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops6h 55m

$122

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sun 4/19

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

San Diego

Wed 5/20

4:25 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$122

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

7:00 am-8:40 am

Nonstop1h 40m

San Diego

Thu 3/5

6:15 am-8:05 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$127

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

7:15 am-8:55 am

Nonstop1h 40m

San Diego

Wed 5/6

9:12 pm-11:01 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

$127

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Thu 4/2

7:00 am-8:44 am

Nonstop1h 44m

San Diego

Thu 4/9

7:20 am-9:06 am

Nonstop1h 46m

$127

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 4/28

10:10 am-11:46 am

Nonstop1h 36m

San Diego

Sat 5/2

5:52 pm-7:38 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

$127

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Thu 4/2

7:00 am-8:44 am

Nonstop1h 44m

San Diego

Fri 4/10

6:36 am-8:24 am

Nonstop1h 48m

$132

San JoseSan Diego

SJC - SAN

SJCSAN

San Jose

Wed 3/11

6:45 am-11:00 am

1 stop4h 15m

San Diego

Mon 3/16

8:55 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$137

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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 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 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 February 11, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 10% 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 February 7, 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 evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 February 11, 2026.
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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 Southwest, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines fly from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego in about 1h 36m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 04m. The distance between San Francisco Bay Area and San Diego is about 445 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 $21. Users have also found prices from $29 and $29 on Frontier and United Airlines, 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 Japan Airlines (82%), United Airlines (79%) or Air China (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 $342, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $48. The most popular route (San Francisco - San Diego), is priced around $77.

  • 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 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.

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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 February 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$21Average$107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$30Average$187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
FrontierCheapest$36Average$117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$53Average$192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$57Average$158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$62Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$77Average$221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$98Average$193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$181Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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