Q: Can I fly back to San Francisco from San Diego?

Returning to San Francisco from San Diego COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from San Diego are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering San Francisco. Quarantine requirements Visitors from San Diego are not required to quarantine after entering San Francisco.

Question 1

What days are nonstop flights available from San Francisco to San Diego?

Accepted Answer

Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

Question 2

How popular is this San Francisco to San Diego flight route?

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Flights from San Francisco to San Diego have been viewed 104 times in the past calendar month.

Question 3

How many flights depart from San Francisco to San Diego on average per day?

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On average, you can expect to see 32 flights from San Francisco to San Diego a day.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 9% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Noon) - 16% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 47% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 28% of flight departures

Question 4

How long is the flight from San Francisco to San Diego?

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Airlines like Frontier, Undisclosed Carrier, and United Airlines fly from San Francisco to San Diego in about 1h 33m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 10m. San Francisco and San Diego are separated by a distance of 449 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 5

What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to San Diego round-trip?

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Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at $101. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Undisclosed Carrier and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $113 and $118, respectively. These flights start at 55% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 6

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

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$42 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Undisclosed Carrier and United Airlines, with prices starting from $57 and $59, respectively.

Question 7

Can I fly to San Diego from San Francisco right now?

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Information is based on travel restrictions for travel to San Diego within the United States

Most visitors from San Francisco need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter San Diego.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from San Francisco are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering San Diego.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from San Francisco are not required to quarantine after entering San Diego.

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Question 8

Can I fly back to San Francisco from San Diego?

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Returning to San Francisco from San Diego

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from San Diego are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering San Francisco.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from San Diego are not required to quarantine after entering San Francisco.

Question 9

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to San Diego?

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The most popular airlines flying from San Francisco to San Diego are Undisclosed Carrier, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 10

What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to San Diego?

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Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to San Diego? While on average our users pay $455, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $79. The most popular route (San Francisco - San Diego), is priced around $95.

Question 11

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

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Before booking your flight to San Diego from San Francisco, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Horizon Air (83%), Air Canada (82%), Virgin Australia( 82%).

Question 12

Can I find flights from San Francisco to San Diego for under $100 on Cheapflights?

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Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to San Diego for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $93, but on average you can expect to pay $105.

Question 13

Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to San Diego for under $200 on Cheapflights?

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Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Francisco to San Diego under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Francisco to San Diego is less than $137.

Question 14

Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to San Diego for under $200?

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There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to San Diego within the next 7 days for less than $200.

Question 15

Which airlines flying from San Francisco to San Diego have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

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Some of the carriers operating flights from San Francisco to San Diego that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Spirit Airlines. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.

Question 16

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to San Diego?

Accepted Answer

Thursday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from San Francisco to San Diego. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to San Diego.

Question 17

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to San Diego?

Accepted Answer

Find a great deal and save up to 55% by booking at least 27 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from San Francisco to San Diego within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $240.

Question 18

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to San Diego?

Accepted Answer

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in April. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to San Diego. Flights to San Diego from San Francisco in January are about $225 on average during January, but can be found for as low as $97.

Question 19

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to San Diego (SFO - SAN)?

Accepted Answer

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to San Diego in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Question 20

What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to San Diego?

Accepted Answer

If you wish to fly to San Diego from San Francisco, then you need to book flights from San Francisco to San Diego. There are 28 flights from San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN) per day to choose from. Flights to San Diego from San Francisco are available from 8 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 30m is how long a nonstop flight from San Francisco to San Diego typically takes.

Popular in	April	High demand for flights, 18% potential price rise
Cheapest in	January	Best time to find cheap flights, 21% potential price drop
Round-trip from	$177	From San Francisco to San Diego
One-way from	$77	One-way flight from San Francisco to San Diego

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time	COVID-19 safety
Juneyao Airlines	Cheapest$13	Average$22	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	COVID-19 safety	Search Juneyao Airlines flights
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$49	Average$99	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%	COVID-19 safety	Search Spirit Airlines flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$97	Average$240	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	COVID-19 safety	Search United Airlines flights
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$97	Average$237	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	COVID-19 safety	Search Alaska Airlines flights
Frontier	Cheapest$98	Average$167	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	COVID-19 safety	Search Frontier flights
Delta	Cheapest$105	Average$221	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	COVID-19 safety	Search Delta flights

5%of flight departures	Early morningMidnight to 6 am
14%of flight departures	Morning6 am to noon
39%of flight departures	AfternoonNoon to 6 pm
42%of flight departures	Evening6 pm to midnight

Sunday	18daily flights
Monday	41daily flights
Tuesday	40daily flights
Wednesday	29daily flights
Thursday	36daily flights
Friday	24daily flights
Saturday	14daily flights

Cheap flights from San Francisco to San Diego (SFO - SAN)

The best prices from San Francisco to San Diego are usually found in January or September, booked 36 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

How to find the cheapest flight from San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN)

All the information you need to plan the best SFO to SAN flight in 2023: compare San Francisco to San Diego flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in San Diego.

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What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to San Diego?

Which airlines flying from San Francisco to San Diego have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Can I find flights from San Francisco to San Diego for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to San Diego for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to San Diego for under $200?

What days are nonstop flights available from San Francisco to San Diego?

How popular is this San Francisco to San Diego flight route?

How many flights depart from San Francisco to San Diego on average per day?

How long is the flight from San Francisco to San Diego?

What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to San Diego round-trip?

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

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to San Diego?

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

What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to San Diego?

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