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$29+ 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 12/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SAN
Dec 10 — Dec 171
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The best prices from San Francisco to San Diego are usually found in October or September, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap 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 December 5, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Round-trip from

$55
(Frontier)

One-way from

$29
(Frontier)
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to San Diego
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Thu 12/128:04 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 41mFrontier
Sat 12/148:18 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 43mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$57
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/116:00 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 36mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/148:18 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$130
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/112:50 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Wed 12/117:25 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/4$193
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1011:00 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Sun 12/156:15 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/4$197
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/75:44 amSFO - SAN
1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/71:15 pmSAN - SFO
1 stop5h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$211
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/111:39 pmSFO - SAN
1 stop4h 33mDelta
Thu 12/127:12 pmSAN - SFO
1 stop5h 06mDelta
Deal found 12/4$216

Find flights from San Francisco to San Diego within your budget

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 2,924,186 searches. Data last updated December 5, 2024.

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SFO - SAN

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San Francisco

Sun 2/16

6:39 pm-8:23 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

San Diego

Tue 2/18

8:18 pm-10:09 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$55

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sun 1/12

8:04 am-9:45 am

Nonstop1h 41m

San Diego

Wed 1/15

10:55 am-12:37 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$64

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 2/11

3:57 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

San Diego

Sat 2/22

7:55 pm-9:41 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

$97

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Thu 1/9

8:25 am-10:00 am

Nonstop1h 35m

San Diego

Sun 1/12

7:50 am-9:30 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$98

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Thu 1/9

10:35 pm-12:14 am

Nonstop1h 39m

San Diego

Sun 1/12

6:15 am-8:00 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$158

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 2/11

6:05 am-10:18 am

1 stop4h 13m

San Diego

Tue 2/11

5:14 pm-12:14 am

1 stop7h 00m

$176

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Thu 1/9

9:55 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

San Diego

Mon 1/13

9:55 pm-11:38 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$217

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Wed 12/25

12:59 pm-2:40 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$29

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sun 12/15

10:59 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop19h 16m

$72

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Thu 2/20

4:27 pm-7:53 pm

1 stop3h 26m

$78

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • 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.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to San Diego

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to San Diego including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 November 22, 2024.

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 73 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to San Diego (average of $266). Flying from San Francisco to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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 December 5, 2024.

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 36% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 December 1, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to San Diego flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons 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.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco 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 December 5, 2024.

The most flights from SFO to SAN are scheduled on a Thursday (85 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (36 on average).

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 December 5, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines from San Francisco to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
4,934 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.1
Very good
4,934 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,934 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good
9,519 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,934 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good
8,682 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,934 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
9,134 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,934 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,934 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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