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$21+ 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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SAN
Jul 30 — Aug 61
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The best prices from San Francisco to San Diego are usually found in May or June, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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 July 25, 2024.

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Round-trip from

$48
(Frontier)

One-way from

$21
(mytrip.com)
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to San Diego?

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.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 145% by booking at least 36 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 $228.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to San Diego. Flights to San Diego from San Francisco in May are about $220 on average during May, but can be found for as low as $40.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to SAN?

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 35% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Cheap San Francisco to San Diego flights in July & August 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to San Diego specifically for the months of July and August 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Prices were last updated on July 25, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from San Francisco to San Diego in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Fri 8/233:37 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Fri 8/3011:01 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$62
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/177:24 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Mon 8/199:12 pmSAN - SFO
1 stop10h 40mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$63
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/178:42 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Mon 8/193:46 pmSAN - SFO
1 stop16h 06mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$64
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/231:33 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Sat 8/2411:05 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$65
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/229:02 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Sat 8/2411:05 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 7/23$67
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/64:40 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Sat 8/175:02 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 7/23$68
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/177:24 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Mon 8/197:00 pmSAN - SFO
1 stop12h 52mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$69
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/64:40 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Sat 8/175:02 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$70
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/177:24 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Mon 8/1910:18 amSAN - SFO
1 stop13h 41mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$72

San Francisco to San Diego 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and San Diego in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from San Francisco to San Diego in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Sat 8/178:42 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Sat 8/175:02 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$48
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/178:42 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Wed 8/2111:01 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$50
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/85:48 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Thu 10/103:22 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$52
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Sat 8/178:42 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Mon 8/1911:01 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$53
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/189:02 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Wed 8/2111:01 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$55
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/163:27 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Mon 8/191:05 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$58
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/177:24 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Mon 8/193:46 pmSAN - SFO
1 stop16h 06mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$59
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Sat 8/177:24 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Sat 8/2411:05 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$60
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Fri 8/233:37 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Fri 8/3011:01 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$62

San Francisco to San Diego flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from San Francisco to San Diego for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
Consider one of these great deals we found on last-minute flights from San Francisco to San Diego. To prevent any unwanted surprises, users should verify their flight info before booking.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Sat 8/35:50 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Sat 8/175:02 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 7/23$108
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Sat 8/35:50 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Fri 8/1611:01 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 7/23$113
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Wed 7/3112:26 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Thu 8/16:49 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$118
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/3112:26 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Fri 8/92:19 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$119
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Sun 8/410:24 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Wed 8/2811:01 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$128
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/3112:26 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Sat 8/103:28 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$129
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/35:50 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Fri 8/92:19 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$130
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/35:50 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Tue 8/62:18 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$132
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/25:11 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Fri 8/161:05 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 7/23$133

One-way flights to San Diego from San Francisco

Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from San Francisco to San Diego. For those needing a return trip from San Francisco, there is a search form available above.
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/158:43 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$21
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Sat 9/218:43 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$24
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/258:53 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$25
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/299:02 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$29
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/128:43 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$30
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 12/175:48 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$31
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/13:57 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$32
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/138:42 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$34
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/214:25 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$35

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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$48 - $158

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sat 8/17

Nonstop1h 33m

San Diego

Wed 8/21

Nonstop1h 32m

$48

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sat 8/24

Nonstop1h 33m

San Diego

Tue 8/27

Nonstop1h 32m

$50

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sat 8/17

Nonstop1h 33m

San Diego

Mon 8/19

Nonstop1h 32m

$53

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sat 8/17

Nonstop1h 33m

San Diego

Mon 8/19

Nonstop1h 32m

$55

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Wed 10/2

Nonstop1h 34m

San Diego

Mon 10/7

Nonstop1h 33m

$58

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sat 8/17

Nonstop1h 33m

San Diego

Mon 8/19

1 stop5h 21m

$97

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sat 11/2

Nonstop1h 40m

San Diego

Sat 11/2

Nonstop1h 35m

$127

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Wed 10/2

1 stop4h 47m

San Diego

Fri 10/4

1 stop4h 37m

$156

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Fri 8/16

1 stop6h 04m

San Diego

Fri 8/23

1 stop6h 24m

$158

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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 July 23, 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 70 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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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 July 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to San Diego flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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.
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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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Temperature and rainfall in San Diego by month

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

SAN

Temperature

57.2 - 71.6 °F

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 July 25, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Frontier, Delta 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.
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,641 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,641 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,641 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,641 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

Delta
8.0
Very good
9,630 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,641 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,641 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

WestJet
7.4
Good
2,761 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,641 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

Related info for your journey

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

    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 43 flights from San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN) per day to choose from. Flights to San Diego from San Francisco are available from 7 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 33m is how long a nonstop flight from San Francisco to San Diego typically takes.

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

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to San Diego for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $48, but on average you can expect to pay $63.

  • Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to San Diego for under $100 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Francisco to San Diego under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Francisco to San Diego is less than $67.

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

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

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

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

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

    Flights from San Francisco to San Diego have been viewed 93 times in the past calendar month.

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

    On average, you can expect to see 17 flights from San Francisco to San Diego a day.
    Morning (6am - Noon) - 41% of flight departures
    Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 6% of flight departures
    Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 53% of flight departures

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

    Airlines like Frontier fly from San Francisco to San Diego in about 1h 33m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. San Francisco and San Diego are separated by a distance of 449 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at $48. This flight start at 78% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    Before booking your flight to San Diego from San Francisco, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: SWISS (92%), United Airlines (88%), Asiana Airlines( 88%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to San Diego? While on average our users pay $436, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $28. The most popular route (San Francisco - San Diego), is priced around $84.

  • What does SFO to SAN mean?

    SFO stands for San Francisco Airport, while SAN stands for San Diego Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to San Diego that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to San Diego flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Francisco to San Diego with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Francisco to San Diego flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to San Diego that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Francisco to San Diego offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Francisco to San Diego?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Francisco to San Diego flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Francisco to San Diego flight deals updated?

    The San Francisco to San Diego flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 7/25.

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to San Diego (average of $289). Flying from San Francisco to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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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Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$36Average$117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$38Average$109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$99Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$109Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$173Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Hourly flight availability from San Francisco to San Diego

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 July 25, 2024.
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Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to San Diego

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Sunday35daily flights
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