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$41+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to San Francisco Bay Area

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 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated julio 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$63
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$41
(FlightHub)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$137
From San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on julio 31, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 8/168:16 amSAN - OAK
Nonstop1h 24mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 8/1610:44 amOAK - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/29$63
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/2110:15 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 52mFrontier
dom. 8/311:27 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 43mFrontier
Deal found 7/29$66
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
jue. 9/2510:18 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 41mHawaiian Airlines
dom. 9/286:00 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 41mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/30$73
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
sáb. 9/136:59 pmSAN - SJC
Nonstop1h 30mHawaiian Airlines
sáb. 9/209:09 pmSJC - SAN
Nonstop1h 30mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/30$91
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
vie. 9/127:21 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 39mUnited Airlines
vie. 9/1210:37 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$92
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/197:01 pmSAN - SJC
1 stop3h 29mSpirit Airlines
mar. 8/266:00 amSJC - SAN
1 stop11h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/29$92
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
jue. 9/119:05 pmSAN - OAK
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
sáb. 9/136:55 pmOAK - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 7/31$97
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
mié. 8/274:59 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 43mAlaska Airlines
mié. 8/279:59 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30$101
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
mar. 8/191:30 pmSAN - SJC
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
mar. 8/261:50 pmSJC - SAN
1 stop3h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 7/29$107
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
sáb. 8/308:55 amSAN - SFO
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
dom. 8/312:45 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 7/30$112
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
dom. 9/142:31 pmSAN - SFO
1 stop4h 37mMultiple Airlines
dom. 9/216:00 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$123
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
mié. 8/208:59 pmSAN - SJC
Nonstop1h 39mAlaska Airlines
jue. 8/216:15 amSJC - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30$124

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area 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 julio 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoOakland

SAN - OAK

SANOAK

San Diego

sáb. 8/16

8:16 am-9:40 am

Nonstop1h 24m

Oakland

sáb. 8/16

10:44 am-12:17 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$63

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

jue. 8/21

10:15 am-12:07 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

San Francisco

dom. 8/31

1:27 pm-3:10 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$66

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

jue. 9/25

10:18 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

San Francisco

dom. 9/28

6:00 am-7:41 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$73

San DiegoSan Jose

SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

sáb. 9/13

6:59 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

San Jose

sáb. 9/20

9:09 pm-10:39 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$91

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

vie. 9/12

7:21 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

San Francisco

vie. 9/12

10:37 pm-12:15 am

Nonstop1h 38m

$92

San DiegoSan Jose

SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

mar. 8/19

7:01 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop3h 29m

San Jose

mar. 8/26

6:00 am-5:56 pm

1 stop11h 56m

$92

San DiegoOakland

SAN - OAK

SANOAK

San Diego

jue. 9/11

9:05 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Oakland

sáb. 9/13

6:55 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$97

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

mié. 8/27

4:59 pm-6:42 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

San Francisco

mié. 8/27

9:59 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$101

San DiegoSan Jose

SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

mar. 8/19

1:30 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

San Jose

mar. 8/26

1:50 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop3h 35m

$107

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

sáb. 8/30

8:55 am-5:25 pm

1 stop8h 30m

San Francisco

dom. 8/31

2:45 pm-4:20 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$112

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 SAN to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated julio 31, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 julio 31, 2025.

The most flights from SAN to zzXIH are scheduled on a Thursday (86 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (43 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated julio 31, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,611 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Most people fly from San Diego (SAN) if they book a flight from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area. San Diego is conveniently located just 2.6 mi from San Diego’s city center.

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

    This flight path from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area was viewed by 236 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area are Spirit Airlines ($41), Hawaiian Airlines ($47), and Alaska Airlines ($49).

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

    The most popular flight routes from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area are San Diego - San Francisco, San Diego - San Jose and San Diego - Oakland.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area consider choosing Lufthansa (90%), Emirates (89%) or Iberia (86%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,772 for a flight from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area. The cheapest flight overall is $42 while the most popular route, (San Diego - San Francisco) is currently priced at $51.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Diego to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 8 airlines flying from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 julio 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$27Average$92FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$27Average$76FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$28Average$191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$57Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$57Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$88Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$94Average$194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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