Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to San Francisco Bay Area from $27
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SAN — SFO
May 21 — May 281
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How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area?
When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 60 days in advance, which can save you up to 143% on flights from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 60 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $280. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $441.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area?
May can be a great time to fly to San Francisco Bay Area from San Diego with a flight ticket averaging about $202. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of May for as cheap as $39. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of March.
When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area (SAN - XIH)?
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Cheap Frontier flights from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Frontier for the route between San Diego and San Francisco Bay Area. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Frontier flights heading from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Tue 7/232:18 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Tue 7/304:40 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$38
Wed 7/171:34 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Tue 8/64:40 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$39
Thu 7/116:49 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Wed 7/1712:21 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 5/16$47
Thu 6/136:49 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Mon 6/175:54 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$48
Thu 6/136:49 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Mon 6/175:54 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 5/16$49
Tue 6/112:18 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Wed 6/1212:27 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$51
Thu 6/136:49 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Wed 6/1912:27 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$53
Sat 6/13:52 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Wed 6/512:27 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 5/14$56
Thu 5/305:58 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Tue 6/44:28 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$57
Cheap Alaska Airlines flights from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Alaska Airlines for the route between San Diego and San Francisco Bay Area. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on Alaska Airlines flights from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Wed 6/193:55 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mAlaska Airlines
Wed 6/197:56 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/15$147
Sat 7/66:20 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 40mAlaska Airlines
Wed 7/175:55 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/16$152
Fri 5/312:55 pmSAN - SJC
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Sun 6/26:15 amSJC - SAN
Nonstop1h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/15$157
Wed 6/1912:52 pmSAN - SJC
Nonstop1h 29mAlaska Airlines
Sun 6/236:15 amSJC - SAN
Nonstop1h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/15$158
Thu 8/14:45 pmSAN - SJC
Nonstop1h 26mAlaska Airlines
Sun 8/46:15 amSJC - SAN
Nonstop1h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/15$189
Thu 5/236:15 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 43mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/276:00 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/15$197
Wed 5/229:10 pmSAN - SJC
Nonstop1h 28mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/292:36 pmSJC - SAN
Nonstop1h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/15$202
Thu 5/239:10 pmSAN - SJC
Nonstop1h 28mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/276:15 amSJC - SAN
Nonstop1h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/15$215
Sat 5/258:13 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 43mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/276:00 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/15$217
Cheap San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area flights in May & June 2024
Find cheap flight options from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Prices were last updated on May 16, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area in May and June 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Tue 6/42:02 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Thu 6/610:35 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$38
Wed 5/221:14 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Tue 5/284:28 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$48
Wed 6/511:57 amSAN - SJC
Nonstop1h 25mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/102:12 pmSJC - SAN
Nonstop1h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/16$49
Thu 6/136:49 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Mon 6/175:54 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 5/16$49
Wed 6/510:52 amSAN - OAK
Nonstop1h 33mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/1112:59 pmOAK - SAN
Nonstop1h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$50
Tue 6/112:18 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Wed 6/1212:27 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$51
Tue 5/289:12 pmSAN - SJC
1 stop11h 29mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/412:21 pmSJC - SAN
Nonstop1h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/16$53
Thu 6/136:49 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Wed 6/1912:27 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$53
Sat 6/13:52 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Wed 6/512:27 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 5/14$56
San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area 2024 flight deals
Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Diego and San Francisco Bay Area in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area in May and June 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Tue 6/42:02 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Thu 6/610:35 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$38
Wed 7/171:34 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Tue 8/64:40 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$39
Tue 7/232:18 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Tue 7/304:40 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 5/16$40
Wed 7/101:34 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Tue 7/234:40 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 5/16$41
Thu 7/116:49 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Wed 7/1712:21 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 5/16$47
Wed 5/221:14 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Tue 5/284:28 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$48
Wed 6/511:57 amSAN - SJC
Nonstop1h 25mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/102:12 pmSJC - SAN
Nonstop1h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/16$49
Thu 6/136:49 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Mon 6/175:54 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 5/16$49
Wed 6/510:52 amSAN - OAK
Nonstop1h 33mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/1112:59 pmOAK - SAN
Nonstop1h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$50
Non-stop flights to San Francisco Bay Area from San Diego
Discover non-stop flight options from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
For a quicker trip, book one of these direct flights from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area. Those looking to potentially save on 1 or 2-stop flights from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
Tue 6/42:02 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Thu 6/610:35 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$38
Wed 7/171:34 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Tue 8/64:40 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$39
Tue 7/232:18 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Tue 7/304:40 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 5/16$40
Thu 7/116:49 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Wed 7/1712:21 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 5/16$47
Thu 6/136:49 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Mon 6/175:54 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$48
Thu 6/136:49 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Mon 6/175:54 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 5/16$49
Wed 6/511:57 amSAN - SJC
Nonstop1h 25mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/102:12 pmSJC - SAN
Nonstop1h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/16$49
Wed 6/511:57 amSAN - SJC
Nonstop1h 25mSpirit Airlines
Thu 6/66:02 pmSJC - SAN
Nonstop1h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/16$50
Wed 6/510:52 amSAN - OAK
Nonstop1h 33mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/1112:59 pmOAK - SAN
Nonstop1h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$50
San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area flights leaving soon
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Check out these flights departing soon from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area. It's wise to confirm all flight details are correct before booking.
Wed 5/221:14 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Wed 5/293:40 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$58
Sat 5/253:52 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Wed 5/293:40 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$78
Tue 5/219:12 pmSAN - SJC
1 stop11h 29mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/2212:21 pmSJC - SAN
Nonstop1h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$89
Sat 5/253:52 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Sun 5/2611:44 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$95
Sat 5/253:52 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Tue 5/284:28 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 5/16$97
Sun 5/263:15 pmSAN - OAK
Nonstop1h 27mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/3010:32 pmOAK - SAN
1 stop8h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/14$97
Sun 5/2610:04 amSAN - SJC
Nonstop1h 27mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/2912:21 pmSJC - SAN
Nonstop1h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/16$98
Wed 5/221:14 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Sat 5/256:27 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 5/16$99
Thu 5/233:15 pmSAN - OAK
Nonstop1h 27mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/36:00 pmOAK - SAN
Nonstop1h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$106
One-way flights to San Francisco Bay Area from San Diego
Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area. For those needing a return trip from San Diego, there is a search form available above.
Tue 6/183:20 pmSAN - OAK
Nonstop1h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/16$27
Thu 7/186:49 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$28
Tue 7/162:30 pmSAN - SJC
Nonstop1h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$29
Tue 8/203:22 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$32
Tue 5/289:12 pmSAN - SJC
1 stop11h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$33
Tue 7/22:18 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 5/16$34
Wed 5/229:12 pmSAN - SJC
1 stop12h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$34
Thu 6/65:31 pmSAN - OAK
Nonstop1h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$34
Mon 6/107:59 pmSAN - SJC
1 stop12h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$35
Find flights from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area within your budget
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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
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$38 - $106
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Depart
Return
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San DiegoSan Francisco
SAN - SFO
SANSFO
San Diego
Tue 7/23
Nonstop1h 32m
San Francisco
Tue 7/30
Nonstop1h 33m
$38
San DiegoSan Francisco
SAN - SFO
SANSFO
San Diego
Wed 7/17
Nonstop1h 32m
San Francisco
Tue 8/6
Nonstop1h 33m
$39
San DiegoSan Francisco
SAN - SFO
SANSFO
San Diego
Thu 7/11
Nonstop1h 32m
San Francisco
Wed 7/17
Nonstop1h 33m
$47
San DiegoSan Francisco
SAN - SFO
SANSFO
San Diego
Thu 6/13
Nonstop1h 33m
San Francisco
Mon 6/17
Nonstop1h 33m
$48
San DiegoSan Jose
SAN - SJC
SANSJC
San Diego
Wed 6/5
Nonstop1h 25m
San Jose
Mon 6/10
Nonstop1h 24m
$49
San DiegoSan Francisco
SAN - SFO
SANSFO
San Diego
Thu 6/13
Nonstop1h 33m
San Francisco
Mon 6/17
Nonstop1h 33m
$49
San DiegoOakland
SAN - OAK
SANOAK
San Diego
Wed 6/5
Nonstop1h 33m
Oakland
Tue 6/11
Nonstop1h 31m
$50
San DiegoSan Jose
SAN - SJC
SANSJC
San Diego
Tue 5/28
1 stop11h 29m
San Jose
Tue 6/4
Nonstop1h 27m
$53
San DiegoSan Francisco
SAN - SFO
SANSFO
San Diego
Sat 7/6
Nonstop1h 40m
San Francisco
Sat 7/13
Nonstop1h 33m
$106
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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 May 16, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Frontier, Alaska Airlines and Delta from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
6,040 reviews
Comfort
8.1
Overall
8.2
Boarding
8.3
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.3
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
6,040 reviews
Southwest
6,040 reviews
Comfort
8.1
Overall
8.2
Boarding
8.3
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.3
Reviews
1 / 10
Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.
9,157 reviews
Southwest
6,040 reviews
Comfort
8.1
Overall
8.2
Boarding
8.3
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.3
Reviews
1 / 10
Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.
10,673 reviews
Southwest
6,040 reviews
Comfort
8.1
Overall
8.2
Boarding
8.3
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.3
Reviews
1 / 10
Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.
2,919 reviews
Southwest
6,040 reviews
Comfort
8.1
Overall
8.2
Boarding
8.3
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.3
Reviews
1 / 10
Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.
10,924 reviews
Southwest
6,040 reviews
Comfort
8.1
Overall
8.2
Boarding
8.3
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.3
Reviews
1 / 10
Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.
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| 5%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
|---|---|
| 26%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
| 44%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
| 25%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
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