Cheap flights from San Diego to San Francisco (SAN - SFO) from $24

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 4/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SAN — SFO
Mar 24 — Mar 311

The best prices from San Diego to San Francisco are usually found in September or August, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 March 19, 2024.

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Round-trip from

$268

One-way from

$24
High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 13% potential price drop
From San Diego to San Francisco
One-way flight from San Diego to San Francisco

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

Flights from San Diego to San Francisco are found to be more expensive on Saturday. 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 Francisco.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from San Diego to San Francisco, book at least 40 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 153% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $273 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $425.

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

September can be a great time to fly to San Francisco from San Diego with a flight ticket averaging about $204. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of September for as cheap as $83. 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 (SAN - SFO)?

It’s typically best to fly out from San Diego to San Francisco at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 10% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Frontier flights from San Diego to San Francisco

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Frontier for the route between San Diego and San Francisco. 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 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Find some of the cheapest Frontier flights traveling from San Diego to San Francisco. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Wed 4/104:23 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Sat 4/136:41 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$48
Wed 5/14:23 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Wed 5/86:59 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$49
Tue 4/165:16 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Tue 4/237:42 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$56
Tue 4/165:16 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Tue 4/237:42 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$57
Thu 4/114:29 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Sat 4/136:41 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$58
Thu 5/24:29 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Wed 5/86:59 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$59
Fri 4/124:23 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Sat 4/136:41 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$63
Tue 4/305:16 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Wed 5/16:59 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$64
Thu 4/114:29 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Tue 4/237:42 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$66
  • One of the most popular airlines traveling from San Diego to San Francisco is Frontier. Flights from Frontier traveling this route typically cost $320.53 RT. This price is typically 15% cheaper than other airlines that offer San Diego to San Francisco flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $210. San Diego Airport is the most common San Diego airport to take off from when flying to San Francisco. San Francisco Airport is the most popular arrival airport in San Francisco. When flying from San Diego to San Francisco, Frontier flights are 12% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Alaska Airlines flights from San Diego to San Francisco

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Alaska Airlines for the route between San Diego and San Francisco. 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 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Alaska Airlines flights traveling from San Diego to San Francisco. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Sun 5/56:20 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/76:00 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$134
Fri 5/248:40 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 34mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/278:10 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$172
Tue 4/29:51 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 39mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/96:01 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$190
Sat 4/67:30 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 45mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/97:40 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$207
Sun 4/76:20 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mAlaska Airlines
Mon 4/86:00 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$209
Sat 4/67:30 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 45mAlaska Airlines
Mon 4/87:35 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$219
Thu 3/288:15 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 45mAlaska Airlines
Sat 3/307:40 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$339
Thu 3/2811:00 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 44mAlaska Airlines
Fri 3/297:40 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$353
Mon 3/253:41 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 40mAlaska Airlines
Sun 3/318:43 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$360
  • Alaska Airlines is one of the most popular airlines used for those traveling from San Diego to San Francisco. Flights on this route from Alaska Airlines typically cost $237.80 RT, a price that is 57% cheaper than the average San Diego to San Francisco flight. The cheapest flight found was $89 RT. San Diego Airport is the most common San Diego airport to take off from when flying to San Francisco. San Francisco Airport is the most popular arrival airport in San Francisco. When flying from San Diego to San Francisco, Alaska Airlines flights are 11% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap San Diego to San Francisco flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Diego to San Francisco specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from San Diego to San Francisco in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Wed 4/104:23 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Sat 4/136:41 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$48
Tue 4/165:16 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Tue 4/237:42 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$56
Tue 4/165:16 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Tue 4/237:42 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$57
Thu 4/114:29 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Sat 4/136:41 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$58
Sat 4/134:05 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Mon 4/156:59 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$59
Fri 4/124:23 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Sat 4/136:41 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$63
Tue 4/305:16 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Wed 5/16:59 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$64
Thu 4/114:29 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Tue 4/237:42 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$66
Thu 4/114:29 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Tue 4/167:42 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$67

San Diego to San Francisco 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Diego and San Francisco in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from San Diego to San Francisco in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Wed 4/104:23 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Sat 4/136:41 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$48
Wed 5/14:23 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Wed 5/86:59 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$49
Tue 4/165:16 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Tue 4/237:42 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$56
Tue 4/165:16 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Tue 4/237:42 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$57
Thu 4/114:29 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Sat 4/136:41 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$58
Thu 5/24:29 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Wed 5/86:59 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$59
Fri 4/124:23 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Sat 4/136:41 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$63
Tue 4/305:16 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Wed 5/16:59 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$64
Thu 4/114:29 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Tue 4/237:42 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$66

Non-stop flights to San Francisco from San Diego

Discover non-stop flight options from San Diego to San Francisco. 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 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Take a look at some of the direct flights traveling from San Diego to San Francisco in the near future. Users seeking other options on flights from San Diego to San Francisco should update the search form at the top of the page.
Wed 4/104:23 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Sat 4/136:41 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$48
Wed 5/14:23 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Wed 5/86:59 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$49
Tue 4/165:16 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Tue 4/237:42 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$56
Tue 4/165:16 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Tue 4/237:42 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$57
Thu 4/114:29 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Sat 4/136:41 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$58
Thu 5/24:29 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Wed 5/86:59 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$59
Fri 4/124:23 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Sat 4/136:41 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$63
Tue 4/305:16 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Wed 5/16:59 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$64
Thu 4/114:29 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Tue 4/237:42 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$66

San Diego to San Francisco flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from San Diego to San Francisco 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 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Users seeking a last-minute flight from San Diego to San Francisco should consider booking one of these fares. Users should examine the flight details to ensure there are no surprises.
Mon 3/259:15 pmSAN - SFO
1 stop10h 30mFrontier
Wed 3/279:50 amSFO - SAN
1 stop7h 11mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$100
Sun 3/2411:06 pmSAN - SFO
1 stop8h 39mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/279:50 amSFO - SAN
1 stop7h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$169
Thu 3/286:15 amSAN - SFO
1 stop6h 16mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/21:06 pmSFO - SAN
1 stop8h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$184
Thu 3/289:49 amSAN - SFO
1 stop13h 32mFrontier
Tue 4/210:23 amSFO - SAN
1 stop6h 38mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$194
Thu 3/289:49 amSAN - SFO
1 stop13h 32mFrontier
Mon 4/112:40 amSFO - SAN
1 stop8h 19mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$206
Mon 3/259:15 pmSAN - SFO
1 stop10h 30mFrontier
Sun 3/3110:41 pmSFO - SAN
1 stop16h 54mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$216
Mon 3/254:25 pmSAN - SFO
1 stop15h 20mFrontier
Wed 3/271:35 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 37mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$219
Sat 3/237:51 pmSAN - SFO
1 stop10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/279:50 amSFO - SAN
1 stop7h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$223
Thu 3/289:49 amSAN - SFO
1 stop13h 32mFrontier
Mon 4/112:40 amSFO - SAN
1 stop8h 19mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$239

One-way flights to San Francisco from San Diego

Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to San Francisco. 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 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from San Diego to San Francisco can select one of these great deals. For those needing a return trip from San Diego, there is a search form available above.
Sat 4/204:05 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$24
Wed 4/104:23 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$25
Wed 4/104:23 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$26
Sat 4/134:05 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$29
Sat 5/44:05 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$32
Thu 5/24:29 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$34
Thu 4/254:29 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$35
Sat 5/184:25 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$37
Sun 5/263:22 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 3/19$44

Find flights from San Diego to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to San Francisco 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 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.

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$48 - $157

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SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Wed 4/10

Nonstop1h 36m

San Francisco

Sat 4/13

Nonstop1h 33m

$48

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Wed 5/1

Nonstop1h 36m

San Francisco

Wed 5/8

Nonstop1h 33m

$49

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Tue 4/16

Nonstop1h 36m

San Francisco

Tue 4/23

Nonstop1h 33m

$56

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Tue 4/16

Nonstop1h 36m

San Francisco

Tue 4/23

Nonstop1h 33m

$57

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Thu 4/11

Nonstop1h 36m

San Francisco

Sat 4/13

Nonstop1h 33m

$58

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Thu 5/2

Nonstop1h 36m

San Francisco

Wed 5/8

Nonstop1h 33m

$59

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Tue 4/9

Nonstop1h 40m

San Francisco

Thu 4/11

Nonstop1h 33m

$108

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Sun 5/5

Nonstop1h 42m

San Francisco

Tue 5/7

Nonstop1h 34m

$134

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Fri 5/3

1 stop6h 49m

San Francisco

Wed 5/8

1 stop3h 43m

$157

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When is the best time to book a flight from San Diego to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 77 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 10, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to San Francisco by month

Plan your trip from San Diego to San Francisco by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Diego to San Francisco is currently $32 while a round-trip flight costs $81. Price data was last updated on March 10, 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to San Francisco (average of $268). Flying from San Diego to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $386). 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.

January

$274

February

$281

March

$331

April

$324

May

$317

June

$386

July

$370

August

$298

September

$271

October

$268

November

$287

December

$268

Temperature and rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

SFO

Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated March 19, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Frontier, Alaska Airlines and Delta from San Diego to San Francisco 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
9,150 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

8.1
Very good
9,150 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,150 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,150 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

7.4
Good
11,602 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,150 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

7.3
Good
15,312 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,150 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

6.4
Okay
4,333 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,150 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Diego to San Francisco?

    If you wish to fly to San Francisco from San Diego, then you need to book flights from San Diego to San Francisco. There are 46 flights from San Diego (SAN) to San Francisco (SFO) per day to choose from. Flights to San Francisco from San Diego are available from 8 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 34m is how long a nonstop flight from San Diego to San Francisco typically takes.

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

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Diego to San Francisco for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $48, but on average you can expect to pay $66.

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

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Diego to San Francisco under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Diego to San Francisco is less than $66.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Diego to San Francisco for under $100?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from San Diego to San Francisco within the next 7 days for less than $100.

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

    Nonstop flights can be found on the following days: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday.

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

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

    9 flight departures from San Diego to San Francisco per day on average.
    Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 22% of flight departures
    Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 78% of flight departures

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

    There are many flights that can get you from San Diego to San Francisco in 1h 36m. Fly via Frontier to get the fastest option. The distance between San Diego and San Francisco is about 449 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($48), offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to San Francisco. Frontier is 76% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

    Consider Horizon Air (75%), ANA (71%) or Japan Airlines (69%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Diego to San Francisco.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Diego to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $1,091, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $57. The most popular route (San Diego - San Francisco), is priced around $68.

  • What does SAN to SFO mean?

    Great question - SAN to SFO just means San Diego Airport to San Francisco Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$36Average$92FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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FrontierCheapest$51Average$118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$89Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest$109Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Hourly flight availability from San Diego to San Francisco

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
4%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
23%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
38%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
35%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Weekly flight availability from San Diego to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego to San Francisco. 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 March 19, 2024.
Sunday42daily flights
Monday57daily flights
Tuesday45daily flights
Wednesday41daily flights
Thursday51daily flights
Friday54daily flights
Saturday38daily flights

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