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Find cheap flights from San Francisco to San Diego from ₹ 2,918

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to San Diego departing on 19/5. 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.
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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to San Diego that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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10:44 - 12:18SFO-SAN
1h 34mdirect
15:41 - 17:19SAN-SFO
1h 38mdirect
₹ 9,255Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 24 Apr - Wed, 24 Apr
07:40 - 09:17SFO-SAN
1h 37mdirect
06:20 - 08:02SAN-SFO
1h 42mdirect
₹ 9,838Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 4 May - Sun, 5 May
06:00 - 09:55SFO-SAN
3h 55m1 stop
19:25 - 00:04SAN-SFO
4h 39m1 stop
₹ 11,339Delta
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Tue, 23 Apr - Wed, 24 Apr
06:00 - 09:54SFO-SAN
3h 54m1 stop
18:10 - 23:44SAN-SFO
5h 34m1 stop
₹ 12,173Delta
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Sun, 5 May - Tue, 7 May
19:05 - 20:38SFO-SAN
1h 33mdirect
06:20 - 08:02SAN-SFO
1h 42mdirect
₹ 12,339
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Thu, 9 May - Sun, 12 May
22:40 - 07:54SFO-SAN
9h 14m1 stop
06:20 - 08:02SAN-SFO
1h 42mdirect
₹ 13,173
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Thu, 9 May - Sun, 12 May
06:00 - 09:37SFO-SAN
3h 37m1 stop
19:25 - 21:06SAN-SFO
1h 41mdirect
₹ 17,175United Airlines
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Sat, 20 Apr - Sat, 20 Apr
22:40 - 07:54SFO-SAN
9h 14m1 stop
22:15 - 11:33SAN-SFO
13h 18m2 stops
₹ 17,926Frontier
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Thu, 9 May - Sun, 12 May
11:15 - 17:52SFO-SAN
6h 37m1 stop
20:50 - 23:59SAN-SFO
3h 09m1 stop
₹ 18,176United Airlines
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Thu, 15 Aug - Mon, 19 Aug
00:58 - 08:03SFO-SAN
7h 05m1 stop
22:15 - 11:33SAN-SFO
13h 18m2 stops
₹ 30,348Frontier
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Wed, 8 May - Sun, 12 May

Flights from San Francisco to San Diego - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to San Diego to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to San Diego is January, where tickets cost ₹ 15,674 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of tickets is ₹ 22,845 and ₹ 21,511 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to San Diego, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 90 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to San Diego?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting San Francisco to San Diego were found on Alaska Airlines (₹ 9,255) and Delta (₹ 11,339). Frontier proposed the cheapest one-way flight at ₹ 2,918.

Which airlines fly most frequently between San Francisco and San Diego?

In normal times, Alaska Airlines flies from San Francisco to San Diego up to 9 times per day, Southwest up to 7 times per day, and United Airlines up to 6 times per day.

Which airlines fly direct between San Francisco and San Diego?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Francisco to San Diego.
There are 4 airlines that fly direct from San Francisco to San Diego. They are: Alaska Airlines, Frontier, Southwest and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Alaska Airlines at ₹ 11,878 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at United Airlines.

How many flights are there between San Francisco and San Diego per day?

Each day, there are between 22 and 27 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in San Diego, with an average flight time of 1h 36m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 171 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and San Diego?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from San Francisco to San Diego take?

Direct flights take on average 1h 33m to travel the 1,156 km between San Francisco and San Diego.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to San Diego?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 06:00 and will be landing in San Diego at 07:35.

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to San Diego?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to San Diego jets off at 20:35 and lands at 22:05.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

₹ 2,918
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from San Francisco to San Diego

When to book flights from San Francisco to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to San Diego

  • What if I just want to relax? Is there a quiet room at San Francisco International Airport?

    Sometimes you just want a little solitude before getting on your flight. While waiting on your flight from San Francisco to San Diego, visit SFO’s yoga room in Terminal 2 where you can meditate, stretch, and exercise. There are also a number of lounges in the airport including the Delta Sky Club, United Club, and both the Admiral and Centurion Clubs (by American Express).

  • What restaurants are close to the San Francisco International Airport?

    Around the airport are a number of great restaurants for dining. Within a couple of miles is a sushi spot (Zen Sushi Bistro), a steakhouse (Hangar Steak), and a Benihana. If you prefer something quick, consider Wendy’s on Gateway Boulevard, Hana Hawaiian Barbecue on San Mateo Avenue, or McDonald’s on Airport Boulevard.

  • Are there hotels close to the San Diego International Airport?

    If you’re only in town 2-3 days, you might want to just stay at or around the airport. Staying close to the airport is also convenient when you have a very early morning flight. There are several hotels less than a mile from the airport, including the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Holiday Inn Express.

  • Is it easy to get around the San Diego International Airport?

    Getting around SAN is not too difficult. The airport offers a simple design which includes three terminals. Terminal 1 houses Southwest, Frontier, and Allegiant Airlines. There are also numerous restaurants here for passengers such as Ciao Gourmet Market, Einstein Bros. Bagels, and Emerald Express. British Airways, jetBlue, and Alaska Airlines are all located in Terminal 2. It also offers passengers a variety of dining options from Bubbles Seafood and Wine Bar to the California Pizza Kitchen. A shuttle is easily accessible and makes it convenient to get from one terminal to the other.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to San Diego was ₹ 35 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 111 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to San Diego?

    Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to San Diego flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to San Diego?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to San Diego flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to San Diego?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and San Diego, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to San Diego?

    There are direct flights from San Francisco to San Diego on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to San Diego, Alaska Airlines or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to San Diego are Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of ₹ 26,505 and an overall rating of 8.1, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of ₹ 25,567 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to San Diego?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to San Diego.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to San Diego?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to San Diego?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Diego with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to San Diego?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Diego from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to San Diego

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for ₹ 4,299 or less one-way and ₹ 19,340 or less round-trip.
  • Enjoy non-stop flights from San Francisco to San Diego with Alaska, Southwest, or United Airlines. These flights take off throughout both the day and evening and last about an hour and a half. You will depart from San Francisco International Airport and will land at San Diego International Airport.
  • Parking at San Francisco International Airport is abundant. There is long-term parking found both in a garage and lot. Parking costs around $25 per day and includes express entry and exit. Shuttle service to airport terminals is also provided 24/7.
  • Along with food and shopping, San Francisco International Airport offers a number of cultural and educational opportunities. Learn about the history of the airport through exhibits in international terminal hall. You might also read a book in the Christian Science Reading Room (Terminal 1, near Gate 40) or watch a short film in the screening room which is also in the international terminal hall.
  • San Diego International Airport, or SAN, is conveniently located off of I-5. It is a short drive from outdoor attractions like Windansea Beach and La Jolla Caves, and than 10 minutes from Petco Park (home of the San Diego Padres) and the downtown area.
  • Getting to downtown or other communities in San Diego from the airport is quite convenient via Bus Route 992. It is only a 10-minute ride and the bus will pick you up just outside of baggage claim. If you don’t want to use public transportation, there are a number of transportation companies that provide shuttle service from the airport -- simply catch a shuttle at Transportation Plaza in either Terminal 1 or 2.
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Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to San Diego?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco to San Diego, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to San Diego

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +18 more

ANA, Air Canada, +19 more

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Direct returns

San Diego to San Francisco

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +18 more

ANA, Air Canada, +19 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +18 more

ANA, Air Canada, +19 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +21 more

ANA, Air Canada, +22 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

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Top airlines flying from San Francisco to San Diego

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to San Diego? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to KAYAK reviews.
8.1
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9127 reviews
73food
74entertainment
79comfort
82boarding
81overall
86crew
Airline reviews

Alaska airlines is the best. Best customer service, crew, and value for money.

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Alaska airlines is the best. Best customer service, crew, and value for money.

Outside Sky cap would be helpful! No entertainment (TV screens)

flight was canceled and we were re routed all day. had a nice weekend planed in San Diego. Plans changed and we lost a day and spent the day flying.

Always reliable customer service. Especially, the extra care on a long flight back to the Mainlaind.

Good flight. Pilot kept us well informed and attendants did a great job. Negatives:,1) little snack packs are far too expensice; 2) arrived early but waited 1/2 hr+ to get to our gate to deplane!

I have taken 4 Alaska flights in the past 3 weeks and every single flight was delayed. They give you a $12 voucher for airport food, sometimes too late, after you’ve already eaten. That might get you a bagel. Reservations, rentals, etc have to be cancelled with no repercussions. Will be avoiding Alaska if possible.

My flight was 11.47 AM Alaska opened the check in desks in honolulu airport at 9.30 . We have been waiting for about 2 hours suffering to check inn which should be 3 hours before departure but they came late . Crowdedness was high , we all got tired .

Excellent flight, hour and half flight so no food was served other than pretzels, which was fine. Excellent , very professional.

I made a mistake with my reservation and customer service refused to help me. They basically said that it was my fault and that I need to pay for another flight if I want to make changes. The flight was delayed. I should have checked before I rushed to the airport, but it would have been nice to get an email. At the airport, the waiting area was too small, so there wasn’t enough space to sit. During the flight, there wasn’t enough air and there was a terrible odor on the plane.

My Favourite Airline, only wish it had more direct flight options from EWR to San Diego and Seattle.

For a 22 minute flight all you expect is for it to be safe and comfortable

Airline did not explain reasons why flight was delayed two hours. Explanations were badly needed and rarely provided. Problem seemed to clearly be the airline’s fault and not the fault of the weather or airport.

Very uncomfortable seats and seat backs, and I am only 5’9”. Delayed due to crew issues, spent a long time with no ventilation. Teeny overhead bins. Wifi worked well. Arrived safely.

I was delighted that we were able to get on the 4:40 pm flight rather than our original booking at 6:55 pm!! Other than that, the flight was comfortable and landed early😊

Our flight was delayed many times throughout the day. The final delay was about 8 hours. I spent time in line to speak to someone at their understaffed desk, and also spent time waiting online and then chatting with a service rep. None of the United employees were any help at all. I desperately wanted to go get rest and possibly re-book my trip but I was denied any compensation or voucher for a hotel. I was repeatedly told it was not United's fault and therefore they had no compensation to offer. Overall, a cold and callous experience.

Paid WiFi was only available for a few minutes. Avoid at all costs.

Everything was great, only problem was that flights were delayed

Flight crew and pilots did great. Flight way delayed due to a part needing replacement. Based on what the pilot indicated- the maintenance crew could’ve resolved this more efficiently than replacing whole part- and taken less time

Pretty turbulent, but not anyone’s fault. They got us there. Impressed that they carried on with a drink service.

Please please take consideration when setting cabin temperature. The vents were not functional and it was over 70 degrees in the cabin during the winter months when most people are used to much cooler indoor temperatures. I was down to my white t-shirt and the sweat pants I wore from Auckland to San Francisco and was sweating profusely and there was NO VENT!

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to San Diego found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
19/5Sun
directFrontier
1h 35mSFO-SAN
₹ 2,918
30/4Tue
directAlaska Airlines
1h 35mSFO-SAN
₹ 4,169
21/5Tue
1 stop
14h 41mSFO-SAN
₹ 4,252
9/5Thu
directFrontier
1h 33mSFO-SAN
₹ 4,919
9/5Thu
1 stopFrontier
9h 14mSFO-SAN
₹ 5,586
22/5Wed
1 stopDelta
6h 06mSFO-SAN
₹ 5,669
21/4Sun
directAlaska Airlines
1h 37mSFO-SAN
₹ 5,753
30/5Thu
1 stopDelta
6h 40mSFO-SAN
₹ 6,503
17/4Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
3h 37mSFO-SAN
₹ 19,093
6/4Sat
2 stopsUnited Airlines
10h 34mSFO-SAN
₹ 27,013

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to San Diego

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to San Diego that are departing in the next 10 days.
3/4Wed
directAlaska Airlines
1h 36mSFO-SAN
10/4Wed
directAlaska Airlines
1h 39mSAN-SFO
₹ 23,345
3/4Wed
multi-stopDelta
11h 13mSFO-SAN
9/4Tue
multi-stopDelta
8h 28mSAN-SFO
₹ 25,096
3/4Wed
multi-stopDelta
16h 53mSFO-SAN
6/4Sat
multi-stopDelta
3h 51mSAN-SFO
₹ 27,597
3/4Wed
multi-stopDelta
3h 57mSFO-SAN
4/4Thu
multi-stopDelta
4h 52mSAN-SFO
₹ 28,181
2/4Tue
multi-stopDelta
16h 53mSFO-SAN
8/4Mon
multi-stopDelta
17h 51mSAN-SFO
₹ 28,431
2/4Tue
directAlaska Airlines
1h 36mSFO-SAN
10/4Wed
directAlaska Airlines
1h 39mSAN-SFO
₹ 29,932
3/4Wed
directAlaska Airlines
1h 35mSFO-SAN
11/4Thu
directAlaska Airlines
1h 39mSAN-SFO
₹ 31,599
1/4Mon
directUnited Airlines
1h 45mSFO-SAN
5/4Fri
directUnited Airlines
1h 41mSAN-SFO
₹ 34,100
1/4Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
3h 37mSFO-SAN
5/4Fri
directUnited Airlines
1h 44mSAN-SFO
₹ 34,851
1/4Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
3h 37mSFO-SAN
5/4Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
4h 57mSAN-SFO
₹ 36,935

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San Francisco - San Diego Flights

Departure:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Destination:

San Diego (SAN)United States

Return flight deals:

San Diego - San Francisco

Cabin classes:

₹ 16,091

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