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Cheap flights from San Francisco to San Diego from $78

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 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SAN
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from San Francisco to San Diego are usually found in October or September, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$83

One-way from

$78

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$300
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 24/2-24/2
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 23m total
  • San Francisco to San Diego
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 9/1
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 30m total
  • San Francisco to San Diego
High demand for flights, 21% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

Thu 26/1206:00SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 39mAlaska Airlines
Fri 10/119:55SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/12$202
Thu 26/1220:01SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 39mUnited Airlines
Thu 2/106:15SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/12$335
Mon 30/1209:29SFO - SAN
1 stop5h 57mDelta
Tue 7/119:12SAN - SFO
1 stop5h 02mDelta
Deal found 18/12$359
Tue 24/1216:35SFO - SAN
1 stop4h 40mSouthwest
Fri 27/1206:40SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 17/12$424

Find flights from San Francisco to San Diego within your budget

Customise 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

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Return

Price

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Mon 24/2

07:15-08:52

Nonstop1h 37m

San Diego

Mon 24/2

10:00-11:46

Nonstop1h 46m

$83

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 7/1

07:40-09:17

Nonstop1h 37m

San Diego

Tue 14/1

19:55-21:36

Nonstop1h 41m

$90

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 7/1

08:25-10:00

Nonstop1h 35m

San Diego

Fri 10/1

08:45-10:25

Nonstop1h 40m

$156

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 7/1

17:50-22:51

1 stop5h 01m

San Diego

Sat 18/1

10:15-16:21

1 stop6h 06m

$279

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Thu 9/1

15:40-17:10

Nonstop1h 30m

$78

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 11/2

00:35-09:29

1 stop8h 54m

$83

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Fri 21/2

07:00-08:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$94

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Fri 14/2

06:00-10:15

1 stop4h 15m

$138

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Wed 15/1

06:20-10:18

1 stop3h 58m

$140

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 18/12

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

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to San Diego

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to San Diego including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 return flight from San Francisco to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

Booking 73 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to San Diego (average of $924). Flying from San Francisco to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,627). 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 SFO to SAN?

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 19 December 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to San Diego at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 33% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 58.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 58.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Diego by month

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

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 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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 19 December 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to San Diego, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Southwest. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very Good
9,552 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very Good
8,604 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
9,048 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

6.1
Okay
3,478 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to San Diego. 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 Francisco to San Diego?

    To fly from San Francisco to San Diego, you need to book a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN). Nonstop flights to San Diego from San Francisco take 1h 37m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 23 outbound flights from San Francisco to San Diego offered by 1 airline.

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to San Diego round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at $83. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Alaska Airlines and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $90 and $156, respectively. Users have found that United Airlines is 71% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Southwest, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $78. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to San Diego for a low price.

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

    Before booking your flight to San Diego from San Francisco, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Lufthansa (89%), SWISS (87%), Frontier( 87%).

  • 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 holiday 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.

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to San Diego (average of $924). Flying from San Francisco to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,627). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$110Average$154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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