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Cheap flights from San Diego to San Francisco from $24

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4:20 pm - 6:01 pmSAN-SFO
1h 41mnonstop
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6:40 am - 8:15 amSFO-SAN
1h 35mnonstop
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9:59 pm - 11:42 pmSAN-SFO
1h 43mnonstop
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8:30 am - 10:05 amSFO-SAN
1h 35mnonstop
$48Hawaiian Airlines
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jue., may. 1 - lun., may. 5
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8:00 am - 9:47 amSAN-SFO
1h 47mnonstop
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8:30 am - 10:05 amSFO-SAN
1h 35mnonstop
$51Alaska Airlines
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jue., may. 1 - lun., may. 5
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5:00 pm - 6:42 pmSAN-SFO
1h 42mnonstop
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10:40 pm - 12:23 amSFO-SAN
1h 43mnonstop
$52United Airlines
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jue., may. 1 - jue., may. 1
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8:22 am - 10:13 amSAN-SFO
1h 51mnonstop
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4:54 pm - 6:38 pmSFO-SAN
1h 44mnonstop
$56Frontier
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vie., may. 2 - sáb., may. 3
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7:45 pm - 9:30 pmSAN-SFO
1h 45mnonstop
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9:57 pm - 11:35 pmSFO-SAN
1h 38mnonstop
$57Alaska Airlines
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jue., may. 1 - lun., may. 5
Frontier Logo
8:32 am - 10:23 amSAN-SFO
1h 51mnonstop
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9:37 am - 11:17 amSFO-SAN
1h 40mnonstop
$58Frontier
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dom., may. 11 - jue., may. 22
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8:35 pm - 10:10 pmSAN-SFO
1h 35mnonstop
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8:35 am - 10:10 amSFO-SAN
1h 35mnonstop
$81Southwest
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jue., may. 1 - lun., may. 5
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7:15 pm - 11:50 pmSAN-SFO
4h 35m1 stop
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6:30 am - 8:00 amSFO-SAN
1h 30mnonstop
$91Southwest
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vie., may. 2 - dom., may. 4
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6:20 am - 7:58 amSAN-SFO
1h 38mnonstop
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6:55 pm - 8:36 pmSFO-SAN
1h 41mnonstop
$97United Airlines
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Frontier flights from San Diego to San Francisco

Our best Frontier deals on San Diego to San Francisco flight tickets
Frontier
May 2
SAN8:22 amSan Diego
1h 51m
SFO10:13 amSan Francisco
May 3
SFO4:54 pmSan Francisco
1h 44m
SAN6:38 pmSan Diego
Frontier
Apr 24
SAN8:14 amSan Diego
1h 51m
SFO10:05 amSan Francisco
Apr 28
SFO4:44 pmSan Francisco
1h 44m
SAN6:28 pmSan Diego
Frontier
May 11
SAN8:32 amSan Diego
1h 51m
SFO10:23 amSan Francisco
May 22
SFO9:37 amSan Francisco
1h 40m
SAN11:17 amSan Diego

Alaska Airlines flights from San Diego to San Francisco

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on San Diego to San Francisco flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
May 1
SAN8:00 amSan Diego
1h 47m
SFO9:47 amSan Francisco
May 5
SFO8:30 amSan Francisco
1h 35m
SAN10:05 amSan Diego
Alaska Airlines
May 1
SAN7:45 pmSan Diego
1h 45m
SFO9:30 pmSan Francisco
May 5
SFO9:57 pmSan Francisco
1h 38m
SAN11:35 pmSan Diego
Alaska Airlines
Jul 22
SAN10:11 pmSan Diego
1h 39m
SFO11:50 pmSan Francisco
Jul 28
SFO6:00 amSan Francisco
1h 42m
SAN7:42 amSan Diego

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Diego and San Francisco?

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of January, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $117.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

The cheapest day to depart from San Diego to San Francisco is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $224. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $937.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

Our data shows that the cheapest San Diego to San Francisco flights are usually those with departure times at noon. Our users have found flights to San Francisco at noon for as low as $167. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $850.

What is the cheapest San Diego to San Francisco flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from San Diego when booking 6 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around $129 when searching 6 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from San Diego for as low as $92 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on San Diego to San Francisco flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on San Diego to San Francisco flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have San Diego to San Francisco flight prices changed over time?

As of April 2025, prices for San Diego to San Francisco flights are approximately 53% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Diego to San Francisco

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Diego to San Francisco according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap San Diego to San Francisco (SAN to SFO) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$24

Fastest flight time

1h 34m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Francisco

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Francisco from San Diego in the past 72 hours is $24. The best round-trip flight deal from San Diego to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $47.
The fastest flight from San Diego to San Francisco takes 1h 34m
Direct flights go from San Diego to San Francisco every day.
There is 1 airport near San Francisco: San Francisco (SFO)

  • How far is San Diego to San Francisco by plane?

    The distance between San Diego and San Francisco is about 458.7 mi. Typically, this will take 1h 35m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to San Francisco Airport?

    Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to San Francisco Airport refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Diego Airport to San Francisco Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to San Francisco Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Diego Airport to San Francisco Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your San Francisco Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from San Diego to San Francisco?

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Best airlines flying from San Diego to San Francisco

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Rating
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $27Free CancellationRating
6.3
7,926 reviews
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $28Free CancellationRating
7.9
2,380 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $37Free CancellationRating
6.0
3,281 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $57Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,667 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $77Free CancellationRating
8.0
9,887 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $88Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,916 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $97Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,280 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $164Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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CitizenPlanePriceFrom $180Free CancellationRating
0.0
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  • Alaska Airlines Flights From San Diego to San Francisco

    Alaska Airlines flight deals from San Diego to San Francisco start from $77 round-trip. Over the 27 Alaska Airlines flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $197 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.

  • Southwest Flights From San Diego to San Francisco

    Southwest is also a popular choice for this route. Southwest flight deals for San Diego to San Francisco start from as low as $97 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average Southwest deals seen on momondo around $177. Southwest operates 23 flights to San Francisco from San Diego in an average week. Users have rated it 8.0/10 across 4,280 reviews.


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