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8:18 pm - 10:01 pmSAN-SFO
1h 43mnonstop
8:04 am - 9:45 amSFO-SAN
1h 41mnonstop
$37Frontier
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Thu, Dec 12 - Sun, Dec 15
8:18 pm - 10:01 pmSAN-SFO
1h 43mnonstop
8:04 am - 9:45 amSFO-SAN
1h 41mnonstop
$38Frontier
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Thu, Dec 12 - Sun, Dec 15
7:55 pm - 9:36 pmSAN-SFO
1h 41mnonstop
7:40 am - 9:17 amSFO-SAN
1h 37mnonstop
$97Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Jan 22 - Tue, Jan 28
7:10 am - 8:55 amSAN-SFO
1h 45mnonstop
7:30 am - 8:55 amSFO-SAN
1h 25mnonstop
$98Southwest
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Wed, Dec 11 - Thu, Dec 12
8:25 pm - 10:05 pmSAN-SFO
1h 40mnonstop
7:40 am - 9:17 amSFO-SAN
1h 37mnonstop
$107Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Dec 17 - Wed, Jan 15
12:00 pm - 1:39 pmSAN-SFO
1h 39mnonstop
10:50 am - 12:27 pmSFO-SAN
1h 37mnonstop
$158United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 12 - Sun, Dec 15
12:00 pm - 1:39 pmSAN-SFO
1h 39mnonstop
8:01 pm - 9:40 pmSFO-SAN
1h 39mnonstop
$175United Airlines
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Mon, Dec 16 - Fri, Dec 20
7:55 pm - 9:36 pmSAN-SFO
1h 41mnonstop
7:40 am - 9:17 amSFO-SAN
1h 37mnonstop
$189American Airlines
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Fri, Mar 21 - Sun, Mar 23
6:15 am - 7:56 amSAN-SFO
1h 41mnonstop
7:30 am - 9:06 amSFO-SAN
1h 36mnonstop
$190American Airlines
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Thu, Dec 12 - Sun, Dec 15
8:20 am - 9:55 amSAN-SFO
1h 35mnonstop
12:10 pm - 8:20 pmSFO-SAN
8h 10m1 stop
$202Southwest
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Sat, Dec 7 - Sat, Dec 7
8:18 pm - 10:01 pmSAN-SFO
1h 43mnonstop
$20Frontier
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Thu, Dec 12
8:18 pm - 10:01 pmSAN-SFO
1h 43mnonstop
$21Frontier
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Sun, Dec 15
12:15 pm - 2:00 pmSAN-SFO
1h 45mnonstop
$49United Airlines
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Tue, Jan 21
8:25 pm - 10:05 pmSAN-SFO
1h 40mnonstop
$64Alaska Airlines
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6:04 pm - 7:50 pmSAN-SFO
1h 46mnonstop
$69United Airlines
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4:10 pm - 11:25 pmSAN-SFO
7h 15m1 stop
$93Southwest
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7:05 am - 8:46 amSAN-SFO
1h 41mnonstop
$95American Airlines
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7:30 am - 3:20 pmSAN-SFO
7h 50m2 stops
$98Southwest
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9:11 pm - 5:33 pmSAN-SFO
20h 22m1 stop
$106Alaska Airlines
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Mon, Dec 9
5:02 pm - 10:35 pmSAN-SFO
5h 33m1 stop
$134American Airlines
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Sat, Mar 8
1:23 pm - 3:04 pmSAN-SFO
1h 41mnonstop
10:43 am - 12:23 pmSFO-SAN
1h 40mnonstop
$70Frontier
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Mon, Nov 25 - Mon, Dec 2
3:23 pm - 5:04 pmSAN-SFO
1h 41mnonstop
5:54 pm - 7:34 pmSFO-SAN
1h 40mnonstop
$92Frontier
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Mon, Nov 25 - Thu, Nov 28
4:10 pm - 11:25 pmSAN-SFO
7h 15m1 stop
5:20 am - 11:55 amSFO-SAN
6h 35m1 stop
$246Southwest
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Mon, Nov 25 - Mon, Dec 2
1:55 pm - 3:40 pmSAN-SFO
1h 45mnonstop
9:55 pm - 11:31 pmSFO-SAN
1h 36mnonstop
$297Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Nov 22 - Mon, Nov 25
3:05 pm - 11:25 pmSAN-SFO
8h 20m1 stop
5:00 am - 12:10 pmSFO-SAN
7h 10m1 stop
$316Southwest
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Sun, Nov 24 - Tue, Nov 26
10:45 am - 3:10 pmSAN-SFO
4h 25m1 stop
4:27 pm - 7:53 pmSFO-SAN
3h 26m1 stop
$321United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 25 - Fri, Nov 29
8:49 pm - 12:04 amSAN-SFO
3h 15m1 stop
6:00 am - 9:48 amSFO-SAN
3h 48m1 stop
$326United Airlines
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Sat, Nov 23 - Sat, Nov 30
1:55 pm - 3:40 pmSAN-SFO
1h 45mnonstop
6:00 am - 7:37 amSFO-SAN
1h 37mnonstop
$327Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Nov 23 - Mon, Nov 25
1:25 pm - 7:05 pmSAN-SFO
5h 40m1 stop
6:00 am - 7:37 amSFO-SAN
1h 37mnonstop
$381American Airlines
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Fri, Nov 22 - Sun, Dec 1
12:28 pm - 7:05 pmSAN-SFO
6h 37m1 stop
5:40 am - 12:30 pmSFO-SAN
6h 50m1 stop
$446American Airlines
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Thu, Nov 21 - Fri, Nov 22
8:18 pm - 10:01 pmSAN-SFO
1h 43mnonstop
8:04 am - 9:45 amSFO-SAN
1h 41mnonstop
$37Frontier
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Thu, Dec 12 - Sun, Dec 15
8:18 pm - 10:01 pmSAN-SFO
1h 43mnonstop
8:04 am - 9:45 amSFO-SAN
1h 41mnonstop
$38Frontier
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Thu, Dec 12 - Sun, Dec 15
7:55 pm - 9:36 pmSAN-SFO
1h 41mnonstop
7:40 am - 9:17 amSFO-SAN
1h 37mnonstop
$97Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Jan 22 - Tue, Jan 28
7:10 am - 8:55 amSAN-SFO
1h 45mnonstop
7:30 am - 8:55 amSFO-SAN
1h 25mnonstop
$98Southwest
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Wed, Dec 11 - Thu, Dec 12
8:25 pm - 10:05 pmSAN-SFO
1h 40mnonstop
7:40 am - 9:17 amSFO-SAN
1h 37mnonstop
$107Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Dec 17 - Tue, Jan 14
7:45 pm - 9:24 pmSAN-SFO
1h 39mnonstop
8:50 pm - 10:27 pmSFO-SAN
1h 37mnonstop
$157United Airlines
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Wed, Dec 11 - Thu, Dec 12
6:15 am - 7:54 amSAN-SFO
1h 39mnonstop
7:00 am - 8:37 amSFO-SAN
1h 37mnonstop
$158United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 12 - Sun, Dec 15
11:05 am - 12:45 pmSAN-SFO
1h 40mnonstop
6:35 pm - 8:10 pmSFO-SAN
1h 35mnonstop
$177Southwest
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Mon, Dec 9 - Fri, Dec 13
7:55 pm - 9:36 pmSAN-SFO
1h 41mnonstop
7:40 am - 9:17 amSFO-SAN
1h 37mnonstop
$189American Airlines
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Fri, Mar 21 - Sun, Mar 23
6:15 am - 7:56 amSAN-SFO
1h 41mnonstop
7:30 am - 9:06 amSFO-SAN
1h 36mnonstop
$190American Airlines
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Thu, Dec 12 - Sun, Dec 15

Frontier flights from San Diego to San Francisco

Our best Frontier deals on San Diego to San Francisco flight tickets
Frontier
Dec 12
SAN8:18 pmSan Diego
1h 43m
SFO10:01 pmSan Francisco
Dec 15
SFO8:04 amSan Francisco
1h 41m
SAN9:45 amSan Diego
Frontier
Dec 12
SAN8:18 pmSan Diego
1h 43m
SFO10:01 pmSan Francisco
Dec 15
SFO8:04 amSan Francisco
1h 41m
SAN9:45 amSan Diego
Frontier
Dec 12
SAN8:18 pmSan Diego
1h 43m
SFO10:01 pmSan Francisco
Dec 15
SFO8:04 amSan Francisco
1h 41m
SAN9:45 amSan Diego

American Airlines flights from San Diego to San Francisco

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American Airlines
Mar 21
SAN7:55 pmSan Diego
1h 41m
SFO9:36 pmSan Francisco
Mar 23
SFO7:40 amSan Francisco
1h 37m
SAN9:17 amSan Diego
American Airlines
Dec 12
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
1h 41m
SFO7:56 amSan Francisco
Dec 15
SFO7:30 amSan Francisco
1h 36m
SAN9:06 amSan Diego
American Airlines
Nov 27
SAN12:28 pmSan Diego
6h 37m
1 stop
SFO7:05 pmSan Francisco
Dec 2
SFO12:18 pmSan Francisco
6h 09m
1 stop
SAN6:27 pmSan Diego

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

September. The cheapest time of year to fly to San Francisco from San Diego is September. Most expensive is March

What is the cheapest day to depart San Diego for San Francisco?

Saturday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Saturday. The most expensive is typically Sunday

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to San Francisco?

At noon. San Diego to San Francisco flights are approximately 38% more expensive in the evening than at noon

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

San Diego - San Francisco. Fly from San Diego to San Francisco for the best San Diego - San Francisco flight prices

How far in advance should you book San Diego to San Francisco flights?

37 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from San Diego to San Francisco is approximately 37 days to departure

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.

Can stopping save me money on San Diego to San Francisco flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between San Diego to San Francisco.

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

As of November 2024, prices for San Diego to San Francisco flights are approximately 53% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$20

Fastest flight time

1h 35m

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 $20. The best round-trip flight deal from San Diego to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $37.
The fastest flight from San Diego to San Francisco takes 1h 35m
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.

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  • 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.

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Best airlines flying from San Diego to San Francisco

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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $37Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,174 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $39Free CancellationRating
6.1
3,539 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $99Free CancellationRating
8.1
5,014 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $117Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,171 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $118Free CancellationRating
8.0
9,461 reviews
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CitizenPlanePriceFrom $180Free CancellationRating
0.0
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $242Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From San Diego to San Francisco

    Southwest flight deals from San Diego to San Francisco start from $99 round-trip. Over the 28 Southwest flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $209 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.

  • Alaska Airlines Flights From San Diego to San Francisco

    Alaska Airlines is also a popular choice for this route. Alaska Airlines flight deals for San Diego to San Francisco start from as low as $118 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average Alaska Airlines deals seen on momondo around $232. Alaska Airlines operates 11 flights to San Francisco from San Diego in an average week. Users have rated it 8.0/10 across 9,461 reviews.


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Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to San Francisco from San Diego with this policy.

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momondo offers useful filters to help you find the right flight. Choose specific flight times, airports or even what payment method you prefer. We have numerous options to help you book your ideal flight from San Diego to San Francisco.

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