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Frontier Logo
10:15 am - 12:07 pmSAN-SFO
1h 52mnonstop
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1:27 pm - 3:10 pmSFO-SAN
1h 43mnonstop
$61Frontier
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Fri, Aug 29 - Sun, Aug 31
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7:20 pm - 9:09 pmSAN-SFO
1h 49mnonstop
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2:17 pm - 3:58 pmSFO-SAN
1h 41mnonstop
$62Frontier
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Sat, Sep 27 - Mon, Sep 29
Frontier Logo
11:28 am - 1:22 pmSAN-SFO
1h 54mnonstop
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2:17 pm - 3:58 pmSFO-SAN
1h 41mnonstop
$68Frontier
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Fri, Sep 26 - Sun, Sep 28
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10:18 pm - 11:59 pmSAN-SFO
1h 41mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:41 amSFO-SAN
1h 41mnonstop
$73Hawaiian Airlines
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Thu, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 28
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12:18 pm - 2:01 pmSAN-SFO
1h 43mnonstop
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10:26 am - 12:16 pmSFO-SAN
1h 50mnonstop
$77Hawaiian Airlines
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Sat, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 7
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7:21 pm - 9:00 pmSAN-SFO
1h 39mnonstop
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10:37 pm - 12:15 amSFO-SAN
1h 38mnonstop
$92United Airlines
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Fri, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 12
Southwest Logo
6:15 pm - 7:50 pmSAN-SFO
1h 35mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:30 amSFO-SAN
1h 30mnonstop
$97Southwest
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Sat, Aug 30 - Fri, Sep 5
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4:59 pm - 6:42 pmSAN-SFO
1h 43mnonstop
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9:59 pm - 11:44 pmSFO-SAN
1h 45mnonstop
$101Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Aug 27 - Wed, Aug 27
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3:06 pm - 9:32 pmSAN-SFO
6h 26m1 stop
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7:10 am - 8:52 amSFO-SAN
1h 42mnonstop
$109Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
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8:55 am - 5:25 pmSAN-SFO
8h 30m1 stop
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7:55 am - 9:25 amSFO-SAN
1h 30mnonstop
$112Southwest
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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
Aug 29
SAN10:15 amSan Diego
1h 52m
SFO12:07 pmSan Francisco
Aug 31
SFO1:27 pmSan Francisco
1h 43m
SAN3:10 pmSan Diego
$61
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Frontier
Sep 27
SAN7:20 pmSan Diego
1h 49m
SFO9:09 pmSan Francisco
Sep 29
SFO2:17 pmSan Francisco
1h 41m
SAN3:58 pmSan Diego
$62
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Frontier
Sep 26
SAN11:28 amSan Diego
1h 54m
SFO1:22 pmSan Francisco
Sep 28
SFO2:17 pmSan Francisco
1h 41m
SAN3:58 pmSan Diego
$68
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Alaska Airlines flights from San Diego to San Francisco

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Alaska Airlines
Aug 27
SAN4:59 pmSan Diego
1h 43m
SFO6:42 pmSan Francisco
Aug 27
SFO9:59 pmSan Francisco
1h 45m
SAN11:44 pmSan Diego
$101
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Alaska Airlines
Sep 13
SAN3:06 pmSan Diego
6h 26m
1 stop
SFO9:32 pmSan Francisco
Sep 20
SFO7:10 amSan Francisco
1h 42m
SAN8:52 amSan Diego
$109
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Alaska Airlines
Sep 13
SAN3:06 pmSan Diego
6h 26m
1 stop
SFO9:32 pmSan Francisco
Sep 20
SFO6:00 amSan Francisco
1h 41m
SAN7:41 amSan Diego
$116
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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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated August 1, 2025.
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SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Fri 8/29

10:15 am-12:07 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

San Francisco

Sun 8/31

1:27 pm-3:10 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$61

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Sat 9/27

7:20 pm-9:09 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

San Francisco

Mon 9/29

2:17 pm-3:58 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$62

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Fri 9/26

11:28 am-1:22 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

San Francisco

Sun 9/28

2:17 pm-3:58 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$68

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Thu 9/25

10:18 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

San Francisco

Sun 9/28

6:00 am-7:41 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$73

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Sat 10/4

12:18 pm-2:01 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

San Francisco

Tue 10/7

10:26 am-12:16 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$77

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Fri 9/12

7:21 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

San Francisco

Fri 9/12

10:37 pm-12:15 am

Nonstop1h 38m

$92

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Sat 8/30

6:15 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 9/5

6:00 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$97

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Wed 8/27

4:59 pm-6:42 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

San Francisco

Wed 8/27

9:59 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$101

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Sat 9/13

3:06 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop6h 26m

San Francisco

Sat 9/20

7:10 am-8:52 am

Nonstop1h 42m

$109

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Sat 8/30

8:55 am-5:25 pm

1 stop8h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 8/31

7:55 am-9:25 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$112

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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 $200. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $812.

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 $191. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $601.

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 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around $126 when searching 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 August 2025, prices for San Diego to San Francisco flights are approximately 57% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$36

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 $36. The best round-trip flight deal from San Diego to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $61.
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)
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  • 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 $27Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,048 reviews
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $28Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,611 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $36Free CancellationRating
5.9
3,239 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $57Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,900 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $69Free CancellationRating
8.0
10,000 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $88Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,981 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $94Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,246 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $158Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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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 $69 round-trip. Over the 35 Alaska Airlines flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $186 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 $94 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average Southwest deals seen on momondo around $173. Southwest operates 15 flights to San Francisco from San Diego in an average week. Users have rated it 8.0/10 across 4,246 reviews.

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