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C$ 83 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to San Diego – Compare and Save

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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 125
Typical prices: C$ 179-C$ 376
Frontier
Thu 27/8Sun 30/8
SFO - SAN • Direct
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 83
Typical prices: C$ 113-C$ 313
Alaska Airlines
Tue 26/1
SFO - SAN • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Alaska Airlines, Frontier, and others. Average duration is 1h 42m
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Most punctual • 82% on-time
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in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 48% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 24% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to San Diego (SFO-SAN)

 
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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to San Diego

Thu, 27 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
Frontier Logo
1:07 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
SFO
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SAN
1h 43mdirect
Frontier Logo
10:00 a.m. - 11:52 a.m.
SAN
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SFO
1h 52mdirect
C$ 125Frontier
Thu, 27 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
Frontier Logo
3:38 p.m. - 8:14 p.m.
SFO
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SAN
4h 36m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:00 a.m. - 11:52 a.m.
SAN
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SFO
1h 52mdirect
C$ 128Frontier
Sat, 19 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:31 p.m. - 6:19 p.m.
SFO
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SAN
1h 48mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:59 p.m. - 9:42 p.m.
SAN
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SFO
1h 43mdirect
C$ 141Multiple Airlines
Fri, 28 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
Frontier Logo
1:07 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
SFO
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SAN
1h 43mdirect
Frontier Logo
10:00 a.m. - 11:52 a.m.
SAN
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SFO
1h 52mdirect
C$ 146Frontier
Thu, 27 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
Frontier Logo
1:07 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
SFO
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SAN
1h 43mdirect
Frontier Logo
6:25 a.m. - 8:40 p.m.
SAN
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SFO
14h 15m
2 stops
C$ 155Frontier
Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:32 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
SFO
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SAN
1h 48mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:43 p.m. - 5:22 p.m.
SAN
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SFO
1h 39mdirect
C$ 158Alaska Airlines
Thu, 17 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:25 a.m. - 10:08 a.m.
SFO
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SAN
1h 43mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:59 p.m. - 9:42 p.m.
SAN
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SFO
1h 43mdirect
C$ 165Alaska Airlines
Thu, 3 Sep - Sun, 6 Sep
Southwest Logo
10:50 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
SFO
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SAN
1h 40mdirect
Southwest Logo
8:40 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
SAN
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SFO
1h 35mdirect
C$ 172Southwest
Tue, 25 Aug - Thu, 27 Aug
Southwest Logo
6:50 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.
SFO
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SAN
3h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
SAN
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SFO
1h 30mdirect
C$ 179Southwest
Wed, 9 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:08 a.m. - 8:48 a.m.
SFO
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SAN
1h 40mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:30 p.m. - 11:12 p.m.
SAN
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SFO
1h 42mdirect
C$ 182Alaska Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to San Diego flights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to San Diego?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to San Diego departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to San Diego from San Francisco usually cost between C$ 179 and C$ 376 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 125 on Frontier (27 Aug–30 Aug).

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 round-trip 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 October, where tickets cost C$ 237 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 375 and C$ 372 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to San Diego, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 48% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

C$ 83
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 24% lower on average.
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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 round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips 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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to San Diego was C$ 83 for a one-way ticket and C$ 125 for a round-trip.

  • 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 Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to San Diego flight 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.

  • 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 round-trip 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.

KAYAK’s 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 C$ 153 or less one-way.
  • 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.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to San Diego?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Francisco to San Diego.
Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to San Diego Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to San Diego

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

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Direct returns

San Diego to San Francisco

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

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