$28+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to San Diego (SFO - SAN)
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 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.The best prices from San Francisco to San Diego are usually found in October or September, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday
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 November 25, 2024.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | October |
Round-trip from | $55 (Frontier) |
One-way from | $28 (Cheapflightsfares) |
Find flight deals from San Francisco to San Diego
Cheapest flights from San Francisco to San DiegoExplore 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 November 25, 2024.
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 November 25, 2024.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Find flights from San Francisco to San Diego within your budget
Customize 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 2,683,152 searches. Data last updated November 25, 2024.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO - SAN
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Sun 12/15
8:04 am-9:45 am
Nonstop1h 41m
San Diego
Sun 12/15
8:18 pm-10:01 pm
Nonstop1h 43m
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO - SAN
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Fri 1/31
8:06 am-9:50 am
Nonstop1h 44m
San Diego
Wed 2/12
4:20 pm-6:03 pm
Nonstop1h 43m
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO - SAN
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Sat 1/11
7:40 am-9:17 am
Nonstop1h 37m
San Diego
Sun 1/12
6:15 am-8:00 am
Nonstop1h 45m
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO - SAN
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Sat 1/11
10:35 pm-12:14 am
Nonstop1h 39m
San Diego
Sun 1/12
6:15 am-8:00 am
Nonstop1h 45m
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO - SAN
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Fri 1/10
6:05 am-10:18 am
1 stop4h 13m
San Diego
Tue 1/14
10:58 am-2:43 pm
1 stop3h 45m
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO - SAN
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Thu 1/16
5:55 am-11:15 am
1 stop5h 20m
San Diego
Thu 1/16
2:25 pm-7:15 pm
1 stop4h 50m
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO - SAN
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Sat 1/4
7:10 pm-8:51 pm
Nonstop1h 41m
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO - SAN
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Wed 1/22
7:40 am-9:17 am
Nonstop1h 37m
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO - SAN
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Fri 3/7
10:53 pm-12:30 am
Nonstop1h 37m
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO - SAN
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Fri 1/3
9:15 am-3:24 pm
1 stop6h 09m
Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to San Diego
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to San Diego in November.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to San Diego
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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 round-trip flight from San Francisco to San Diego. Price data was last updated on November 22, 2024.
The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to San Diego may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 73 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to San Diego?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to San Diego (average of $266). Flying from San Francisco to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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 November 25, 2024.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to San Diego in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 35% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to San Diego?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to San Diego. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to San Diego flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to San Diego
Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to San Diego. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated November 25, 2024.
The most flights from SFO to SAN are scheduled on a Monday (79 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).
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 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.
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 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).
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 November 25, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Frontier, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines from San Francisco to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue
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No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue
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No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue
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Comfort
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No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue
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Comfort
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No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue
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No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue
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Top 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to San Diego
Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to San Diego. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,683,152 searches. Data last updated November 25, 2024.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$35 | Average$111 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$38 | Average$106 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$117 | Average$206 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$122 | Average$252 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$128 | Average$279 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$157 | Average$217 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$197 | Average$442 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |