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$28+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego (SAN)

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SFO — SAN
Nov 26 — Dec 31
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco Bay Area (zzXIH) 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 21, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 21, 2024.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/128:04 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 41mFrontier
Mon 12/168:18 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 43mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$55
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Wed 12/49:03 amSJC - SAN
Nonstop1h 22mSpirit Airlines
Sat 12/711:00 amSAN - SJC
Nonstop1h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/21$55
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/83:35 pmOAK - SAN
Nonstop1h 28mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/91:05 pmSAN - OAK
Nonstop1h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/20$57
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/148:43 amSJC - SAN
Nonstop1h 22mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/1511:58 amSAN - SJC
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$73
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Fri 12/61:08 pmSJC - SAN
Nonstop1h 30mFrontier
Sun 12/811:58 amSAN - SJC
Nonstop1h 30mFrontier
Deal found 11/21$77
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1911:05 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 39mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/197:13 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$117
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Wed 12/116:00 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 36mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/188:16 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/20$127
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/48:00 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 36mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/148:18 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$133
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Sat 12/76:15 amSJC - SAN
Nonstop1h 26mAlaska Airlines
Sat 12/712:54 pmSAN - SJC
Nonstop1h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/21$177
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/47:30 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Wed 12/411:05 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 11/20$193
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Tue 12/316:39 amSTS - SAN
Nonstop1h 41mAlaska Airlines
Thu 1/28:59 pmSAN - STS
Nonstop1h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/20$197
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/309:25 amSTS - SAN
3 stops26h 26mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/66:06 pmSAN - STS
1 stop4h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$203

Find flights from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Fri 1/17

11:24 am-1:08 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

San Diego

Sat 1/18

7:48 pm-9:39 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$55

San JoseSan Diego

SJC - SAN

SJCSAN

San Jose

Tue 12/3

8:43 am-10:05 am

Nonstop1h 22m

San Diego

Sat 12/7

11:00 am-12:27 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$55

San JoseSan Diego

SJC - SAN

SJCSAN

San Jose

Fri 12/6

1:08 pm-2:38 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

San Diego

Sun 12/8

11:58 am-1:28 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$57

OaklandSan Diego

OAK - SAN

OAKSAN

Oakland

Fri 12/13

3:35 pm-5:03 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

San Diego

Sun 12/15

1:05 pm-2:40 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$57

San JoseSan Diego

SJC - SAN

SJCSAN

San Jose

Mon 12/16

1:08 pm-2:38 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

San Diego

Mon 12/23

4:42 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$65

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sun 1/12

8:04 am-9:45 am

Nonstop1h 41m

San Diego

Wed 1/15

10:55 am-12:37 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$74

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Thu 2/13

7:00 am-8:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

San Diego

Sun 2/23

6:15 am-8:00 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$97

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Mon 1/6

8:05 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

San Diego

Tue 1/14

11:15 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$98

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Fri 1/24

10:35 pm-12:14 am

Nonstop1h 39m

San Diego

Tue 3/4

8:49 pm-12:09 am

1 stop3h 20m

$127

San JoseSan Diego

SJC - SAN

SJCSAN

San Jose

Thu 2/13

6:15 am-7:40 am

Nonstop1h 25m

San Diego

Mon 2/24

9:17 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$162

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego (average of $266). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 XIH to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 21, 2024.

When flying from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 21, 2024.

The most flights from zzXIH to SAN are scheduled on a Thursday (87 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (37 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 21, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Frontier, Alaska Airlines and Spirit Airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Very good
5,005 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good
9,464 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
9,172 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from San Francisco Bay Area?

    San Diego (SAN), located 2.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego.

  • How popular is this San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $28. Users have also found prices from $28 and $44 on Spirit Airlines and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego?

    Consider SWISS (92%), United Airlines (86%) or Lufthansa (85%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego? While on average our users pay $417, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $26. The most popular route (San Francisco - San Diego), is priced around $47.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego (average of $266). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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.

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Top 7 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$29Average$101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$35Average$112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$117Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$122Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$128Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$157Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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