Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN)

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Cheapest Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN)

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Alaska Airlines
Sun., 19 Jan. - Thu., 23 Jan.
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
AU$95 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$95
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sun., 19 Jan. from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Thu., 23 Jan., priced at AU$95 found 3 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue., 14 Jan. - Thu., 23 Jan.
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
AU$111 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$111
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue., 14 Jan. from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Thu., 23 Jan., priced at AU$111 found 3 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Sat., 18 Jan. - Thu., 23 Jan.
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
AU$143 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$143
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat., 18 Jan. from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Thu., 23 Jan., priced at AU$143 found 3 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue., 14 Jan. - Wed., 22 Jan.
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
AU$159 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$159
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue., 14 Jan. from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Wed., 22 Jan., priced at AU$159 found 3 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Sun., 19 Jan. - Tue., 21 Jan.
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
AU$175 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$175
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sun., 19 Jan. from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue., 21 Jan., priced at AU$175 found 3 days ago

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San Francisco to San Diego Flight Information

Find the Cheapest Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN)

Work hard, travel harder! Wotif brings you the cheapest San Francisco to San Diego flights, making it possible to have a five star holiday without that five star price tag. Browse and compare our top SFO to SAN routes and airport options. So, go ahead and treat yourself, your sweetheart, or the kids to an unforgettable holiday this year.

San Francisco to San Diego Information

Traveling From
San Francisco Intl.
Origin Airport
San Francisco
Origin Airport IATA Code
SFO
Traveling To
San Diego Intl.
Destination Airport
San Diego
Destination Airport IATA Code
SAN
Number of Airlines Serving
22
Average Flight Time
1 hours 33 mins
Direct Flight Time
1 hours 30 mins
Flight Price
AU$95

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from SFO to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
With an average flight time of only 1 hour and 32 minutes between San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) and San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN), you’ll just have time to scan the in-flight mag before approaching the runway.
What airlines fly direct from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to San Diego Airport?
Take the road less travelled; Collect moments not things; cliches yes, but no truer words have ever been spoken. If you’re headed from San Francisco to San Diego, these are the only words that matter — “direct” and “flight.” With a number of airlines operating nonstop services, you’ll be there in a flash. Take a look at Alaska Airlines and United Airlines.
How many flights are there from San Francisco Airport to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
A total of 17 flights service the route each day between San Francisco Airport and San Diego Airport. It’s time to lock in your seat and get to know San Diego.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
Here’s an insider tip: Monday is typically the cheapest day to fly! Looking at flight demand on Wotif in 2021, we found that flights departing on a Monday generally had the lowest average price, closely followed by flights on a Saturday. You might want to think twice about flying on a Thursday though; generally, our data showed that it had the highest average ticket price.
What is the best day to buy a plane ticket?
Guess what? It turns out that early in the week is the best time to score the cheapest plane tickets. Looking at flight demand on Wotif in 2021, we found that flights purchased on a Monday had the lowest airfares on average. Booking your plane ticket on the weekend also seems to score pretty good deals. However, airfares purchased on a Friday generally have a higher than average ticket value, so you might want to prepare your budget if you’re booking on that day.
What is the cheapest month to fly?
When comparing airfares booked through Wotif in 2021, our data shows February is one of the cheapest months to fly. On the other hand, the month of December can be one of the most expensive times to travel, with the highest average ticket price, so it’s best to get in early if December is your preferred travel month.
How far in advance can you book a flight?
Trying to figure out how early you should book your flight? It’s possible to start comparing international airfares on Wotif up to 12 months in advance. However, it does depend on the carrier as not all airlines release their prices that far out. According to Wotif’s 2021 flight demand trends, you can bag a bargain with some of the cheapest airfares appearing just 1 week prior to travel.*According to flight demand on Wotif.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.
Address:
Airport Drive
San Diego CA, 92101
United States
IATA code:
SAN
Longitude:
-117.197312
Latitude:
32.731938
Time zone:
America/Los_Angeles
Address:
San Francisco CA, 94128
United States
IATA code:
SFO
Longitude:
-122.389881
Latitude:
37.615215
Time zone:
America/Los_Angeles

San Francisco to San Diego Flight Deals from AU$95

Considering a quick trip to San Diego, but not sure which is the best route for you? Well, you’re in luck! Wotif has done the hard work, so all you need to do is check out these flights from SFO to SAN. With heaps of cheap fares from San Francisco, we guarantee you’ll be arriving to your holiday destination in style without emptying your bank account in the process.

It’s easy to book flights to San Diego from San Francisco  

For a huge choice of flights, simply enter your travel dates and hit search and we’ll hunt out fantastic deals on one-way, return and multi-city airfares to San Diego from San Francisco from 10 different airlines. If you click the ‘direct flights’ box, you see flights that’ll get you to San Diego in just 1 hour(s) and 30 mins, too.   

Snap up great deals on flights to San Diego from San Francisco 

Choose from 77 flights a day on average, with prices starting at AU$95 and rising to AU$185 depending on the cabin class, travel dates, and airline carrier. And if you’re up for a last-minute getaway, you can get great deals on flights from San Francisco to San Diego today!  

Find cheap airfares to San Diego from San Francisco 

Here are our insider tips for bagging a flight bargain: 

  • Look for midweek flights and late night, early morning arrival and departure times
  • Check out other airports near San Francisco and San Diego
  • Avoid peak season (prices tend to be lower in January)
  • Be flexible with your travel dates and you can usually get cheaper options  

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Great places to stay after flight from San Francisco to San Diego

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Sheraton San Diego Resort
4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA
The price is AU$384 per night from 11 Jan to 12 Jan
AU$384
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, 6 restaurants, and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,533 reviews)
"The property is located directly on the harbor, so our room faced the water. We were able to watch the San Diego boat parade from our balcony! The room was spacious."

Reviewed on 3 Jan. 2025

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
The price is AU$276 per night from 11 Jan to 12 Jan
AU$276
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,519 reviews)
"Great place to spend the new year"

Reviewed on 2 Jan. 2025

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
4 out of 5
1 Market Pl, San Diego, CA
The price is AU$455 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
AU$455
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 6 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,814 reviews)
"Loved it!! Pool was great for the kids. Lots of activities for New Years."

Reviewed on 2 Jan. 2025

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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