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Cheap flights from San Francisco to San Diego from ₹ 3,443

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 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SAN
13 Oct — 20 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to San Diego are usually found in January or February, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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 13 September 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 6,710

One-way from

₹ 3,443

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

₹ 11,213

Good one-way deal

₹ 3,113 or less
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 4/11-5/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 45m total
  • San Francisco to San Diego
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 14/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 38m total
  • San Francisco to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (₹ 38,207 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 24,655 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to San Diego
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 13 September 2025.

Tue 4/1112:15SFO - SAN
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Wed 5/1107:00SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9₹ 6,710
Thu 2/1007:10SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 42mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 3/1022:18SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 41mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 11/9₹ 6,798
Wed 22/1005:30SFO - SAN
1 stop4h 55mSouthwest
Fri 24/1007:05SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/9₹ 6,975
Sat 8/1113:55SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Wed 12/1106:20SAN - SFO
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9₹ 7,151
Sat 18/1007:00SFO - SAN
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Mon 20/1020:55SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 13/9₹ 7,240
Tue 9/1205:10SFO - SAN
1 stop5h 05mSouthwest
Tue 16/1207:00SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9₹ 7,416
Wed 3/1205:30SFO - SAN
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Thu 4/1208:10SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/9₹ 7,505
Thu 16/1016:50SFO - SAN
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Mon 20/1020:55SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/9₹ 7,593
Mon 13/1020:15SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Thu 16/1019:35SAN - SFO
1 stop4h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/9₹ 7,769
Tue 30/906:00SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 41mAlaska Airlines
Thu 2/1022:18SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/9₹ 7,858
Sat 25/1007:15SFO - SAN
2 stops6h 20mSouthwest
Sat 25/1017:05SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 12/9₹ 7,946

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Customise 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 454,620 searches. Data last updated 13 September 2025.
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San Francisco

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San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Thu 16/10

06:45-08:29

Nonstop1h 44m

San Diego

Wed 22/10

07:15-09:06

Nonstop1h 51m

₹ 6,798

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Wed 29/10

07:00-08:40

Nonstop1h 40m

San Diego

Tue 4/11

20:08-22:01

Nonstop1h 53m

₹ 6,798

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Fri 14/11

05:55-07:30

Nonstop1h 35m

San Diego

Sat 15/11

06:20-13:40

2 stops7h 20m

₹ 7,769

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Fri 24/10

05:40-07:10

Nonstop1h 30m

San Diego

Mon 27/10

17:25-23:45

2 stops6h 20m

₹ 8,034

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sun 12/10

06:45-08:29

Nonstop1h 44m

San Diego

Wed 15/10

12:18-14:01

Nonstop1h 43m

₹ 8,564

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Thu 2/10

07:10-08:52

Nonstop1h 42m

San Diego

Sat 4/10

07:15-09:06

Nonstop1h 51m

₹ 8,564

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 14/10

06:10-13:25

2 stops7h 15m

San Diego

Wed 15/10

19:40-21:20

Nonstop1h 40m

₹ 9,270

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

08:20-16:55

2 stops8h 35m

San Diego

Fri 5/12

08:10-09:55

Nonstop1h 45m

₹ 9,712

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Mon 6/10

20:15-21:45

Nonstop1h 30m

San Diego

Wed 8/10

07:15-14:10

2 stops6h 55m

₹ 9,977

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Thu 30/10

07:00-08:40

Nonstop1h 40m

San Diego

Sun 2/11

05:55-07:50

Nonstop1h 55m

₹ 10,330

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to San Diego

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 return flight from San Francisco to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to San Diego is 72 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 13 September 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to San Diego is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 80% on airfare.

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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 13 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines and Southwest from San Francisco to San Diego have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
10,000 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
10,000 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Southwest
8.0
Very Good
4,248 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco 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 airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to San Diego?

    To fly from San Francisco to San Diego, you need to book a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN). Nonstop flights to San Diego from San Francisco take 1h 39m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 73 outbound flights from San Francisco to San Diego offered by 2 different airlines.

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

    This flight path from San Francisco to San Diego was viewed by 43 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to San Diego?

    A quick flight from San Francisco to San Diego can take about 1h 44m. Hawaiian Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as ₹ 6,798. The distance from San Francisco to San Diego is about 718 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to San Diego round-trip?

    Currently priced at ₹ 4,997, Southwest will fly you from San Francisco to San Diego and back. In addition to Southwest, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Alaska Airlines for as low as ₹ 7,167. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to San Diego for 59% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Alaska Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as ₹ 3,443. Users have also found prices from ₹ 3,443 and ₹ 3,796 on United Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to San Diego are Air China (88%), United Airlines (78%) and Emirates (78%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to San Diego? While on average our users pay ₹ 6,030, our data indicates the cheapest price to be ₹ 3,113. The most popular route (San Francisco - San Diego), is priced around ₹ 22,867.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco 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 to San Diego.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from San Francisco to San Diego

Discover the top 2 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 454,620 searches. Data last updated 13 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest₹ 4,997Average₹ 8,529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest₹ 7,167Average₹ 18,783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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