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Cheap flights from San Francisco to San Diego from ₹ 4,120

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 24/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SAN
30 Oct — 6 Nov1
1 adult

The best prices from San Francisco to San Diego are usually found in September or October, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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 25 October 2024.

Round-trip from

₹ 4,960

One-way from

₹ 4,120

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 8/12-15/12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 24m total
  • San Francisco to San Diego
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 24/2
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 39m total
  • San Francisco to San Diego
High demand for flights, 28% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 34% potential price drop

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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 25 October 2024.

Sun 8/1208:04SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 41mFrontier
Sun 15/1213:47SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 43mFrontier
Deal found 24/10₹ 4,960
Tue 10/1207:00SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/1206:15SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/10₹ 8,323
Sun 8/1207:00SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Tue 10/1219:25SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 24/10₹ 8,407
Tue 17/1206:00SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 36mAlaska Airlines
Tue 17/1211:00SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 24/10₹ 8,576
Sun 17/1106:20SFO - SAN
1 stop3h 55mDelta
Thu 21/1117:14SAN - SFO
1 stop4h 38mDelta
Deal found 24/10₹ 14,629

Find flights from San Francisco to San Diego within your budget

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 415,366 searches. Data last updated 25 October 2024.

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San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sun 8/12

Nonstop1h 41m

San Diego

Sun 15/12

Nonstop1h 43m

₹ 4,960

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 10/12

Nonstop1h 37m

San Diego

Thu 12/12

Nonstop1h 39m

₹ 8,323

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sun 8/12

Nonstop1h 30m

San Diego

Tue 10/12

Nonstop1h 40m

₹ 8,407

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 17/12

Nonstop1h 36m

San Diego

Tue 17/12

Nonstop1h 42m

₹ 8,576

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sun 17/11

1 stop3h 55m

San Diego

Thu 21/11

1 stop4h 38m

₹ 14,629

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Deals found on 24/10

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

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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 return flight from San Francisco to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 18 October 2024.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to San Diego is 73 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 25 October 2024.

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 in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 74% on airfare.

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 - 58.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 58.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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 25 October 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and Frontier from San Francisco to San Diego to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
5,149 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very Good
5,149 reviews
8.1
Very Good
5,149 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very Good
9,412 reviews
8.1
Very Good
5,149 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very Good
8,869 reviews
8.1
Very Good
5,149 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
9,271 reviews
8.1
Very Good
5,149 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

6.1
Okay
3,607 reviews
8.1
Very Good
5,149 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

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 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 36m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 34 outbound flights from San Francisco to San Diego offered by 2 different airlines.

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

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

    Currently priced at ₹ 4,960, Frontier will fly you from San Francisco to San Diego and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 8,323 and ₹ 8,407, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to San Diego for 70% 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 United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as ₹ 4,120. Users have also found prices from ₹ 4,204 and ₹ 5,717 on Alaska 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 SWISS (95%), Asiana Airlines (90%) and Air China (88%).

  • 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 ₹ 9,279, our data indicates the cheapest price to be ₹ 5,319. The most popular route (San Francisco - San Diego), is priced around ₹ 9,164.

  • 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 415,366 searches. Data last updated 25 October 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest₹ 3,196Average₹ 9,511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest₹ 9,865Average₹ 18,849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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