Cheap flights from San Francisco to San Diego from ₹ 4,986

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 20/9. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
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How to find the cheapest flight from San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN)

All the information you need to plan the best SFO to SAN flight in 2023: compare San Francisco to San Diego flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in San Diego.

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

₹ 7,760,866

One-way from

₹ 12,133
High demand for flights, 17% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 18% potential price drop
From San Francisco to San Diego
One-way flight from San Francisco to San Diego

SFO - SAN

Price

₹ 93,389 - ₹ 190,187

SAN

Temperature

14 - 22 °C

SAN

Rainfall

0 - 58 mm

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to San Diego?

Users have found that booking a flight from San Francisco to San Diego at least 36 days early can save you up to 52% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 36 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from San Francisco to San Diego for as little as ₹ 20,360 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as ₹ 28,172 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to San Diego?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in April. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to San Diego. Flights to San Diego from San Francisco in January are about ₹ 18,878 on average during January, but can be found for as low as ₹ 8,227.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to San Diego (SFO - SAN)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to San Diego as you normally would.

Cheap Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to San Diego

Consider these cheap Alaska Airlines flights we've found departing from San Francisco to San Diego. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.

Cheap Southwest flights from San Francisco to San Diego

Some of the lowest-priced Southwest flights we've found at this time heading from San Francisco to San Diego. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.

Cheap San Francisco to San Diego flights in September & October 2023

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San Francisco to San Diego 2023 flight deals

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Direct flights to San Diego from San Francisco

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San Francisco to San Diego flights leaving soon

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One-way flights to San Diego from San Francisco

The cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco to San Diego
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from San Francisco to San Diego. For those needing a return trip from San Francisco, there is a search form available above.

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₹ 11,053 - ₹ 32,078

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 24/10

Nonstop1h 38m

San Diego

Tue 24/10

Nonstop1h 40m

₹ 11,053

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 7/11

Nonstop1h 25m

San Diego

Thu 9/11

Nonstop1h 35m

₹ 12,216

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Wed 11/10

Nonstop1h 38m

San Diego

Wed 11/10

Nonstop1h 40m

₹ 12,715

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 7/11

1 stop3h 40m

San Diego

Thu 9/11

Nonstop1h 35m

₹ 13,047

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 7/11

2 stops9h 40m

San Diego

Thu 9/11

Nonstop1h 35m

₹ 13,463

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 7/11

1 stop4h 54m

San Diego

Thu 9/11

1 stop3h 44m

₹ 13,712

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

1 stop4h 54m

San Diego

Wed 8/11

1 stop5h 02m

₹ 13,878

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 31/10

Nonstop1h 38m

San Diego

Sat 4/11

Nonstop1h 40m

₹ 15,706

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Fri 27/10

1 stop15h 45m

San Diego

Tue 31/10

1 stop14h 06m

₹ 32,078

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and United Airlines 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,419 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not get my devices to work on Alaska wi-fi network.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,419 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,419 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not get my devices to work on Alaska wi-fi network.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,028 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,419 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not get my devices to work on Alaska wi-fi network.

Southwest
7.7
Good
1,518 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,419 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not get my devices to work on Alaska wi-fi network.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,887 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,419 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not get my devices to work on Alaska wi-fi network.

JetBlue
7.2
Good
781 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,419 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not get my devices to work on Alaska wi-fi network.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about San Francisco to San Diego flights.

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 38m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 43 outbound flights from San Francisco to San Diego offered by 1 airline.

Can I find flights from San Francisco to San Diego for under ₹ 11,100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to San Diego for under ₹ 11,100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Alaska Airlines for just ₹ 11,053, but on average you can expect to pay ₹ 14,792.

Are there direct flights from San Francisco to San Diego for under ₹ 11,100 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from San Francisco to San Diego under ₹ 11,100. A good price for a direct flight from San Francisco to San Diego is less than ₹ 16,621.

Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to San Diego for under ₹ 23,700?

There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to San Diego within the next 7 days for less than ₹ 23,700.

What days are direct flights available from San Francisco to San Diego?

You can find direct flights on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How many flights depart from San Francisco to San Diego on average per day?

Per day, 53 flights depart from San Francisco to San Diego on average.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 8% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Noon) - 17% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 32% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 43% of flight departures

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

A quick flight from San Francisco to San Diego can take about 1h 25m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as ₹ 11,053. The distance from San Francisco to San Diego is about 723 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 ₹ 11,053, Alaska Airlines will fly you from San Francisco to San Diego and back. In addition to Alaska Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 12,216 and ₹ 13,712, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to San Diego for 41% 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 ₹ 4,986. Users have also found prices from ₹ 6,565 and ₹ 8,227 on Delta and United Airlines, 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 Asiana Airlines (93%), SWISS (92%) and Iberia (90%).

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 ₹ 11,582, our data indicates the cheapest price to be ₹ 6,183. The most popular route (San Francisco - San Diego), is priced around ₹ 11,801.

What does SFO to SAN mean?

These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a San Francisco Airport to San Diego Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a SFO to SAN flight.

Other flights from San Francisco

Alternative routes for San Francisco to San Diego

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Los Angeles to San Franciscofrom ₹ 26,729 pp
San Jose to Los Angelesfrom ₹ 33,500 pp
San Diego to San Franciscofrom ₹ 91,240 pp

Top airline flying from San Francisco to San Diego

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from San Francisco to San Diego choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest₹ 11,141Average₹ 26,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Hourly flight availability from San Francisco to San Diego

See what time of day planes typically take off from San Francisco to San Diego
8%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
29%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
43%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
20%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
Midnight
6 AM
Noon
6 PM

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to San Diego

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from San Francisco to San Diego
Monday52daily flights
Tuesday44daily flights
Wednesday35daily flights
Thursday49daily flights
Friday48daily flights
Saturday39daily flights
Sunday35daily flights
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