Cheap flights from San Francisco to San Diego from ₹ 5,288
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SAN
6 Oct — 13 Oct1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to San Diego are usually found in October or September, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday
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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 6 September 2026.
Mon 14/916:31 -
Nonstop1h 48m
Tue 29/910:28 -
Nonstop1h 57m
Deal found 3/9₹ 8,027
Thu 1/1016:21 -
Nonstop1h 48m
Thu 8/1020:34 -
1 stop11h 39m
Deal found 3/9₹ 8,405
Sat 3/1010:40 -
Nonstop1h 43m
Sat 3/1014:33 -
Nonstop1h 43m
Deal found 5/9₹ 10,577
Thu 29/1010:40 -
Nonstop1h 43m
Sat 31/1013:10 -
Nonstop1h 41m
Deal found 2/9₹ 11,049
Thu 12/1114:44 -
Nonstop1h 38m
Mon 16/1107:10 -
Nonstop1h 42m
Deal found 3/9₹ 11,427
Wed 23/1222:42 -
Nonstop1h 37m
Wed 30/1206:15 -
Nonstop1h 49m
Deal found 4/9₹ 11,616
Sat 3/1007:40 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Sat 10/1017:15 -
1 stop4h 20m
Deal found 6/9₹ 11,993
Sat 24/1015:20 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Wed 28/1006:40 -
2 stops7h 15m
Deal found 5/9₹ 12,466
Mon 21/906:04 -
1 stop9h 54m
Mon 28/910:28 -
Nonstop1h 57m
Deal found 5/9₹ 12,560
Best flights from San Francisco to San Diego
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 6 September 2026.
Thu 24/908:27 -
Nonstop1h 50m
Sun 27/906:15 -
Nonstop1h 46m
Deal found 1/9₹ 11,993
Sat 3/1006:05 -
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Sat 10/1013:00 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 5/9₹ 12,466
Fri 23/1020:46 -
1 stop13h 20m
Sun 25/1007:50 -
Nonstop1h 47m
Deal found 6/9₹ 16,054
Sat 24/1009:48 -
1 stop6h 08m
Mon 26/1019:05 -
1 stop4h 51m
Deal found 4/9₹ 16,810
Mon 26/1020:00 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Wed 28/1008:15 -
2 stops5h 40m
Deal found 4/9₹ 12,466
Fri 16/1007:00 -
1 stop4h 35m
Sat 17/1007:30 -
Nonstop1h 46m
Deal found 3/9₹ 13,599
Wed 28/1015:50 -
1 stop6h 20m
Thu 29/1012:10 -
2 stops6h 35m
Deal found 1/9₹ 13,410
Fri 30/1005:05 -
1 stop5h 50m
Mon 2/1118:35 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 6/9₹ 13,599
Tue 29/908:23 -
1 stop8h 13m
Tue 6/1016:00 -
Nonstop1h 44m
Deal found 1/9₹ 16,998
Mon 21/908:30 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Wed 23/912:30 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 1/9₹ 15,015
Direct flights from San Francisco to San Diego
Explore direct flight options from San Francisco to San Diego based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 6 September 2026.
Tue 22/916:31 -
Nonstop1h 48m
Mon 28/910:28 -
Nonstop1h 57m
Deal found 5/9₹ 9,538
Sat 3/1010:40 -
Nonstop1h 43m
Sat 3/1014:33 -
Nonstop1h 43m
Deal found 5/9₹ 10,577
Thu 29/1010:40 -
Nonstop1h 43m
Sat 31/1013:10 -
Nonstop1h 41m
Deal found 2/9₹ 11,049
Thu 12/1114:44 -
Nonstop1h 38m
Mon 16/1107:10 -
Nonstop1h 42m
Deal found 3/9₹ 11,427
Wed 23/1222:42 -
Nonstop1h 37m
Wed 30/1206:15 -
Nonstop1h 49m
Deal found 4/9₹ 11,616
Thu 24/908:27 -
Nonstop1h 50m
Sun 27/906:15 -
Nonstop1h 46m
Deal found 1/9₹ 11,993
Mon 21/908:25 -
Nonstop1h 43m
Mon 28/910:28 -
Nonstop1h 57m
Deal found 5/9₹ 12,560
Fri 25/907:00 -
Nonstop1h 43m
Sat 26/913:24 -
Nonstop1h 46m
Deal found 3/9₹ 12,654
Thu 8/1007:03 -
Nonstop1h 42m
Sun 11/1007:50 -
Nonstop1h 47m
Deal found 2/9₹ 12,938
Fri 16/1007:03 -
Nonstop1h 42m
Fri 16/1010:55 -
Nonstop1h 46m
Deal found 4/9₹ 13,788
Sat 26/917:18 -
Nonstop1h 44m
Sat 26/921:30 -
Nonstop1h 42m
Deal found 5/9₹ 13,882
Fri 20/1117:33 -
Nonstop1h 43m
Sun 22/1116:29 -
Nonstop1h 47m
Deal found 2/9₹ 14,071
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to San Diego
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to San Diego. Data last updated 6 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 14/916:31 -
Nonstop1h 48m
Tue 29/910:28 -
Nonstop1h 57m
Deal found 3/9₹ 8,027
Tue 15/916:31 -
Nonstop1h 48m
Tue 22/916:54 -
1 stop7h 20m
Deal found 1/9₹ 12,843
Mon 21/906:04 -
1 stop9h 54m
Mon 28/910:28 -
Nonstop1h 57m
Deal found 5/9₹ 12,560
Fri 25/907:08 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Sat 26/919:59 -
Nonstop1h 43m
Deal found 3/9₹ 12,654
Thu 1/1016:21 -
Nonstop1h 48m
Thu 8/1020:34 -
1 stop11h 39m
Deal found 3/9₹ 8,405
Sat 3/1010:40 -
Nonstop1h 43m
Sat 3/1014:33 -
Nonstop1h 43m
Deal found 5/9₹ 10,577
Sat 3/1007:40 -
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Sat 10/1017:15 -
1 stop4h 20m
Deal found 3/9₹ 11,993
Sat 24/1015:20 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Wed 28/1006:40 -
2 stops7h 15m
Deal found 5/9₹ 12,466
Thu 29/1010:40 -
Nonstop1h 43m
Sat 31/1013:10 -
Nonstop1h 41m
Deal found 2/9₹ 11,049
One-way flights from San Francisco to San Diego
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 6 September 2026.
Tue 15/916:31 -
Nonstop1h 48m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 1/9₹ 5,288
Thu 8/1010:55 -
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Deal found 3/9₹ 5,572
Sat 3/1006:04 -
1 stop17h 47m
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Deal found 1/9₹ 6,138
Sun 20/916:31 -
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Deal found 5/9₹ 6,327
Tue 13/1006:55 -
1 stop4h 50m
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Deal found 5/9₹ 6,516
Mon 21/908:25 -
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Deal found 5/9₹ 6,611
Wed 14/1010:20 -
2 stops6h 55m
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Deal found 3/9₹ 6,988
Fri 25/906:45 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 2/9₹ 7,177
Sun 4/1006:00 -
1 stop5h 35m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 1/9₹ 7,460
Fri 4/1218:43 -
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Deal found 1/9₹ 8,121
Sun 4/1020:41 -
1 stop3h 06m
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Deal found 2/9₹ 8,405
Thu 1/1008:25 -
Nonstop1h 43m
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 2/9₹ 8,499
Find 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 6 September 2026.
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 6 September 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to San Diego that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
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San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO San Francisco - SAN San Diego
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Wed 23/9
08:40-10:20
Nonstop1h 40m
San Diego
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
₹ 5,572
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO San Francisco - SAN San Diego
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Sat 10/10
07:03-08:45
Nonstop1h 42m
San Diego
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
₹ 5,572
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO San Francisco - SAN San Diego
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Wed 23/12
22:42-00:19
Nonstop1h 37m
San Diego
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
₹ 5,572
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO San Francisco - SAN San Diego
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Tue 13/10
06:55-11:45
1 stop4h 50m
San Diego
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
₹ 6,516
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO San Francisco - SAN San Diego
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Wed 14/10
06:55-15:10
1 stop8h 15m
San Diego
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
₹ 6,988
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO San Francisco - SAN San Diego
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Tue 6/10
15:50-22:10
2 stops6h 20m
San Diego
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
₹ 6,988
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO San Francisco - SAN San Diego
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Tue 22/9
12:05-18:30
2 stops6h 25m
San Diego
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
₹ 6,988
Fastest return journey
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO San Francisco - SAN San Diego
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Fri 16/10
06:25-08:00
Nonstop1h 35m
San Diego
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
₹ 7,177
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO San Francisco - SAN San Diego
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Wed 2/12
14:55-19:17
1 stop4h 22m
San Diego
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
₹ 7,460
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO San Francisco - SAN San Diego
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Thu 24/9
08:27-10:17
Nonstop1h 50m
San Diego
Sun 27/9
06:15-08:01
Nonstop1h 46m
₹ 11,993
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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to San Diego
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to San Diego
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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to San Diego?
The best time to book flights from San Francisco to San Diego is 50 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 month to book a flight from San Francisco to San Diego?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to San Diego (average of ₹ 16,243). Flying from San Francisco to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 25,120). 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 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 6 September 2026.
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 afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 18% on airfare.
How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to San Diego?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
San Francisco to San Diego flights typically cost between ₹ 11,804 and ₹ 25,781 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 8,405 on Frontier (1 Oct–8 Oct).
Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to San Diego
Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco 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 6 September 2026.
The most flights from SFO to SAN are scheduled on a Friday (77 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (36 on average).
How often are flights from San Francisco to San Diego delayed?
About 29% of weekly flights between San Francisco and San Diego have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 124 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to San Diego flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to San Diego flights?
Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 20% of flights being delayed.
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 6 September 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Hawaiian Airlines, andFrontier 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 35m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 58 outbound flights from San Francisco to San Diego offered by 3 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 5 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 50m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as ₹ 11,993. 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 ₹ 4,245, 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 Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 9,522 and ₹ 10,479, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to San Diego for 80% 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 Hawaiian Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as ₹ 3,330. Users have also found prices from ₹ 3,618 and ₹ 6,459 on Southwest and Alaska 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 Lufthansa (67%), Air China (65%) and SWISS (61%).
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 ₹ 16,725, our data indicates the cheapest price to be ₹ 4,245. The most popular route (San Francisco - San Diego), is priced around ₹ 8,971.
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to San Diego?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to San Diego (average of ₹ 16,243). Flying from San Francisco to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 25,120). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from San Francisco. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 6 September 2026.
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Top 3 airlines flying from San Francisco to San Diego
Discover the top 3 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 6 September 2026.
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