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Cheap flights from San Francisco to San Diego from ₹ 3,385

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 23/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SAN
19 Feb — 26 Feb1
1 adult

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

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 14 February 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 4,427

One-way from

₹ 3,385

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

₹ 11,979

Good one-way deal

₹ 1,650 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 5/3-5/3
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 27m total
  • San Francisco to San Diego
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 23/2
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 35m total
  • San Francisco to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (₹ 194,538 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (₹ 62,051 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to San Diego.

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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 14 February 2025.

Wed 5/306:00SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 36mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/310:24SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 13/2₹ 4,427
Tue 4/316:33SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 39mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/319:19SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/2₹ 4,514
Thu 20/207:00SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 20/219:55SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 46mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 13/2₹ 6,250
Wed 19/306:20SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Tue 25/314:35SAN - SFO
2 stops7h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 13/2₹ 10,590
Sat 22/217:16SFO - SAN
1 stop5h 34mDelta
Tue 25/210:58SAN - SFO
1 stop3h 59mDelta
Deal found 13/2₹ 17,100
Sun 9/300:15SFO - SAN
1 stop9h 14mFrontier
Thu 13/321:46SAN - SFO
1 stop9h 30mFrontier
Deal found 13/2₹ 23,524

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 454,620 searches. Data last updated 14 February 2025.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Wed 5/3

06:00-07:36

Nonstop1h 36m

San Diego

Wed 5/3

10:24-12:15

Nonstop1h 51m

₹ 4,427

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 4/3

16:33-18:12

Nonstop1h 39m

San Diego

Tue 4/3

19:19-21:05

Nonstop1h 46m

₹ 4,514

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Wed 26/2

07:00-08:35

Nonstop1h 35m

San Diego

Wed 26/2

10:24-12:15

Nonstop1h 51m

₹ 6,250

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Wed 19/3

05:40-10:00

1 stop4h 20m

San Diego

Tue 25/3

20:25-22:05

Nonstop1h 40m

₹ 10,156

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Fri 14/3

06:10-10:15

1 stop4h 05m

San Diego

Sat 15/3

06:20-12:39

1 stop6h 19m

₹ 15,364

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sun 9/3

00:15-09:29

1 stop9h 14m

San Diego

Thu 13/3

21:46-07:16

1 stop9h 30m

₹ 23,524

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sun 23/2

07:00-08:35

Nonstop1h 35m

₹ 3,385

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Wed 19/3

06:20-07:50

Nonstop1h 30m

₹ 4,253

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Fri 14/3

07:21-08:58

Nonstop1h 37m

₹ 5,035

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Wed 19/2

07:00-08:35

Nonstop1h 35m

₹ 5,121

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 7 February 2025.

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 14 February 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 in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 35% on airfare.

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 14 February 2025.

The most flights from SFO to SAN are scheduled on a Thursday (78 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (27 on average).

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 14 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta 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.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

8.0
Very Good

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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 52 outbound flights from San Francisco to San Diego offered by 3 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 ₹ 4,427, 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 United Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 4,514 and ₹ 6,250, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to San Diego for 68% 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 ₹ 3,385. Users have also found prices from ₹ 4,253 and ₹ 5,035 on Southwest 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 Horizon Air (91%), Emirates (87%) and Asiana Airlines (87%).

  • 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 ₹ 3,299, our data indicates the cheapest price to be ₹ 1,648. The most popular route (San Francisco - San Diego), is priced around ₹ 3,299.

  • 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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