Cheap flights from San Diego to San Francisco from ₹ 4,440

SAN — SFO
5 Oct — 12 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to San Francisco are usually found in October or September, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to San Francisco

Tue 29/910:28 -
Nonstop1h 57m
Tue 6/1011:17 -
1 stop5h 42m
Deal found 1/9₹ 7,463
Tue 15/910:28 -
Nonstop1h 57m
Tue 22/916:31 -
Nonstop1h 48m
Deal found 1/9₹ 8,030
Sat 12/913:38 -
Nonstop1h 55m
Wed 23/916:31 -
Nonstop1h 48m
Deal found 1/9₹ 8,502
Wed 16/913:38 -
Nonstop1h 55m
Wed 23/916:31 -
Nonstop1h 48m
Deal found 1/9₹ 8,691
Tue 15/910:28 -
Nonstop1h 57m
Wed 23/916:31 -
Nonstop1h 48m
Deal found 1/9₹ 8,785
Sat 12/913:38 -
Nonstop1h 55m
Tue 22/916:31 -
Nonstop1h 48m
Deal found 1/9₹ 9,541
Wed 16/913:38 -
Nonstop1h 55m
Tue 22/916:31 -
Nonstop1h 48m
Deal found 1/9₹ 9,730
Sat 31/1010:56 -
Nonstop1h 55m
Thu 5/1114:21 -
1 stop5h 26m
Deal found 4/9₹ 10,297
Sat 24/1010:55 -
Nonstop1h 46m
Sat 24/1015:31 -
Nonstop1h 39m
Deal found 2/9₹ 10,580
Sat 26/918:28 -
Nonstop1h 42m
Mon 28/908:27 -
Nonstop1h 50m
Deal found 4/9₹ 11,053
Wed 16/913:38 -
Nonstop1h 55m
Thu 24/916:31 -
Nonstop1h 48m
Deal found 1/9₹ 11,147

Find flight deals from San Diego to San Francisco

Round-trip from

₹ 7,463

One-way from

₹ 4,440

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 16,532

Good round-trip deal

₹ 17,363 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 29/9-6/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 39m total
  • San Diego to San Francisco
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 28/9-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 57m total
  • San Diego to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (₹ 241,694 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 40,100 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Diego to San Francisco.

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San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN San Diego - SFO San Francisco

SANSFO

San Diego

Thu 5/11

16:01-17:45

Nonstop1h 44m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 5,574

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN San Diego - SFO San Francisco

SANSFO

San Diego

Thu 14/1

06:15-11:55

1 stop5h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 6,518

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN San Diego - SFO San Francisco

SANSFO

San Diego

Fri 30/10

10:55-12:41

Nonstop1h 46m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 6,518

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN San Diego - SFO San Francisco

SANSFO

San Diego

Thu 5/11

15:00-00:05

2 stops9h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 6,991

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN San Diego - SFO San Francisco

SANSFO

San Diego

Sat 3/10

06:15-10:53

1 stop4h 38m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 7,463

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN San Diego - SFO San Francisco

SANSFO

San Diego

Sun 8/11

09:38-11:25

Nonstop1h 47m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 7,463

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN San Diego - SFO San Francisco

SANSFO

San Diego

Fri 2/10

19:15-00:35

1 stop5h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 8,124

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN San Diego - SFO San Francisco

SANSFO

San Diego

Wed 25/11

06:30-08:20

Nonstop1h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 8,880

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN San Diego - SFO San Francisco

SANSFO

San Diego

Fri 9/10

16:00-22:20

2 stops6h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 10,297

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN San Diego - SFO San Francisco

SANSFO

San Diego

Sat 31/10

09:40-16:20

2 stops6h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 10,297

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

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

The best time to book flights from San Diego to San Francisco is 58 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 Diego to San Francisco?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to San Francisco (average of ₹ 12,942). Flying from San Diego to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 24,089). 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 SAN to SFO?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 77% on flights from San Diego to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Diego to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Diego to San Francisco flights typically cost between ₹ 11,053 and ₹ 22,578 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 7,463 on Frontier (29 Sept–6 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines from San Diego to San Francisco. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Southwest can get you from San Diego to San Francisco in just under 1h 35m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. San Diego and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 718 km. All flights are typically direct.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Diego to San Francisco round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Diego to San Francisco return from ₹ 5,816. Users have found that Alaska Airlines is 70% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as ₹ 5,145 on Hawaiian Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from ₹ 6,719 and Southwest from ₹ 7,397 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Diego to San Francisco consider choosing Emirates(77%), Air China(59%) or Air New Zealand(57%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to San Francisco.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to San Francisco 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 Diego to San Francisco?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to San Francisco (average of ₹ 12,942). Flying from San Diego to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 24,089). 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.

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Top airline flying from San Diego to San Francisco

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Alaska AirlinesCheapest₹ 5,816Average₹ 12,976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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