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Cheap flights from San Francisco to San Diego from £30

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SAN
20 Nov — 27 Nov1
1 adult

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

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 943,810 searches. Data last updated 15 November 2024.

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SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Wed 18/12

10:41-15:13

1 stop4h 32m

San Diego

Wed 25/12

16:03-17:46

Nonstop1h 43m

£73

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 21/1

15:40-17:10

Nonstop1h 30m

San Diego

Tue 21/1

19:45-21:25

Nonstop1h 40m

£73

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Wed 12/2

06:00-07:36

Nonstop1h 36m

San Diego

Sun 16/2

08:00-09:44

Nonstop1h 44m

£76

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Thu 12/12

20:50-22:27

Nonstop1h 37m

San Diego

Sun 15/12

06:15-07:54

Nonstop1h 39m

£125

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sun 19/1

17:16-22:50

1 stop5h 34m

San Diego

Tue 21/1

10:54-14:57

1 stop4h 03m

£139

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 14/1

22:35-00:14

Nonstop1h 39m

£39

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 17/12

09:55-17:00

1 stop7h 05m

£46

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sat 14/12

17:00-18:37

Nonstop1h 37m

£47

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sun 8/12

09:15-15:21

1 stop6h 06m

£63

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Fri 13/12

06:20-10:15

1 stop3h 55m

£69

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Deals found on 15/11

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 15 November 2024.

Round-trip from

£73

One-way from

£39

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 18/12-25/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 15m total
  • San Francisco to San Diego
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 11/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 36m total
  • San Francisco to San Diego
High demand for flights, 30% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 33% 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 15 November 2024.

Wed 18/1210:41SFO - SAN
1 stop4h 32mFrontier
Wed 25/1216:03SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 43mFrontier
Deal found 14/11£73
Sat 7/1207:00SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/1219:45SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/11£76
Tue 17/1206:00SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 36mAlaska Airlines
Tue 17/1220:25SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 14/11£84
Tue 10/1212:20SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Tue 10/1217:40SAN - SFO
1 stop4h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 15/11£88
Thu 19/1218:55SFO - SAN
1 stop4h 37mDelta
Wed 15/110:54SAN - SFO
1 stop5h 59mDelta
Deal found 13/11£139

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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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 8 November 2024.

Booking 73 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to San Diego?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to San Diego (average of £585). Flying from San Francisco to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of £834). 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 15 November 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to San Diego at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 15% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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 15 November 2024.

The most flights from SFO to SAN are scheduled on a Friday (83 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (34 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 15 November 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to San Diego, see what other customers have to say about Frontier, Southwest and Alaska Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
5,044 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very Good
5,044 reviews
8.1
Very Good
5,044 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very Good
9,446 reviews
8.1
Very Good
5,044 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very Good
8,786 reviews
8.1
Very Good
5,044 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
9,193 reviews
8.1
Very Good
5,044 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very Good
5,044 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

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 37m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 63 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?

    Frontier, at £73, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to San Diego.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Southwest and Alaska Airlines. Frontier is 52% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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 £39. Users have also found prices from £46 and £62 on Southwest and United Airlines, respectively.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to San Diego consider choosing Asiana Airlines (90%), Air China (88%) or Lufthansa (85%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to San Diego?

    On average you can expect to pay £90 for a flight from San Francisco to San Diego. The cheapest flight overall is £63 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - San Diego) is currently priced at £51.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to San Diego (average of £585). Flying from San Francisco to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of £834). 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 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 943,810 searches. Data last updated 15 November 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest£44Average£107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest£144Average£165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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