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Cheap flights from San Diego to San Francisco from £24

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 24/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SFO
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from San Diego to San Francisco are usually found in September or January, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£31

One-way from

£24

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£102
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 8/2-9/2
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 35m total
  • San Diego to San Francisco
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 24/2
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 46m total
  • San Diego to San Francisco
High demand for flights, 24% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 6% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Sat 8/219:48SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 51mFrontier
Sun 9/208:06SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 44mFrontier
Deal found 16/1£31
Mon 3/217:30SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/222:35SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1£43
Sat 1/219:55SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 41mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/210:40SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 16/1£55
Fri 14/306:40SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Wed 19/316:15SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 17/1£96
Wed 12/210:15SAN - SFO
1 stop6h 06mDelta
Thu 13/213:31SFO - SAN
1 stop3h 30mDelta
Deal found 17/1£145

Find flights from San Diego to San Francisco within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from San Diego to San Francisco 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Sat 8/2

19:48-21:39

Nonstop1h 51m

San Francisco

Sun 9/2

08:06-09:50

Nonstop1h 44m

£31

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Mon 3/2

17:30-19:15

Nonstop1h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

22:35-00:14

Nonstop1h 39m

£43

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Sat 1/2

19:55-21:36

Nonstop1h 41m

San Francisco

Wed 5/2

10:40-12:17

Nonstop1h 37m

£55

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Fri 14/3

06:40-08:20

Nonstop1h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 19/3

16:15-17:55

Nonstop1h 40m

£96

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Wed 12/2

06:30-12:36

1 stop6h 06m

San Francisco

Tue 18/2

06:05-10:18

1 stop4h 13m

£145

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Mon 24/2

17:25-19:11

Nonstop1h 46m

£24

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Sat 15/2

19:55-21:41

Nonstop1h 46m

£28

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Mon 24/2

07:50-09:30

Nonstop1h 40m

£40

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Sun 16/2

06:15-12:37

1 stop6h 22m

£73

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 17/1

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

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to San Francisco

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Diego to San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Diego to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 37 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from San Diego to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 77% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego to San Francisco. 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 17 January 2025.

The most flights from SAN to SFO are scheduled on a Friday (77 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 Francisco. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Diego to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Delta, Alaska Airlines and Southwest. 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.
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very Good
9,681 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very Good
8,512 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

6.1
Okay
3,438 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

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 Diego to San Francisco. 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 Diego to San Francisco?

    Booking a flight from San Diego (SAN) to San Francisco (SFO) is your only option if you wish to fly from San Diego to San Francisco. On a typical day, there are 54 flights from San Diego to San Francisco, all of which are around 1h 41m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 2 airlines when you book a flight from San Diego to San Francisco.

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to San Francisco round-trip?

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at £31. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £43 and £55, respectively. Frontier is priced at 75% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £24. Users have also found prices from £28 and £40 on Alaska Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

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

    Before booking your flight to San Francisco from San Diego, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: ANA (78%), Horizon Air (76%), SWISS( 73%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay £148 for a flight from San Diego to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is £39 while the most popular route, (San Diego - San Francisco) is currently priced at £38.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from San Diego to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). 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 Diego to San Francisco

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest£31Average£47FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest£71Average£172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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