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Cheap flights from San Francisco to San Diego from $74

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$147United Airlines
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Frontier flights from San Francisco to San Diego

Our best Frontier deals on San Francisco to San Diego flight tickets
Frontier
17 Dec
SFO19:10San Francisco
1h 41m
SAN20:51San Diego
21 Dec
SAN16:37San Diego
1h 43m
SFO18:20San Francisco
Frontier
17 Dec
SFO10:41San Francisco
5h 06m
1 stop
SAN15:47San Diego
21 Dec
SAN16:37San Diego
1h 43m
SFO18:20San Francisco
Frontier
17 Dec
SFO10:41San Francisco
5h 06m
1 stop
SAN15:47San Diego
21 Dec
SAN06:25San Diego
17h 56m
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SFO00:21San Francisco

United Airlines flights from San Francisco to San Diego

Our best United Airlines deals on San Francisco to San Diego flight tickets
United Airlines
3 Dec
SFO20:50San Francisco
1h 37m
SAN22:27San Diego
4 Dec
SAN18:52San Diego
1h 39m
SFO20:31San Francisco
United Airlines
28 Nov
SFO07:00San Francisco
1h 37m
SAN08:37San Diego
3 Dec
SAN19:45San Diego
1h 39m
SFO21:24San Francisco
United Airlines
2 Dec
SFO20:50San Francisco
1h 37m
SAN22:27San Diego
3 Dec
SAN18:52San Diego
1h 39m
SFO20:31San Francisco

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to San Diego

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to San Diego?

September. The cheapest time of year to fly to San Diego from San Francisco is September. The most expensive is March.

What is the cheapest day to depart San Francisco for San Diego?

Tuesday. The cheapest day of the week is usually Tuesday. The most expensive is usually Sunday.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to San Diego?

In the afternoon. San Francisco to San Diego flights are approximately 32% more expensive in the morning than in the afternoon

What is the cheapest airline that flies to San Diego from San Francisco?

Frontier. Frontier is the most popular carrier operating from San Francisco to San Diego

What is the cheapest San Francisco to San Diego flight route?

San Francisco - San Diego. Fly from San Francisco to San Diego for the best San Francisco - San Diego flight prices

How far in advance should you book San Francisco to San Diego flights?

30 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from San Francisco to San Diego is approximately 30 days to departure

How many flights depart from San Francisco to San Diego on average per day?

As of November 2024, 58 flights take off from San Francisco and land in San Diego each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 16:00, with 37% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from San Francisco to San Diego on average per week?

As of November 2024, 409 flights take off from San Francisco and land in San Diego each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Monday, with 19% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

Can stopping save me money on San Francisco to San Diego flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between San Francisco to San Diego.

How have San Francisco to San Diego flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2024, prices for San Francisco to San Diego flights are approximately 55% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Francisco to San Diego

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Francisco to San Diego according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best price found

$89

Fastest flight time

1h 30m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Diego

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Diego from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $89. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to San Diego found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $74.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to San Diego takes 1h 30m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to San Diego every day.
There is 1 airport near San Diego: San Diego (SAN)

  • How far is San Francisco to San Diego by plane?

    San Diego is 738.2 km away from San Francisco. By plane, this route typically takes 1h 30m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to San Diego Airport?

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to San Diego Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to San Diego Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to San Diego Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to San Diego Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Diego Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your San Diego Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from San Francisco to San Diego?

  • What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to San Diego?


Best airlines flying from San Francisco to San Diego

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FrontierPriceFrom $105Free cancellationRating
6.1
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  • Frontier Flights From San Francisco to San Diego

    The lowest priced Frontier flight from San Francisco to San Diego from the last 72 hours was $69. Generally, Frontier has 2 flights on this route every week with an average price of $97. Frontier is rated 6.1/10 by our users.


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Flights from San Francisco to San Diego with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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