CA $52 Cheap Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN)

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Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at CA $52 for one-way flights and CA $104 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

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Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN)

September is typically the cheapest month to fly

From CA $66 - CA $125 per traveller.

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Flight from San Francisco to San Diego (SFO - SAN) route information
Origin airport
San Francisco Intl.
Destination airport
San Diego Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Hawaiian Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
CA $104
Distance
714 km
Average flight time
1 hour 32 mins

San Francisco to San Diego Flights

The easy way to book your flights from San Francisco to San Diego 

With Expedia, it’s simple to find and book flights to San Diego from San Francisco whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure. Enter your travel dates, hit search, and choose your flight from 20 airlines that cover this route. There are American Airlines, Condor, Qatar Airways, JAL, Air Canada, Fiji Airways, Emirates, Asiana Airlines, Virgin Australia, Swiss, Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Qantas, Cathay Pacific, Southwest Airlines, Iberia, Hawaiian Airlines, ANA, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, British Airways nonstop flights to San Diego Intl., too.  

Choose your preferred carrier and cabin class with the advanced search tool and select your ideal departure time. Then, if you want, you can see just nonstop or refundable flights. And if you’re traveling last minute, just enter the date to check out flights from San Francisco to San Diego today, tomorrow, or this week.  

 

Save dollars with cheap flights from San Francisco Intl., SFO to San Diego Intl., SAN 

Sort your search results by price to find great deals on your flight from San Francisco to San Diego—you get all your cheapest options first. Grab yourself a bargain now—the lowest price on flights to San Diego from San Francisco currently is just CA $104 rising to CA $333.  

Here are more money-saving tips: 

  • Fly in September when flight prices are normally at their lowest 
  • Book about a month to 6 weeks before you travel for the best prices to San Diego  
  • Avoid peak season and weekends when flights can cost more
  • Early morning and late-night flights are sometimes cheaper, so try varying your travel times 
  • One surefire way to save money on your flight is to book your flight and hotel together with Expedia. Sometimes, the savings are so large that the flight is basically free! 

 

Reasons to choose Expedia for your flight to San Diego from San Francisco 

Whatever your destination, budget, or reason to travel, in just one quick search, you can choose from loads of flights, airlines, and cabin classes. The filters make it quick and easy to find your ideal flights, and if you choose one of the flexible options, you won’t be charged to change your flight. So book your flight to San Diego with Expedia today.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from SFO to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
If you're travelling between SFO and San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN), round-trip journeys start from CA $104. This price is based on airfares available within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, so don't hang around. Book now and save yourself both money and time. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from San Francisco Airport to SAN?
This varies from airline to airline, as each has its own terms and conditions. Head to the Customer Service Portal, where there are easy instructions on how to cancel online.
How do I find cheap flights from SFO to SAN that have flexible change policies?
Flights from SFO to SAN with flexible change policies are available with many airlines. Simply use our "No change fees" filter when searching. You'll only need to cover the difference in ticket price, with no additional fees to worry about.
How many hours is the flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
It takes roughly 1 hour and 36 minutes to fly from San Francisco Airport to SAN. Put your seat back and make yourself comfortable — but not too comfortable. You'll be landing before long.
How far is the flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
A flight distance of just 720 kilometres separates San Francisco and San Diego. Once you're up in the air, you won't have time to do much more than read the magazine in your seat pocket.
Which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to San Diego Airport?
It's a breeze to fly directly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to SAN. Below are some of the top carriers that operate nonstop services on this route:

  • Alaska Airlines - (AS) with 208 monthly flights
  • United Airlines - (UA) with 178 monthly flights
  • Southwest Airlines - (WN) with 117 monthly flights
  • Frontier Airlines - (F9) with 34 monthly flights

Are San Francisco Airport to San Diego Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Flight prices from San Francisco Airport to SAN are available up to a year prior to departure on Expedia. And although you may score fantastic last-minute deals, it's never something you can count on. Also, booking your flights ahead of time means you'll have more options — and you can avoid being wedged in the dreaded middle seat! We're always updating our fares to bring you the biggest bargains, so check back often for all the latest specials.

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