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Cheap flights from San Diego to San Francisco from C$ 51

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 26/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SFO
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from San Diego to San Francisco are usually found in January or September, 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 20 February 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 74

One-way from

C$ 51

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 195

Good one-way deal

C$ 170 or less
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 19/3-19/3
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 23m total
  • San Diego to San Francisco
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 26/2
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 46m total
  • San Diego to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (C$ 44 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (C$ 15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Diego to San Francisco.

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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 20 February 2025.

Wed 19/36:04 p.m.SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 46mUnited Airlines
Wed 19/310:38 p.m.SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/2C$ 74
Thu 6/36:15 a.m.SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 45mAlaska Airlines
Thu 13/36:00 a.m.SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 81
Mon 3/39:59 p.m.SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 46mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 6/37:00 a.m.SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 19/2C$ 95
Tue 8/45:35 p.m.SAN - SFO
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Wed 9/47:45 p.m.SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 20/2C$ 129
Mon 10/35:15 p.m.SAN - SFO
1 stop6h 44mDelta
Thu 13/34:04 p.m.SFO - SAN
1 stop5h 21mDelta
Deal found 20/2C$ 247

Find flights from San Diego to San Francisco within your budget

Customize 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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

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San Diego

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Wed 19/3

6:04 p.m.-7:50 p.m.

Nonstop1h 46m

San Francisco

Wed 19/3

10:38 p.m.-12:15 a.m.

Nonstop1h 37m

C$ 74

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Thu 6/3

6:15 a.m.-8:00 a.m.

Nonstop1h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 9/3

7:00 a.m.-8:35 a.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

C$ 81

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Mon 3/3

9:59 p.m.-11:45 p.m.

Nonstop1h 46m

San Francisco

Thu 6/3

7:00 a.m.-8:35 a.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

C$ 95

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Tue 8/4

5:35 p.m.-10:55 p.m.

1 stop5h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 9/4

7:45 p.m.-9:20 p.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

C$ 129

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Mon 10/3

5:15 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop6h 44m

San Francisco

Thu 13/3

4:04 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

1 stop5h 21m

C$ 247

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Thu 24/7

8:19 a.m.-10:11 a.m.

Nonstop1h 52m

San Francisco

Mon 28/7

11:56 a.m.-1:38 p.m.

Nonstop1h 42m

C$ 253

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Wed 26/2

7:55 p.m.-9:41 p.m.

Nonstop1h 46m

C$ 51

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Wed 26/2

6:15 a.m.-8:00 a.m.

Nonstop1h 45m

C$ 55

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Wed 9/4

7:55 a.m.-9:30 a.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

C$ 58

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Sun 16/3

6:15 a.m.-8:01 a.m.

Nonstop1h 46m

C$ 74

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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 round-trip flight from San Diego to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Diego to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 37 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to San Francisco (average of C$ 276). Flying from San Diego to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 379). 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 20 February 2025.

When flying from San Diego to San Francisco, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 89% versus a flight in the evening.

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 20 February 2025.

The most flights from SAN to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (82 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (39 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 mm 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 20 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from San Diego to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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?

    You will need to book a flight from San Diego to San Francisco if you want to fly from San Diego to San Francisco. At least 1 airline has flights from San Diego (SAN) to San Francisco (SFO) on a regular basis. There are 64 flights to San Francisco from the San Diego airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from SAN to SFO to be around 1h 49m.

  • 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?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Diego to San Francisco round-trip from C$ 74. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Alaska Airlines, from C$ 81, and Hawaiian Airlines, from C$ 95. Users have found that United Airlines is 62% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Hawaiian Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 51. Alaska Airlines flights start at C$ 55 while deals on Southwest start at C$ 58 one-way.

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

    Consider ANA (81%), Asiana Airlines (80%) or Air New Zealand (77%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Diego to San Francisco.

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

    While on average a flight from San Diego to San Francisco is generally C$ 280, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 35. When looking at the most popular route, (San Diego - San Francisco), you can expect to pay C$ 70 for that flight.

  • 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 vacation 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to San Francisco (average of C$ 276). Flying from San Diego to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 379). 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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