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Cheap flights from San Francisco to San Diego from C$ 54

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to San Diego departing on 9/11. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Southwest Logo
12:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.SFO-SAN
7h 00m1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.SAN-SFO
1h 45mdirect
C$ 105Southwest
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Tue, 4 Nov - Wed, 5 Nov
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:10 a.m. - 8:52 a.m.SFO-SAN
1h 42mdirect
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
10:18 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.SAN-SFO
1h 41mdirect
C$ 107Hawaiian Airlines
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Thu, 2 Oct - Fri, 3 Oct
Southwest Logo
6:15 p.m. - 7:55 p.m.SFO-SAN
1h 40mdirect
Southwest Logo
12:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.SAN-SFO
1h 50mdirect
C$ 108Southwest
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Tue, 2 Dec - Sun, 7 Dec
Southwest Logo
5:15 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.SFO-SAN
5h 05m1 stop
Southwest Logo
8:55 p.m. - 10:35 p.m.SAN-SFO
1h 40mdirect
C$ 109Southwest
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Wed, 1 Oct - Thu, 2 Oct
Southwest Logo
5:30 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.SFO-SAN
4h 25m1 stop
Southwest Logo
10:30 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.SAN-SFO
1h 40mdirect
C$ 112Southwest
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Wed, 5 Nov - Sun, 9 Nov
United Airlines Logo
10:36 p.m. - 12:15 a.m.SFO-SAN
1h 39mdirect
United Airlines Logo
8:08 p.m. - 9:48 p.m.SAN-SFO
1h 40mdirect
C$ 123United Airlines
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Tue, 30 Sep - Thu, 2 Oct
United Airlines Logo
2:20 p.m. - 3:59 p.m.SFO-SAN
1h 39mdirect
United Airlines Logo
7:28 p.m. - 9:08 p.m.SAN-SFO
1h 40mdirect
C$ 133United Airlines
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Sat, 11 Oct - Sat, 11 Oct
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 a.m. - 7:41 a.m.SFO-SAN
1h 41mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:18 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.SAN-SFO
1h 41mdirect
C$ 134Alaska Airlines
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Mon, 29 Sep - Fri, 3 Oct
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:10 a.m. - 8:52 a.m.SFO-SAN
1h 42mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:18 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.SAN-SFO
1h 41mdirect
C$ 140Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 30 Sep - Tue, 30 Sep
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:10 a.m. - 8:52 a.m.SFO-SAN
1h 42mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:18 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.SAN-SFO
1h 41mdirect
C$ 151Alaska Airlines
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Southwest flights from San Francisco to San Diego

Our best Southwest deals on San Francisco to San Diego flight tickets
Southwest
4 Nov
SFO12:15 p.m.San Francisco
7h 00m
1 stop
SAN7:15 p.m.San Diego
5 Nov
SAN7:00 a.m.San Diego
1h 45m
SFO8:45 a.m.San Francisco
C$ 105
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Southwest
2 Dec
SFO6:15 p.m.San Francisco
1h 40m
SAN7:55 p.m.San Diego
7 Dec
SAN12:00 p.m.San Diego
1h 50m
SFO1:50 p.m.San Francisco
C$ 108
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Southwest
1 Oct
SFO5:15 a.m.San Francisco
5h 05m
1 stop
SAN10:20 a.m.San Diego
2 Oct
SAN8:55 p.m.San Diego
1h 40m
SFO10:35 p.m.San Francisco
C$ 109
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Hawaiian Airlines flights from San Francisco to San Diego

Our best Hawaiian Airlines deals on San Francisco to San Diego flight tickets
Hawaiian Airlines
2 Oct
SFO7:10 a.m.San Francisco
1h 42m
SAN8:52 a.m.San Diego
3 Oct
SAN10:18 p.m.San Diego
1h 41m
SFO11:59 p.m.San Francisco
C$ 107
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Hawaiian Airlines
24 Sep
SFO7:10 a.m.San Francisco
1h 42m
SAN8:52 a.m.San Diego
24 Sep
SAN11:28 a.m.San Diego
1h 44m
SFO1:12 p.m.San Francisco
C$ 154
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Hawaiian Airlines
23 Sep
SFO7:10 a.m.San Francisco
1h 42m
SAN8:52 a.m.San Diego
23 Sep
SAN11:28 a.m.San Diego
1h 44m
SFO1:12 p.m.San Francisco
C$ 209
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Customize 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, momondo users made 96,600 searches. Data last updated 11 September 2025.
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San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 4/11

12:15 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

1 stop7h 00m

San Diego

Wed 5/11

7:00 a.m.-8:45 a.m.

Nonstop1h 45m

C$ 105

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Thu 2/10

7:10 a.m.-8:52 a.m.

Nonstop1h 42m

San Diego

Fri 3/10

10:18 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

Nonstop1h 41m

C$ 107

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 2/12

6:15 p.m.-7:55 p.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

San Diego

Sun 7/12

12:00 p.m.-1:50 p.m.

Nonstop1h 50m

C$ 108

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Wed 1/10

5:15 a.m.-10:20 a.m.

1 stop5h 05m

San Diego

Thu 2/10

8:55 p.m.-10:35 p.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

C$ 109

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Wed 5/11

5:30 a.m.-9:55 a.m.

1 stop4h 25m

San Diego

Sun 9/11

10:30 a.m.-12:10 p.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

C$ 112

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 30/9

10:36 p.m.-12:15 a.m.

Nonstop1h 39m

San Diego

Thu 2/10

8:08 p.m.-9:48 p.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

C$ 123

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sat 11/10

2:20 p.m.-3:59 p.m.

Nonstop1h 39m

San Diego

Sat 11/10

7:28 p.m.-9:08 p.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

C$ 133

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Mon 29/9

6:00 a.m.-7:41 a.m.

Nonstop1h 41m

San Diego

Fri 3/10

10:18 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

Nonstop1h 41m

C$ 134

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 30/9

7:10 a.m.-8:52 a.m.

Nonstop1h 42m

San Diego

Tue 30/9

10:18 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

Nonstop1h 41m

C$ 140

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Mon 29/9

7:10 a.m.-8:52 a.m.

Nonstop1h 42m

San Diego

Tue 30/9

10:18 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

Nonstop1h 41m

C$ 151

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to San Diego. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around C$ 148. If you are unable to visit San Diego during the month of January, then departing from San Francisco during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around C$ 173.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Diego?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Diego is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as C$ 119. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to San Diego on Saturday is C$ 574.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Diego?

Flying to San Diego from San Francisco in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as C$ 99 when looking at flights departing in the evening. Flights to San Diego are more costly at noon, with an average ticket price of C$ 357. Departure times at noon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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

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How far in advance should I book a flight to San Diego?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Diego from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Diego for around C$ 193 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Diego from San Francisco for as low as C$ 144 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on San Francisco to San Diego flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on San Francisco to San Diego flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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

As of September 2025, prices for San Francisco to San Diego flights are approximately 48% 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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Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from San Francisco to San Diego

Fastest flight time

1h 30m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Diego

1 airport
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)
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  • How far is San Francisco to San Diego by plane?

    A flight from San Francisco to San Diego will travel around 738.2 km. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 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.

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  • 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 offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify 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 travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Diego Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Diego Airport. It is always advisable to seek 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?

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Best airlines flying from San Francisco to San Diego

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
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FrontierPriceFrom C$ 78Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,177 reviews
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom C$ 99Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,723 reviews
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  • Hawaiian Airlines Flights From San Francisco to San Diego

    Hawaiian Airlines flies from San Francisco to San Diego around 46 times per week, with 2,723 momondo users rating the airline 7.8/10. The cheapest Hawaiian Airlines deal from San Francisco to San Diego in the last 72 hours was C$ 71 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of C$ 113 for Hawaiian Airlines flights on this route.

  • Frontier Flights From San Francisco to San Diego

    Frontier (5.8/10 from 3,177 reviews) operates around 1 flight from San Francisco to San Diego in any given week. The average Frontier airfare for this route is around C$ 81, with deals from around C$ 56 rare but found on momondo. Referenced prices are for round-trip San Francisco to San Diego flight searches in the last 72 hours.

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