Cheap flights from San Francisco to San Diego from C$ 81

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Southwest Logo
7:40 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
SFO
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SAN
1h 35mdirect
Southwest Logo
7:15 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
SAN
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SFO
4h 35m
1 stop
C$ 150Southwest
Wed, 27 May - Sat, 30 May
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:15 p.m. - 7:02 p.m.
SFO
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SAN
1h 47mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:29 p.m. - 11:14 p.m.
SAN
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SFO
1h 45mdirect
C$ 153Alaska Airlines
Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep
Southwest Logo
7:40 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
SFO
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SAN
1h 35mdirect
Southwest Logo
4:50 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
SAN
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SFO
1h 40mdirect
C$ 160Southwest
Tue, 12 May - Tue, 12 May
Frontier Logo
10:01 p.m. - 11:44 p.m.
SFO
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SAN
1h 43mdirect
Frontier Logo
9:43 a.m. - 2:26 p.m.
SAN
-
SFO
4h 43m
1 stop
C$ 161Frontier
Sat, 30 May - Fri, 5 Jun
Southwest Logo
3:55 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
SFO
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SAN
1h 35mdirect
Southwest Logo
8:20 p.m. - 10:05 p.m.
SAN
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SFO
1h 45mdirect
C$ 163Southwest
Wed, 20 May - Wed, 27 May
Southwest Logo
5:40 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
SFO
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SAN
6h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:50 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
SAN
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SFO
1h 40mdirect
C$ 164Southwest
Tue, 12 May - Tue, 12 May
Southwest Logo
6:00 a.m. - 7:35 a.m.
SFO
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SAN
1h 35mdirect
Southwest Logo
10:05 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.
SAN
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SFO
1h 35mdirect
C$ 168Southwest
Sat, 30 May - Sat, 30 May
Southwest Logo
7:40 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
SFO
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SAN
1h 35mdirect
Southwest Logo
6:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.
SAN
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SFO
7h 45m
2 stops
C$ 171Southwest
Wed, 27 May - Wed, 10 Jun
United Airlines Logo
8:15 a.m. - 9:59 a.m.
SFO
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SAN
1h 44mdirect
United Airlines Logo
6:27 p.m. - 8:07 p.m.
SAN
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SFO
1h 40mdirect
C$ 172United Airlines
Sat, 30 May - Sat, 30 May
Southwest Logo
1:25 p.m. - 3:05 p.m.
SFO
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SAN
1h 40mdirect
Southwest Logo
7:15 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
SAN
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SFO
4h 35m
1 stop
C$ 174Southwest
Thu, 28 May - Sat, 30 May

Southwest flights from San Francisco to San Diego

Our best Southwest deals on San Francisco to San Diego flight tickets
Southwest
27 May
SFO7:40 a.m.San Francisco
1h 35m
SAN9:15 a.m.San Diego
30 May
SAN7:15 a.m.San Diego
4h 35m
1 stop
SFO11:50 a.m.San Francisco
C$ 150
Southwest
20 May
SFO3:55 p.m.San Francisco
1h 35m
SAN5:30 p.m.San Diego
27 May
SAN8:20 p.m.San Diego
1h 45m
SFO10:05 p.m.San Francisco
C$ 163
Southwest
12 May
SFO5:40 a.m.San Francisco
6h 30m
1 stop
SAN12:10 p.m.San Diego
12 May
SAN4:50 p.m.San Diego
1h 40m
SFO6:30 p.m.San Francisco
C$ 164

Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to San Diego

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on San Francisco to San Diego flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
10 Sep
SFO5:15 p.m.San Francisco
1h 47m
SAN7:02 p.m.San Diego
10 Sep
SAN9:29 p.m.San Diego
1h 45m
SFO11:14 p.m.San Francisco
C$ 153
Alaska Airlines
2 Jun
SFO6:16 a.m.San Francisco
1h 42m
SAN7:58 a.m.San Diego
6 Jun
SAN8:35 p.m.San Diego
1h 48m
SFO10:23 p.m.San Francisco
C$ 160
Alaska Airlines
30 May
SFO6:16 a.m.San Francisco
1h 42m
SAN7:58 a.m.San Diego
30 May
SAN10:13 a.m.San Diego
1h 40m
SFO11:53 a.m.San Francisco
C$ 180

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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 26 April 2026.
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San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Wed 27/5

7:40 a.m.-9:15 a.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

San Diego

Sat 30/5

7:15 a.m.-11:50 a.m.

1 stop4h 35m

C$ 150

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Thu 10/9

5:15 p.m.-7:02 p.m.

Nonstop1h 47m

San Diego

Thu 10/9

9:29 p.m.-11:14 p.m.

Nonstop1h 45m

C$ 153

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 12/5

7:40 a.m.-9:15 a.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

San Diego

Tue 12/5

4:50 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

C$ 160

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sat 30/5

10:01 p.m.-11:44 p.m.

Nonstop1h 43m

San Diego

Fri 5/6

9:43 a.m.-2:26 p.m.

1 stop4h 43m

C$ 161

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Wed 20/5

3:55 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

San Diego

Wed 27/5

8:20 p.m.-10:05 p.m.

Nonstop1h 45m

C$ 163

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 12/5

5:40 a.m.-12:10 p.m.

1 stop6h 30m

San Diego

Tue 12/5

4:50 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

C$ 164
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sat 30/5

6:00 a.m.-7:35 a.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

San Diego

Sat 30/5

10:05 a.m.-11:40 a.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

C$ 168

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Wed 27/5

7:40 a.m.-9:15 a.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

San Diego

Wed 10/6

6:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m.

2 stops7h 45m

C$ 171

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sat 30/5

8:15 a.m.-9:59 a.m.

Nonstop1h 44m

San Diego

Sat 30/5

6:27 p.m.-8:07 p.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

C$ 172

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Thu 28/5

1:25 p.m.-3:05 p.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

San Diego

Sat 30/5

7:15 a.m.-11:50 a.m.

1 stop4h 35m

C$ 174

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?

In general, July 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$ 186. If you are unable to visit San Diego during the month of July, then departing from San Francisco during the month June is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around C$ 206.

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

Flying to San Diego from San Francisco in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as C$ 132 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Flights to San Diego are more costly at noon, with an average ticket price of C$ 352. 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 from San Francisco 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$ 267 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$ 174 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.

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

You could potentially save up to 38% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to San Diego flight.

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

As of April 2026, prices for San Francisco to San Diego flights are approximately 59% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time

1h 40m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Diego

1 airport
The fastest flight from San Francisco to San Diego takes 1h 40m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to San Diego every day.
There is 1 airport in San Diego. From San Francisco there are direct flights to San Diego (SAN).

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to San Diego

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

    A flight from San Francisco to San Diego will travel around 736.7 km. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 1h 40m.

  • 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 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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