Cheap flights from San Francisco to San Diego from £43

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 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SAN
6 Mar — 13 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to San Diego are usually found in March or July, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 February 2026.

Sat 28/205:00
SFO
-
SAN
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Sat 28/216:25
SAN
-
SFO
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 3/2£85
Sat 28/216:40
SFO
-
SAN
1 stop5h 00m
Southwest
Thu 5/312:50
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 4/2£89
Mon 2/307:00
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 40m
United Airlines
Tue 3/311:57
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2£91
Fri 6/307:00
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 40m
United Airlines
Sun 8/306:15
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/2£93
Tue 7/406:20
SFO
-
SAN
2 stops11h 25m
Southwest
Tue 14/418:30
SAN
-
SFO
1 stop4h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 1/2£94
Mon 18/506:30
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 34m
United Airlines
Wed 20/511:06
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2£96
Tue 7/406:20
SFO
-
SAN
2 stops11h 25m
Southwest
Thu 9/420:45
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 2/2£97
Tue 10/315:06
SFO
-
SAN
1 stop4h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 10/322:09
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/2£99
Wed 20/505:40
SFO
-
SAN
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Sun 24/507:30
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 2/2£100
Fri 6/322:35
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 39m
United Airlines
Mon 9/309:54
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2£101
Wed 18/309:00
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 40m
United Airlines
Sun 22/306:15
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/2£103
Fri 27/205:50
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Mon 2/320:30
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 4/2£104

Find flight deals from San Francisco to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN). 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 4 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£85

One-way from

£43

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£111
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 28/2-28/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 12h 05m total
  • San Francisco to San Diego
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 28/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 00m total
  • San Francisco to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£17 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£3 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customise 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, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 4 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to San Diego that are best for you.

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San Francisco

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sat 28/2

16:40-21:40

1 stop5h 00m

San Diego

Sat 7/3

10:30-17:15

1 stop6h 45m

£85

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

08:11-09:49

Nonstop1h 38m

San Diego

Tue 10/3

14:55-16:44

Nonstop1h 49m

£85

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sat 18/4

15:05-21:00

1 stop5h 55m

San Diego

Mon 20/4

06:20-08:10

Nonstop1h 50m

£89

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Thu 12/3

09:00-10:40

Nonstop1h 40m

San Diego

Sun 15/3

06:15-08:05

Nonstop1h 50m

£93

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Fri 6/3

07:00-08:40

Nonstop1h 40m

San Diego

Sun 8/3

06:15-08:05

Nonstop1h 50m

£93

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

06:40-08:18

Nonstop1h 38m

San Diego

Tue 3/3

22:09-23:59

Nonstop1h 50m

£93

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Thu 2/4

06:00-07:35

Nonstop1h 35m

San Diego

Mon 6/4

19:40-21:30

Nonstop1h 50m

£93

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Thu 19/3

06:00-07:35

Nonstop1h 35m

San Diego

Thu 26/3

20:55-22:35

Nonstop1h 40m

£93

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Thu 7/5

06:00-07:35

Nonstop1h 35m

San Diego

Sun 10/5

21:30-23:15

Nonstop1h 45m

£104

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Fri 27/2

05:50-07:20

Nonstop1h 30m

San Diego

Mon 2/3

17:10-18:50

Nonstop1h 40m

£104

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to San Diego

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 30 January 2026.

Booking 72 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to San Diego (average of £21). Flying from San Francisco to San Diego in September is currently the most expensive (average of £48). 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 SFO to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 February 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to San Diego in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 38% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 Diego. Reviews last updated 4 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines from San Francisco to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to San Diego. 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 Francisco to San Diego?

    To fly from San Francisco to San Diego, you need to book a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN). Nonstop flights to San Diego from San Francisco take 1h 30m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 54 outbound flights from San Francisco to San Diego offered by 2 different airlines.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to San Diego flight route?

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to San Diego?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to San Diego in 1h 38m. Fly via Southwest, Alaska Airlines, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. San Francisco and San Diego are separated by a distance of 446 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to San Diego round-trip?

    Hawaiian Airlines, at £62, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to San Diego. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Alaska Airlines. Hawaiian Airlines is 47% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £21. Users have also found prices from £33 and £35 on Alaska Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to San Diego consider choosing Japan Airlines (82%), United Airlines (79%) or Air China (78%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to San Diego 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 Francisco to San Diego?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to San Diego (average of £21). Flying from San Francisco to San Diego in September is currently the most expensive (average of £48). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from San Francisco to San Diego

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to San Diego. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 4 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest£62Average£105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest£65Average£119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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