Cheap flights from San Diego to San Francisco from £29
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 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to San Francisco are usually found in January or February, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to San FranciscoExplore 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 17 October 2025.
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 17 October 2025.
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 17 October 2025.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
San DiegoSan Francisco
SAN - SFO
SANSFO
San Diego
Fri 7/11
17:40-19:20
Nonstop1h 40m
San Francisco
Sun 9/11
05:50-07:20
Nonstop1h 30m
San DiegoSan Francisco
SAN - SFO
SANSFO
San Diego
Thu 6/11
17:45-22:55
1 stop5h 10m
San Francisco
Mon 10/11
09:15-11:00
Nonstop1h 45m
San DiegoSan Francisco
SAN - SFO
SANSFO
San Diego
Thu 6/11
17:45-22:55
1 stop5h 10m
San Francisco
Sun 9/11
05:50-07:20
Nonstop1h 30m
San DiegoSan Francisco
SAN - SFO
SANSFO
San Diego
Fri 14/11
07:00-08:45
Nonstop1h 45m
San Francisco
Mon 17/11
05:10-10:15
1 stop5h 05m
San DiegoSan Francisco
SAN - SFO
SANSFO
San Diego
Sat 8/11
17:30-19:12
Nonstop1h 42m
San Francisco
Tue 11/11
07:00-08:40
Nonstop1h 40m
San DiegoSan Francisco
SAN - SFO
SANSFO
San Diego
Wed 25/2
12:30-14:05
Nonstop1h 35m
San Francisco
Wed 25/2
16:30-18:04
Nonstop1h 34m
San DiegoSan Francisco
SAN - SFO
SANSFO
San Diego
Wed 7/1
11:10-18:05
2 stops6h 55m
San Francisco
Thu 8/1
15:15-16:45
Nonstop1h 30m
San DiegoSan Francisco
SAN - SFO
SANSFO
San Diego
Sun 2/11
05:15-07:02
Nonstop1h 47m
San Francisco
Sun 9/11
06:30-08:06
Nonstop1h 36m
San DiegoSan Francisco
SAN - SFO
SANSFO
San Diego
Thu 19/2
12:30-14:05
Nonstop1h 35m
San Francisco
Mon 23/2
07:00-08:34
Nonstop1h 34m
San DiegoSan Francisco
SAN - SFO
SANSFO
San Diego
Sat 28/2
18:30-20:04
Nonstop1h 34m
San Francisco
Tue 3/3
07:00-08:34
Nonstop1h 34m
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to San Francisco
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to San Francisco?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 87 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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 £14). Flying from San Diego to San Francisco in September is currently the most expensive (average of £39). 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?
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 76% on airfare.
How often are flights from San Diego to San Francisco delayed?
About 21% of weekly flights between San Diego and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 120 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for San Diego to San Francisco flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Diego to San Francisco flights?
Over the past year, Iberia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.
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