Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Diego to San Francisco flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 23% of flights being delayed.

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 Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How often are flights from San Diego to San Francisco delayed?

About 31% of weekly flights between San Diego and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 128 minutes.

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

The San Diego to San Francisco flight path was viewed by 5 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

For as low as £94, Southwest can have you in San Francisco from San Diego in 1h 45m. The distance between San Diego and San Francisco is about 446 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to San Francisco

The most flights from SAN to SFO are scheduled on a Tuesday (77 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (50 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches 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.

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).

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

Before booking your flight to San Francisco from San Diego, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Emirates (80%), Air New Zealand (60%), ANA( 60%).

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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 82 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to San Francisco (average of £102). Flying from San Diego to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of £190). 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 afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 87% on airfare.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Diego to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Diego to San Francisco flights typically cost between £88 and £191 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £63 on Frontier (31 Oct–7 Nov).

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How popular is this San Diego to San Francisco flight route?
The San Diego to San Francisco flight path was viewed by 5 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from San Diego to San Francisco?
For as low as £94, Southwest can have you in San Francisco from San Diego in 1h 45m. The distance between San Diego and San Francisco is about 446 mi. Most flights are nonstop.
What are the most reliable airlines from San Diego to San Francisco?
Before booking your flight to San Francisco from San Diego, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Emirates (80%), Air New Zealand (60%), ANA( 60%).
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 holiday 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to San Francisco (average of £102). Flying from San Diego to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of £190). 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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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 82 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?

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 afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 87% on airfare.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Diego to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Diego to San Francisco flights typically cost between £88 and £191 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £63 on Frontier (31 Oct–7 Nov).

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to San Francisco

The most flights from SAN to SFO are scheduled on a Tuesday (77 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (50 on average).

How often are flights from San Diego to San Francisco delayed?

About 31% of weekly flights between San Diego and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 128 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 Thursday 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, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 23% of flights being delayed.

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San Diego to San Francisco flights typically cost between £88 and £191 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £63 on Frontier (31 Oct–7 Nov).