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Cheap flights from San Diego to San Francisco from £32

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 13/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SFO
14 Jul — 21 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to San Francisco are usually found in January or February, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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 9 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£54

One-way from

£32

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£86

Good one-way deal

£113 or less
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 6/9-13/9
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 05m total
  • San Diego to San Francisco
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 13/11
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 46m total
  • San Diego to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (£1 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£2 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Diego to San Francisco.

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to San Francisco
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 9 July 2025.

Thu 17/714:50SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Tue 22/706:15SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 6/7£49
Tue 15/713:50SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 38mUnited Airlines
Tue 15/722:35SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/7£57
Wed 20/806:15SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 49mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 27/806:00SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 41mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/7£59
Thu 18/922:18SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 41mAlaska Airlines
Tue 23/906:00SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/7£71
Tue 5/812:05SAN - SFO
1 stop11h 20mFrontier
Sat 9/810:37SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 40mFrontier
Deal found 8/7£89

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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Diego to San Francisco 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 9 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to San Francisco that are best for you.

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San Diego

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San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Sat 6/9

07:55-09:30

Nonstop1h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 13/9

17:45-19:15

Nonstop1h 30m

£54

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Wed 23/7

22:11-23:50

Nonstop1h 39m

San Francisco

Wed 30/7

06:00-07:42

Nonstop1h 42m

£57

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Wed 20/8

06:15-08:04

Nonstop1h 49m

San Francisco

Wed 27/8

06:00-07:41

Nonstop1h 41m

£59

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Tue 5/8

10:43-12:20

Nonstop1h 37m

San Francisco

Sun 10/8

07:00-08:38

Nonstop1h 38m

£60

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Tue 5/8

12:05-23:25

1 stop11h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 9/8

10:37-12:17

Nonstop1h 40m

£89

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Thu 13/11

21:59-23:45

Nonstop1h 46m

£32

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Thu 6/11

19:59-21:44

Nonstop1h 45m

£33

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Mon 10/11

09:58-11:50

Nonstop1h 52m

£34

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Tue 18/11

13:15-18:15

1 stop5h 00m

£35

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Tue 5/8

06:20-07:58

Nonstop1h 38m

£43

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

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Diego to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 37 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from San Diego to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 9 July 2025.

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 at midday could potentially save you up to 86% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 9 July 2025.

The most flights from SAN to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (79 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (36 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 Francisco. Reviews last updated 9 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, andDelta from San Diego to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very Good

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

    Booking a flight from San Diego (SAN) to San Francisco (SFO) is your only option if you wish to fly from San Diego to San Francisco. On a typical day, there are 68 flights from San Diego to San Francisco, all of which are around 1h 35m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 1 airline when you book a flight from San Diego to San Francisco.

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

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

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at £54. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £57 and £59, respectively. Southwest is priced at 41% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Hawaiian Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £32. Users have also found prices from £33 and £34 on Alaska Airlines and Frontier, respectively.

  • 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 (93%), Lufthansa (90%), Iberia( 87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to San Francisco?

    On average you can expect to pay £149 for a flight from San Diego to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is £35 while the most popular route, (San Diego - San Francisco) is currently priced at £73.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from San Diego to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). 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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FrontierCheapest£32Average£55FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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