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Cheap flights from San Diego to San Francisco from £26

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Diego to San Francisco departing on 11/12. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Hawaiian Airlines Logo
06:15 - 08:04SAN-SFO
1h 49mdirect
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
06:00 - 07:41SFO-SAN
1h 41mdirect
£64Hawaiian Airlines
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Sat, 13 Sep - Sat, 20 Sep
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
21:59 - 23:46SAN-SFO
1h 47mdirect
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
07:00 - 08:40SFO-SAN
1h 40mdirect
£67Hawaiian Airlines
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Fri, 7 Nov - Sun, 9 Nov
United Airlines Logo
19:21 - 21:00SAN-SFO
1h 39mdirect
United Airlines Logo
22:37 - 00:15SFO-SAN
1h 38mdirect
£69United Airlines
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Fri, 12 Sep - Fri, 12 Sep
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
22:18 - 23:59SAN-SFO
1h 41mdirect
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
07:10 - 08:52SFO-SAN
1h 42mdirect
£73Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, 26 Aug - Tue, 2 Sep
Alaska Airlines Logo
16:59 - 18:42SAN-SFO
1h 43mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
21:59 - 23:44SFO-SAN
1h 45mdirect
£76Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 27 Aug - Wed, 27 Aug
Southwest Logo
18:15 - 19:50SAN-SFO
1h 35mdirect
Southwest Logo
07:50 - 14:20SFO-SAN
6h 30m1 stop
£80Southwest
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Sat, 30 Aug - Tue, 2 Sep
Alaska Airlines Logo
06:15 - 08:05SAN-SFO
1h 50mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:12 - 11:55SFO-SAN
1h 43mdirect
£83Alaska Airlines
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Sun, 12 Oct - Sun, 12 Oct
Southwest Logo
08:55 - 17:25SAN-SFO
8h 30m1 stop
Southwest Logo
14:45 - 16:20SFO-SAN
1h 35mdirect
£84Southwest
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Sat, 30 Aug - Sun, 31 Aug
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21:59 - 23:46SAN-SFO
1h 47mdirect
Logo
05:45 - 11:37SFO-SAN
5h 52m1 stop
£98
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Fri, 7 Nov - Sun, 9 Nov
United Airlines Logo
06:15 - 09:41SAN-SFO
3h 26m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
08:44 - 10:24SFO-SAN
1h 40mdirect
£111United Airlines
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Tue, 12 Aug - Tue, 26 Aug

United Airlines flights from San Diego to San Francisco

Our best United Airlines deals on San Diego to San Francisco flight tickets
United Airlines
6 Aug
SAN19:27San Diego
1h 38m
SFO21:05San Francisco
12 Aug
SFO22:35San Francisco
1h 40m
SAN00:15San Diego
£69
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United Airlines
6 Aug
SAN13:50San Diego
1h 38m
SFO15:28San Francisco
9 Aug
SFO22:35San Francisco
1h 40m
SAN00:15San Diego
£101
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United Airlines
8 Aug
SAN19:27San Diego
1h 38m
SFO21:05San Francisco
9 Aug
SFO22:35San Francisco
1h 40m
SAN00:15San Diego
£102
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Southwest flights from San Diego to San Francisco

Our best Southwest deals on San Diego to San Francisco flight tickets
Southwest
30 Aug
SAN18:15San Diego
1h 35m
SFO19:50San Francisco
2 Sept
SFO07:50San Francisco
6h 30m
1 stop
SAN14:20San Diego
£80
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Southwest
30 Aug
SAN08:55San Diego
8h 30m
1 stop
SFO17:25San Francisco
31 Aug
SFO14:45San Francisco
1h 35m
SAN16:20San Diego
£84
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Southwest
7 Oct
SAN15:20San Diego
7h 25m
1 stop
SFO22:45San Francisco
11 Oct
SFO07:00San Francisco
5h 40m
1 stop
SAN12:40San Diego
£87
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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, momondo users made 279,928 searches. Data last updated 30 July 2025.
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San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Sat 13/9

06:15-08:04

Nonstop1h 49m

San Francisco

Sat 20/9

06:00-07:41

Nonstop1h 41m

£64

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Fri 7/11

21:59-23:46

Nonstop1h 47m

San Francisco

Sun 9/11

07:00-08:40

Nonstop1h 40m

£67

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Fri 12/9

19:21-21:00

Nonstop1h 39m

San Francisco

Fri 12/9

22:37-00:15

Nonstop1h 38m

£69

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Tue 26/8

22:18-23:59

Nonstop1h 41m

San Francisco

Tue 2/9

07:10-08:52

Nonstop1h 42m

£73

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Wed 27/8

16:59-18:42

Nonstop1h 43m

San Francisco

Wed 27/8

21:59-23:44

Nonstop1h 45m

£76

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Sat 30/8

18:15-19:50

Nonstop1h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 2/9

07:50-14:20

1 stop6h 30m

£80

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Sun 12/10

06:15-08:05

Nonstop1h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 12/10

10:12-11:55

Nonstop1h 43m

£83

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Sat 30/8

08:55-17:25

1 stop8h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 31/8

14:45-16:20

Nonstop1h 35m

£84

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Fri 7/11

21:59-23:46

Nonstop1h 47m

San Francisco

Sun 9/11

05:45-11:37

1 stop5h 52m

£98

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Tue 12/8

06:15-09:41

1 stop3h 26m

San Francisco

Tue 26/8

08:44-10:24

Nonstop1h 40m

£111

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Diego to San Francisco

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco from San Diego, with most prices found around £74. If you are unable to visit San Francisco during the month of January, then departing from San Diego during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £88.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as £77. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Flights from San Diego to San Francisco on a Monday will generally be more expensive and average around £747. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

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

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to San Francisco is at midday. Flights from San Diego to San Francisco during this time can be as low as £113. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around £551. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest San Diego to San Francisco flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to San Francisco?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from San Diego when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around £95 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from San Diego for as low as £69 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on San Diego to San Francisco flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on San Diego to San Francisco 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 Diego to San Francisco flights?

You could potentially save up to 30% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Diego to San Francisco flight.

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

As of July 2025, prices for San Diego to San Francisco flights are approximately 46% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Diego to San Francisco

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Diego to San Francisco according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap San Diego to San Francisco (SAN to SFO) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from San Diego to San Francisco

Best price found

£26

Fastest flight time

1h 34m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Francisco

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Francisco from San Diego in the past 72 hours is £26. The best return flight deal from San Diego to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £64.
The fastest flight from San Diego to San Francisco takes 1h 34m
Direct flights go from San Diego to San Francisco every day.
There is 1 airport near San Francisco: San Francisco (SFO)
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  • How far is San Diego to San Francisco by plane?

    San Francisco is 458.7 mi away from San Diego. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 1h 34m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to San Francisco Airport?

    Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to San Francisco Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Diego Airport to San Francisco Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to San Francisco Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Diego Airport to San Francisco Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your San Francisco Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from San Diego to San Francisco?

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Best airlines flying from San Diego to San Francisco

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Free Cancellation
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FrontierPriceFrom £32Free CancellationRating
5.9
3,237 reviews
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  • Frontier Flights From San Diego to San Francisco

    Frontier flies from San Diego to San Francisco around 5 times per week, with 3,237 momondo users rating the airline 5.9/10. The cheapest Frontier deal from San Diego to San Francisco in the last 72 hours was £43 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of £74 for Frontier flights on this route.

Travelling to a place near San Francisco?

Book flights to San Francisco if you plan to visit one of these locations
Carmel-by-the-Sea
Santa Clara
Seaside
Vacaville
Salinas
Vallejo
Calistoga
Rohnert Park
Campbell
Bodega Bay
Milpitas
San Ramon
South San Francisco
Brentwood
Capitola
Sonoma
San Bruno
Millbrae
Sausalito
Woodland

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from San Diego to San Francisco?

Finding the right flight to San Francisco from San Diego is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. Options that can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to San Francisco quick and easy, saving you time and money.

Can I find flights from San Diego to San Francisco with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for San Diego to San Francisco flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights from San Diego to San Francisco?

Once all potential San Diego to San Francisco flight options are in front of you, momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times amongst many other options.

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