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Cheap flights from San Diego to San Francisco from £30

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Alaska Airlines Logo
19:59 - 21:46SAN-SFO
1h 47mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:00 - 08:39SFO-SAN
1h 39mdirect
£58Alaska Airlines
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Thu, 11 Dec - Wed, 17 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
21:59 - 23:48SAN-SFO
1h 49mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
21:57 - 23:30SFO-SAN
1h 33mdirect
£66Alaska Airlines
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Mon, 8 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec
Frontier Logo
13:33 - 21:25SAN-SFO
7h 52m1 stop
Frontier Logo
14:13 - 15:52SFO-SAN
1h 39mdirect
£73Frontier
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Fri, 12 Dec - Sun, 14 Dec
Southwest Logo
07:00 - 08:45SAN-SFO
1h 45mdirect
Southwest Logo
05:25 - 09:55SFO-SAN
4h 30m1 stop
£75Southwest
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Tue, 18 Nov - Wed, 19 Nov
Southwest Logo
07:00 - 08:45SAN-SFO
1h 45mdirect
Southwest Logo
15:15 - 21:10SFO-SAN
5h 55m2 stops
£77Southwest
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Fri, 5 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec
United Airlines Logo
20:00 - 21:42SAN-SFO
1h 42mdirect
United Airlines Logo
22:37 - 00:15SFO-SAN
1h 38mdirect
£82United Airlines
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Sat, 13 Dec - Sun, 14 Dec
United Airlines Logo
09:54 - 11:41SAN-SFO
1h 47mdirect
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 10:21SFO-SAN
4h 21m1 stop
£104United Airlines
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Tue, 2 Dec - Wed, 3 Dec
Frontier Logo
13:33 - 21:25SAN-SFO
7h 52m1 stop
Frontier Logo
14:13 - 15:52SFO-SAN
1h 39mdirect
£110Frontier
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Fri, 12 Dec - Fri, 19 Dec
Delta Logo
18:45 - 22:14SAN-SFO
3h 29m1 stop
Delta Logo
06:00 - 09:57SFO-SAN
3h 57m1 stop
£119Delta
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Sat, 13 Dec - Mon, 19 Jan
Delta Logo
06:15 - 12:20SAN-SFO
6h 05m1 stop
Delta Logo
06:00 - 09:15SFO-SAN
3h 15m1 stop
£130Delta
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Sat, 8 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov

Alaska Airlines flights from San Diego to San Francisco

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on San Diego to San Francisco flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
11 Dec
SAN19:59San Diego
1h 47m
SFO21:46San Francisco
17 Dec
SFO07:00San Francisco
1h 39m
SAN08:39San Diego
£58
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Alaska Airlines
8 Dec
SAN21:59San Diego
1h 49m
SFO23:48San Francisco
10 Dec
SFO21:57San Francisco
1h 33m
SAN23:30San Diego
£66
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Alaska Airlines
19 Nov
SAN20:08San Diego
1h 53m
SFO22:01San Francisco
3 Dec
SFO07:00San Francisco
1h 39m
SAN08:39San Diego
£67
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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
18 Nov
SAN07:00San Diego
1h 45m
SFO08:45San Francisco
19 Nov
SFO05:25San Francisco
4h 30m
1 stop
SAN09:55San Diego
£75
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Southwest
5 Dec
SAN07:00San Diego
1h 45m
SFO08:45San Francisco
8 Dec
SFO15:15San Francisco
5h 55m
2 stops
SAN21:10San Diego
£77
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Southwest
3 Feb
SAN11:10San Diego
6h 55m
2 stops
SFO18:05San Francisco
12 Feb
SFO10:55San Francisco
1h 35m
SAN12:30San Diego
£85
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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 October 2025.
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San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Thu 11/12

19:59-21:46

Nonstop1h 47m

San Francisco

Wed 17/12

07:00-08:39

Nonstop1h 39m

£58

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Mon 8/12

21:59-23:48

Nonstop1h 49m

San Francisco

Wed 10/12

21:57-23:30

Nonstop1h 33m

£66

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Fri 12/12

13:33-21:25

1 stop7h 52m

San Francisco

Sun 14/12

14:13-15:52

Nonstop1h 39m

£73

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Tue 18/11

07:00-08:45

Nonstop1h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 19/11

05:25-09:55

1 stop4h 30m

£75

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Fri 5/12

07:00-08:45

Nonstop1h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 8/12

15:15-21:10

2 stops5h 55m

£77

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Sat 13/12

20:00-21:42

Nonstop1h 42m

San Francisco

Sun 14/12

22:37-00:15

Nonstop1h 38m

£82

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Tue 2/12

09:54-11:41

Nonstop1h 47m

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

06:00-10:21

1 stop4h 21m

£104

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Fri 12/12

13:33-21:25

1 stop7h 52m

San Francisco

Fri 19/12

14:13-15:52

Nonstop1h 39m

£110

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Sat 13/12

18:45-22:14

1 stop3h 29m

San Francisco

Mon 19/1

06:00-09:57

1 stop3h 57m

£119

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Sat 8/11

06:15-12:20

1 stop6h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 10/11

06:00-09:15

1 stop3h 15m

£130

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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 £75. 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 Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as £85. 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 Tuesday will generally be more expensive and average around £740. 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 in the evening. Flights from San Diego to San Francisco during this time can be as low as £83. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around £365. 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 £98 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 £73 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?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between San Diego to San Francisco.

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

As of October 2025, prices for San Diego to San Francisco flights are approximately 38% 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

Fastest flight time

1h 34m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Francisco

1 airport
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 40m.

  • 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 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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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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