Cheap flights from San Diego to San Francisco from £44

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 14/4. 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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Southwest Logo
06:30 - 08:15
SAN
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SFO
1h 45mdirect
Southwest Logo
19:40 - 21:25
SFO
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SAN
1h 45mdirect
£88Southwest
Wed, 15 Apr - Wed, 15 Apr
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16:25 - 22:45
SAN
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SFO
6h 20m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
07:40 - 09:15
SFO
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SAN
1h 35mdirect
£95Southwest
Tue, 21 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
Southwest Logo
16:25 - 23:15
SAN
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SFO
6h 50m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
16:10 - 17:45
SFO
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SAN
1h 35mdirect
£99Southwest
Tue, 21 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr
Southwest Logo
07:15 - 11:50
SAN
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SFO
4h 35m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
13:50 - 20:10
SFO
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SAN
6h 20m
1 stop
£103Southwest
Sat, 25 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr
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09:19 - 11:11
SAN
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SFO
1h 52mdirect
Frontier Logo
09:58 - 11:40
SFO
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SAN
1h 42mdirect
£104Frontier
Fri, 17 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr
Southwest Logo
20:20 - 22:05
SAN
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SFO
1h 45mdirect
Southwest Logo
10:10 - 11:45
SFO
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SAN
1h 35mdirect
£105Southwest
Tue, 14 Apr - Thu, 16 Apr
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16:25 - 22:45
SAN
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SFO
6h 20m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
07:20 - 14:20
SFO
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SAN
7h 00m
2 stops
£106Southwest
Tue, 21 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
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14:25 - 16:10
SAN
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SFO
1h 45mdirect
Southwest Logo
06:00 - 07:35
SFO
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SAN
1h 35mdirect
£110Southwest
Sat, 18 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr
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08:40 - 15:20
SAN
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SFO
6h 40m
2 stops
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19:15 - 08:10
SFO
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SAN
12h 55m
1 stop
£111Southwest
Wed, 6 May - Wed, 6 May
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18:30 - 23:15
SAN
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SFO
4h 45m
1 stop
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10:10 - 11:45
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SAN
1h 35mdirect
£112Southwest
Tue, 14 Apr - Thu, 16 Apr

Southwest flights from San Diego to San Francisco

Our best Southwest deals on San Diego to San Francisco flight tickets
Southwest
21 Apr
SAN06:30San Diego
1h 45m
SFO08:15San Francisco
21 Apr
SFO10:30San Francisco
6h 10m
1 stop
SAN16:40San Diego
£95
Southwest
21 Apr
SAN06:30San Diego
1h 45m
SFO08:15San Francisco
28 Apr
SFO07:20San Francisco
7h 00m
2 stops
SAN14:20San Diego
£99
Southwest
21 Apr
SAN06:30San Diego
1h 45m
SFO08:15San Francisco
21 Apr
SFO10:30San Francisco
7h 55m
1 stop
SAN18:25San Diego
£100

Alaska Airlines flights from San Diego to San Francisco

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on San Diego to San Francisco flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
15 Apr
SAN07:40San Diego
1h 53m
SFO09:33San Francisco
15 Apr
SFO11:42San Francisco
1h 45m
SAN13:27San Diego
£114
Alaska Airlines
25 Apr
SAN12:30San Diego
1h 43m
SFO14:13San Francisco
27 Apr
SFO07:15San Francisco
1h 40m
SAN08:55San Diego
£125
Alaska Airlines
14 Apr
SAN17:20San Diego
6h 05m
1 stop
SFO23:25San Francisco
22 Apr
SFO07:15San Francisco
1h 40m
SAN08:55San Diego
£135

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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 23 March 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Wed 15/4

06:30-08:15

Nonstop1h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 15/4

19:40-21:25

Nonstop1h 45m

£88

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Tue 21/4

16:25-22:45

1 stop6h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

07:40-09:15

Nonstop1h 35m

£95

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Tue 21/4

16:25-23:15

2 stops6h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 25/4

16:10-17:45

Nonstop1h 35m

£99

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Sat 25/4

07:15-11:50

1 stop4h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 25/4

13:50-20:10

1 stop6h 20m

£103

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Fri 17/4

09:19-11:11

Nonstop1h 52m

San Francisco

Sun 19/4

09:58-11:40

Nonstop1h 42m

£104
Fastest return journey

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Tue 14/4

20:20-22:05

Nonstop1h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 16/4

10:10-11:45

Nonstop1h 35m

£105

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Tue 21/4

16:25-22:45

1 stop6h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

07:20-14:20

2 stops7h 00m

£106

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Sat 18/4

14:25-16:10

Nonstop1h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 25/4

06:00-07:35

Nonstop1h 35m

£110

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Wed 6/5

08:40-15:20

2 stops6h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 6/5

19:15-08:10

1 stop12h 55m

£111

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Tue 14/4

18:30-23:15

1 stop4h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 16/4

10:10-11:45

Nonstop1h 35m

£112

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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 May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco from San Diego, with most prices found around £88. If you are unable to visit San Francisco during the month of May, then departing from San Diego during the month July is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £96.

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 afternoon. Flights from San Diego to San Francisco during this time can be as low as £124. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around £842. 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 £123 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 £84 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 March 2026, prices for San Diego to San Francisco flights are approximately 30% 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 52m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Francisco

1 airport
The fastest flight from San Diego to San Francisco takes 1h 52m
Direct flights go from San Diego to San Francisco every day.
There is 1 airport in San Francisco. From San Diego there are direct flights to San Francisco (SFO).
  • 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 52m.

  • 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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Big Sur
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Capitola
Santa Cruz
Roseville
Novato
Sausalito
San Bruno
Woodland
Pacific Grove
Aptos
Daly City
Burlingame

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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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