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Southwest Logo
16:20 - 18:05SAN  San Diego-SFO San Francisco
1h 45mdirect
Southwest Logo
11:20 - 13:05SFO  San Francisco-SAN San Diego
1h 45mdirect
£88Southwest
Tue, 8 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:11 - 08:52SAN  San Diego-SFO San Francisco
1h 41mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
17:30 - 19:07SFO  San Francisco-SAN San Diego
1h 37mdirect
£89Alaska Airlines
Sat, 9 Jan - Sat, 16 Jan
Southwest Logo
16:20 - 18:05SAN  San Diego-SFO San Francisco
1h 45mdirect
Southwest Logo
15:20 - 19:20SFO  San Francisco-SAN San Diego
4h 00m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
£96Southwest
Tue, 1 Dec - Sat, 5 Dec
Southwest Logo
06:45 - 14:55SAN  San Diego-SFO San Francisco
8h 10m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Los Angeles
Southwest Logo
06:30 - 08:05SFO  San Francisco-SAN San Diego
1h 35mdirect
£100Southwest
Tue, 8 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec
Southwest Logo
14:05 - 15:45SAN  San Diego-SFO San Francisco
1h 40mdirect
Southwest Logo
13:05 - 14:50SFO  San Francisco-SAN San Diego
1h 45mdirect
£103Southwest
Sat, 12 Dec - Wed, 16 Dec
Southwest Logo
21:50 - 23:35SAN  San Diego-SFO San Francisco
1h 45mdirect
Southwest Logo
10:15 - 11:55SFO  San Francisco-SAN San Diego
1h 40mdirect
£105Southwest
Wed, 23 Dec - Wed, 30 Dec
Southwest Logo
10:20 - 17:05SAN  San Diego-SFO San Francisco
6h 45m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles
Southwest Logo
10:15 - 15:25SFO  San Francisco-SAN San Diego
5h 10m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
£107Southwest
Sat, 12 Dec - Tue, 15 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:12 - 08:56SAN  San Diego-SFO San Francisco
1h 44mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
14:49 - 16:26SFO  San Francisco-SAN San Diego
1h 37mdirect
£108Alaska Airlines
Sat, 12 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec
Southwest Logo
07:10 - 08:55SAN  San Diego-SFO San Francisco
1h 45mdirect
Southwest Logo
16:55 - 18:35SFO  San Francisco-SAN San Diego
1h 40mdirect
£111Southwest
Sat, 12 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:11 - 08:52SAN  San Diego-SFO San Francisco
1h 41mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:47 - 13:31SFO  San Francisco-SAN San Diego
1h 44mdirect
£112Alaska Airlines
Sun, 10 Jan - Wed, 13 Jan

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Alaska Airlines flights from San Diego to San Francisco

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Alaska Airlines
9 Jan
SAN07:11San Diego
1h 41m
SFO08:52San Francisco
13 Jan
SFO08:28San Francisco
1h 37m
SAN10:05San Diego
£89
Alaska Airlines
12 Dec
SAN07:12San Diego
1h 44m
SFO08:56San Francisco
14 Dec
SFO14:49San Francisco
1h 37m
SAN16:26San Diego
£108
Alaska Airlines
10 Jan
SAN07:11San Diego
1h 41m
SFO08:52San Francisco
16 Jan
SFO17:30San Francisco
1h 37m
SAN19:07San Diego
£112

Southwest flights from San Diego to San Francisco

Our best Southwest deals on San Diego to San Francisco flight tickets
Southwest
8 Dec
SAN08:45San Diego
1h 50m
SFO10:35San Francisco
15 Dec
SFO19:20San Francisco
1h 45m
SAN21:05San Diego
£88
Southwest
1 Dec
SAN16:20San Diego
1h 45m
SFO18:05San Francisco
5 Dec
SFO15:20San Francisco
4h 00m
1 stop
SAN19:20San Diego
£96
Southwest
8 Dec
SAN06:45San Diego
8h 10m
2 stops
SFO14:55San Francisco
8 Dec
SFO19:20San Francisco
1h 45m
SAN21:05San Diego
£100

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SAN San Diego - SFO San Francisco

SANSFO

San Diego

Tue 8/12

16:20-18:05

Nonstop1h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 12/12

11:20-13:05

Nonstop1h 45m

£88
Fastest return journey

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN San Diego - SFO San Francisco

SANSFO

San Diego

Sat 9/1

07:11-08:52

Nonstop1h 41m

San Francisco

Sat 16/1

17:30-19:07

Nonstop1h 37m

£89

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN San Diego - SFO San Francisco

SANSFO

San Diego

Tue 1/12

16:20-18:05

Nonstop1h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 5/12

15:20-19:20

1 stop4h 00m

£96

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN San Diego - SFO San Francisco

SANSFO

San Diego

Tue 8/12

06:45-14:55

2 stops8h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 12/12

06:30-08:05

Nonstop1h 35m

£100

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN San Diego - SFO San Francisco

SANSFO

San Diego

Sat 12/12

14:05-15:45

Nonstop1h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 16/12

13:05-14:50

Nonstop1h 45m

£103

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN San Diego - SFO San Francisco

SANSFO

San Diego

Wed 23/12

21:50-23:35

Nonstop1h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 30/12

10:15-11:55

Nonstop1h 40m

£105

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN San Diego - SFO San Francisco

SANSFO

San Diego

Sat 12/12

10:20-17:05

2 stops6h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 15/12

10:15-15:25

1 stop5h 10m

£107

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN San Diego - SFO San Francisco

SANSFO

San Diego

Sat 12/12

07:12-08:56

Nonstop1h 44m

San Francisco

Mon 14/12

14:49-16:26

Nonstop1h 37m

£108

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN San Diego - SFO San Francisco

SANSFO

San Diego

Sat 12/12

07:10-08:55

Nonstop1h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 14/12

16:55-18:35

Nonstop1h 40m

£111

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN San Diego - SFO San Francisco

SANSFO

San Diego

Sun 10/1

07:11-08:52

Nonstop1h 41m

San Francisco

Wed 13/1

11:47-13:31

Nonstop1h 44m

£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 typical price of a round-trip flight between San Diego and San Francisco?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from £118 to £229.
The lowest price recently found on this route was £88.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

The month of October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco from San Diego, with most prices found around £120. If you are unable to visit San Francisco during the month of October, then departing from San Diego during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £126.

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

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How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego 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 £157 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 £113 on momondo.

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

There is only 1 cabin class 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.

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

As of November 2026, prices for San Diego to San Francisco flights are approximately 15% 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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Best price found

£45

Fastest flight time

1h 41m

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 £45. The best return flight deal from San Diego to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £88.
The fastest flight from San Diego to San Francisco takes 1h 41m
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).

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to San Francisco

  • How far is San Diego to San Francisco by plane?

    San Francisco is 457.8 mi away from San Diego. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 1h 41m.

  • 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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