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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to San Diego
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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?
The cheapest month to fly to San Diego from San Francisco is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around €93, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to San Diego in January, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from San Francisco to San Diego during February average around €107.
How far in advance should I book a flight to San Diego?
You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Diego from San Francisco when booking 5 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Diego for around €123 when searching 5 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Diego from San Francisco for as low as €92 on momondo.
How many flights depart from San Francisco to San Diego on average per day?
As of June 2025, there are 76 flights per day flying from San Francisco to San Diego. The most common time of day flights depart is 21:00, with 37% of flights taking off in the evening.
How many flights depart from San Francisco to San Diego on average per week?
533 flights are operational weekly from San Francisco to San Diego as of June 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Thu, with 16% of flights per week taking off on this day.
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How far is San Francisco to San Diego by plane?
San Francisco and San Diego are 738.2 km apart from one another. By plane, this route typically takes 1h 30m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to San Diego Airport?
Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to San Diego Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to San Diego Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to San Diego Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Diego Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Diego Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Diego Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from San Francisco to San Diego?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from San Francisco to San Diego is Embraer 175, representing 13.62% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) at 13.40%, Boeing 737-800 at 9.91%, and Boeing 737 MAX 8 at 9.36%.
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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from San Francisco to San Diego?
It is quick and easy to find San Francisco to San Diego flights on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to San Diego that suits you.
Can I find flights from San Francisco to San Diego with flexible booking policies on momondo?
Yes. All flights to San Diego from San Francisco on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.
How can momondo help me find flights from San Francisco to San Diego?
Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to San Diego from San Francisco.
I’m not ready to book a flight from San Francisco to San Diego right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?
Yes. momondo can track prices for San Francisco to San Diego flights and alert you when they change. Perform a search to set up the price alert. All that is required is a valid email address.