How many flights depart from San Francisco to San Diego on average per week?

514 flights are operational weekly from San Francisco to San Diego as of July 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 16% of flights per week taking off on this day.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Francisco to San Diego?

Southwest, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to San Diego

How many flights depart from San Francisco to San Diego on average per day?

As of July 2025, there are 73 flights per day flying from San Francisco to San Diego. The most common time of day flights depart is 19:00, with 35% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

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.

€22 Cheap Flights from San Francisco to San Diego in 2025

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and San Diego?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from €77 to €216. The lowest price recently found on this route was €49.

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08:45 - 10:23SFO-SAN

1h 38mdirect

06:20 - 07:58SAN-SFO

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€49United Airlines

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Tue, 5 Aug - Fri, 8 Aug

20:55 - 22:25SFO-SAN

1h 30mdirect

07:35 - 09:10SAN-SFO

1h 35mdirect

€62Southwest

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Fri, 8 Aug - Thu, 14 Aug

07:25 - 08:55SFO-SAN

1h 30mdirect

07:55 - 09:30SAN-SFO

1h 35mdirect

€63Southwest

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Wed, 17 Sep - Sat, 20 Sep

06:50 - 08:20SFO-SAN

1h 30mdirect

11:20 - 16:45SAN-SFO

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€64Southwest

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Sun, 10 Aug - Wed, 13 Aug

21:59 - 23:42SFO-SAN

1h 43mdirect

22:11 - 23:50SAN-SFO

1h 39mdirect

€66Alaska Airlines

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Mon, 4 Aug - Wed, 6 Aug

13:02 - 14:45SFO-SAN

1h 43mdirect

10:15 - 12:07SAN-SFO

1h 52mdirect

€67Frontier

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Thu, 21 Aug - Mon, 25 Aug

06:00 - 07:42SFO-SAN

1h 42mdirect

07:39 - 09:20SAN-SFO

1h 41mdirect

€74Hawaiian Airlines

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Tue, 22 Jul - Wed, 23 Jul

10:37 - 12:17SFO-SAN

1h 40mdirect

17:53 - 19:39SAN-SFO

1h 46mdirect

€75Frontier

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Sat, 2 Aug - Mon, 4 Aug

06:00 - 07:42SFO-SAN

1h 42mdirect

22:11 - 23:50SAN-SFO

1h 39mdirect

€83Alaska Airlines

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Tue, 12 Aug - Wed, 13 Aug

06:00 - 07:42SFO-SAN

1h 42mdirect

22:11 - 23:50SAN-SFO

1h 39mdirect

€84Hawaiian Airlines

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Mon, 11 Aug - Tue, 12 Aug

Hawaiian Airlines flights from San Francisco to San Diego

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Hawaiian Airlines

22 Jul

SFO06:00San Francisco

1h 42m

SAN07:42San Diego

23 Jul

SAN07:39San Diego

1h 41m

SFO09:20San Francisco

€74

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Hawaiian Airlines

11 Aug

SFO06:00San Francisco

1h 42m

SAN07:42San Diego

12 Aug

SAN22:11San Diego

1h 39m

SFO23:50San Francisco

€84

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Hawaiian Airlines

14 Jul

SFO21:59San Francisco

1h 43m

SAN23:42San Diego

15 Jul

SAN06:15San Diego

1h 45m

SFO08:00San Francisco

€117

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Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to San Diego

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Alaska Airlines

4 Aug

SFO21:59San Francisco

1h 43m

SAN23:42San Diego

6 Aug

SAN22:11San Diego

1h 39m

SFO23:50San Francisco

€66

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Alaska Airlines

22 Jul

SFO06:00San Francisco

1h 42m

SAN07:42San Diego

24 Jul

SAN06:15San Diego

1h 45m

SFO08:00San Francisco

€74

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Alaska Airlines

12 Aug

SFO06:00San Francisco

1h 42m

SAN07:42San Diego

13 Aug

SAN22:11San Diego

1h 39m

SFO23:50San Francisco

€83

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

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and San Diego?

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 €92, 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 €106.

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 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Diego for around €121 when searching weeks before you fly. 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 have San Francisco to San Diego flight prices changed over time?

As of July 2025, prices for San Francisco to San Diego flights are approximately 59% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Francisco to San Diego

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

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Best price found	€22
Fastest flight time	1h 29m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in San Diego	1 airport

The best one-way flight to San Diego from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is €22. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to San Diego found on momondo in the last 72 hours is €49.

The fastest flight from San Francisco to San Diego takes 1h 29m

Direct flights go from San Francisco to San Diego every day.

There is 1 airport near San Diego: San Diego (SAN)

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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 Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets), representing 16.21% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Embraer 175 at 13.74%, Boeing 737-800 at 10.59%, and Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) at 7.96%.

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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.

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