Cheap Flights from San Diego to San Francisco Starting at $36

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to San Francisco

Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from San Diego to San Francisco. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.

Cheapest one way flight

$36

Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines
Direct flight
1h 28m
06/13/2025

The cheapest one-way flight from San Diego to San Francisco departs on 06/13/2025, is operated by Spirit Airlines and costs $36

Cheapest round trip flight

There is no information about the cheapest roundtrip flight from San Diego to San Francisco

The fastest flight

1h 28m

Fastest flight from San Diego to San Francisco takes 1h 28m

Direct flights

Every day

There are direct flights on this route 7 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa

Earliest flight

6:15 AM

Latest flight

10:15 PM

Average flight duration

1h 38m

Direct flights count

241

Distance

737km

Timezone difference

0h

The distance between San Diego and San Francisco is 737km (457 miles). The average flight duration is 1h 38m. There are 241 direct flights from San Diego to San Francisco. San Diego and San Francisco are in the same time zone. Flights from San Diego begin at 6:15 AM. The latest flight from San Diego departs at 10:15 PM.

Airfare from San Diego to San Francisco by month

We carefully collect statistics on the search and pricing of airlines and, based on these data, we make an assumption about future prices. Thus, you can better understand which season is the cheapest to fly from San Diego to San Francisco

June 2025
Lowest price
on average:
$34
May 2025
Highest price
on average:
$142
  • Avg Price

Airlines operating on route

Below you will find a list of airlines operating flights on the San Diego — San Francisco route and the starting prices for flights of each specific airline on it.

Starting at $36

Starting at $37

Starting at $39

Direct Flights from San Diego to San Francisco

A direct flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from San Diego to San Francisco, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.

Oakland city image

San DiegoOakland

SANOAK

06/05/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Spirit Airlines

NK2503

Starting at $39

Oakland city image

San DiegoOakland

SANOAK

06/13/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Spirit Airlines

NK2503

Starting at $36

San Francisco city image

San DiegoSan Francisco

SANSFO

06/13/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Alaska Airlines

AS6588

Starting at $146

San Francisco city image

San DiegoSan Francisco

SANSFO

06/18/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Hawaiian Airlines

HA6202

Starting at $37

San Francisco city image

San DiegoSan Francisco

SANSFO

06/27/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Frontier Airlines

F93383

Starting at $77

San Francisco city image

San DiegoSan Francisco

SANSFO

06/28/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Alaska Airlines

AS1005

Starting at $54

San Francisco city image

San DiegoSan Francisco

SANSFO

06/28/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

United Airlines

UA1986

Starting at $43

San Francisco city image

San DiegoSan Francisco

SANSFO

07/13/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Frontier Airlines

F93383

Starting at $78

San Francisco city image

San DiegoSan Francisco

SANSFO

08/24/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Hawaiian Airlines

HA3352

Starting at $263

San Francisco city image

San DiegoSan Francisco

SANSFO

06/03/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Frontier Airlines

F93383

Starting at $103

Schedule of direct flights from San Diego to San Francisco

A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from San Diego to San Francisco:

Hawaiian Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines

Su, Tu, Th, Fr, and Sa

Starting at $184

San Diego airports overview

SAN
United Airlines
Frontier Airlines
Alaska Airlines
Airlines flying to this airport
$25
Starting at
$51
on average

San Francisco airports overview

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Answers to questions about the route that travelers are most interested in.

How much is the cheapest flight ticket from San Diego to San Francisco?

The cheapest flight ticket from San Diego to San Francisco according to data for the last 48 hours costs $36

When is the best time to buy air tickets on the route San Diego — San Francisco?

Often the best time to buy tickets from San Diego to San Francisco is 2 months before departure.

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from San Diego to San Francisco?

Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from San Diego to San Francisco can be found flying in these months: June, August, May.

How long does it take to fly from San Diego to San Francisco?

The fastest flights from San Diego to San Francisco start from 1 hour 28 minutes in the air.

Which airline can fly direct from San Diego to San Francisco?

The following airlines operate direct flights on the route San Diego — San Francisco: Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Special offers and sales on air tickets from San Diego to San Francisco

We keep tight track on airlines' pre-holidays sales and other special offers occurences all the time to let you save maximum amount of funds while traveling to your family or just going out on vacation.

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