Cheap Flights from San Diego to San Francisco Starting at $22

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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

$22

Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines
Direct flight
1h 45m
05/10/2025

The cheapest one-way flight from San Diego to San Francisco departs on 05/10/2025, is operated by Alaska Airlines and costs $22

Cheapest round trip flight

$46

Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines
Direct flight
3h 16m
05/25/2025

The cheapest roundtrip flight from San Diego to San Francisco departs on 05/25/2025, is operated by Alaska Airlines and costs $46

The fastest flight

1h 45m

Fastest flight from San Diego to San Francisco takes 1h 45m

Direct flights

Several times a week

There are direct flights on this route 4 days a week: Mo, Th, Fr, and Sa

Earliest flight

6:15 AM

Latest flight

9:55 PM

Direct flights count

256

Distance

737km

Timezone difference

0h

The distance between San Diego and San Francisco is 737km (457 miles). There are 256 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 9:55 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

May 2025
Lowest price
on average:
$36
August 2025
Highest price
on average:
$99
  • 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 $30

Starting at $36

Starting at $36

Starting at $75

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.

San Francisco city image

San DiegoSan Francisco

SANSFO

05/05/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Southwest Airlines

WN2118

Starting at $87

San Francisco city image

San DiegoSan Francisco

SANSFO

05/10/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Southwest Airlines

WN2675

Starting at $49

San Francisco city image

San DiegoSan Francisco

SANSFO

05/17/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

United Airlines

UA1986

Starting at $55

San Francisco city image

San DiegoSan Francisco

SANSFO

05/23/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Southwest Airlines

WN2675

Starting at $119

San Francisco city image

San DiegoSan Francisco

SANSFO

04/22/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

United Airlines

UA2381

Starting at $152

San Francisco city image

San DiegoSan Francisco

SANSFO

04/23/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Alaska Airlines

AS4879

Starting at $32

San Francisco city image

San DiegoSan Francisco

SANSFO

05/28/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Southwest Airlines

WN2952

Starting at $58

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:

Frontier Airlines

Frontier Airlines

Su, Tu, Th, and Sa

Starting at $36

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Every day

Starting at $58

San Diego airports overview

SAN
American Airlines
Alaska Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines
Frontier Airlines
Airlines flying to this airport
$30
Starting at
$58
on average

San Francisco airports overview

SFO
American Airlines
Frontier Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines
Alaska Airlines
Airlines flying to this airport
$25
Starting at
$63-15%
on average
OAK
Spirit Airlines
Airlines flying to this airport
$54
Starting at
$72
on average

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 $22

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: May, April, August.

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 45 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: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska 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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We couldn't find any special offers for flights from San Diego to San Francisco

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