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The lowest prices found within the past 7 days from San Diego to San Francisco were £60 for one-way flights and for return flights, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Cheap Flights from San Diego to San Francisco & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
SAN
Destination airport IATA code
SJC

San Francisco SFO Flight Information

Traveling From
San Diego
Origin Airport IATA Code
SAN
Traveling To
San Francisco
Destination Airport IATA Code
SJC
Number of Airlines Serving
20
Available Airlines
Alaska Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, United, JetBlue Airways
Distance
719 km
Direct Flight Time
1 30
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between San Diego and San Francisco?
Reserve a flight with Alaska Airlines or United Airlines if you want to travel from SAN to SFO. Alternatively, you can journey from San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) to San Jose Intl. Airport using carriers like Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
How long is a direct flight from San Diego to San Francisco?
Be sure to choose your preferred seat, because you’ll be in it for at least 1 hour and 29 minutes on this journey of 450 miles. However, nonstop services between San Diego and San Francisco ordinarily take around 1 hour and 35 minutes.
What are the best airports for San Diego to San Francisco flights?
If you’re making your way from San Diego to San Francisco, the routes with the most services are:

  • SAN to San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) - 114 flights per week
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 90 flights per week
  • San Diego Airport to Oakland Intl. Airport - 41 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from San Diego to San Francisco?
That much-needed break is finally here. If you’re deciding on which of the various airlines that advertise flights from San Diego to San Francisco will best suit your travel plans, look into Southwest Airlines. It’s popular among seasoned travellers and has 508 flights each month. You might also want to have a look at Alaska Airlines, which runs 377 flights between the two locations every month. If you hunt around, you’ll rest easy knowing that you’ve landed the best deal.
How many flights are there from San Diego to San Francisco?
With roughly 16 flights running between San Diego and San Francisco every day, it’s never too late to organise a fun-filled getaway to San Francisco.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from San Diego to San Francisco, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between San Diego to San Francisco is . In the current list of deals available, prices start at and can rise to for return flights.  

Find the best flight from San Diego to San Francisco  

Every day between San Diego and San Francisco, 70 flights from 20 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with American Airlines, Condor, Qatar Airways, JAL, Air Canada, Fiji Airways, Copa Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Virgin Australia, Swiss, Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Southwest Airlines, ANA, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, British Airways, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 1hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 719 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from San Diego to San Francisco — a great choice on great deals 

We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from San Diego to San Francisco to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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Hyatt Regency San Francisco

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4 out of 5
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Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
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Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

4 out of 5
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King George Hotel

King George Hotel

3 out of 5
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"Good location and friendly staff"

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The Marker San Francisco

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Stay at this boutique hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
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