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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from US$19 and round-trip from US$31. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      SAN 19:51
      1h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 21:46
      San Diego - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 14 | Frontier Airlines
      US$19 US$38
      50% off
      50% off
      US$38 US$19
    • Cheapest
      SAN 19:51
      1h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 21:46
      San Diego - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 15 | Frontier Airlines
      US$19 US$38
      50% off
      50% off
      US$38 US$19
    • Cheapest
      SAN 19:51
      1h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 21:46
      San Diego - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 5 | Frontier Airlines
      US$19 US$74
      74% off
      74% off
      US$74 US$19
    • Cheapest
      SAN 19:51
      1h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 21:46
      San Diego - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 8 | Frontier Airlines
      US$19
      74% off
      US$74 US$19
    • Cheapest
      SAN 19:51
      1h 52m
      Direct
      SFO 21:43
      San Diego - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 2 | Frontier Airlines
      US$19
      74% off
      US$74 US$19
    • Cheapest
      SAN 19:51
      1h 52m
      Direct
      SFO 21:43
      San Diego - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 1 | Frontier Airlines
      US$19
      74% off
      US$74 US$19
    • Cheapest
      SAN 19:51
      1h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 21:46
      San Diego - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 16 | Frontier Airlines
      US$19
      74% off
      US$74 US$19
    • SAN 11:56
      2h
      Direct
      SFO 13:56
      San Diego - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 21 | Frontier Airlines
      US$20
      47% off
      US$38 US$20
    • SAN 13:19
      1h 57m
      Direct
      SFO 15:16
      San Diego - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 28 | Frontier Airlines
      US$20
      47% off
      US$38 US$20
    • SAN 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      San Diego - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SAN 19:51
      1h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 21:46
      San Diego - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 5 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 16:33
      1h 43m
      Direct
      SAN 18:16
      San Francisco - San Diego | Tue, Dec 8 | Frontier Airlines
      US$31 US$44
      30% off
      30% off
      US$44 US$31
    • SAN 10:56
      1h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 12:51
      San Diego - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 11 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 16:57
      1h 41m
      Direct
      SAN 18:38
      San Francisco - San Diego | Wed, Nov 18 | Frontier Airlines
      US$35 US$44
      20% off
      20% off
      US$44 US$35
    • SAN 19:51
      1h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 21:46
      San Diego - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 8 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 16:33
      1h 43m
      Direct
      SAN 18:16
      San Francisco - San Diego | Tue, Dec 15 | Frontier Airlines
      US$38 US$44
      14% off
      14% off
      US$44 US$38
    • SAN 20:11
      1h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 22:06
      San Diego - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 25 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 16:29
      1h 41m
      Direct
      SAN 18:10
      San Francisco - San Diego | Wed, Dec 2 | Frontier Airlines
      US$38
      14% off
      US$44 US$38
    • SAN 19:51
      1h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 21:46
      San Diego - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 9 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 16:33
      1h 43m
      Direct
      SAN 18:16
      San Francisco - San Diego | Wed, Dec 16 | Frontier Airlines
      US$38
      14% off
      US$44 US$38
    • SAN 19:51
      1h 52m
      Direct
      SFO 21:43
      San Diego - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 2 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 16:33
      1h 43m
      Direct
      SAN 18:16
      San Francisco - San Diego | Tue, Dec 8 | Frontier Airlines
      US$39
      11% off
      US$44 US$39
    • SAN 13:29
      1h 57m
      Direct
      SFO 15:26
      San Diego - San Francisco | Tue, Jan 5 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 16:35
      1h 42m
      Direct
      SAN 18:17
      San Francisco - San Diego | Tue, Jan 12 | Frontier Airlines
      US$39
      11% off
      US$44 US$39
    • SAN 19:51
      1h 52m
      Direct
      SFO 21:43
      San Diego - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 1 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 16:33
      1h 43m
      Direct
      SAN 18:16
      San Francisco - San Diego | Wed, Dec 9 | Frontier Airlines
      US$39
      11% off
      US$44 US$39
    • SAN 10:56
      1h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 12:51
      San Diego - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 10 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 16:57
      1h 41m
      Direct
      SAN 18:38
      San Francisco - San Diego | Wed, Nov 11 | Frontier Airlines
      US$39
      11% off
      US$44 US$39
    • SAN 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      San Diego - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | Normal Airline
      SFO 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      SAN 16:00
      San Francisco - San Diego | Wed, Nov 11 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SAN 19:51
      1h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 21:46
      San Diego - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 14 | Frontier Airlines
      US$19 US$38
      50% off
      50% off
      US$38 US$19
    • SAN 19:51
      1h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 21:46
      San Diego - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 15 | Frontier Airlines
      US$19 US$38
      50% off
      50% off
      US$38 US$19
    • SAN 19:51
      1h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 21:46
      San Diego - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 5 | Frontier Airlines
      US$19 US$74
      74% off
      74% off
      US$74 US$19
    • SAN 19:51
      1h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 21:46
      San Diego - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 8 | Frontier Airlines
      US$19
      74% off
      US$74 US$19
    • SAN 19:51
      1h 52m
      Direct
      SFO 21:43
      San Diego - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 2 | Frontier Airlines
      US$19
      74% off
      US$74 US$19
    • SAN 19:51
      1h 52m
      Direct
      SFO 21:43
      San Diego - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 1 | Frontier Airlines
      US$19
      74% off
      US$74 US$19
    • SAN 19:51
      1h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 21:46
      San Diego - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 16 | Frontier Airlines
      US$19
      74% off
      US$74 US$19
    • SAN 11:56
      2h
      Direct
      SFO 13:56
      San Diego - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 21 | Frontier Airlines
      US$20
      47% off
      US$38 US$20
    • SAN 13:19
      1h 57m
      Direct
      SFO 15:16
      San Diego - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 28 | Frontier Airlines
      US$20
      47% off
      US$38 US$20
    • SAN 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      San Diego - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SAN 19:51
      1h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 21:46
      San Diego - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 5 | Frontier Airlines
      US$19 US$103
      82% off
      82% off
      US$103 US$19
    • SAN 19:51
      1h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 21:46
      San Diego - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 15 | Frontier Airlines
      US$19 US$103
      82% off
      82% off
      US$103 US$19
    • SAN 19:51
      1h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 21:46
      San Diego - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 8 | Frontier Airlines
      US$19 US$103
      82% off
      82% off
      US$103 US$19
    • SAN 19:51
      1h 52m
      Direct
      SFO 21:43
      San Diego - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 2 | Frontier Airlines
      US$19
      82% off
      US$103 US$19
    • SAN 19:51
      1h 52m
      Direct
      SFO 21:43
      San Diego - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 1 | Frontier Airlines
      US$19
      82% off
      US$103 US$19
    • SAN 19:51
      1h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 21:46
      San Diego - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 16 | Frontier Airlines
      US$19
      82% off
      US$103 US$19
    • SAN 10:56
      1h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 12:51
      San Diego - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 18 | Frontier Airlines
      US$20
      81% off
      US$103 US$20
    • SAN 10:56
      1h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 12:51
      San Diego - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 11 | Frontier Airlines
      US$20
      81% off
      US$103 US$20
    • SAN 13:14
      1h 57m
      Direct
      SFO 15:11
      San Diego - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 19 | Frontier Airlines
      US$53
      49% off
      US$103 US$53
    • SAN 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      San Diego - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SAN 10:56
      1h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 12:51
      San Diego - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 11 | Frontier Airlines
      US$20 US$271
      93% off
      93% off
      US$271 US$20
    • SAN 10:56
      1h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 12:51
      San Diego - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 14 | Frontier Airlines
      US$46 US$271
      83% off
      83% off
      US$271 US$46
    • SAN 10:56
      1h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 12:51
      San Diego - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 13 | Frontier Airlines
      US$46 US$271
      83% off
      83% off
      US$271 US$46
    • SAN 07:10
      1h 42m
      Direct
      SFO 08:52
      San Diego - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 13 | Alaska Airlines
      US$67
      75% off
      US$271 US$67
    • SAN 10:56
      1h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 12:51
      San Diego - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | Frontier Airlines
      US$73
      73% off
      US$271 US$73
    • SAN 16:25
      1h 41m
      Direct
      SFO 18:06
      San Diego - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | Alaska Airlines
      US$85
      69% off
      US$271 US$85
    • SAN 12:15
      1h 41m
      Direct
      SFO 13:56
      San Diego - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 14 | Alaska Airlines
      US$88
      68% off
      US$271 US$88
    • SAN 10:56
      1h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 12:51
      San Diego - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 12 | Frontier Airlines
      US$114
      57% off
      US$271 US$114
    • SAN 07:10
      1h 42m
      Direct
      SFO 08:52
      San Diego - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 8 | Alaska Airlines
      US$241
      11% off
      US$271 US$241
    • SAN 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      San Diego - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | Normal Airline
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    • SAN 16:16
      1h 39m
      Direct
      SFO 17:55
      San Diego - San Francisco | Tue, Jan 12 | Alaska Airlines
      US$56 US$220
      75% off
      75% off
      US$220 US$56
    • SAN 16:49
      1h 40m
      Direct
      SFO 18:29
      San Diego - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 2 | Alaska Airlines
      US$66 US$220
      70% off
      70% off
      US$220 US$66
    • SAN 19:51
      1h 52m
      Direct
      SFO 21:43
      San Diego - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 2 | Frontier Airlines
      US$19 US$74
      74% off
      74% off
      US$74 US$19
    • SAN 19:51
      1h 52m
      Direct
      SFO 21:43
      San Diego - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 1 | Frontier Airlines
      US$19
      74% off
      US$74 US$19
    • SAN 19:51
      1h 52m
      Direct
      SFO 21:43
      San Diego - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 7 | Frontier Airlines
      US$20
      47% off
      US$38 US$20
    • SAN 19:51
      1h 52m
      Direct
      SFO 21:43
      San Diego - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 8 | Frontier Airlines
      US$20
      47% off
      US$38 US$20
    • SAN 15:30
      1h 52m
      Direct
      SFO 17:22
      San Diego - San Francisco | Wed, Jan 13 | Frontier Airlines
      US$65
      12% off
      US$74 US$65
    • SAN 15:30
      1h 52m
      Direct
      SFO 17:22
      San Diego - San Francisco | Tue, Jan 12 | Frontier Airlines
      US$65
      12% off
      US$74 US$65
    • SAN 19:51
      1h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 21:46
      San Diego - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 14 | Frontier Airlines
      US$19
      50% off
      US$38 US$19
    • SAN 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      San Diego - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | Normal Airline
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average one-way fares by month from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport are usually in September, with an average price of US$109. June sees the highest fares, around US$164.

US$164
US$137
US$109
US$82
    Cheapest
  • US$121
    Nov
  • US$124
    Dec
  • US$121
    Jan
  • US$151
    Feb
  • US$149
    Mar
  • US$132
    Apr
  • US$143
    May
  • US$164
    Jun
  • US$160
    Jul
  • US$121
    Aug
  • US$109
    Sep
  • US$128
    Oct

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average round-trip fares by month from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest round‑trip flights from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport are usually in April, with an average price of US$163. June sees the highest fares, around US$378.

US$378
US$271
US$163
US$56
    Cheapest
  • US$223
    Nov
  • US$166
    Dec
  • US$230
    Jan
  • US$303
    Feb
  • US$245
    Mar
  • US$163
    Apr
  • US$237
    May
  • US$378
    Jun
  • US$316
    Jul
  • US$177
    Aug
  • US$214
    Sep
  • US$214
    Oct

Which day of the week has the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average fares by each day of the week from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day for flights from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is Tuesday, with average prices lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Sunday, as fares are typically the highest.

US$160
US$138
US$116
US$94
  • US$134
    Mon
  • US$116
    Tue
  • US$117
    Wed
  • US$125
    Thu
  • US$138
    Fri
  • US$132
    Sat
  • US$160
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is Frontier Airlines (from US$19) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Frontier Airlines
From US$19
Alaska Airlines
From US$54
Delta Air Lines
From US$67
American Airlines
From US$79
United Airlines
From US$88
Hahn Air
From US$104

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What is the flight schedule from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from San Diego to San Francisco and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. F93381

    San Diego International Airport

    15:30

    SAN

    1h 52m

    17:22

    SFO

    S - - W T - S
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About San Diego International Airport and San Francisco International Airport

Learn about San Diego International Airport (SAN) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 719.98km
Cheapest one-way ticket price US$19
Cheapest return ticket price US$31

FAQs for San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

    San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport takes about 1 hour 13 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 24 daily flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
  • The earliest flight from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport departs at 06:15, and the last departs at 22:10, with about 50 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around US$185 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from San Diego International Airport (SAN) at 06:15 and arrives in San Francisco International Airport (SFO) at 08:02.
  • The latest flight departs from San Diego International Airport (SAN) at 21:59 and arrives in San Francisco International Airport (SFO) at 23:46.
    • The distance from San Francisco International Airport to downtown is about 17km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The closest airport to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport. The distance is around 17km.
  • American Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 6131 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport currently start from US$19, and round-trip fares start from US$31. The current lowest fare is a Frontier Airlines flight departing on Mon, Dec 14; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Qantas Airways operate direct flights from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 9 minutes, and around 153 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is US$120. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Frontier Airlines are the most popular budget airlines flying from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, with one-way fares starting from US$19. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport operates around 150 weekly flights, mainly by United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter San Diego International Airport and San Francisco International Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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