£36 Cheap Flights from San Diego (SAN) to San Francisco (SFO)

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Cheap Flights from San Diego (SAN) to San Francisco (SFO)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £36 for one-way flights and £57 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Alaska Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines
Alaska Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines
American Airlines
United
Delta

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego (SAN) to San Francisco (SFO)

September is typically the cheapest month to fly

From £36 - £68 per traveller.

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Flight from San Diego to San Francisco route information
Origin airport
San Diego Intl.
Destination airport
San Francisco Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, JetBlue Airways
Return price
£57
Distance
714 km
Average flight time
1 hour 33 mins

Compare flights from San Diego to San Francisco easily and book with confidence

For travelling on business or for pleasure, Expedia makes it easy to book your flights from San Diego to San Francisco. Operating between them flights per day, 20 airlines cover the route. And fly direct, getting you to San Francisco Intl. in just hours. If you have a preferred carrier, use our advanced search tool to find the right flight from San Diego Intl. to San Francisco Intl..  

To make things even better, in the advanced search, you can also choose to fly economy, premium economy, business or first class, select your maximum number of stops, and pick your preferred departure and arrival time. You can also opt for refundable and direct flights. 

Grab a great deal on your flight from San Diego Intl. (SAN) to San Francisco Intl. (SFO)

The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from San Diego to San Francisco today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from San Diego Intl. to San Francisco Intl. start at just £57 and range up to £171.  

To find an even better deal, try  

  • being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper
  • looking for other airports near San Diego and San Francisco
  • booking your flight during September, the cheapest month on this route
  • varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper 

Why you should book your San Diego to San Francisco flight with Expedia!

We cater for all flight types, cabin classes and airlines. So whether you’re booking flights from San Diego Intl. to San Francisco Intl. for a budget break or a business trip with a bit of pleasure thrown in, we make it easy to secure the seat that’s right for you.  

Thanks to our supersized inventory that offers great choice all in one place, you know you’ll get a great deal with Expedia. Especially if you bundle your flight together with your hotel, you will unlock amazing savings. For added peace of mind, you can choose flexible bookings or filter to find refundable options, so you won’t pay a fee to change your flight.  

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from SAN to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Within the past 7 days on Expedia, for flights departing within the next year, the lowest price advertised for a round-trip flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) was £57. Great fares don't wait forever, so book yours today. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from San Diego Airport to San Francisco Airport?
Most flights can be cancelled online, but every airline has its own terms and conditions. If you do need to cancel your flight, visit our Customer Service Portal and follow the instructions.
How do I find cheap flights from SAN to San Francisco Airport that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for San Diego Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from SAN to SFO?
That movie you've been desperate to see will have to wait — the flight distance between San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) and San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) is only 720 kilometres. The captain will be asking you to put your seat upright for landing before you know it.
Which airlines fly direct from SAN to SFO?
One airline that operates on the route from SAN to SFO is Alaska Airlines (AS). It offers 191 flights a month. You could also take a look at the fares on offer with United Airlines (UA). This airline operates 191 flights every month between San Diego and San Francisco.
Are San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to San Francisco Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Flight prices go up and down like a yo-yo, so it's no sure thing. While last-minute flight deals between San Diego Airport and San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) are possible, it also makes sense to keep track of prices well before you fly. In fact, some air carriers announce their prices up to 12 months before the departure date. Expedia is constantly updating the biggest airfare bargains around, so keep checking and be ready to lock in your seat when the price is right.

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