Cheap flights from San Diego to San Francisco from C$ 81

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SFO
11 Mar — 18 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to San Francisco are usually found in May or March, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to San Francisco

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest flights from San Diego to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 February 2026.

Tue 24/35:35 p.m.
SAN
-
SFO
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Wed 25/35:05 a.m.
SFO
-
SAN
1 stop4h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 9/2C$ 160
Wed 18/34:55 p.m.
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Wed 15/46:20 a.m.
SFO
-
SAN
2 stops11h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 8/2C$ 161
Wed 4/35:25 p.m.
SAN
-
SFO
1 stop3h 55m
Southwest
Sun 8/36:00 a.m.
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 8/2C$ 167
Sat 14/36:15 a.m.
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 50m
United Airlines
Sun 15/37:00 a.m.
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/2C$ 170
Thu 5/37:55 a.m.
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 50m
United Airlines
Mon 9/37:00 a.m.
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/2C$ 174
Tue 31/35:35 p.m.
SAN
-
SFO
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Tue 7/46:20 a.m.
SFO
-
SAN
2 stops11h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 7/2C$ 175
Sat 7/37:55 a.m.
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 50m
United Airlines
Sun 8/37:00 a.m.
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/2C$ 180
Mon 6/48:55 p.m.
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Wed 8/46:20 a.m.
SFO
-
SAN
2 stops11h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 7/2C$ 182
Wed 18/39:54 a.m.
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 50m
United Airlines
Sat 21/310:35 p.m.
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/2C$ 186
Thu 26/26:36 p.m.
SAN
-
SFO
1 stop23h 22m
Frontier
Tue 3/38:25 a.m.
SFO
-
SAN
1 stop13h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 7/2C$ 189
Tue 17/36:15 a.m.
SAN
-
SFO
1 stop5h 35m
United Airlines
Sat 21/310:35 p.m.
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/2C$ 191

Find flight deals from San Diego to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 9 February 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 160

One-way from

C$ 81

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 230
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 24/3-25/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 10h 05m total
  • San Diego to San Francisco
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 24/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 40m total
  • San Diego to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (C$ 44 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 9 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Wed 4/3

6:50 a.m.-11:50 a.m.

1 stop5h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 4/3

2:00 p.m.-9:50 p.m.

1 stop7h 50m

C$ 160

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Wed 11/3

11:03 a.m.-2:50 p.m.

1 stop3h 47m

San Francisco

Sat 14/3

10:35 p.m.-12:14 a.m.

Nonstop1h 39m

C$ 174

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Thu 12/3

7:55 a.m.-9:45 a.m.

Nonstop1h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 15/3

7:00 a.m.-8:40 a.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

C$ 174

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Sat 28/2

6:50 a.m.-8:35 a.m.

Nonstop1h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 1/3

5:50 a.m.-7:20 a.m.

Nonstop1h 30m

C$ 174

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Sat 7/3

9:20 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

6:00 a.m.-7:35 a.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

C$ 194

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Tue 10/3

6:15 a.m.-11:50 a.m.

1 stop5h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 12/3

7:00 a.m.-8:40 a.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

C$ 194

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Thu 12/3

11:03 a.m.-2:50 p.m.

1 stop3h 47m

San Francisco

Fri 13/3

7:00 a.m.-8:40 a.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

C$ 208

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Thu 12/3

6:15 a.m.-11:48 a.m.

1 stop5h 33m

San Francisco

Mon 16/3

7:00 a.m.-8:40 a.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

C$ 208

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Wed 22/4

7:12 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop4h 47m

San Francisco

Thu 23/4

6:28 p.m.-10:46 p.m.

1 stop4h 18m

C$ 215

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Thu 12/3

10:09 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

Nonstop1h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 17/3

8:11 a.m.-9:49 a.m.

Nonstop1h 38m

C$ 215

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 9/2

Showing 1-10 of 20 results
1
2

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 6 February 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from San Diego to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 63 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to San Francisco?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to San Francisco (average of C$ 38). Flying from San Diego to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 137). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 9 February 2026.

When flying from San Diego to San Francisco, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 85% versus a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated 9 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Hawaiian Airlines from San Diego to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Thomas,Oct 2024

HNL - LAX

Seat Assignment Process which randomly assigns seats the day of the flight

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Thomas,Oct 2024

HNL - LAX

Seat Assignment Process which randomly assigns seats the day of the flight

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Diego to San Francisco?

    You will need to book a flight from San Diego to San Francisco if you want to fly from San Diego to San Francisco. At least 1 airline has flights from San Diego (SAN) to San Francisco (SFO) on a regular basis. There are 47 flights to San Francisco from the San Diego airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from SAN to SFO to be around 1h 40m.

  • How popular is this San Diego to San Francisco flight route?

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

    Airlines like Southwest and United Airlines fly from San Diego to San Francisco in about 3h 47m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 28m. The distance between San Diego and San Francisco is about 718 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Diego to San Francisco round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Diego to San Francisco round-trip from C$ 49. Users have found that Hawaiian Airlines is 76% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Diego to San Francisco?

    Consider Emirates (86%), SWISS (85%) or Virgin Australia (81%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Diego to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to San Francisco?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to San Francisco (average of C$ 38). Flying from San Diego to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 137). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

See more FAQs

Travelling to a place near San Francisco?

Book flights to San Francisco if you plan to visit one of these locations
Richmond
Newark
Burlingame
South San Francisco
Scotts Valley
Novato
Santa Clara
Vallejo

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Top airline flying from San Diego to San Francisco

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Diego to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 9 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapestC$ 49AverageC$ 86FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Search Hawaiian Airlines flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travelers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from San Diego to San Francisco?

Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from San Diego to San Francisco. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from San Diego to San Francisco?

Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from San Diego to San Francisco for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Can Cheapflights find flights from San Diego to San Francisco with no change fees?

Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from San Diego to San Francisco flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from San Diego to San Francisco become cheaper?

Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.