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

Popular airlines from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

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

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

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

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

January is typically the cheapest month to fly

From AU$73 - AU$292 per traveller.

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 AU$117. 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.

Travel information

Travel information

Origin airport
San Diego Intl.
Destination airport
San Francisco Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, United
Return price
AU$116
Distance
714 km
Average flight time
1 hour 36 mins

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