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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to San Diego
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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and San Diego?
What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?
In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to San Diego. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around C$ 150. If you are unable to visit San Diego during the month of January, then departing from San Francisco during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around C$ 176.
What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Diego?
The cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Diego is on a Sunday when prices can be found for as low as C$ 0. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to San Diego on Saturday is C$ 581.
What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Diego?
Flying to San Diego from San Francisco in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as C$ 0 when looking at flights departing in the evening. Flights to San Diego are more costly at noon, with an average ticket price of C$ 581. Departure times at noon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.
What is the cheapest San Francisco to San Diego flight route?
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How far in advance should I book a flight to San Diego?
You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Diego from San Francisco when booking 5 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Diego for around C$ 208 when searching 5 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Diego from San Francisco for as low as C$ 154 on momondo.
What cabin class options are available on San Francisco to San Diego flights?
There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on San Francisco to San Diego flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.
How many flights depart from San Francisco to San Diego on average per day?
As of April 2025, there are 70 flights per day flying from San Francisco to San Diego. The most common time of day flights depart is 4:00p.m., with 36% of flights taking off in the afternoon.
How many flights depart from San Francisco to San Diego on average per week?
As of April 2025, 491 flights take off from San Francisco and land in San Diego each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Fri, with 18% of weekly flights taking off on this day.
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How far is San Francisco to San Diego by plane?
A flight from San Francisco to San Diego will travel around 738.2 km. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 1h 30m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to San Diego Airport?
Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to San Diego Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to San Diego Airport?
As of April 2025, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from San Francisco Airport to San Diego Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to San Diego Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to San Diego Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Diego Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Diego Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Diego Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from San Francisco to San Diego?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between San Francisco and San Diego, the leading plane model is Boeing 737 MAX 8, making up 14.63% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A320neo with 13.27%, Boeing 737-800 with 10.30%, and Embraer 175 with 10.24%.
What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to San Diego?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from San Francisco to San Diego is Frontier (76% of total bookings). The next most popular airline is Hawaiian Airlines (24%).
Best airlines flying from San Francisco to San Diego
Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from San Francisco to San Diego with momondo
Airline | Rating | Free Cancellation | Price | ||
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PriceFrom C$ 54 | Free Cancellation | Rating 5.9 3,277 reviews | |||
PriceFrom C$ 100 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.9 2,365 reviews |
Hawaiian Airlines Flights From San Francisco to San Diego
Hawaiian Airlines flies from San Francisco to San Diego around 53 times per week, with 2,365 momondo users rating the airline 7.9/10. The cheapest Hawaiian Airlines deal from San Francisco to San Diego in the last 72 hours was C$ 71 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of C$ 94 for Hawaiian Airlines flights on this route.
Frontier Flights From San Francisco to San Diego
Frontier (5.9/10 from 3,277 reviews) operates around 3 flights from San Francisco to San Diego in any given week. The average Frontier airfare for this route is around C$ 81, with deals from around C$ 38 rare but found on momondo. Referenced prices are for round-trip San Francisco to San Diego flight searches in the last 72 hours.
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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from San Francisco to San Diego?
Finding the right flight to San Diego from San Francisco is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognizable airlines. Options that can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to San Diego quick and easy, saving you time and money.
Can I find flights from San Francisco to San Diego with flexible booking policies on momondo?
Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to San Diego from San Francisco with this policy.
How can momondo help me find flights from San Francisco to San Diego?
Once all potential San Francisco to San Diego flight options are in front of you, momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times amongst many other options.
I’m not ready to book a flight from San Francisco to San Diego right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?
Yes. momondo can track prices for San Francisco to San Diego flights and alert you when they change. Perform a search to set up the price alert. All that is required is a valid email address.