How many flights depart from San Francisco to San Diego on average per week?

As of July 2025, 467 flights take off from San Francisco and land in San Diego each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 18% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Francisco to San Diego?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to San Diego

How many flights depart from San Francisco to San Diego on average per day?

As of July 2025, 66 flights take off from San Francisco and land in San Diego each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 19:00, with 35% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

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?

There is 1 operator available for flights from San Francisco Airport to San Diego Airport as of July 2025.

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 that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check 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 necessary travel and health documents for your San Diego Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to San Diego from San Francisco, with most prices found around $164. If you’re not able to fly to San Diego in January, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from San Francisco to San Diego during February average around $191.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Diego?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to San Diego from San Francisco is on a Friday. momondo users have found tickets for Friday departures for as low as $165. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to depart from San Francisco because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around $331.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Diego?

Our data shows that the cheapest San Francisco to San Diego flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to San Diego in the morning for as low as $165. Try not to purchase tickets at midday because they tend to be around $331. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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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 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Diego for around $214 when searching weeks before you fly. 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 $159 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 have San Francisco to San Diego flight prices changed over time?

As of July 2025, prices for San Francisco to San Diego flights are approximately 56% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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The best one-way flight to San Diego from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $60. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to San Diego found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $134.

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How far is San Francisco to San Diego by plane?
San Diego is 738.2 km away from San Francisco. By plane, this route typically takes 1h 30m.
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How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to San Diego Airport?
There is 1 operator available for flights from San Francisco Airport to San Diego Airport as of July 2025.
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 that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check 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 necessary travel and health documents for your San Diego Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking 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?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from San Francisco to San Diego is Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets), representing 17.07% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Embraer 175 at 13.79%, Boeing 737-800 at 11.15%, and Airbus A321neo at 7.54%.
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 Alaska Airlines (100% of total bookings).

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Alaska Airlines Flights From San Francisco to San Diego
The lowest priced Alaska Airlines flight from San Francisco to San Diego from the last 72 hours was $79. Generally, Alaska Airlines has 31 flights on this route every week with an average price of $214. Alaska Airlines is rated 8.0/10 by our users.

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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 have San Francisco to San Diego flight prices changed over time?

As of July 2025, prices for San Francisco to San Diego flights are approximately 56% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Francisco to San Diego?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to San Diego

How many flights depart from San Francisco to San Diego on average per day?

As of July 2025, 66 flights take off from San Francisco and land in San Diego each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 19:00, with 35% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from San Francisco to San Diego on average per week?

As of July 2025, 467 flights take off from San Francisco and land in San Diego each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 18% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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