Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Compare all flight tickets and find cheap flights from San Diego to San Francisco
The cheapest flights right now
San Diego – San Francisco
Outbound – Jan 24, 2027
direct
1h 52m Return – Jan 30, 2027
direct
1h 37m $74
yesterday
San Diego – San Francisco
Outbound – Nov 5, 2026
direct
1h 55m Return – Nov 9, 2026
direct
1h 37m $78
2 days ago
San Diego – San Francisco
Outbound – Jan 24, 2027
direct
1h 39m Return – Jan 31, 2027
direct
1h 41m $77
yesterday
San Diego – San Francisco
Outbound – Jan 24, 2027
direct
1h 52m Return – Jan 31, 2027
direct
1h 41m $39
yesterday
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Cheapest flight tickets
$21
Average price of a round trip
$68
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
1h51
A flight from San Diego to San Francisco takes on average 1h51.
Best time
January
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to San Francisco is January.
What is the cheapest month for this flight?
Monthly price data (Table View)
October
Oct
$0
November
Nov
$167
December
Dec
January
Jan
$88
February
Feb
$0
March
Mar
$0
April
Apr
$272
May
May
$90
June
Jun
$112
July
Jul
$289
August
Aug
$0
September
Sep
$97
* The prices shown are an average per month of the prices found by Liligo users during the last 30 days.
The best flight deals for a weekend
San Diego – San Francisco
Outbound – Nov 12, 2026
direct
1h 41m Return – Nov 16, 2026
direct
1h 41m $87
2 days ago
San Diego – San Francisco
Outbound – Nov 12, 2026
direct
1h 55m Return – Nov 16, 2026
direct
1h 41m $58
2 days ago
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
The best flight deals for a week
San Diego – San Francisco
Outbound – Jan 24, 2027
direct
1h 52m Return – Jan 30, 2027
direct
1h 37m $74
yesterday
San Diego – San Francisco
Outbound – Jan 24, 2027
direct
1h 39m Return – Jan 31, 2027
direct
1h 41m $78
yesterday
San Diego – San Francisco
Outbound – Jan 24, 2027
direct
1h 39m Return – Jan 31, 2027
direct
1h 41m $77
yesterday
San Diego – San Francisco
Outbound – Jan 24, 2027
direct
1h 52m Return – Jan 31, 2027
direct
1h 41m $39
yesterday
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to San Francisco
Check out our tips for booking your flight to San Francisco (USA) from San Diego (USA) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is August, with an average flight ticket price of $57 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of October, September and November.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 46 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Frontier Airlines. A ticket from the airline Frontier Airlines to San Francisco costs on average $55.
The airlines that offer the most flights are American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Frontier Airlines.
Price of flight tickets from San Diego to San Francisco
Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:
- Flight ticket prices range from $21 to $256
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $68
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of August
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: October
info departure city :
San Diego, USA
airports :
Lindbergh Field (SAN)
Montgomery Field (MYF)
NAS (NZY)
local time :
San Diego is a city in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In San Diego, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 25°C, with a minimum of 22°C and a maximum of 29°C.
The city of San Diego has 3 airport(s): Lindbergh Field, Montgomery Field and NAS
destination info :
San Francisco, USA
airport :
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
local time :
San Francisco is in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In San Francisco, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 18°C, with a minimum of 16°C and a maximum of 24°C.
The city of San Francisco has 1 airport(s): San Francisco
Useful info about San Francisco
What is the least touristic period to go to San Francisco?
If you want to visit San Francisco during the least touristic period, choose the month of January.
What is the most popular time to travel to San Francisco?
In San Francisco, the most popular month is October. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from San Diego to San Francisco?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 46 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 7 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight from San Diego to San Francisco is Sunday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between San Diego and San Francisco?
When you leave, you can leave from Lindbergh Field, and you will arrive at Oakland, San Francisco or San Jose-Norman Y. Mineta.
How to reach San Diego airport from the city centre?
The airport Lindbergh Field is located 4 km, Montgomery Field is located 10 km or NAS is located 6 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transportation, taking a taxi, or renting a car.
Are there other means of transportation to go from San Diego to San Francisco?
Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between San Diego and San Francisco?
In summer, the average temperature is 17°C in San Francisco and 21°C in San Diego. The average rainfall in summer is 2 mm in San Francisco and 4 mm in San Diego. In summer, it is warmer in San Diego and it rains less in San Francisco. In winter, it is colder in San Diego and it rains more in San Francisco.
