How many airports are there in San Diego?

There are 3 airports in San Diego: San Diego International, El Cajon and McClellan – Palomar.

How long does it take to fly from San Francisco International to San Diego?

1 hour and 38 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco International to San Diego.

Which airlines fly direct from San Francisco International to San Diego?

Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines and SkyWest Airlines fly direct from San Francisco International to San Diego.

How many flights are there a week from San Francisco International to San Diego?

There are 521 flights per week flying from San Francisco International to San Diego, as of May 2024.

What's the cheapest airport to fly to in San Diego?

If you're flying from San Francisco International Airport, the cheapest airport near San Diego is San Diego International – which is 4.1 km away from the center of San Diego. We've found flights to this airport from C$52 .

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego on Saturday, June 8, 2024 .

Can I get a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Diego but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to San Diego?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Diego is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in San Diego?

In May, the average temperature is usually around 17°C. August is typically the warmest month in San Diego, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in June. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 10°C. The rainiest month is February.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego?

Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Diego.

Cheap flights from San Francisco International to San Diego from C$52

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Flight deals from San Francisco International to San Diego

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San Diego.C$52 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jun 8, returning Mon, Jun 10.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from San Francisco International on Sat, Jun 8, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from San Diego International on Mon, Jun 10, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$52, select.

San Diego.C$59 per passenger.Departing Tue, May 28, returning Tue, Jun 4.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from San Francisco International on Tue, May 28, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from San Diego International on Tue, Jun 4, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$59, select.

San Diego.C$59 per passenger.Departing Wed, May 29, returning Wed, Aug 14.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from San Francisco International on Wed, May 29, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from San Diego International on Wed, Aug 14, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$59, select.

San Diego.C$66 per passenger.Departing Sat, Oct 26, returning Wed, Oct 30.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from San Francisco International on Sat, Oct 26, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from San Diego International on Wed, Oct 30, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$66, select.

San Diego.C$70 per passenger.Departing Wed, Aug 14, returning Sat, Aug 17.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from San Francisco International on Wed, Aug 14, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from San Diego International on Sat, Aug 17, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$70, select.

San Diego.C$72 per passenger.Departing Tue, May 14, returning Wed, May 15.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from San Francisco International on Tue, May 14, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from San Diego International on Wed, May 15, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$72, select.

San Diego.C$77 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 18, returning Tue, Jul 2.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from San Francisco International on Tue, Jun 18, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from San Diego International on Tue, Jul 2, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$77, select.

San Diego.C$79 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 30, returning Wed, Nov 6.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from San Francisco International on Wed, Oct 30, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from San Diego International on Wed, Nov 6, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$79, select.

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Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to San Diego

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to San Diego flights are currently cheapest in June.

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Direct flights from San Francisco International to San Diego

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Alternative San Francisco International to San Diego routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from San Francisco International to San Diego? You could fly into the following airports instead.

San Francisco to San Diego: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	C$52
Cheapest month to fly	June
Average flight time	1 hr, 38 mins
Most popular airline	Alaska Airlines
Average flights per week	521

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to San Diego: Frequently asked questions

: There are 3 airports in San Diego: San Diego International, El Cajon and McClellan – Palomar.
: The best price we found for a round-trip flight from San Francisco International to San Diego is C$52. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
: 1 hour and 38 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco International to San Diego.
: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines and SkyWest Airlines fly direct from San Francisco International to San Diego.
: There are 521 flights per week flying from San Francisco International to San Diego, as of May 2024.
: The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to San Diego is usually June.
: If you're flying from San Francisco International Airport, the cheapest airport near San Diego is San Diego International – which is 4.1 km away from the center of San Diego. We've found flights to this airport from C$52.
: After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego on Saturday, June 8, 2024.
: Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 38 minutes.
: We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Diego but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
: We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Diego is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
: In May, the average temperature is usually around 17°C. August is typically the warmest month in San Diego, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in June. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 10°C. The rainiest month is February.
: Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Diego.

Known for heavy traffic and wall-to-wall vehicles, travelling through California by car can quickly become tiresome. Booking a flight is a great alternative, if you're thinking of leaving San Francisco for San Diego. Since several airline carriers provide this trip, you can get amazing deals on airfares. Plus, it's an easy, stress-free way to reach California's dynamic city of San Diego.

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Departing from San Francisco International (SFO)

Welcome to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), sitting 21 km from the city's downtown core. SFO is a sprawling, 4-terminal international airport, filled with boutiques, dining outlets, and even a 20-gallery fine art museum. Your flight to San Diego will be leaving from Terminal 1, 2, or 3. Southwest Airlines flies from Terminal 1, while Virgin America calls Terminal 2 home. If you're travelling with either United Airlines or United Express, your airline will depart out of Terminal 3.

To reach San Francisco International Airport, there are a few transportation methods you can use. We recommend taking a car rental from Skyscanner, since driving to the airport is the fastest, most efficient way to arrive at SFO--especially with all your luggage! If you prefer to use public transportation, there are 6 bus routes going from Central San Francisco to SFO, including the 140, 292, 397, 398, 399 and KX routes. The Caltrain and BART trains also provide fast, user-friendly transportation.

Airlines That Offer This Route

Five international airlines offer direct flights between San Francisco International (SFO) and San Diego, California. These airlines are Southwest Airlines, Surf Air, United Airlines, United Express, and Virgin America. Each week, travellers have a total of 176 non-stop trips to choose from. It's a relatively short trip, taking slightly under 90 minutes to complete.

Airports in San Diego

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Situated 5 km from Downtown San Diego, San Diego International Airport (SAN) is the city's main airport. This airy, two-terminal airport serves many of the world's biggest airlines, and provides around 500 flights per day. Hosting four of the five airlines that fly to San Francisco, it's your best bet for planning a hassle-free trip.

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)

While San Diego does host a secondary airport, McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), its flight schedule has been severely limited in the recent years. After a series of mishaps with its carriers, Surf Air is the only airline offering flights to San Francisco, as of late 2017. This private charter is a recent start-up company, providing unlimited flights for a fixed fare to Las Vegas and various cities in California. McClellan-Palomar Airport itself is located 5 km from Carlsbad in San Diego County.

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