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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to San Diego
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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 Tuesday. momondo users have found tickets for Tuesday departures for as low as $121. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. On the other hand, Sunday 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 $220.
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 $224 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 $166 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 June 2025, prices for San Francisco to San Diego flights are approximately 59% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.
How many flights depart from San Francisco to San Diego on average per day?
As of June 2025, 74 flights take off from San Francisco and land in San Diego each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 21:00, with 37% of daily flights taking off in the evening.
How many flights depart from San Francisco to San Diego on average per week?
As of June 2025, 524 flights take off from San Francisco and land in San Diego each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Thu, with 17% of weekly flights taking off on this day.
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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 26m.
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 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 Embraer 175, representing 13.58% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) at 12.62%, Boeing 737 MAX 8 at 9.94%, and Boeing 737-800 at 9.90%.
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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 recognisable 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?
Flights from San Francisco to San Diego with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.
How can momondo help me find flights from San Francisco to San Diego?
momondo helps you find the best flight between San Francisco and San Diego by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select flights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.
I’m not ready to book a flight from San Francisco to San Diego right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?
Price alerts on flights to San Diego from San Francisco are quick and easy to set up on momondo. Simply perform a search and select the price alert feature. It is as simple as that.