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Cheap Flights to South Bay from $29 One Way, $51 Round Trip

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Tue, May 13 - Tue, May 13
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$51 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$51
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 13 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, May 13, priced at $51 found 4 days ago
Wed, Jul 16 - Wed, Jul 23
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$57 Roundtrip, just found
$57
Roundtrip
just found
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jul 16 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Wed, Jul 23, priced at $57 just found
Tue, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 4
SLC
Salt Lake City Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$66 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$66
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jun 3 from Salt Lake City Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Wed, Jun 4, priced at $66 found 6 hours ago
Wed, May 14 - Wed, May 21
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$67 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$67
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, May 14 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Wed, May 21, priced at $67 found 1 day ago
Mon, Jun 2 - Thu, Jun 5
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$69 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$69
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jun 2 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Thu, Jun 5, priced at $69 found 3 hours ago
Tue, Jun 3 - Thu, Jun 5
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$70 Roundtrip, just found
$70
Roundtrip
just found
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jun 3 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Thu, Jun 5, priced at $70 just found
Tue, May 13 - Tue, May 13
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$72 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$72
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 13 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, May 13, priced at $72 found 3 days ago
Mon, May 5 - Wed, May 28
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$72 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$72
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, May 5 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Wed, May 28, priced at $72 found 2 hours ago
Mon, May 19 - Sat, May 24
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$73 Roundtrip, just found
$73
Roundtrip
just found
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, May 19 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Sat, May 24, priced at $73 just found
Sat, May 24 - Sat, May 24
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$76 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$76
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 24 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Sat, May 24, priced at $76 found 16 hours ago

South Bay Flight Information

Traveling To
South Bay
Destination Airport IATA Code
SAN
Number of Airlines Serving
Airlines
Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United
Flight Price
$51
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South Bay economy flight packages

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San Diego Country Estates
2.5-star property

San Diego Country Estates

Jun 26 - Jun 30

4 night stay

San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN)

United • Roundtrip • Coach
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per person
found 23 hours ago
Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
4.0-star property

Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Jun 17 - Jun 23

6 night stay

Dallas (DAL) to San Diego (SAN)

Delta • Non-stop • Coach

San Diego (SAN) to Dallas (DAL)

Southwest Airlines • Non-stop • Coach
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per person
found 18 hours ago
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
3.5-star property

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Jun 17 - Jun 23

6 night stay

Dallas (DAL) to San Diego (SAN)

Delta • Non-stop • Coach

San Diego (SAN) to Dallas (DAL)

Southwest Airlines • Non-stop • Coach
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per person
found 18 hours ago
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South Bay premium economy flight packages

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The Sofia Hotel
3.5-star property

The Sofia Hotel

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,442 reviews)

Jun 12 - Jun 15

3 night stay

San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN)

United • PremiumEconomy

San Diego (SAN) to San Francisco (SFO)

Delta • PremiumEconomy
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per person
found 17 hours ago
The hotel was well staffed and the rooms where clean.

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2025

Fairmont Grand Del Mar
5.0-star property

Fairmont Grand Del Mar

9.6/10 Exceptional! (832 reviews)

Jun 12 - Jun 15

3 night stay

San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN)

United • PremiumEconomy

San Diego (SAN) to San Francisco (SFO)

Delta • PremiumEconomy
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per person
found 17 hours ago
This was a fantastic experience.

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2024

Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.0-star property

Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

8.8/10 Excellent! (515 reviews)

Jun 12 - Jun 15

3 night stay

San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN)

United • PremiumEconomy

San Diego (SAN) to San Francisco (SFO)

Delta • PremiumEconomy
per person
found 17 hours ago
There were many homeless people in the area

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2025

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South Bay first class flight packages

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The Sofia Hotel
3.5-star property

The Sofia Hotel

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,442 reviews)

Jun 19 - Jun 22

3 night stay

San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines • Roundtrip • FirstClass
per person
found 17 hours ago
The hotel was well staffed and the rooms where clean.

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2025

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
4.0-star property

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

8.8/10 Excellent! (182 reviews)

Jun 19 - Jun 22

3 night stay

San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines • Roundtrip • FirstClass
per person
found 17 hours ago
Very nice place I will come again with my family

Reviewed on May 27, 2024

Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.0-star property

Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

8.8/10 Excellent! (515 reviews)

Jun 19 - Jun 22

3 night stay

San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines • Roundtrip • FirstClass
per person
found 17 hours ago
There were many homeless people in the area

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2025

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to South Bay?
Check your passport is up to date and choose from the 20 airlines that fly to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl. Airport (TIJ). Once you’ve left the plane, South Bay is yours to discover. Browse excellent deals from the following international carriers:

  • Volaris - 58 flights to South Bay per month
  • VivaAerobus - 27 flights to South Bay per month

What is the best airport to fly to in South Bay?
General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl. Airport (TIJ) is a popular gateway to South Bay. While many visitors make this their entry point to the area, some choose to fly into San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN). Compare prices and decide which is more convenient based on where you’re staying.
How much is a flight to South Bay?
If you’re hunting down return flights, airfares ranged between $51 and $76 this last week. The most affordable one-way price was $29, flying in from San Francisco (SFO).
How to book the cheapest flight to South Bay?
Snapping up cheap flights to South Bay is as simple as booking with Orbitz. But if you’re eager to make sure you’re grabbing the best flight deals around, here are some suggestions to keep your wallet happy:

  • Taking off from or landing at other airports can often work out to be cheaper. Enter your preferred departure and arrival airports. Next, click on the ‘Nearby airports’ function below the form fields to explore your options.
  • If your travel plans aren’t set in stone, click on the ‘Show flexible dates’ link to bring up the flight deals for different departure dates. Go with any suitable cheaper fare you find.
  • To refine your results, click on ‘Show options.’ You can search based on seating class, airlines, and nonstop and refundable flights. You can also select the time of day you’d like to fly under ‘Sort & Filter’ to the left.
  • Book your airfare as soon as you’ve decided on your travel dates. While you can get lucky on occasion, airline tickets rarely get more affordable as your date of departure gets closer.
  • Consider combining your flights, hotels and car rental with Orbitz to save money.
  • Flying during the busy season can mean pricey airfares. If possible, plan your vacation outside of popular dates, such as school breaks, Thanksgiving and Easter.

How long is a flight to South Bay?
Your point of origin, which airport you depart from and whether you travel nonstop — the flight time depends on a lot of factors. But here are the average times for three of the most popular routes to South Bay:

  • Mexico City, Distrito Federal (MEX-Mexico City Intl.) to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 3 hours and 39 minutes
  • Guadalajara, Jalisco (GDL-Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl.) to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 2 hours and 55 minutes
  • Culiacan, Sinaloa (CUL-Federal Bachigualato Intl.) to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 2 hours and 4 minutes

What is the best time to book a flight to South Bay?
If you can, book your seats to South Bay in January. This is the best month for low airfares, closely followed by February and August. With a bit of patience and planning, you’re sure to find a cheap flight with Orbitz.
What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to South Bay?
Make a booking on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday. Generally, these are the cheapest days of the week to purchase tickets to South Bay. The vacation of your dreams starts with a great flight deal!
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to South Bay?
Everybody enjoys a good deal, so we recommend going earlier in the week for cheap flights to South Bay. Orbitz data from 2020 shows you can grab the best deals on flights taking off on Mondays. Tuesday is the next cheapest day, while Saturdays are the most expensive. Many people prefer to travel when the working week is over, so leave those Saturdays for binge-watching your favorite TV shows.
What is the cheapest month to fly to South Bay?
To book cheap flights to South Bay, you should take off in August. If saving money on your ticket is your main priority, Orbitz data shows that this is generally an excellent month to go on a trip. June is when airfares are the most expensive.
Which airlines allow free cancellation?
If you’re concerned your travel plans could change, Orbitz will help you find a flexible ticket. All you have to do is choose “Filter by flexible change policies” when searching for your South Bay flights. We’ll show you airlines that include free cancellation and no change fees — in addition to irresistibly low prices.
What do I need for the flight to South Bay?
From onboard activities to travel basics like a pillow, there are some things a seasoned flyer won’t take off without. To make sure you’re all set for your flight, have a look at this useful list:

  • Travel documents such as e-tickets and identification are essential. To avoid any last-minute delays when checking in, make certain your booking is made with the same name, gender and birth date as indicated on your government-issued ID.
  • A well-stocked carry-on bag is important for any lengthy flight. With at least a few hours to kill, you’ll need something to keep you amused on your trip to South Bay. We recommend a good book (or trashy magazine), and something to nosh on.
  • Air conditioning and high altitudes can form a cold environment. No matter what the weather is in South Bay, bring an extra layer along to keep nice and warm during the journey.

How many direct flights are there to South Bay?
Several airlines fly nonstop into South Bay, with roughly 257 direct flights per month to pick from. These popular carriers include Volaris, VivaAerobus and Aeromexico.
How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to South Bay?
There are ways of booking business or first-class airfares to South Bay that won’t burn through your savings. Claim a seat at the front of the plane for less with these useful tips:

  • Flexibility isn’t confined to yoga. Have some room to move around your travel dates so you can snap up cheaper airfares when a big sale comes along.
  • Plenty of budget airlines offer excellent business-class seating for a reasonable price.
  • Bid for an upgrade in online auctions or upgrade with points earned through loyalty programs.

What is the best time to go to South Bay?
People come from every direction to visit South Bay in March, April and May. So if you want to explore this amazing destination during the popular months, this is the best time to go. Like many places in the Northern Hemisphere, summer begins June 20 in South Bay, with average daily temperatures hovering between 65 ºF and 80 ºF.

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