$30 Cheap flight deals from San Francisco (SJC) to Carlsbad (SAN)

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This Weekend's Flight Deals from San Francisco to Carlsbad

This weekend's flight prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Sat, Dec 27 - Mon, Jan 5
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$373 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$373
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Dec 27 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Mon, Jan 5, priced at $373 found 6 hours ago
Sun, Dec 28 - Wed, Dec 31
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$534 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$534
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sun, Dec 28 from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Wed, Dec 31, priced at $534 found 9 hours ago
Sun, Dec 28 - Mon, Dec 29
OAK
Oakland Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$536 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$536
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sun, Dec 28 from Oakland Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Mon, Dec 29, priced at $536 found 9 hours ago
Sat, Dec 27 - Mon, Dec 29
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
$538 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$538
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Dec 27 from San Francisco Intl. to McClellan-Palomar, returning Mon, Dec 29, priced at $538 found 5 days ago

Airfares from $30 One Way, $70 Round Trip from San Francisco to Carlsbad

Prices starting at $70 for return flights and $30 for one-way flights to Carlsbad were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Mon, Jan 12 - Fri, Jan 16
SFO
San Francisco
SAN
San Diego
$70 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$70
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jan 12 from San Francisco to San Diego, returning Fri, Jan 16, priced at $70 found 19 hours ago
Mon, Jan 5 - Mon, Jan 12
SFO
San Francisco
SAN
San Diego
$83 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$83
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jan 5 from San Francisco to San Diego, returning Mon, Jan 12, priced at $83 found 2 days ago
Sat, Mar 7 - Tue, Mar 10
SJC
San Jose
SAN
San Diego
$97 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$97
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Mar 7 from San Jose to San Diego, returning Tue, Mar 10, priced at $97 found 5 days ago
Tue, Feb 24 - Fri, Feb 27
SJC
San Jose
SAN
San Diego
$117 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$117
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Feb 24 from San Jose to San Diego, returning Fri, Feb 27, priced at $117 found 6 days ago
Sat, May 2 - Tue, May 5
OAK
Oakland
SAN
San Diego
$117 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$117
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 2 from Oakland to San Diego, returning Tue, May 5, priced at $117 found 2 days ago

Carlsbad economy flight packages

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La Jolla Cove Suites
3.0-star property

La Jolla Cove Suites

7/10 Good! (1,075 reviews)

Feb 3 - Feb 9

6 night stay

San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN)

Southwest Airlines • Coach

San Diego (SAN) to San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,199, price is now $692 per person
$692
per person
found 1 day ago
The room was very small. That's OK, but it did not have a chair and the bench they provided was very uncomfortable. There were no toilet rolls and I had to ask for them; first time it happened to me.

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025

City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills
4.5-star property

City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

9.6/10 Exceptional! (101 reviews)

Feb 3 - Feb 9

6 night stay

San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN)

Southwest Airlines • Coach

San Diego (SAN) to San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,607, price is now $938 per person
$938
per person
found 1 day ago
Gaslamp Plaza Suites
3.5-star property

Gaslamp Plaza Suites

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)

Feb 3 - Feb 9

6 night stay

San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN)

Southwest Airlines • Coach

San Diego (SAN) to San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,353, price is now $857 per person
$857
per person
found 1 day ago
Excellent service of all staff. Older styled but cute and immaculate. Convenient location for walking to Convention Center and Gaslamp/downtown area. Highly recommend, and a very good value overall.

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2025

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Carlsbad first class flight packages

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.
The Sofia Hotel
3.5-star property

The Sofia Hotel

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,627 reviews)

Feb 2 - Feb 7

5 night stay

San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines • FirstClass

San Diego (SAN) to San Francisco (SFO)

American Airlines • FirstClass
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,605, price is now $802 per person
$802
per person
found 1 day ago
The hotel was well staffed and the rooms where clean.

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2025

The Beau Downtown San Diego Gaslamp Quar
3.0-star property

The Beau Downtown San Diego Gaslamp Quar

8.8/10 Excellent! (535 reviews)

Feb 2 - Feb 7

5 night stay

San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines • FirstClass

San Diego (SAN) to San Francisco (SFO)

American Airlines • FirstClass
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,380, price is now $880 per person
$880
per person
found 1 day ago
overall, a nice stay. decor very spot on in keeping classic feel. Beautiful bar. Staffed with ABSOLUTELY lovely people! Only non-positives; no elevator, no fridge, portable AC unit.

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2025

City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills
4.5-star property

City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

9.6/10 Exceptional! (101 reviews)

Feb 2 - Feb 7

5 night stay

San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines • FirstClass

San Diego (SAN) to San Francisco (SFO)

American Airlines • FirstClass
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,591, price is now $1,026 per person
$1,026
per person
found 1 day ago
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More About Flying To Carlsbad from San Francisco

Route Information for Flights from San Francisco to Carlsbad

Origin Airport IATA Code
SJC
Destination Airport IATA Code
SAN
Distance
Direct Flight Airlines
Earliest Flight Arrival
Latest Flight Arrival

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Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from San Francisco to Carlsbad?
Yes, if you're flying from San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN), you'll only have one flight number to keep track of. There are 3 airlines that offer nonstop services to pick from. Some of the best are:

  • Alaska Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • Southwest Airlines

What is the shortest flight from San Francisco to Carlsbad?
If the weather is good and all goes as planned, you could be landing at San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) from San Francisco Airport in only 1 hour and 30 minutes. With such a speedy flight time, contemplate bringing just hand luggage.
What airlines fly from San Francisco to Carlsbad most frequently?
Alaska Airlines (AS) is one of the carriers with the most flights from San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) to San Diego Airport. It offers 208 services on this route every month. Taking a vacation is one of life's biggest pleasures, and this airline will get you where you need to go. If you need some more options, take a look at the ticket prices with United Airlines (UA), which offers 173 flights from San Francisco to Carlsbad each month.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Consider flying out early in the week to save on your airfare. Orbitz data from 2021 shows that Monday is the cheapest day to depart, followed by Tuesday. Saturday showed the highest average ticket prices likely because many travelers prefer to start their vacation on a weekend.
What is the cheapest month to fly?
We won't keep you guessing, according to Orbitz data from 2021, the cheapest month to fly is February. Perfect for those who need a weekend getaway, or just a break from it all in the shortest month of the year. Be aware that the most expensive time to fly is during the height of summer in July, and in the holiday month of December.*According to flight demand on Orbitz.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.

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