Cheap flights from SAN to SFO (San Diego Intl. to San Francisco Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from SAN to SFO starting at $28 One Way, $56 Round Trip

Prices starting at $56 for return flights and $28 for one-way flights to San Francisco Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Wed, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 11
SAN
San Diego
SFO
San Francisco
$56 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$56
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 5 from San Diego to San Francisco, returning Tue, Aug 11, priced at $56 found 4 hours ago
Wed, Jul 22 - Mon, Jul 27
SAN
San Diego
SFO
San Francisco
$58 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$58
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jul 22 from San Diego to San Francisco, returning Mon, Jul 27, priced at $58 found 1 hour ago
Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 25
SAN
San Diego
SFO
San Francisco
$117 Roundtrip, found 21 hours ago
$117
Roundtrip
found 21 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jul 28 from San Diego to San Francisco, returning Tue, Aug 25, priced at $117 found 21 hours ago
Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 25
SAN
San Diego
SFO
San Francisco
$157 Roundtrip, found 21 hours ago
$157
Roundtrip
found 21 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Jul 28 from San Diego to San Francisco, returning Tue, Aug 25, priced at $157 found 21 hours ago
Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 25
SAN
San Diego
SFO
San Francisco
$159 Roundtrip, found 21 hours ago
$159
Roundtrip
found 21 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jul 28 from San Diego to San Francisco, returning Tue, Aug 25, priced at $159 found 21 hours ago

Hotel Ideas near San Francisco Intl.

Airport Hotels near San Francisco Intl.

Grand Hyatt at SFO

Grand Hyatt at SFO

4 out of 5
55 S McDonnell Rd San Francisco CA
$246 nightly
The price is $274 total per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
$274 total
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,639 reviews)
"Super quiet hotel near the airport. The only sound comes from other guests in the corridor. Highly recommend if you have a early flight"

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

Grand Hyatt at SFO
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

3 out of 5
1390 El Camino Real Millbrae CA
$144 nightly
The price is $165 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$165 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,710 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful and friendly."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
1375 El Camino Real Millbrae CA
$144 nightly
The price is $165 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$165 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"staff was very helpful and supportive. Location is convenient! Place is clean!"

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center San Francisco CA
$218 nightly
The price is $257 total per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
$257 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,315 reviews)
"We stayed here two nights as a family of four. We went to a Giants game and the walking distance was not bad. The bar is a nice place to have a drink. Breakfast buffet was too spendy for us, so we skipped that. We have stayed at a lot of hotels in the city and this was one of the better ..."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
425 North Point San Francisco CA
$178 nightly
The price is $209 total per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
$209 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,995 reviews)
"Extremely friendly staff. Nice touches like blankets for the fire pits and s’more’s. Small restaurant credit. Great location next to fisherman’s warf! Comfortable beds. Coffee and tea every morning. Would return and recommend every time!! 5 stars"

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
$135 nightly
The price is $159 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$159 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,929 reviews)
"Good location. A lot of restaurants nearby."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

San Francisco Hotels With Airport Transportation

The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO

3 out of 5
110 S El Camino Real Millbrae CA
$131 nightly
The price is $155 total per night from Jul 3 to Jul 4
$155 total
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,874 reviews)
"Stayed here a few times in the past and it’s become my go to spot to stay when I visit the Bay Area. The location is is conveniently located near montage transit center. There a couple well known restaurants without n walking distance too. I wanted to thank Anna for her hospitality and warm welcome ..."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

The Dylan at SFO
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
$118 nightly
The price is $136 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$136 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Bruno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,839 reviews)
"Excellent!"

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2026

Hotel Skye SFO
Sfo El Rancho Inn

Sfo El Rancho Inn

3 out of 5
1100 El Camino Real Millbrae CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,986 reviews)
"Everything was good"

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026

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Sfo El Rancho Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced San Francisco Hotels

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North

2 out of 5
326 S Airport Blvd South San Francisco CA
$71 nightly
The price is $84 total per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
$84 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean ...
6/10 (3,793 reviews)
"This is the only hotel I've ever left in the middle of my stay. I'm not picky or snobby about hotels at all and I've lived in rough neighborhoods my whole life but the place did not feel safe. The first room I was assigned to didn't have keys that worked. The second room I was moved to reeked of ..."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
Hotel North Beach

Hotel North Beach

2 out of 5
935 Kearny Street San Francisco CA
$67 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$79 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"The location was great for getting around as a tourist. A few of the folks who live in the apartments were telling me how they are always battling bed bugs in the building. They were fumigating on the 3rd floor during my stay. I didn't personally see any bed bugs but it was my initial concern once ..."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

Hotel North Beach
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
$118 nightly
The price is $136 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$136 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Bruno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,839 reviews)
"Excellent!"

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2026

Hotel Skye SFO
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

4 out of 5
250 Beach Street San Francisco CA
$182 nightly
The price is $214 total per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
$214 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,655 reviews)
"This is my third stay at this hotel. The staff goes above and beyond to accommodate you and make your stay fantastic."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

3.5 out of 5
150 Anza Blvd Burlingame CA
$139 nightly
The price is $158 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$158 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free breakfast, WiFi (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,203 reviews)
"Great location, beautiful interior and exterior. We always enjoy the breakfast, but the rooms are old, neglected, and do not match the quality of the rest of the property."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

3.5 out of 5
250 Gateway Blvd South San Francisco CA
$143 nightly
The price is $168 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$168 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,541 reviews)
"This hotel is nice, kidness, very nice personal. I recommend. Thanks"

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

SAN to SFO Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
SAN Address & GPS
Address:
Airport Drive
San Diego CA, 92101
United States
IATA Code:
SAN
Longitude:
-117.197312
Latitude:
32.731938
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles
SFO Address & GPS
Address:
San Francisco CA, 94128
United States
IATA Code:
SFO
Longitude:
-122.389881
Latitude:
37.615215
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from SAN to San Francisco Airport?
Direct flights are offered by 4 airlines from SAN to SFO, which means you could be locking in your fun-filled vacation within a few moments. We've pulled together a list of the most well-respected carriers for you to look at:

  • Alaska Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • Southwest Airlines
  • Frontier Airlines

What is the shortest flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to San Francisco Airport?
If you think your vacation hours should be spent 'vacationing' rather than flying, you'll enjoy the flight from San Diego to San Francisco. It's a seriously short 1 hour and 40 minutes.
How many hours flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to San Francisco Airport?
Typically, it takes just 1 hour and 44 minutes to jet from San Diego Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). With such a short flight time, you'll need to save that binge-viewing for later.
What airlines have the most flights from San Diego Airport to San Francisco Airport?
The cost of tickets, service and the number of flights available are some of the things travelers consider when selecting one airline over another. There are a number of airlines with flights from SAN to San Francisco Airport. Try one of the following and find out why they are traveler favorites:

  • Frontier Airlines - (F9) with 41 flights every month
  • Southwest Airlines - (WN) with 113 flights every month
  • United Airlines - (UA) with 173 flights every month
  • Alaska Airlines - (AS) with 210 flights every month

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