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

Earn rewards on top of your airline miles with Orbitz Rewards

Many airlines offer flexible change policies

Sign up to receive text alerts about your trip

Cheap Flights from SFO to SAN starting at $28 One Way, $57 Round Trip

Prices starting at $57 for return flights and $28 for one-way flights to San Diego 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.

Sat, May 9 - Tue, May 12
SFO
San Francisco
SAN
San Diego
$57 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$57
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 9 from San Francisco to San Diego, returning Tue, May 12, priced at $57 found 1 hour ago
Thu, Apr 30 - Wed, May 6
SFO
San Francisco
SAN
San Diego
$63 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$63
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Apr 30 from San Francisco to San Diego, returning Wed, May 6, priced at $63 found 1 hour ago
Tue, May 5 - Sat, May 9
SFO
San Francisco
SAN
San Diego
$68 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$68
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 5 from San Francisco to San Diego, returning Sat, May 9, priced at $68 found 7 hours ago
Tue, May 19 - Wed, May 27
SFO
San Francisco
SAN
San Diego
$73 Roundtrip, just found
$73
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 19 from San Francisco to San Diego, returning Wed, May 27, priced at $73 just found
Tue, May 12 - Thu, May 14
SFO
San Francisco
SAN
San Diego
$78 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$78
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 12 from San Francisco to San Diego, returning Thu, May 14, priced at $78 found 1 hour ago

Hotel Ideas near San Diego Intl.

Airport Hotels near San Diego Intl.

Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
$163 nightly
The price is $188 total per night from Apr 4 to Apr 5
$188 total
Apr 4 - Apr 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,415 reviews)
The property is nice, staff nice.

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
$182 nightly
The price is $211 total per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
$211 total
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6,111 reviews)
Close to mostly everything. Easy check in and out.

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

3 out of 5
2576 Laning Rd San Diego CA
$190 nightly
The price is $219 total per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
$219 total
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,445 reviews)
Friendly staff, access to multiple games for entertainment, large bright hallways, very clean facility.

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport/Liberty Station
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 Diego

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
$288 nightly
The price is $331 total per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$331 total
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,489 reviews)
The grounds were beautiful and the room was themed accordingly to the tropical vibe which we liked. The food and drinks were too expensive.

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

3 out of 5
411 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
$82 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$94 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,358 reviews)
The room was clean and bathroom was updated. Enjoyed the stay.

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

Best Western Seven Seas
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4 out of 5
207 5th Ave San Diego CA
$248 nightly
The price is $287 total per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
$287 total
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,466 reviews)
Great location

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
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 Diego Hotels With Airport Transportation

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
$182 nightly
The price is $211 total per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
$211 total
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6,111 reviews)
Close to mostly everything. Easy check in and out.

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
$163 nightly
The price is $188 total per night from Apr 4 to Apr 5
$188 total
Apr 4 - Apr 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,415 reviews)
The property is nice, staff nice.

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1955 San Diego Ave San Diego CA
$136 nightly
The price is $156 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$156 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,067 reviews)
Staff was great- very helpful!!

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town 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.

Low Priced San Diego Hotels

Pleasant Inn

Pleasant Inn

2.5 out of 5
5550 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego CA
$88 nightly
The price is $101 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$101 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,354 reviews)
We had the room with the roll-in shower, which we appreciated. But the control was very sticky - hard to pull the knob out and push it back in. There was a handicap parking spot right in front of the door, and we used that until someone else without a handicap sticker got it first. For amenities, ...

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

Pleasant Inn
E-Z 8 Motel Old Town

E-Z 8 Motel Old Town

2.5 out of 5
4747 Pacific Highway San Diego CA
$70 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$81 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free parking, WiFi (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
6.6/10 (2,106 reviews)
Although close to Old Town this place is tucked under the freeway. There is a reason it’s the cheapest room in SD. Room was clean, water was hot, bed was okay. Linens were bare minimum. Ice machine broken and property looks to be in various stages of repair/remodel. What one would expect for a cheap ...

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

E-Z 8 Motel Old Town
Kings Inn San Diego

Kings Inn San Diego

2.5 out of 5
1333 Hotel Cir S San Diego CA
$105 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$120 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,662 reviews)
Room was amazingly clean, check in staff friendly as always (not my first stay), like how they merged both restaurants! Absolutely love the patio and pool area!

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

Kings Inn San Diego
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 Diego

Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel

3.5 out of 5
998 W Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
$260 nightly
The price is $299 total per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
$299 total
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,945 reviews)
We had a wonderful time at the Bahia! The staff was so accommodating and went out of their way to make our stay so memorable.

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026

Bahia Resort Hotel
The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay

3.5 out of 5
1710 W Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
$204 nightly
The price is $234 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$234 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,213 reviews)
Overpriced. Describes itself as a resort and charges a nightly resort fee on top of a parking fee. its pretty much a motel with a pool that happens to be in a good location. save your money, there are plenty of hotels for half the price that are as good or better and dont charge a parking fee.

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort and Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
3999 Mission Boulevard San Diego CA
$277 nightly
The price is $319 total per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
$319 total
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,206 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pool, game room, on the beach, bicycle rentals

Travelers say...
Not bad

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

Catamaran Resort and Spa
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.

SFO to SAN Route Info

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

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from SFO to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
There are no less than 4 airlines that provide direct services from SFO to SAN, so there's no need for you to stress about bag transfers or transit delays on this stage of your journey. Here are some of the carriers that are favored by experienced travelers:

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

What is the shortest flight from San Francisco Airport to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
Flying is one of life's great privileges and pleasures, especially when your trip is only 1 hour and 25 minutes. That's all it takes to get from San Francisco to San Diego.
How many hours flight from SFO to San Diego Airport?
The typical flight time from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to San Diego Airport is a short 1 hour and 36 minutes. So, pack your gear and book your seat. There's nothing more exciting than an impromptu trip.
What airlines have the most flights from San Francisco Airport to San Diego Airport?
Whether it's ticket cost, loyalty programs or even the snacks on board, we all have things we look for when traveling with a certain airline. And if you're on your way from San Francisco to San Diego, you have decent variety to pick from. Secure your perfect fare with one of these leading carriers:

  • 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

Map To Nearby Hotels

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees. Rates shown reflect fares found by other Orbitz users over the past 7 days. Due to rapidly changing airline prices & seat availability, these fares may no longer be available.

Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a $30 service fee charged by Orbitz. Additional airline charges may apply.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Lower fares may be available. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.

More to Explore