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

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Cheap Flights from SFO to SAN starting at $41 One Way, $95 Round Trip

Prices starting at $95 for return flights and $41 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.

Fri, Jan 9 - Mon, Jan 12
SFO
San Francisco
SAN
San Diego
$95 Roundtrip, just found
$95
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jan 9 from San Francisco to San Diego, returning Mon, Jan 12, priced at $95 just found
Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 27
SFO
San Francisco
SAN
San Diego
$98 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$98
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 20 from San Francisco to San Diego, returning Tue, Jan 27, priced at $98 found 6 days ago
Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 27
SFO
San Francisco
SAN
San Diego
$99 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$99
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 20 from San Francisco to San Diego, returning Tue, Jan 27, priced at $99 found 6 days ago
Sat, Jan 24 - Wed, Jan 28
SFO
San Francisco
SAN
San Diego
$118 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$118
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jan 24 from San Francisco to San Diego, returning Wed, Jan 28, priced at $118 found 1 day ago
Sat, Jan 24 - Wed, Jan 28
SFO
San Francisco
SAN
San Diego
$119 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$119
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Jan 24 from San Francisco to San Diego, returning Wed, Jan 28, priced at $119 found 1 day 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
$156 nightly
The price is $180 total per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
$180 total
Dec 28 - Dec 29
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,173 reviews)
We did not have a coffee maker in our room. We called and requested one. It was brought to our room fifteen minutes later. Once we figured out which outlet worked, we had coffee and tea on our balcony. Super! Perhaps you might check the electrical in room 554?

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

3.5 out of 5
2131 Shelter Island Dr San Diego CA
$129 nightly
The price is $148 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$148 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,213 reviews)
Good room, hotel staff, amenities.

Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

3 out of 5
1617 1st Avenue San Diego CA
$104 nightly
The price is $121 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$121 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (781 reviews)
Nice and spacious

Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
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

Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
The price is $180 total per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
$180 total
per night
Dec 28 - Dec 29
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,173 reviews)
We did not have a coffee maker in our room. We called and requested one. It was brought to our room fifteen minutes later. Once we figured out which outlet worked, we had coffee and tea on our balcony. Super! Perhaps you might check the electrical in room 554?

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

3.5 out of 5
2131 Shelter Island Dr San Diego CA
The price is $148 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$148 total
per night
Jan 4 - Jan 5
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,213 reviews)
Good room, hotel staff, amenities.

Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

3 out of 5
1617 1st Avenue San Diego CA
The price is $121 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$121 total
per night
Jan 4 - Jan 5
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (781 reviews)
Nice and spacious

Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
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
The price is $186 total per night from Dec 29 to Dec 30
$186 total
per night
Dec 29 - Dec 30
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! (6,014 reviews)
Loved the size of the room

Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
The price is $180 total per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
$180 total
per night
Dec 28 - Dec 29
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,173 reviews)
We did not have a coffee maker in our room. We called and requested one. It was brought to our room fifteen minutes later. Once we figured out which outlet worked, we had coffee and tea on our balcony. Super! Perhaps you might check the electrical in room 554?

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025

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
The price is $156 total per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
$156 total
per night
Dec 28 - Dec 29
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,046 reviews)
Easy check in, clean room, the little store is very convenient.

Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025

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
The price is $103 total per night from Dec 31 to Jan 1
$103 total
per night
Dec 31 - Jan 1
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! (1,283 reviews)
Clean rooms and reasonable rates- my home away from home in San Diego

Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025

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
The price is $64 total per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
$64 total
per night
Dec 28 - Dec 29
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 ...
6.4/10 (2,077 reviews)
Top notch customer service. Great place to stay. Central to everything worth seeing or doing in San Diego. Clean and comfortable beds hot shower cable tv. Refrigerator what else could you ask for at such an amazing price. Us as thr customer are definitely coming out on top

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025

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
The price is $91 total per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
$91 total
per night
Jan 5 - Jan 6
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! (3,568 reviews)
Nice clean rooms and affordable pricing. Our kids loved the pool and restaurant.

Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025

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
The price is $201 total per night from Jan 8 to Jan 9
$201 total
per night
Jan 8 - Jan 9
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! (1,814 reviews)
Friendly staff and beautiful property

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

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
The price is $175 total per night from Jan 9 to Jan 10
$175 total
per night
Jan 9 - Jan 10
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,935 reviews)
The staff was very nice, the room was very clean and we loved the marina view! The movie night at the pool was my daughter’s favorite part.

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025

The Dana on Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort and Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
3999 Mission Boulevard San Diego CA
The price is $218 total per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
$218 total
per night
Jan 25 - Jan 26
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,111 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Great staff and clean

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025

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

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