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, $58 Round Trip

Prices starting at $58 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.

Thu, May 7 - Wed, May 13
SAN
San Diego
SFO
San Francisco
$58 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$58
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 7 from San Diego to San Francisco, returning Wed, May 13, priced at $58 found 2 days ago
Sat, May 16 - Tue, May 19
SAN
San Diego
SFO
San Francisco
$77 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$77
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 16 from San Diego to San Francisco, returning Tue, May 19, priced at $77 found 3 days ago
Sat, May 16 - Tue, May 19
SAN
San Diego
SFO
San Francisco
$82 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$82
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 16 from San Diego to San Francisco, returning Tue, May 19, priced at $82 found 3 days ago
Tue, May 5 - Mon, May 11
SAN
San Diego
SFO
San Francisco
$83 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$83
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 5 from San Diego to San Francisco, returning Mon, May 11, priced at $83 found 2 days ago
Wed, May 6 - Tue, May 12
SAN
San Diego
SFO
San Francisco
$97 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$97
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 6 from San Diego to San Francisco, returning Tue, May 12, priced at $97 found 4 days 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
$289 nightly
The price is $323 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$323 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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! (1,527 reviews)
Such easy access from SFO vis SkyTrain.. So nice if you have extra luggage for a cruise..

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

Grand Hyatt at SFO
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

3 out of 5
1100 El Camino Real Millbrae CA
$129 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from Mar 21 to Mar 22
$149 total
Mar 21 - Mar 22
Total with taxes and fees
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! (3,071 reviews)
I didn't read the fine print before I arrived and was shocked that there was a $15/day fee for parking. The room was dated, but overall it was clean and comfortable. I recommend against staying in a room on the North side of the complex. There is a train that passes pretty closely several times a ...

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
Aloft San Francisco Airport

Aloft San Francisco Airport

3 out of 5
401 E Millbrae Ave Millbrae CA
$110 nightly
The price is $126 total per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
$126 total
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,238 reviews)
Was a quick visit but staff was friendly

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

Aloft San Francisco Airport
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

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
$132 nightly
The price is $155 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$155 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
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! (5,421 reviews)
It was very nice

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
$138 nightly
The price is $162 total per night from Mar 21 to Mar 22
$162 total
Mar 21 - Mar 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,917 reviews)
Decent

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
$182 nightly
The price is $214 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$214 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,350 reviews)
Yes, the tap water is so small

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
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
$114 nightly
The price is $136 total per night from Mar 21 to Mar 22
$136 total
Mar 21 - Mar 22
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! (1,841 reviews)
Clean

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

The Dylan at SFO
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
$124 nightly
The price is $142 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$142 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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! (1,682 reviews)
Clean room, approachable staff, located close to the airport.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

Hotel Skye SFO
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

3 out of 5
1100 El Camino Real Millbrae CA
$129 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from Mar 21 to Mar 22
$149 total
Mar 21 - Mar 22
Total with taxes and fees
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! (3,071 reviews)
I didn't read the fine print before I arrived and was shocked that there was a $15/day fee for parking. The room was dated, but overall it was clean and comfortable. I recommend against staying in a room on the North side of the complex. There is a train that passes pretty closely several times a ...

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
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
$60 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$72 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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 (3,338 reviews)
the room 763 hair dry machine defective

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
Hotel North Beach

Hotel North Beach

2 out of 5
935 Kearny Street San Francisco CA
$55 nightly
The price is $65 total per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
$65 total
Mar 27 - Mar 28
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! (1,001 reviews)
Understanding that this is a hostel, the bathroom was filthy and disgusting all day long!

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

Hotel North Beach
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
$124 nightly
The price is $142 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$142 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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! (1,682 reviews)
Clean room, approachable staff, located close to the airport.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 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 Apr 1 to Apr 2
$214 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
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! (2,480 reviews)
If it’s your first time in San Francisco make sure you do your research about anything to do over there because if you have any questions employees here have ZERO KNOWLEDGE of anything around there!!

Reviewed on Mar 19, 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
$138 nightly
The price is $157 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$157 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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! (1,985 reviews)
Clean room lots of extra towels for a big family.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 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
$130 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$153 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,322 reviews)
Overall great stay. Room had torn carpet but everything else was excellent. I will be back next time I am in SFO

Reviewed on Mar 19, 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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