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 $35 One Way, $69 Round Trip

Prices starting at $69 for return flights and $35 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
$69 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$69
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 7 from San Diego to San Francisco, returning Wed, May 13, priced at $69 found 8 hours ago
Tue, Jun 2 - Sat, Jun 6
SAN
San Diego
SFO
San Francisco
$72 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$72
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jun 2 from San Diego to San Francisco, returning Sat, Jun 6, priced at $72 found 2 days ago
Wed, Apr 29 - Mon, May 11
SAN
San Diego
SFO
San Francisco
$77 Roundtrip, just found
$77
Roundtrip
just found
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Apr 29 from San Diego to San Francisco, returning Mon, May 11, priced at $77 just found
Fri, May 1 - Sat, May 9
SAN
San Diego
SFO
San Francisco
$79 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$79
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 1 from San Diego to San Francisco, returning Sat, May 9, priced at $79 found 3 days ago
Fri, May 1 - Tue, May 5
SAN
San Diego
SFO
San Francisco
$79 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$79
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 1 from San Diego to San Francisco, returning Tue, May 5, priced at $79 found 2 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! (1,520 reviews)
The SFO Grand Hyatt is among the finest international airport hotels. Modern, convenient and quiet, it allows you to access SFO easily before, after, on in between legs, of a trip.

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

Grand Hyatt at SFO
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! (2,250 reviews)
Great place

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

Aloft San Francisco Airport
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 15 to Mar 16
$136 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
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! (1,844 reviews)
Had a late booking due to flight delayed. We booked and paid for a 2 Queens bed. At time of checking in around 9 PM, front desk just said 'we have a room with one queen bed, the room you booked is oversold, if you don't want the one bed, you can cancel' with the worst attitude for a customer service ...

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

The Dylan at 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.

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! (5,395 reviews)
I’m not sure ir I stayed in room 2322 or 2320, but the room was very clean and neat at my arrival. As someone that worked in hospitality for many years I know exactly when I room is clean. Very friendly and helpful staff starting by my housekeeper who gave me some advice to navigate around the city ...

Reviewed on Mar 13, 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
$143 nightly
The price is $168 total per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$168 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
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! (2,912 reviews)
Location great. Poll was being rehabbed.

Reviewed on Mar 13, 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
$176 nightly
The price is $208 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$208 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! (7,340 reviews)
7 11 is 3 minutes walk

Reviewed on Mar 13, 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 15 to Mar 16
$136 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
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! (1,844 reviews)
Had a late booking due to flight delayed. We booked and paid for a 2 Queens bed. At time of checking in around 9 PM, front desk just said 'we have a room with one queen bed, the room you booked is oversold, if you don't want the one bed, you can cancel' with the worst attitude for a customer service ...

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

The Dylan at SFO
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
$120 nightly
The price is $138 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$138 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
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! (1,673 reviews)
Convenient location, clean facilities, nice staff members

Reviewed on Mar 13, 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
$95 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$110 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
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! (3,072 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on Mar 13, 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 (3,315 reviews)
Not great at all

Reviewed on Mar 13, 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 17 to Mar 18
$65 total
Mar 17 - Mar 18
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
$120 nightly
The price is $138 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$138 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
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! (1,673 reviews)
Convenient location, clean facilities, nice staff members

Reviewed on Mar 13, 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
$161 nightly
The price is $189 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$189 total
Apr 12 - Apr 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! (2,474 reviews)
Breakfast was extra and off site. It was excellent. Service was great. Staff were wonderful.

Reviewed on Mar 13, 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
$130 nightly
The price is $148 total per night from Mar 21 to Mar 22
$148 total
Mar 21 - Mar 22
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! (1,972 reviews)
I was calling from 6.30 am and was told to call back at 9am. I was not spending the night so I was requesting an early check in. I was pushed from agent to another. I was also told early check in’s are not guaranteed which I completely understand but I had no help from anyone. An agent called niaomi ...

Reviewed on Mar 10, 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! (1,314 reviews)
We enjoyed our stay here. Loved the indoor wnd window views. Equipped with a starbucks.

Reviewed on Mar 13, 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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