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 $29 One Way, $56 Round Trip

Prices starting at $56 for return flights and $29 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, May 6 - Tue, May 12
SAN
San Diego
SFO
San Francisco
$56 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$56
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 6 from San Diego to San Francisco, returning Tue, May 12, priced at $56 found 2 hours ago
Wed, Jun 10 - Tue, Jun 16
SAN
San Diego
SFO
San Francisco
$66 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$66
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jun 10 from San Diego to San Francisco, returning Tue, Jun 16, priced at $66 found 5 hours ago
Fri, May 1 - Thu, May 7
SAN
San Diego
SFO
San Francisco
$67 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$67
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 1 from San Diego to San Francisco, returning Thu, May 7, priced at $67 found 1 day ago
Wed, May 6 - Tue, May 12
SAN
San Diego
SFO
San Francisco
$97 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$97
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 6 from San Diego to San Francisco, returning Tue, May 12, priced at $97 found 2 hours ago
Tue, May 26 - Sat, May 30
SAN
San Diego
SFO
San Francisco
$127 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$127
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, May 26 from San Diego to San Francisco, returning Sat, May 30, priced at $127 found 5 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
$309 nightly
The price is $345 total per night from May 9 to May 10
$345 total
May 9 - May 10
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! (1,541 reviews)
Large functional room with great airport views. Staff were very attentive to our needs and happily volunteered information. Perfect one night layover from Australia to Miami, just so convenient.

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026

Grand Hyatt at SFO
The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
1375 El Camino Real Millbrae CA
$140 nightly
The price is $161 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$161 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
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! (1,008 reviews)
Bad area. TVs don’t work. Everything looks cheap.

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026

The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel
Aloft San Francisco Airport

Aloft San Francisco Airport

3 out of 5
401 E Millbrae Ave Millbrae CA
$127 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Apr 25 to Apr 26
$146 total
Apr 25 - Apr 26
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! (2,262 reviews)
Snacks are priced ridiculously.

Reviewed on Apr 11, 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! (5,550 reviews)
Beds were comfortable. I slept well. Staff were excellent. Restaurant misses the mark. Food is fine, dining area is very cafeteria like.

Reviewed on Apr 11, 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
$132 nightly
The price is $155 total per night from Apr 24 to Apr 25
$155 total
Apr 24 - Apr 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-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! (2,995 reviews)
Great hotel, friendly staff, clean and tidy, in a great location, would recommend to anyone and would definitely stay there again.

Reviewed on Apr 11, 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
$167 nightly
The price is $196 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$196 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! (7,390 reviews)
Great room and breakfast choices! Very busy breakfast room but they keep it well stocked and efficient seating.

Reviewed on Apr 11, 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
$117 nightly
The price is $139 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$139 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
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! (1,849 reviews)
No free breakfast.

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026

The Dylan at SFO
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
$111 nightly
The price is $128 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$128 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
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! (1,709 reviews)
Convenient to airport and patient staff

Reviewed on Apr 8, 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
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! (3,099 reviews)
Front desk

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026

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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 Apr 12 to Apr 13
$72 total
Apr 12 - Apr 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 (3,464 reviews)
Smelly carpet room smoke smell carpet very old

Reviewed on Apr 11, 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 Apr 12 to Apr 13
$65 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
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 bed was ridden of BED BUGS! Could not stay there and the host made like it was no big deal and offered no help to change my room or address the problem. Had to leave and find another place to stay.

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026

Hotel North Beach
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
$111 nightly
The price is $128 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$128 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
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! (1,709 reviews)
Convenient to airport and patient staff

Reviewed on Apr 8, 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
$166 nightly
The price is $196 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$196 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! (2,519 reviews)
Great social atmosphere downstairs in the common areas, great overall location.

Reviewed on Apr 11, 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 Apr 19 to Apr 20
$157 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
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! (2,037 reviews)
Bait and switch, looks very nice online. Traveling with 5 people, The “suite” is two double beds that do not sleep two people each. One pullout couch and no option for a cot. The restaurant was bad. The pool is tiny and was packed with people to the point that my kids didn’t even want to get in. ...

Reviewed on Apr 11, 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
$138 nightly
The price is $162 total per night from Apr 17 to Apr 18
$162 total
Apr 17 - Apr 18
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! (1,350 reviews)
Nice hotel, staff was nice, room was clean, can be a little loud of the airport. Breakfast was okay, 2 out of the three days, eggs, potatoes and sausage were cold. The omelette bar was great, tasty. Will return. Family trip with two minors.

Reviewed on Apr 9, 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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