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 $29 One Way, $80 Round Trip

Prices starting at $80 for return flights and $29 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.

Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13
SFO
San Francisco
SAN
San Diego
$80 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$80
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 6 from San Francisco to San Diego, returning Wed, May 13, priced at $80 found 4 days ago
Tue, May 12 - Sat, May 16
SFO
San Francisco
SAN
San Diego
$82 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$82
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 12 from San Francisco to San Diego, returning Sat, May 16, priced at $82 found 4 days ago
Mon, Apr 20 - Thu, Apr 23
SFO
San Francisco
SAN
San Diego
$84 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$84
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Apr 20 from San Francisco to San Diego, returning Thu, Apr 23, priced at $84 found 10 hours ago
Wed, May 6 - Sat, May 9
SFO
San Francisco
SAN
San Diego
$84 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$84
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 6 from San Francisco to San Diego, returning Sat, May 9, priced at $84 found 1 day ago
Wed, May 6 - Sat, May 9
SFO
San Francisco
SAN
San Diego
$87 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$87
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 6 from San Francisco to San Diego, returning Sat, May 9, priced at $87 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
$163 nightly
The price is $188 total per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$188 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
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! (3,384 reviews)
The room had a broken outlet but enough for me to use else where. However, my biggest issue was the lack of privacy and the cost cutting door they provide for bathroom. With the "budget" room they have a sliding slated barn door. For the price of this room I'm disappointed in the privacy, or lack ...

Reviewed on Mar 19, 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 Mar 29 to Mar 30
$211 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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! (6,065 reviews)
Everything was great and loved the views!

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

3 out of 5
1617 1st Avenue San Diego CA
$146 nightly
The price is $169 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$169 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,223 reviews)
The hallways smell too much of smoke

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

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

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
$273 nightly
The price is $314 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$314 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,463 reviews)
The amenities are great on paper but in person they are VERY old and weathered. The property is not well kept. Our room smelled like mildew. Don't be fooled by the great marketing material they have this is definitely a ZERO luxury spot.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

3 out of 5
411 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
$86 nightly
The price is $98 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$98 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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! (3,313 reviews)
Room were clean, services was average.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 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
$237 nightly
The price is $274 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$274 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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! (3,424 reviews)
Freindly staff and it felt like a home away from home

Reviewed on Mar 20, 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 Mar 29 to Mar 30
$211 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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! (6,065 reviews)
Everything was great and loved the views!

Reviewed on Mar 21, 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 1 to Apr 2
$188 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
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! (3,384 reviews)
The room had a broken outlet but enough for me to use else where. However, my biggest issue was the lack of privacy and the cost cutting door they provide for bathroom. With the "budget" room they have a sliding slated barn door. For the price of this room I'm disappointed in the privacy, or lack ...

Reviewed on Mar 19, 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 Mar 29 to Mar 30
$156 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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! (1,063 reviews)
The room was clean and it was a great location. Still close to downtown San Diego

Reviewed on Mar 18, 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
$94 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$107 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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! (1,341 reviews)
Staff was great, rooms are in need of an update

Reviewed on Mar 21, 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 29 to Mar 30
$81 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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 (2,102 reviews)
No, creepy people all around that appear to live there. Didn’t feel safe at all, room smelled, bed needs replaced, no shampoo for guests. Mostly creepy.

Reviewed on Mar 19, 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
$102 nightly
The price is $118 total per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
$118 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
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! (3,634 reviews)
Fast and easy check-in. Friendly staff. Rooms were cleaned daily. Wi-fi worked good. Great outdoor pool. Cons - designated smoking area beside the pool. Note: breakfast and parking not included in hotel rate

Reviewed on Mar 21, 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
$263 nightly
The price is $303 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$303 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
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! (1,922 reviews)
We were away from the hotel every day but felt safe and comfortable returning. Our room was in the "back" of the hotel. Very quiet. The restaurants in site were expensive but we took advantage of the Airstream. Delicious breakfasts

Reviewed on Mar 19, 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! (4,176 reviews)
I love the jr suite with the bay view. Clean, large, and confortable.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort and Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
3999 Mission Boulevard San Diego CA
$285 nightly
The price is $328 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$328 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
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! (1,196 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Rooms were run down, bathrooms were gross

Reviewed on Mar 21, 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

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