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 $20 One Way, $43 Round Trip

Prices starting at $43 for return flights and $20 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.

Tue, Oct 13 - Sat, Oct 24
SFO
San Francisco
SAN
San Diego
$43 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$43
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 13 from San Francisco to San Diego, returning Sat, Oct 24, priced at $43 found 14 hours ago
Tue, Oct 13 - Thu, Oct 22
SFO
San Francisco
SAN
San Diego
$44 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$44
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 13 from San Francisco to San Diego, returning Thu, Oct 22, priced at $44 found 2 hours ago
Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 5
SFO
San Francisco
SAN
San Diego
$109 Roundtrip, just found
$109
Roundtrip
just found
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Dec 2 from San Francisco to San Diego, returning Sat, Dec 5, priced at $109 just found
Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 5
SFO
San Francisco
SAN
San Diego
$159 Roundtrip, just found
$159
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Dec 2 from San Francisco to San Diego, returning Sat, Dec 5, priced at $159 just found
Fri, Jan 8 - Sun, Jan 10
SFO
San Francisco
SAN
San Diego
$578 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$578
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Fri, Jan 8 from San Francisco to San Diego, returning Sun, Jan 10, priced at $578 found 22 hours 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
$213 nightly
The price is $245 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$245 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
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 ...
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 Sep 20 to Sep 21
$211 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
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! (6,306 reviews)
"This is our third stay here, it has aged a bit and in need of updated decor and beds ..our room had only double beds ..they took out the queens and when 2 people are in 1 bed there's little room to toss and turn-for the price, having the smaller beds was NOT worth it ...bathrooms need improvement ..."

Reviewed on Sep 17, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

3.5 out of 5
950 Hotel Cir N San Diego CA
$126 nightly
The price is $145 total per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
$145 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,913 reviews)
"The experience is amazing is amazing , worth every penny we spent clean , pool and hot tub awsome staff friendly and helpful location near everything I will be back again !!!"

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2026

Handlery Hotel
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

Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

3.5 out of 5
950 Hotel Cir N San Diego CA
$126 nightly
The price is $145 total per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
$145 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,913 reviews)
"The experience is amazing is amazing , worth every penny we spent clean , pool and hot tub awsome staff friendly and helpful location near everything I will be back again !!!"

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2026

Handlery Hotel
Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

3 out of 5
411 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
$85 nightly
The price is $97 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$97 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,910 reviews)
"Good place, very big, staff was helpful, room was clean,"

Reviewed on Sep 17, 2026

Best Western Seven Seas
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
$248 nightly
The price is $285 total per night from Oct 4 to Oct 5
$285 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
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 ...
Paradise Point Resort & 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.

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 Sep 20 to Sep 21
$211 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
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! (6,306 reviews)
"This is our third stay here, it has aged a bit and in need of updated decor and beds ..our room had only double beds ..they took out the queens and when 2 people are in 1 bed there's little room to toss and turn-for the price, having the smaller beds was NOT worth it ...bathrooms need improvement ..."

Reviewed on Sep 17, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
$213 nightly
The price is $245 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$245 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
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 ...
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
$141 nightly
The price is $162 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$162 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
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 ...
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
$75 nightly
The price is $86 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$86 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,558 reviews)
"Clean room and good location."

Reviewed on Sep 16, 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
$71 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$81 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
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 ...
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
$100 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
$114 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
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! (3,751 reviews)
"I am so happy that we chose to stay at The Kings Inn. If I'm being honest, the Waffle King drew me in. I'm a sucker for kitsch and character, and that's exactly what we got. Is it the fanciest hotel on the block? Certainly not. But we couldn't have cared less. The room was clean, the staff was friendly, ..."

Reviewed on Sep 16, 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
$239 nightly
The price is $275 total per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
$275 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly resort in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
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
$194 nightly
The price is $223 total per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
$223 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
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! (4,434 reviews)
"Everything perfectly"

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort and Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
3999 Mission Boulevard San Diego CA
$245 nightly
The price is $282 total per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
$282 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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 ...
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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