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, $50 Round Trip

Prices starting at $50 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.

Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 11
SFO
San Francisco
SAN
San Diego
$50 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$50
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 7 from San Francisco to San Diego, returning Mon, May 11, priced at $50 found 5 days ago
Sun, May 3 - Mon, May 4
SFO
San Francisco
SAN
San Diego
$54 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$54
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, May 3 from San Francisco to San Diego, returning Mon, May 4, priced at $54 found 5 days ago
Tue, Jun 2 - Wed, Jun 3
SFO
San Francisco
SAN
San Diego
$56 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$56
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jun 2 from San Francisco to San Diego, returning Wed, Jun 3, priced at $56 found 5 hours ago
Tue, Apr 21 - Mon, Apr 27
SFO
San Francisco
SAN
San Diego
$64 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$64
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 21 from San Francisco to San Diego, returning Mon, Apr 27, priced at $64 found 5 days ago
Wed, May 13 - Thu, May 14
SFO
San Francisco
SAN
San Diego
$64 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$64
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 13 from San Francisco to San Diego, returning Thu, May 14, priced at $64 found 5 days 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! (3,358 reviews)
nice room , amazing view . the pool and hot tub were not busy and nice

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

3.5 out of 5
2131 Shelter Island Dr San Diego CA
$139 nightly
The price is $160 total per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
$160 total
Mar 5 - Mar 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,446 reviews)
My 3rd stay at Bay Club. Room, property and location is a real treat. Joshua at the front desk was very helpful.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

3 out of 5
1617 1st Avenue San Diego CA
$148 nightly
The price is $172 total per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
$172 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
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! (1,151 reviews)
Clean and was a 10 mins drive to all major attractions in SD

Reviewed on Mar 3, 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
The price is $288 total per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
$288 total
per night
Mar 25 - Mar 26
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! (2,438 reviews)
Food was overpriced and not very good across the board. Gouged for parking. Not worth the cost.

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

3.5 out of 5
2131 Shelter Island Dr San Diego CA
The price is $170 total per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
$170 total
per night
Mar 10 - Mar 11
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,446 reviews)
My 3rd stay at Bay Club. Room, property and location is a real treat. Joshua at the front desk was very helpful.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4 out of 5
207 5th Ave San Diego CA
The price is $294 total per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
$294 total
per night
Mar 6 - Mar 7
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! (3,369 reviews)
Extremely loud outside environment. The train changes engines and couples/uncouples loudly all night. The bar is super loud and the club has a line to get in on Saturday nights that is loud until at least 2am. Then no hot water on last day of my stay.

Reviewed on Mar 3, 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! (6,067 reviews)
It was for pleasure. The room was clean the bed was good. The price point and location were excellent. I could not see the bay from my room and did not use the pool.

Reviewed on Mar 3, 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! (3,358 reviews)
nice room , amazing view . the pool and hot tub were not busy and nice

Reviewed on Mar 3, 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 10 to Mar 11
$156 total
Mar 10 - Mar 11
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! (1,060 reviews)
Staff was Fabulous!

Reviewed on Mar 1, 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 5 to Mar 6
$107 total
Mar 5 - Mar 6
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! (1,332 reviews)
The room was clean. Wi Fi worked fairly well. A/C worked fine. Bathroom was on the small side, but fine.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 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
$67 nightly
The price is $77 total per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
$77 total
Mar 5 - Mar 6
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 (2,111 reviews)
Staff was friendly and helpful, but we didn't stay, even after checking in. Didn't feel very safe. Needles and paraphinelea laying on the ground and in front of rooms.

Reviewed on Mar 3, 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
$87 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$100 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
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! (3,637 reviews)
This was affordable, clean and well located. We are natives and know the area well

Reviewed on Mar 3, 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
$243 nightly
The price is $279 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$279 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
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! (1,907 reviews)
Wonderful property, great staff, easy access to the area, such a beautiful stay

Reviewed on Mar 4, 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
$209 nightly
The price is $240 total per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
$240 total
Mar 6 - Mar 7
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! (4,138 reviews)
shower did not work in our room. they told us it was fixed, but it wasn’t had to wait until maintenance could look at it the next day. First day no room cleaned, second day had to ask for it as not done by 3:30, third day not done and called at 3:15 when we got back for the day and was told too late ...

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort and Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
3999 Mission Boulevard San Diego CA
$309 nightly
The price is $356 total per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
$356 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
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! (1,179 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Super kid friendly

Reviewed on Mar 3, 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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