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, $56 Round Trip

Prices starting at $56 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.

Sat, Jul 18 - Sat, Jul 25
SFO
San Francisco
SAN
San Diego
$56 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$56
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jul 18 from San Francisco to San Diego, returning Sat, Jul 25, priced at $56 found 7 hours ago
Tue, May 26 - Wed, Jun 3
SFO
San Francisco
SAN
San Diego
$66 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$66
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 26 from San Francisco to San Diego, returning Wed, Jun 3, priced at $66 found 6 hours ago
Sun, May 3 - Mon, May 11
SFO
San Francisco
SAN
San Diego
$68 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$68
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, May 3 from San Francisco to San Diego, returning Mon, May 11, priced at $68 found 2 hours ago
Thu, Apr 30 - Fri, May 8
SFO
San Francisco
SAN
San Diego
$76 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$76
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Apr 30 from San Francisco to San Diego, returning Fri, May 8, priced at $76 found 15 hours ago
Tue, May 12 - Thu, May 14
SFO
San Francisco
SAN
San Diego
$77 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$77
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 12 from San Francisco to San Diego, returning Thu, May 14, priced at $77 found 1 hour 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
The price is $188 total per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$188 total
per night
Apr 1 - Apr 2
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! (3,361 reviews)
The property was very clean and we had a great time. However the parking was very expensive for the guests.

Reviewed on Mar 5, 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
The price is $176 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$176 total
per night
Mar 8 - Mar 9
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! (3,454 reviews)
It was great to see the water filter and the free morning coffee downstairs. Awesome location, beautiful views and comfortable rooms. Loved it!

Reviewed on Mar 5, 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
The price is $141 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$141 total
per night
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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! (1,157 reviews)
Came in and check in was a breeze. The room was Clean and had a great view of the city. couldn’t have ask for more, room was 1206

Reviewed on Mar 5, 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 $281 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$281 total
per night
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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! (2,444 reviews)
everything was so good. loved the pools food and the grounds. already looking to go back..

Reviewed on Mar 5, 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 $176 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$176 total
per night
Mar 8 - Mar 9
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! (3,454 reviews)
It was great to see the water filter and the free morning coffee downstairs. Awesome location, beautiful views and comfortable rooms. Loved it!

Reviewed on Mar 5, 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 8 to Mar 9
$294 total
per night
Mar 8 - Mar 9
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! (3,374 reviews)
Beautiful views, in the heart of gaslamp, clean and wonderful service. Will definitely return.

Reviewed on Mar 4, 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 19 to Mar 20
$211 total
Mar 19 - Mar 20
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! (6,072 reviews)
Only good thing to say about this hotel is friendly staff and it’s conveniently located to the San Diego cruise terminal. We checked in, headed up to the room, balcony door was wide open, pillows on the chair beside the bed without pillow cases, bathroom full of soap residue and hair from previous ...

Reviewed on Mar 5, 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! (3,361 reviews)
The property was very clean and we had a great time. However the parking was very expensive for the guests.

Reviewed on Mar 5, 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 8 to Mar 9
$156 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
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)
Great breakfast and close to the base and the airport.

Reviewed on Mar 6, 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 8 to Mar 9
$107 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
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! (1,333 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 9 to Mar 10
$77 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
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 (2,114 reviews)
Yes my dog was comfortable. Yes the shuttle was very convenient. Room was clean staff friendly. Will recommend to family and friends

Reviewed on Mar 6, 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 9 to Mar 10
$100 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
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! (3,641 reviews)
Stayed there for two nights. The room was pretty clean. Front desk staff were kind and professional. The pool was warm and clean as well as the spa.the waffle house has some amazing breakfast options and good coffee. Definitely will come back here.

Reviewed on Mar 6, 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
The price is $248 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$248 total
per night
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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! (1,912 reviews)
This was the best location for our stay. The bay access was a restful pace with the beach a short walk away when we wanted a bit more.

Reviewed on Mar 5, 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
The price is $217 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$217 total
per night
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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! (4,145 reviews)
Everyone was so nice and the property was amazing

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort and Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
3999 Mission Boulevard San Diego CA
The price is $351 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$351 total
per night
Mar 8 - Mar 9
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! (1,183 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Staff was extremely helpful!!

Reviewed on Mar 4, 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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