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 $19 One Way, $38 Round Trip

Prices starting at $38 for return flights and $19 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 27 - Wed, Oct 28
SFO
San Francisco
SAN
San Diego
$38 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$38
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 27 from San Francisco to San Diego, returning Wed, Oct 28, priced at $38 found 6 hours ago
Sat, Jan 23 - Mon, Feb 1
SFO
San Francisco
SAN
San Diego
$43 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$43
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jan 23 from San Francisco to San Diego, returning Mon, Feb 1, priced at $43 found 1 hour ago
Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10
SFO
San Francisco
SAN
San Diego
$44 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$44
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Nov 5 from San Francisco to San Diego, returning Tue, Nov 10, priced at $44 found 2 hours ago
Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 18
SFO
San Francisco
SAN
San Diego
$117 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$117
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Nov 17 from San Francisco to San Diego, returning Wed, Nov 18, priced at $117 found 22 hours ago
Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 18
SFO
San Francisco
SAN
San Diego
$161 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$161
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Nov 17 from San Francisco to San Diego, returning Wed, Nov 18, priced at $161 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
$183 nightly
The price is $210 total per night from Oct 25 to Oct 26
$210 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,731 reviews)
"Staff from check-in to breakfast service were friendly and efficient. Dining area was clean as well as the property. I will definitely come back and recommend to others."

Reviewed on Sep 29, 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 Oct 25 to Oct 26
$211 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
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! (6,349 reviews)
"Yes"

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

3.5 out of 5
950 Hotel Cir N San Diego CA
$103 nightly
The price is $119 total per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
$119 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
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 ...
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

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 30 to Oct 1
$97 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
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 ...
Best Western Seven Seas
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
$236 nightly
The price is $271 total per night from Oct 30 to Oct 31
$271 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
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! (2,906 reviews)
"We stayed for the PIFA event across the street, so it was very convenient. Check in went smooth and Roberto was very helpful in getting our room very close by other family members. One of the staff members gave us a ride to the event, which was a blessing since we walked with our uncle who was elderly ..."

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

3.5 out of 5
950 Hotel Cir N San Diego CA
$103 nightly
The price is $119 total per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
$119 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
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 ...
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.

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 Oct 25 to Oct 26
$211 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
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! (6,349 reviews)
"Yes"

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
$183 nightly
The price is $210 total per night from Oct 25 to Oct 26
$210 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,731 reviews)
"Staff from check-in to breakfast service were friendly and efficient. Dining area was clean as well as the property. I will definitely come back and recommend to others."

Reviewed on Sep 29, 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
$148 nightly
The price is $170 total per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
$170 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
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! (1,094 reviews)
"Accueil à l’hôtel peu sympathique en soirée mais le chauffeur de la navette était sympa ainsi que le personnel le lendemain matin au check out. Chambre correctes sans plus. Tout près de l’autoroute donc un peu bruyant."

Reviewed on Sep 25, 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
$75 nightly
The price is $86 total per night from Oct 4 to Oct 5
$86 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
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! (1,583 reviews)
"The room was very clean. Location is good, close to freeway and shop, restaurant. Outside look of the hotel is old and not pretty at all. However, the room is big enough and clean. Plenty of Free parking is also a plus. Good value for a stay. Staff is not very friendly, but ok to deal with."

Reviewed on Sep 29, 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 30 to Oct 1
$81 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
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 (2,209 reviews)
"I promise, if I could give this place 0 stars, I would. My stay was extremely disappointing from start to finish. Despite the room being advertised as “smoking friendly,” it absolutely reeked of cigarettes, like days’ worth of smoke had been trapped inside the room. Within just a few hours of using ..."

Reviewed on Sep 28, 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
$107 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from Oct 29 to Oct 30
$122 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
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! (3,785 reviews)
"This is our go to motel when we are in San Diego. Great staff, clean rooms, and centrally located. I usually don’t like rooms with outside doors but I feel very safe at this motel."

Reviewed on Sep 29, 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
$231 nightly
The price is $266 total per night from Oct 28 to Oct 29
$266 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly resort in San Diego. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and ...
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 30 to Oct 1
$223 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
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! (4,442 reviews)
"home away from home"

Reviewed on Sep 29, 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 28 to Oct 29
$282 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
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! (1,375 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"Excellent location and beautiful resort. Right on the bay and a short walking distance from the beach. The staff is very friendly, and there are lots of great amenities and activities."

Reviewed on Sep 28, 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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