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, Jan 12 - Wed, Jan 13
SFO
San Francisco
SAN
San Diego
$38 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$38
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 12 from San Francisco to San Diego, returning Wed, Jan 13, priced at $38 found 1 hour ago
Sat, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 7
SFO
San Francisco
SAN
San Diego
$44 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$44
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Dec 5 from San Francisco to San Diego, returning Mon, Dec 7, priced at $44 found 2 hours ago
Thu, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 9
SFO
San Francisco
SAN
San Diego
$46 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$46
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 3 from San Francisco to San Diego, returning Wed, Dec 9, priced at $46 found 17 hours ago
Tue, Jan 12 - Wed, Jan 13
SFO
San Francisco
SAN
San Diego
$116 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$116
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 12 from San Francisco to San Diego, returning Wed, Jan 13, priced at $116 found 1 hour ago
Tue, Jan 12 - Wed, Jan 13
SFO
San Francisco
SAN
San Diego
$137 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$137
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Jan 12 from San Francisco to San Diego, returning Wed, Jan 13, priced at $137 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
$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 ...
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! (6,341 reviews)
"The property is dirty, outdated, and noisy. I had to wipe down the dresser and nightstand when we got into the room as they had finger prints and water bottle marks on them. There were ants in the bathroom. The hotel is by the airport path so you hear the planes and a lot of planes are flying in ..."

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

3.5 out of 5
2131 Shelter Island Dr San Diego CA
$169 nightly
The price is $194 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
$194 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
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 ...
Bay Club Hotel & Marina
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

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! (6,341 reviews)
"The property is dirty, outdated, and noisy. I had to wipe down the dresser and nightstand when we got into the room as they had finger prints and water bottle marks on them. There were ants in the bathroom. The hotel is by the airport path so you hear the planes and a lot of planes are flying in ..."

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

3.5 out of 5
2131 Shelter Island Dr San Diego CA
$169 nightly
The price is $194 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
$194 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
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 ...
Bay Club Hotel & Marina
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
$285 nightly
The price is $328 total per night from Oct 30 to Oct 31
$328 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! (2,948 reviews)
"We had tickets to Bayfest Day 3 and decided to make a mini vacation out of it. Its was nice to have the ocean and fire pit steps away from our room. We did get locked out once, but they sent security to help us out and unlock the room. Thats was funny, but it happens. We did kayaking for 2, tandem, ..."

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2026

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 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! (6,341 reviews)
"The property is dirty, outdated, and noisy. I had to wipe down the dresser and nightstand when we got into the room as they had finger prints and water bottle marks on them. There were ants in the bathroom. The hotel is by the airport path so you hear the planes and a lot of planes are flying in ..."

Reviewed on Oct 20, 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 ...
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
$153 nightly
The price is $176 total per night from Oct 25 to Oct 26
$176 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
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)
"Staff was very helpful with holding our bags until the room was ready. They arranged our checkout to match our time to go to the airport. Breakfast was great"

Reviewed on Oct 19, 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 Oct 27 to Oct 28
$107 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
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! (1,603 reviews)
"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pleasant Inn — Pleasantly Surprised! I stayed at the Pleasant Inn, and let me tell you, it was a pleasant experience! 😂 The rooms were clean, the parking lot was cleaner than some people's living rooms, and the place was so quiet I almost checked to make sure I hadn't accidentally booked a ..."

Reviewed on Oct 20, 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
$62 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Oct 22 to Oct 23
$71 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
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 (2,199 reviews)
"I truly believe that the staff is not qualified for hospitality job because: a gentleman of brown skinned, dark skin color in charge of the front desk, put a signage that he is on lunch break at 7 PM and he refused to check us in - he will not check in people in a queue of 4 to 6 clients and he was ..."

Reviewed on Oct 20, 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
$103 nightly
The price is $118 total per night from Nov 18 to Nov 19
$118 total
Nov 18 - Nov 19
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! (3,821 reviews)
"Pool was clean hot tub was hot and the surrounding area and landscape were actually phenomenal. Great place to relax and unwind will be back again."

Reviewed on Oct 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
$206 nightly
The price is $237 total per night from Nov 19 to Nov 20
$237 total
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free parking, a private beach, and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,475 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pool, kids club, playground, game room

Travelers say...
"We love staying at Bahia every time we are in San Diego."

Reviewed on Oct 20, 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 $235 total per night from Nov 3 to Nov 4
$235 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
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 ...
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 Nov 19 to Nov 20
$282 total
Nov 19 - Nov 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 ...
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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