San Diego to San Francisco: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 13 times. The typical return was £164 per person and the lowest £78, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | £78 |
| Typical (median) | £164 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 13 |
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Trips we picked on this route
Just found · from San Diego
San Francisco
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Nonstop on Frontier, 3h 43m
- Free cancellation at FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
- Highs 70–81°F, little rain expected
£543 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £326 + hotel £217, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · nonstop · 3h 43m
The catch: Heads-up for these dates: Warmest, clearest weather of the year, with Fleet Week in October.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £253 | F9 | nonstop | 1h 49m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £244 | F9 | nonstop | 1h 49m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £164 | F9 | nonstop | 3h 43m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £164 | F9 | nonstop | 1h 49m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £82 | AS | nonstop | 3h 19m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £78 | Frontier | with a stop | 4h 56m | Google Flights |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £221 | AS | nonstop | 3h 35m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £157 | Frontier | nonstop | 1h 49m | Google Flights |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £244 | F9 | with a stop | 9h 16m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £224 | Frontier | nonstop | 1h 49m | Google Flights |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £84 | AS + F9 | nonstop | 1h 41m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £162 | F9 | nonstop | 1h 49m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £233 | F9 | nonstop | 1h 49m | Kiwi.com |
About San Francisco
San Francisco packs the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, Alcatraz and a pioneering food scene into a compact city of hills and bay views.
San Francisco from every city: when to go, where to stay, what to do
Questions about San Diego to San Francisco
What does a return from San Diego to San Francisco usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was £164 per person, taxes and fees included, across 13 checks; the lowest was £78.
When is the best time to fly from San Diego to San Francisco?
San Francisco is at its best in April, May, September, October and November. Avoid July, August: Foggy, chilly summer with the heaviest crowds
Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego to San Francisco?
No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for San Francisco.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.