San Francisco to San Diego: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 15 times. The typical return was £256 per person and the lowest £183, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | £183 |
| Typical (median) | £256 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 15 |
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Trips we picked on this route
The weekend after · from San FranciscoLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
San Diego
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- 1h 54m nonstop on Frontier, leaving SFO at 11:22 AM
- $243 per person, $67 below the $310 typical fare
- Highs of 75–84°F with a 3% rain chance each day
£611 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £366 + hotel £245, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · nonstop · 1h 54m
The catch: The Frontier fare is the low one, but a checked bag runs about $240 for two and isn't part of the $811 total.
Worth it if the two of you travel light and want a warm, easy weekend; skip it if you need checked bags.
Just found · from San FranciscoWorth it, if
San Diego
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel, rated 9 by 1,715 guests
- Free cancellation at Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel
- Highs 81–90°F, little rain expected
£709 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £513 + hotel £196, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 10h 8m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 10h 8m in all.
Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £234 | Frontier | with a stop | 11h 56m | Google Flights |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £336 | AS | nonstop | 3h 28m | Kiwi.com |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £256 | Frontier | with a stop | 10h 8m | Google Flights |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £249 | F9 + AS | nonstop | 1h 54m | Kiwi.com |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £331 | F9 | nonstop | 1h 54m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £214 | Frontier | nonstop | 1h 54m | Google Flights |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £241 | F9 + AS | nonstop | 1h 54m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £327 | AS | nonstop | 3h 35m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £256 | Frontier | with a stop | 10h 8m | Google Flights |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £295 | F9 | nonstop | 1h 54m | Kiwi.com |
| 11 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £183 | Frontier | nonstop | 1h 54m | Google Flights |
| 11 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £305 | AS | nonstop | 3h 28m | Kiwi.com |
| 11 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £234 | Frontier | with a stop | 10h 8m | Google Flights |
| 11 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £193 | F9 + AS | nonstop | 1h 54m | Kiwi.com |
| 11 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £269 | F9 | nonstop | 1h 54m | Kiwi.com |
About San Diego
San Diego has the most reliable beach weather in the country, plus the famous zoo, Balboa Park, fish tacos and a laid-back surf culture.
San Diego from every city: when to go, where to stay, what to do
Questions about San Francisco to San Diego
What does a return from San Francisco to San Diego usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was £256 per person, taxes and fees included, across 15 checks; the lowest was £183.
When is the best time to fly from San Francisco to San Diego?
San Diego is at its best in March, April, May, August, September, October and November. Avoid June: June Gloom marine layer
Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to San Diego?
No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for San Diego.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.