San Diego from San Francisco, 23 – 25 Oct: £611 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- 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
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.
Worth it if you travel light: the whole trip is $811 for two, with the flights at $486 and 2 nights at the Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter at $325, taxes and fees included. You go Oct 23–25, 2026, on a Frontier nonstop from SFO. A checked bag, any resort fee and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
£611 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £366 |
| Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £245 |
| The total, before you go | £611 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £45 each way per bag on Frontier, £181 for two return); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£183 per person, return
£366 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 1h 54m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 11:22 AM – Fri, Oct 23, 1:16 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £183 | nonstop | 1h 54m |
| Alaska | £239 | nonstop | 1h 46m |
| Southwest | £239 | nonstop | 1h 35m |
Prices checked 11 Oct 2026, 21:50 GMT-7. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $243 per person, this Frontier nonstop is $67 below the $310 typical fare on this route. That's 22% less, and it's the lowest fare we've found in 30 days. The flights come to $486 for two. Add the Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter at $325 for 2 nights and the trip is $811 for two before you go. The forecast for Oct 23–25 shows highs of 75–84°F, lows of 69–75°F and a 3% rain chance each day. Saturday and Sunday are labeled drizzle and showers, so pack a light layer. You won't need a passport or a time change, and you land at 1:16 PM Friday with the afternoon free. These prices are what we found when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a warm, easy beach-and-city weekend for a couple or two friends. You stay downtown, spend your evenings walking the Gaslamp, give one day to the zoo or Balboa Park and another to the coast, and eat fish tacos in between. Keep the pace relaxed. Two nights is enough for one beach, one big sight and one sunset. It isn't enough for the whole county.
Weather in San Diego, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 75–84°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 84 °F | 75 °F | 3% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 75 °F | 70 °F | 3% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 76 °F | 69 °F | 3% |
Where to stay in San Diego
Our pick is Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter. It's the best value at $325 for 2 nights, about $163 a night for a Queen Room, and scores 7.6 from 1,067 reviews. It sits in the Gaslamp Quarter / Downtown, which puts nightlife, Petco Park and the waterfront within walking distance. For the top-rated stay, Hilton San Diego/Del Mar scores 8.1 from 238 reviews and costs $502 for the stay, or $251 a night for a King Room. Wyndham Garden San Diego near SeaWorld is listed as the budget option and scores 6.7 from 1,964 reviews. At $350 for the stay, or $175 a night, it actually costs more than the Palihotel this weekend. All three offer free cancellation and are room only, with no breakfast included.
Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
£245 for 2 nights, two guests · £123 a night
See roomsHilton San Diego/Del Mar
£378 for 2 nights, two guests · £189 a night
See roomsWyndham Garden San Diego near SeaWorld
£264 for 2 nights, two guests · £132 a night
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Where in San Diego
- Gaslamp Quarter / Downtown: Nightlife, Petco Park and the waterfront on foot.
- La Jolla: Coves, sea lions and upscale village hotels.
- Coronado: Wide beach and the landmark Hotel del Coronado.
- Mission Beach / Pacific Beach: Boardwalk, surf and a young bar scene.
- Mission Valley: Chain hotels with easy freeway access to the zoo and parks.
What to do in San Diego
- Spend a day at the San Diego Zoo and the Balboa Park museums
- Kayak the sea caves at La Jolla
- Swim at Coronado Beach beside the Hotel del Coronado
- Tour the USS Midway aircraft carrier near the downtown waterfront
- Eat fish tacos and drink craft beer in North Park
- Watch the sunset at Sunset Cliffs
Also worth it
- Visit the San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park museums
Tours and tickets in San Diego
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Getting there and around
| Airports in San Francisco | San Francisco International (SFO), Oakland San Francisco Bay (OAK), San Jose Mineta International (SJC) |
|---|---|
| Airports in San Diego | San Diego International (SAN) |
| Flight time | 1h 54m nonstop |
| Distance | 458 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in San Diego costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £366 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter) | £245 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,003 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: San Francisco to San Diego
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £183 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £183 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £234 |
| Price checks | 5 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for San Diego.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed, you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference from San Francisco.
- The outbound flight leaves SFO at 11:22 AM Friday, Oct 23, and lands in San Diego at 1:16 PM.
- A checked bag is about $240 for two and isn't in the $811 total. Resort fees and spending money aren't included either.
- All three hotels offer free cancellation and are room only.
- Prices include taxes and fees as found when we checked. They can change before you book.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if you pack light. The fare is $243 per person on a 1h 54m nonstop, which is $67 below the $310 typical fare, and the forecast shows highs of 75–84°F. If you need checked bags, add about $240 for two.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $811 for two: $486 for the flights plus $325 for 2 nights at the Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, with taxes and fees included. Checked bags, any resort fee and spending money are extra.
What's the weather like?
The forecast shows Friday overcast at 84°F, then highs of 75°F and 76°F over the weekend. Lows run 69–75°F, and the rain chance is 3% each day, though Saturday is labeled drizzle and Sunday showers.
Are there other nonstops?
Yes. Alaska leaves at 8:20 AM and Southwest at 8:40 AM, both nonstop and both at $317 per person, or $634 for two. Frontier is the lowest at $243 per person.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a relaxed weekend, yes. You land at 1:16 PM Friday, which leaves time for the Gaslamp that evening, a full Saturday at the zoo or the coast and a Sunday morning beach.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic flight of 458 miles from SFO to San Diego International, you pay in US dollars and there's no time change.
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