San Francisco to San Diego: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 5 times. The typical round trip was $310 per person and the lowest $243, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | $243 |
| Typical (median) | $310 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 5 |
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Trips we picked on this route
$243 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $243 | Frontier | nonstop | 1h 54m | Google Flights |
| Oct 11, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $404 | AS | nonstop | 3h 28m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 11, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $310 | Frontier | with a stop | 10h 8m | Google Flights |
| Oct 11, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $256 | F9 + AS | nonstop | 1h 54m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 11, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $357 | 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.
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Questions about San Francisco to San Diego
What does a round trip from San Francisco to San Diego usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was $310 per person, taxes and fees included, across 5 checks; the lowest was $243.
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, a government photo ID is enough for US citizens.