San Diego from San Francisco, Oct 23–25: round trip from $243
Round trip from San Francisco to San Diego costs $243 per person, or $486 for two, for Friday through Sunday, Oct 23–25, 2026 (2 nights), on a Frontier nonstop. The forecast shows highs of 75–84°F with a 3% chance of rain each day. Our best-value hotel, Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, comes to $325 for the stay.
The flight
$243 per person, round trip
$486 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 | $243 | nonstop | 1h 54m |
| Alaska | $317 | nonstop | 1h 46m |
| Southwest | $317 | nonstop | 1h 35m |
Prices checked Oct 11, 2026, 9:50 PM PDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Your trip for two
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $486 |
| Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, 2 nights | $325 |
| Trip total for two | $811 |
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Why go now
$243 per person round trip, or $486 for two, all-in when we checked on Oct 12. The median of our earlier checks on this route is $310, so this fare is $67 lower, a 22% drop, and it's the lowest we've seen in 30 days. The Alaska and Southwest nonstops we found cost $317 per person. Frontier leaves SFO at 11:22 AM on Friday, Oct 23 and lands at 1:16 PM, so you only give up a morning. The forecast shows 84°F on Friday and 75–76°F over the weekend. Saturday says drizzle and Sunday says showers, but the chance of rain is only 3% each day. There's no time difference and the flight is 458 miles, which makes this an easy beach-and-tacos weekend that doesn't eat into your week.
The kind of trip this is
This is a beach-and-city weekend with good food. You get sand at Coronado, a sunset at Sunset Cliffs, then tacos and craft beer in North Park. It suits couples and friends who want a quick reset without any jet lag, and it works for families who'd rather spend the day at the zoo. Keep the pace easy: one big outing each day and long dinners after.
Weather in San Diego, Oct 23–25
Highs 75–84°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 84 °F | 75 °F | 3% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 75 °F | 70 °F | 3% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 76 °F | 69 °F | 3% |
Where to stay in San Diego
Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is our best-value pick: a 4-star Queen Room for $325 for both nights ($163 a night), rated 7.6 across 1,067 reviews. It's in Gaslamp Quarter / Downtown, where you can walk to nightlife, Petco Park and the waterfront. Hilton San Diego/Del Mar is the top-rated choice, scoring 8.1 across 238 reviews, with a King Room for $502 for the stay ($251 a night). Wyndham Garden San Diego near SeaWorld, in Midway-Pacific Highway, is listed as the budget option at $350 for the stay ($175 a night), rated 6.7 across 1,964 reviews. All three are room only and come with free cancellation. If surf and a young bar scene are more your speed, look at Mission Beach / Pacific Beach.
Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
$325 for 2 nights, two guests · $163 a night
See roomsHilton San Diego/Del Mar
$502 for 2 nights, two guests · $251 a night
See roomsWyndham Garden San Diego near SeaWorld
$350 for 2 nights, two guests · $175 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, then wander the Balboa Park museums
- Kayak the sea caves at La Jolla
- Swim at Coronado Beach right beside the Hotel del Coronado
- Tour the USS Midway aircraft carrier on the waterfront
- Eat fish tacos and drink craft beer in North Park
- End Saturday watching the sunset at Sunset Cliffs
Also worth it
- Visit the San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park museums
- Watch the sunset at Sunset Cliffs
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 | $486 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter) | $325 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,331 |
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 | $243 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $243 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $310 |
| Price checks | 5 |
Good to know
- Passport: not needed for US citizens; a government ID is enough.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- You don't need a passport. You pay in US dollars, and there's no time difference from San Francisco.
- The Frontier nonstop takes 1h 54m to cover 458 miles from SFO to San Diego International (SAN).
- All three hotels are room only and offer free cancellation.
- Prices are all-in, taxes and fees included, as we found them on Oct 12. They can change before you book.
- We budgeted $1,331 for two: $486 for flights, $325 for the hotel and $520 for spending.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$243 per person round trip, or $486 for two, on a Frontier nonstop when we checked on Oct 12. It leaves SFO at 11:22 AM on Friday, Oct 23 and lands at 1:16 PM. The Alaska and Southwest nonstops we found cost $317 per person.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars and the clocks are the same as in San Francisco.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows an overcast 84°F on Friday, then 75°F with drizzle on Saturday and 76°F with showers on Sunday. The chance of rain is 3% each day, and the lows stay between 69°F and 75°F.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a long weekend, yes. The flight takes just 1h 54m and lands by 1:16 PM on Friday, so you get a beach afternoon, a full Saturday for the zoo or the La Jolla sea caves, and part of Sunday.
What does the whole trip cost for two?
We estimate $1,331 for two: $486 for flights, $325 for two nights at Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, and $520 for spending, which works out to $130 per person a day.
Can I cancel the hotel?
Yes. All three hotels we found offer free cancellation, and all are room only.
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