San Diego from San Francisco, Oct 30–Nov 1: $753 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Nonstop on Frontier, 1h 41m, leaving SFO 4:57 PM Friday
- $188 per person, $143 below the typical fare on this route
- Free cancellation at all three hotels, highs of 72–75°F
The catch: The Frontier fare doesn't include a checked bag, which runs about $240 for two and isn't in the $753 total.
Worth it if you can pack light and want an easy warm weekend; skip it if you need a beachfront hotel.
Worth it: San Diego from San Francisco comes to $753 for two, all in. That's the Frontier flights at $376, 2 nights at Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley/Stadium at $334 and $43 in property fees, with taxes included. You'd fly nonstop on Frontier Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026, leaving SFO at 4:57 PM Friday, and a checked bag and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
$753 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $376 |
| Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley/Stadium, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $334 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $43 |
| The total, before you go | $753 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$143 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $60 each way per bag on Frontier, $240 for two round trip); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
$188 per person, round trip
$376 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 1h 41m
Out Fri, Oct 30, 4:57 PM – Fri, Oct 30, 6:38 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $188 | nonstop | 1h 41m |
| Alaska | $282 | nonstop | 3h 38m |
| Alaska | $282 | nonstop | 3h 41m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 5:03 PM PDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $188 per person, this fare is $143 below the typical fare on this route. That's 43% under the $331 median of 19 earlier checks, and it's the lowest fare in 30 days. We saw 12 offers ranging from $188 to $297 per person, and this one is at the bottom of that range. Weather normals for the weekend show highs of 72–75°F and lows near 54°F, with all three days listed as overcast. That's still warm enough for a zoo day, a kayak at La Jolla or the sunset at Sunset Cliffs. The flight covers 458 miles, so you can leave Friday afternoon and land by 6:38 PM with the evening still open. Prices are all-in as found when we checked, and they can change. This page doesn't hold the fare. If you've been wanting a short, warm getaway, this one is simple to pull off.
The kind of trip this is
A short city-and-beach weekend for two. Spend one day at the zoo or the Balboa Park museums, the next on coves and fish tacos, and end with the sunset at the cliffs. It suits couples or a pair of friends who like an easy pace and don't need a resort. With a 1h 41m flight and no time change, you can plan it this week and still get a real break.
Weather in San Diego, Oct 30–Nov 1
Typical highs 72–75°F, lows near 54°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30 | 75 °F | 53 °F | Overcast |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 73 °F | 53 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 72 °F | 55 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in San Diego
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley/Stadium is the best-value pick and the one in the total: $334 for 2 nights ($167 a night) plus $43 in property fees. It scores 7.6 from 383 reviews and is room only. Mission Valley has chain hotels with easy freeway access to the zoo and parks. The top-rated pick is Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport-Liberty Station in Point Loma, with 9.3 from 335 reviews and breakfast included. It's $477 for the stay ($239 a night) plus $62 in fees. Hampton Inn by Hilton San Diego - Kearny Mesa, our budget pick, scores 8.6 from 436 reviews and includes breakfast for $346 ($173 a night) plus $45 in fees. All three offer free cancellation. If you want to wake up near the sand, look at Mission Beach / Pacific Beach or Coronado instead.
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley/Stadium
$334 for 2 nights, two guests · $167 a night
See roomsHomewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport-Liberty Station
$477 for 2 nights, two guests · $239 a night
See roomsHampton Inn by Hilton San Diego - Kearny Mesa
$346 for 2 nights, two guests · $173 a night
See roomsAll hotels in San Diego for these dates
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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
- 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 41m nonstop |
| Distance | 458 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in San Diego costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $376 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley/Stadium) | $334 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,230 |
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 | $188 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $188 (Oct 16, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $331 |
| Price checks | 19 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travelers 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
- The outbound Frontier nonstop leaves SFO at 4:57 PM and lands at SAN at 6:38 PM
- A checked bag is about $240 for two and isn't in the total
- Each hotel also charges fees at the property: $43, $62 or $45 for the stay
- All three hotels offer free cancellation
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, for the two of you. The nonstop takes 1h 41m, the fare is $143 per person below the typical fare on this route, and every hotel offers free cancellation.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$753, all in. That's $376 for the flights, $334 for 2 nights at Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley/Stadium and $43 in property fees. A checked bag at about $240 for two and spending money aren't included.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic flight from SFO to San Diego International (SAN), you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference.
What is the weather like?
Weather normals for Oct 30–Nov 1 show highs of 72–75°F and lows of 53–55°F, with overcast skies listed for all three days.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first taste, yes. You land at 6:38 PM Friday, so you get Saturday and part of Sunday for the zoo, La Jolla or the USS Midway, plus a sunset at Sunset Cliffs.
Which hotel should we pick?
For the lowest total, go with Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley/Stadium at $334. For the highest score and breakfast, Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport-Liberty Station is rated 9.3 and costs $477 for the stay.
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