Journey information
Overview: San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA flight
Distance 738 km |
Average flight duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £63 |
Flights per day 38 |
Direct flights 11 |
Fastest flight 1h 41m |
Cheapest month to travel May |
First flight 00:15 |
Last flight 23:58 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA
Cheapest price
£275
Average price
£550
Fastest journey
1 h 37 m
Average duration
1 h 38 m
Flights per day
73
Distance
738 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA will cost around £550 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £275.
Of the 73 flights that leave San Francisco, CA for San Diego, CA every day 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 738 km distance in an average of 1 h 38 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 37 m .
The slowest flights will take 1 h 38 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, coach and flight for San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £59. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £59, and a flight costs an average of £63.
Distance: 738 km
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Coach |
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£139 Average Price | £66 Average Price Cheapest | £91 Average Price |
5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 18m Average total duration 12h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 15m Average total duration 12h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA flight times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA1498 · UA5415 | 21:25 San Francisco International Airport | 6h27 | 03:52 San Diego International Airport | 1 change | |
UA1498 · UA5612 | 21:25 San Francisco International Airport | 10h19 | 07:44 San Diego International Airport | 1 change | |
AA2177 · AA3150 | 22:27 San Francisco International Airport | 7h53 | 06:20 San Diego International Airport | 1 change | |
UA377 · UA540 | 22:49 San Francisco International Airport | 6h05 | 04:54 San Diego International Airport | 1 change | |
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UA1754 · UA5612 | 00:15 San Francisco International Airport | 7h29 | 07:44 San Diego International Airport | 1 change | |
UA1754 · UA5415 | 00:15 San Francisco International Airport | 3h37 | 03:52 San Diego International Airport | 1 change | |
UA5716 · UA5908 · UA5612 | 00:25 San Francisco International Airport | 7h19 | 07:44 San Diego International Airport | 2 changes | |
UA1434 | 00:56 San Francisco International Airport | 1h38 | 02:34 San Diego International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA2860 · UA5612 | 01:45 San Francisco International Airport | 5h59 | 07:44 San Diego International Airport | 1 change | |
AA7441 | 02:36 San Francisco International Airport | 1h43 | 04:19 San Diego International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA1800 · UA5612 | 02:55 San Francisco International Airport | 4h49 | 07:44 San Diego International Airport | 1 change | |
UA1799 | 03:10 San Francisco International Airport | 1h38 | 04:48 San Diego International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AA9341 | 03:52 San Francisco International Airport | 1h37 | 05:29 San Diego International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA2861 | 06:35 San Francisco International Airport | 1h38 | 08:13 San Diego International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AA1005 · AA1272 | 07:59 San Francisco International Airport | 8h35 | 16:34 San Diego International Airport | 1 change | |
UA2420 · UA1940 | 13:00 San Francisco International Airport | 8h04 | 21:04 San Diego International Airport | 1 change | |
AA402 · AA1859 | 14:00 San Francisco International Airport | 8h36 | 22:36 San Diego International Airport | 1 change | |
AA402 · AA1948 | 14:00 San Francisco International Airport | 12h05 | 02:05 San Diego International Airport | 1 change | |
AA402 · AA1634 | 14:00 San Francisco International Airport | 14h20 | 04:20 San Diego International Airport | 1 change | |
UA5529 · UA4643 | 14:00 San Francisco International Airport | 4h21 | 18:21 San Diego International Airport | 1 change | |
AA402 · AA3150 | 14:00 San Francisco International Airport | 16h20 | 06:20 San Diego International Airport | 1 change | |
AA402 · AA2747 | 14:00 San Francisco International Airport | 9h53 | 23:53 San Diego International Airport | 1 change | |
UA1829 · UA1302 | 14:30 San Francisco International Airport | 8h30 | 23:00 San Diego International Airport | 1 change | |
UA1829 · UA1940 | 14:30 San Francisco International Airport | 6h34 | 21:04 San Diego International Airport | 1 change | |
AS1308 | 15:00 San Francisco International Airport | 1h40 | 16:40 San Diego International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AA9340 | 15:00 San Francisco International Airport | 1h40 | 16:40 San Diego International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AA3047 · AA1948 | 15:00 San Francisco International Airport | 11h05 | 02:05 San Diego International Airport | 1 change | |
AA3047 · AA3150 | 15:00 San Francisco International Airport | 15h20 | 06:20 San Diego International Airport | 1 change | |
AA3047 · AA1859 | 15:00 San Francisco International Airport | 7h36 | 22:36 San Diego International Airport | 1 change | |
AA3047 · AA2747 | 15:00 San Francisco International Airport | 8h53 | 23:53 San Diego International Airport | 1 change | |
AA3047 · AA1634 | 15:00 San Francisco International Airport | 13h20 | 04:20 San Diego International Airport | 1 change | |
UA2113 · UA5415 | 15:25 San Francisco International Airport | 12h27 | 03:52 San Diego International Airport | 1 change | |
AS1410 · AS1394 | 16:00 San Francisco International Airport | 5h28 | 21:28 San Diego International Airport | 1 change | |
AA2411 · AA1950 | 16:20 San Francisco International Airport | 6h56 | 23:16 San Diego International Airport | 1 change | |
AA2411 · AA3291 | 16:20 San Francisco International Airport | 10h04 | 02:24 San Diego International Airport | 1 change | |
UA400 · UA1631 · UA5415 | 16:25 San Francisco International Airport | 11h27 | 03:52 San Diego International Airport | 2 changes | |
UA2348 · UA547 | 16:30 San Francisco International Airport | 8h59 | 01:29 San Diego International Airport | 1 change | |
UA362 · UA5415 | 16:30 San Francisco International Airport | 11h22 | 03:52 San Diego International Airport | 1 change | |
UA2348 · UA1302 | 16:30 San Francisco International Airport | 6h30 | 23:00 San Diego International Airport | 1 change | |
UA1483 | 17:00 San Francisco International Airport | 1h41 | 18:41 San Diego International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA1896 · UA5415 | 17:05 San Francisco International Airport | 10h47 | 03:52 San Diego International Airport | 1 change | |
AA1949 · AA1948 | 18:14 San Francisco International Airport | 7h51 | 02:05 San Diego International Airport | 1 change | |
UA1164 · UA5415 | 18:30 San Francisco International Airport | 9h22 | 03:52 San Diego International Airport | 1 change | |
AS3490 | 18:35 San Francisco International Airport | 1h40 | 20:15 San Diego International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AA9412 | 18:35 San Francisco International Airport | 1h40 | 20:15 San Diego International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA2076 · UA540 | 19:00 San Francisco International Airport | 9h54 | 04:54 San Diego International Airport | 1 change | |
UA2076 · UA547 | 19:00 San Francisco International Airport | 6h29 | 01:29 San Diego International Airport | 1 change | |
UA611 · UA1631 · UA5415 | 19:00 San Francisco International Airport | 8h52 | 03:52 San Diego International Airport | 2 changes | |
UA611 · UA411 · UA5415 | 19:00 San Francisco International Airport | 8h52 | 03:52 San Diego International Airport | 2 changes | |
UA2115 · UA5484 · UA5415 | 19:03 San Francisco International Airport | 8h49 | 03:52 San Diego International Airport | 2 changes | |
UA2177 | 19:05 San Francisco International Airport | 1h40 | 20:45 San Diego International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AS235 · AS1312 | 19:29 San Francisco International Airport | 5h37 | 01:06 San Diego International Airport | 1 change | |
AA9390 | 19:41 San Francisco International Airport | 1h42 | 21:23 San Diego International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AS3473 | 19:41 San Francisco International Airport | 1h42 | 21:23 San Diego International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AA1996 · AA3150 | 20:11 San Francisco International Airport | 10h09 | 06:20 San Diego International Airport | 1 change | |
AA1996 · AA1634 | 20:11 San Francisco International Airport | 8h09 | 04:20 San Diego International Airport | 1 change | |
AA2114 · AA3291 | 20:20 San Francisco International Airport | 6h04 | 02:24 San Diego International Airport | 1 change | |
UA1259 · UA411 · UA5415 | 20:55 San Francisco International Airport | 6h57 | 03:52 San Diego International Airport | 2 changes | |
UA1333 · UA1835 | 21:08 San Francisco International Airport | 9h41 | 06:49 San Diego International Airport | 1 change | |
UA1333 · UA540 | 21:08 San Francisco International Airport | 7h46 | 04:54 San Diego International Airport | 1 change | |
UA2391 | 21:17 San Francisco International Airport | 1h38 | 22:55 San Diego International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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FAQs: San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA flights

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Important Stations and Airports in San Francisco, CA and San Diego, CA
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are located in all terminals, including DFS Duty-Free and Burberry.
- Parking available in the Domestic and International Garages, approximately 1.9€ ($2) per 15 minutes.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including the United Club and Delta Sky Club.
- Located in the main hall of the Domestic Terminal.
- Buses: SamTrans 292, 397, 398, KX
- Metro: BART Yellow Line
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in terminals 1 and 2, including Duty-Free and Hudson News.
- Parking available, price varies.
- Restaurants in terminals 1 and 2, including fast food and sit-down options like The Counter and Phil's BBQ
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels nearby, Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Mari within walking distance.
- Showers available at the Airspace Lounge, access fee required.
- Lounges available, including United Club and Airspace Lounge.
- Lost and Found located in terminal 2 East, baggage claim area.
- Car rental services available at Rental Car Center, free shuttle from terminals
- Bus Route 992, Airport Station, 4.8 km
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