Cheap flights from San Diego to San Francisco
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Travelers usually depart from San Diego International, San Diego bus station, San Diego Old Town station, San Diego-La Jolla, or San Diego-Balboa Park when they travel from San Diego to San Francisco. Book your trip to arrive at San Francisco International, San Francisco, CA-Salesforce Plaza, or San Francisco Train Station. The distance between San Diego and San Francisco is 720 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Frontier Airlines. San Diego and San Francisco have 154 direct flights per week. When you arrive at San Francisco, consider visiting Big Sur, Alcatraz, and Golden Gate Bridge.
Cheap one-way trips starting from $ 60 from San Diego SAN to San Francisco SFO
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Weekly flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of flights | 47 | 11 | 55 | 11 | - | 12 | 18 |
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Southwest Airlines on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Air Canada on and Mondays.
Check-in for a flight from San Diego to San Francisco
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Airport check-in closes | Online check-in available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | DAL | DL | Yes | Unknown | No |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Alaska Airlines | ASA | AS | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Southwest Airlines | SWA | WN | No | Unknown | No |
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No | Unknown | No |
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from San Diego to San Francisco?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Diego and San Francisco takes around 1.6 hours.
What is the flight distance between San Diego and San Francisco?
The flight distance between San Diego and San Francisco is 720 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between San Diego and San Francisco?
Several carriers operate flights between San Diego and San Francisco. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Air Canada, United Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from San Diego?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Diego and McCarran International, Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International, Denver International, San Francisco International, George Bush Intercontinental, Seattle–Tacoma International, Phoenix Sky Harbor International, Tampa International, O Hare International, Salt Lake City International, San Jose International.
What are the most popular routes to and from San Francisco?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Francisco and Los Angeles International, McCarran International, Denver International, Dallas/Fort Worth International, George Bush Intercontinental, Seattle–Tacoma International, Phoenix Sky Harbor International, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International, Vancouver International, San Diego International, Salt Lake City International.
Which airports are there in San Diego?
San Diego is mainly served by San Diego International. But there are other airports nearby, including Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, McClellan–Palomar.
What airports are near San Diego?
The main airport in San Diego is San Diego International. It is also served by Tijuana International, John Wayne, Hollywood Burbank, Ontario International, Mexicali International, Palm Springs International, Long Beach, Imperial County, Yuma International, Cable.
What airports are near San Francisco?
The main airport in San Francisco is San Francisco International. It is also served by San Francisco International, Sacramento International, Oakland International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional, Buchanan Field.
What buses and trains depart from San Diego?
A number of bus and train companies depart from San Diego, including Amtrak train.
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Flights from San Diego
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Flights to San Francisco
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- Flights from George Bush Intercontinental to San Francisco
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