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How much do flights to San Diego cost?
Getting from San Diego airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: MTS Bus Route 992 and the San Diego Trolley.
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
12-20 min | $2.50; single ride fare | every 15 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
25-40 min | $2.50 – $5; requires bus transfer at Old Town | every 15 min (traffic dependent) | connecting to trolley network | |
10-20 min | $15 – $25; metered; varies by traffic and destination | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
10-20 min | $12 – $30; surge pricing may apply | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based convenience | |
10-25 min | $30 – $60; pre-booked; varies by provider | by reservation (traffic dependent) | groups or pre-arranged travel | |
10-20 min | $40 – $100; daily rate; varies by provider and vehicle | on-demand (traffic dependent) | exploring San Diego region |
Notes:
- Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- MTS Bus Route 992 operates between the airport and downtown via Old Town Transit Center.
- Taxis and ride-hailing services pick up at designated areas outside each terminal.
- Rental car facilities are located at the Rental Car Center, accessible via a free shuttle.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to San Diego
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from San Francisco to San Diego in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 13.07 | Tue 14.07 | Wed 15.07 | Thu 16.07 | Fri 17.07 | Sat 18.07 | Sun 19.07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| --- | 6 | 1 | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 8 total | Daily flights: 1.14 average | Most flights: Tuesday 6 flights |
| Airline | Mon 20.07 | Tue 21.07 | Wed 22.07 | Thu 23.07 | Fri 24.07 | Sat 25.07 | Sun 26.07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 7 total | Daily flights: 1 average | Most flights: Monday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 27.07 | Tue 28.07 | Wed 29.07 | Thu 30.07 | Fri 31.07 | Sat 01.08 | Sun 02.08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 7 | |
| 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 66 total | Daily flights: 9.43 average | Most flights: Sunday 7 flights |
| Airline | Mon 03.08 | Tue 04.08 | Wed 05.08 | Thu 06.08 | Fri 07.08 | Sat 08.08 | Sun 09.08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | |
| 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 2 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 106 total | Daily flights: 15.14 average | Most flights: Monday 9 flights |
Check-in for a flight from San Francisco to San Diego
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | No |
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
| Alaska Airlines | ASA | AS | No |
| AeroMexico | AMX | AM | Yes |
| Volaris | VOI | Y4 | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in San Diego
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 18°C | 10°C |
| February | 17°C | 10°C |
| March | 18°C | 11°C |
| April | 19°C | 12°C |
| May | 20°C | 14°C |
| June | 22°C | 16°C |
| July | 24°C | 18°C |
| August | 25°C | 19°C |
| September | 25°C | 19°C |
| October | 23°C | 16°C |
| November | 21°C | 13°C |
| December | 17°C | 11°C |
14 day forecast
San Diego travel tips
Do you want to see the 600-year-old Inca Goblet in San Diego?
Head to the San Diego Museum of Us, which is housed in four beautiful Spanish colonial-style buildings. Here you will learn about pre-Columbian American history, Native American culture, and Mesoamerican civilizations such as the Maya. One exhibit deserves special attention — a massive golden beer goblet that belonged to the Inca king about 600 years ago. The admission is just $20.
Do you smoke? Pay attention to signs in San Diego
Watch out for prohibition signs in San Diego. You can smoke there only in specially designated places. For smoking other than at designated smoking points, the police can hand you out a fine of up to $250 (for example, for smoking in a hotel).
When is the best time to visit San Diego?
San Diego boasts an abundance of sunny days a year and beautiful beaches with water temperatures higher than in other parts of California. Great swimming is guaranteed here from July to October. Summers are usually dry and hot, while winters are mild and short. Even in the coldest months, the air temperature does not drop below +15 degrees Celsius.
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