Question 1

How long does it take to travel from San Diego to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Diego and San Francisco takes around 1.6 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between San Diego and San Francisco?

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The flight distance between San Diego and San Francisco is 720 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between San Diego and San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between San Diego and San Francisco. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines, Alaska Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from San Diego?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Diego and Las Vegas, Denver, Austin, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, New York, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Raleigh, Chicago, Phoenix, Orlando, San Antonio, St. Louis, Charlotte, Minneapolis, Detroit, Cleveland, New Orleans, Dallas.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from San Francisco?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Francisco and Las Vegas, Denver, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Chicago, Austin, London, Paris, New York, Barcelona, Rome, Orlando, Mexico City, New Orleans, Amsterdam, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Houston, Dallas, Lisbon.

Question 6

Which airports are there in San Diego?

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San Diego is mainly served by San Diego International. But there are other airports nearby, including Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, McClellan–Palomar.

Question 7

What airports are near San Diego?

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The main airport in San Diego is San Diego International. It is also served by Los Angeles International, Ontario International, Tijuana International, John Wayne, Hollywood Burbank, Mexicali International, Long Beach, Palm Springs International, Imperial County, Yuma International.

Question 8

What airports are near San Francisco?

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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, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Monterey Regional, Stockton Metropolitan, Merced Regional, Buchanan Field.

Question 9

What buses and trains depart from San Diego?

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A number of bus and train companies depart from San Diego, including Greyhound.

Question 10

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between San Diego and San Francisco?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between San Diego and San Francisco thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between San Diego and San Francisco can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 11

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

Accepted Answer

Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 12

Which airlines fly between San Diego and San Francisco?

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Currently, you can fly between San Diego and San Francisco with United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines.

Question 13

When's the best time to travel between San Diego and San Francisco?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San Diego and San Francisco, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 14

What flights operate between San Diego and San Francisco?

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Traveling between San Diego and San Francisco, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 15

How many airports are there near San Diego?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around San Diego. The main one is San Diego International and other nearby airports include Los Angeles International, Ontario International, Tijuana International, John Wayne, Hollywood Burbank, Mexicali International, Long Beach, Palm Springs International, Imperial County, Yuma International

Question 16

How many airports are there near San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around San Francisco. The main one is San Francisco International and other nearby airports include San Francisco International, Sacramento International, Oakland International, San Jose International, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Monterey Regional, Stockton Metropolitan, Merced Regional, Buchanan Field.

Question 17

Is it possible to reach San Diego by bus or train?

Accepted Answer

Yes, San Diego has great ground transport connections with the rest of the world. Our price graph doesn't just show prices for flights to and from San Diego, it also shows buses and trains.

Question 18

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Diego and San Francisco depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from San Diego, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Diego and San Francisco arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at San Francisco, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 20

What time do flights between San Diego and San Francisco depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from San Diego, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 21

What time do flights between San Diego and San Francisco arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at San Francisco, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$ 44
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$ 76
Cheapest round-trip	$ 131
Average round-trip	$ 144
Nonstop flights in October	$ 76 – $ 402

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
United Airlines	UAL	UA	Yes	No
Alaska Airlines	ASA	AS	Yes	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Frontier Airlines	FFT	F9	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Spirit Airlines	NKS	NK	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
American Airlines	AAL	AA	Yes	No

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