Flying from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.
San Diego and San Francisco share the same timezone, UTC-7.
Flights from SAN to SFO start at 06:15 — the earliest with Alaska Airlines. The latest departure is at 22:17 with Alaska Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 283 weekly San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your SAN to SFO flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
With direct flights from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to San Francisco (and then other parts of United States) is a snap. You can travel nonstop with:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Alaska Airlines.
With 70.88% of its services landing on schedule, United Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering SAN to SFO flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between SAN and SFO include:
Los Angeles International Airport
Reno/Tahoe International Airport
Sacramento International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is Rs6,746. A return ticket right now is Rs13,415. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book five months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SAN to SFO.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SAN to SFO by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)
The address for SAN is Airport Drive.
Of all flights leaving San Diego International Airport, 71.38% touch down on time at their destination.
Central San Diego to San Diego International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport will take about 20 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near SAN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and venture far and wide through San Francisco and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport around one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the busiest month for flights from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to San Francisco in February.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 22ºC. Lock in your flights from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SAN to SFO sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've done San Francisco, now it's time to explore other parts of United States. Journey about 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to check off its top attractions. From Winchester Mystery House to Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another essential stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
