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Cheap flights from San Diego to San Francisco

SAN — SFO
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
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The best prices from San Diego to San Francisco are usually found in September or October, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 December 2024.

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 13,251
High demand for flights, 24% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

Travel insights for flights from San Diego to San Francisco

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Diego to San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Diego to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

The best time to book flights from San Diego to San Francisco is 37 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to San Francisco?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to San Francisco (average of ₹ 991). Flying from San Diego to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,438). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 December 2024.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 36% on flights from San Diego to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 22 December 2024.

The most flights from SAN to SFO are scheduled on a Friday (77 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (31 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this San Diego to San Francisco flight route?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Diego to San Francisco?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Diego to San Francisco consider choosing ANA(83%), United Airlines(77%) or SWISS(77%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to San Francisco?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to San Francisco (average of ₹ 991). Flying from San Diego to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,438). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from San Diego to San Francisco

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Diego to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 22 December 2024.
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FrontierCheapest₹ 3,226Average₹ 18,894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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