Direct flights from San Diego to San Francisco SAN → SFO

Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to San Francisco (SFO), several times daily. The flight takes about 1h 25m and covers 447 miles (719 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $172, with recent bookable fares from $77. Arrivals run on time 75.8% at SAN and 64.6% at SFO — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 30 August 2026.

60-day flexibility overview based on 44 recent fares across the next 60 days

Cheapest
$38
Typical
$172
Most expensive
$357

Cheapest combos

Frontier Best
Fri Oct 16 15:14 → 17:03
Fri Oct 23 11:22 → 13:16 7 nights
$77 Book →
Southwest
Fri Oct 16 13:20 → 14:55
Fri Oct 23 12:05 → 13:45 7 nights
$137 Book →
Southwest
Fri Oct 16 13:20 → 14:55
Fri Oct 23 10:55 → 12:35 7 nights
$137 Book →

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Departure Schedule typical week

Typical weekly schedule · 84 flights per week (~12 per day) · Updated 3d ago

Alaska Airlines
23 flights per week (~3 per day)
Departs Terminal 2 Arrives Terminal 1
Tue
14:19 → 15:59 20:18 → 22:00
Daily
15:43 → 17:22 19:59 → 21:42 21:30 → 23:12
United Airlines
61 flights per week (~9 per day)
Departs Terminal 2 Arrives Terminal 2Arrives Terminal 3
Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
06:20 → 08:03 19:41 → 21:31
Daily
07:15 → 08:59 09:49 → 11:35 11:20 → 13:06 12:41 → 14:27 13:24 → 15:10 15:56 → 17:38 18:28 → 20:10

More nonstops from San Diego

SAN → SLC Salt Lake City 7 airlines SAN → LAS Las Vegas 6 airlines SAN → SJC San Jose 6 airlines SAN → LAX Los Angeles 5 airlines SAN → AUS Austin 4 airlines SAN → BOS Boston 4 airlines SAN → DEN Denver 4 airlines SAN → PHX Phoenix 4 airlines

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from San Diego to San Francisco?

Yes, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 3 more airlines operate nonstop flights from San Diego (SAN) to San Francisco (SFO).

Which airlines fly direct from San Diego to San Francisco?

Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines operate nonstop flights from San Diego to San Francisco.

How long is the flight from San Diego to San Francisco?

The nonstop flight from San Diego to San Francisco takes ~1h 25m (approximately 719 km).

How often do direct flights operate from San Diego to San Francisco?

Nonstop flights from San Diego to San Francisco operate multiple daily — 84 flights per week (~12 per day).

What is the on-time performance for flights from San Diego to San Francisco?

Arrivals run on time 75.8% at SAN and 64.6% at SFO — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.

What days of the week are there direct flights from San Diego to San Francisco?

Direct flights from San Diego to San Francisco operate every day of the week. Alaska Airlines flies daily and United Airlines flies daily.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego to San Francisco?

Round-trip flights from San Diego (SAN) to San Francisco (SFO) start at $38, with a typical fare around $172. Based on 44 recent fare combinations.

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