$59 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Berkeley

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Cheapest round-trip
$117
Overall average: $122
Southwest
Tue 3/10Tue 3/17
SAN - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$117
Typical prices: $77-$180
Alaska Airlines
Tue 3/10Wed 3/11
SAN - SFO • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Berkeley (SAN-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Berkeley that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Berkeley

Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17
Southwest Logo
7:55 am - 12:45 pm
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4h 50m
1 stop
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5:05 am - 9:30 am
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4h 25m
1 stop
$117Southwest
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Apr 15
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4:55 pm - 6:35 pm
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SFO
1h 40mnonstop
Southwest Logo
6:20 am - 5:45 pm
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SAN
11h 25m
2 stops
$118Southwest
Sat, Mar 7 - Sun, Mar 8
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 8:05 am
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SFO
1h 50mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 8:18 am
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SAN
1h 38mnonstop
$121Alaska Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Sun, Mar 8
Southwest Logo
5:25 pm - 9:20 pm
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SFO
3h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 7:35 am
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SAN
1h 35mnonstop
$122Southwest
Sat, Mar 7 - Sun, Mar 8
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 8:05 am
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SFO
1h 50mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 8:18 am
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SAN
1h 38mnonstop
$123Alaska Airlines
Sat, Mar 14 - Sun, Mar 15
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 8:05 am
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SFO
1h 50mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 8:40 am
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1h 40mnonstop
$124United Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Mon, May 18
Frontier Logo
9:19 am - 11:06 am
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1h 47mnonstop
Frontier Logo
2:01 pm - 11:34 am
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21h 33m
2 stops
$125Frontier
Sat, May 2 - Sun, May 3
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5:52 pm - 7:38 pm
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1h 46mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:03 am - 11:41 am
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1h 38mnonstop
$126Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 9:45 am
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1h 50mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 8:40 am
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1h 40mnonstop
$127United Airlines
Sat, Feb 28 - Tue, Mar 3
Frontier Logo
12:23 pm - 8:03 am
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19h 40m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:25 am - 9:41 pm
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13h 16m
1 stop
$128Frontier
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$59
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 34% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 25% lower on average.
Flight from San Diego to San Francisco

When to book flights from San Diego to Berkeley

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Berkeley based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from San Diego to Berkeley: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from San Diego to Berkeley 
LindseyFlew with SWISS
SAN
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SFO
Dec 2025
Ready for weather delays of wind in SFO, which happens often. Keep that in consideration when planning an additional leg of a trip after it from SFO.
VyomaFlew with Alaska Airlines
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SFO
Jun 2024
Be sure to read the signs, i have heard it's confusing for connecting flights if you don't follow the directions.

FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Berkeley

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Diego to Berkeley?

    When flying out of San Diego you’ll be using San Diego. Berkeley does not have its own airport so you’ll be flying into nearby San Francisco airport, which is 18.2 mi away.

  • How long does a flight from San Diego to Berkeley take?

    Direct flights cover the 446 miles separating San Diego and Berkeley in about 1h 40m.

  • How many flights are there between San Diego and Berkeley?

    92 direct flights run between San Diego and Berkeley on a daily basis. On average, there are about 646 departures each week.

  • What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly between San Diego and Berkeley?

    Consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Diego, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to Berkeley?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to Berkeley.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to Berkeley?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Berkeley from San Diego is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to Berkeley?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Berkeley with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to Berkeley?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Berkeley from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Diego to Berkeley?

    In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket between San Diego and Berkeley found on KAYAK was with Spirit Airlines for $20. Spirit Airlines offered a round-trip connection from $22 and Hawaiian Airlines from $28.

Top tips for finding cheap flights from San Diego to Berkeley

  • There is no airport in Berkeley. Instead, you’ll be flying into San Francisco Airport when flying between San Diego and Berkeley.
  • The cheapest flight from San Diego to Berkeley was found 63 days before departure, on average.
  • Book at least 2 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be October, November and December. The cheapest month to fly is May.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving San Diego to Berkeley

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Diego to Berkeley? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11863 reviews
7.1Food
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
7.0Entertainment
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

The room for legs is adequate for a 6’ tall man and the flight was comfortable. The cabin is clean and the crew is very friendly and pleasant.

10.0 ExcellentPhilip, Feb 2026
SAN - TPA
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The room for legs is adequate for a 6’ tall man and the flight was comfortable. The cabin is clean and the crew is very friendly and pleasant.

Worst first/business class I have ever flown after 75 years on planes. Barely acceptable seats, terrible food, uninterested attendants, unavailable WiFi. I’ll never fly this airline again.

Again, very smooth and all of the Alaska folks were great. They continue to meet all my needs.

The whole experience went smoothly with no hitches along the way.

My Alaska Airlines return flight, although worked out in the end, didn't start off well. The initial plane that my family and I boarded was grounded because of a mishap that happened to one of the engines and everyone on board had to disembark the plane. Thankfully we were accommodated with a another plane but our initial flight was supposed to have departed at 11 pm San Diego time for Orlando but instead we ended up leaving at 1:40 am San Diego time. All Passengers were informed that part of the delay was that the plane had to be inspected by the captain, the food had to be stocked and the individuals responsible for fueling the plane left for the evening and had to be summoned to return to fill up our. The Alaska Airlines crew at the airport and on the plane were awesome and apologetic. I know that the crew wasn't responsible for the mishap of the engine but I think in the future the airline should offer a complimentary drink or (1) item of food other than pretzels, nuts or chips to all passengers since we're not to blame for the extreme set backs. The airline in general is good and I recommend to all flyers.

Late leaving so threatened our connection in Vegas to Seattle. We did make up time and made our connection.

Dropping off of the checked bags took way longer than it should have. The agent for the pre-tagged and ready to drop off line was gone and didn't come back for about 15 minutes. The other bag check lines were barely moving. Agents were standing around and not much was getting done. Everything else about the flight was great.

Was late but $50 voucher was great benefit of the summit card.

See previous. It was the flight from Honolulu to Kapalua that was cancelled.

I truly appreciated the kindness and attentiveness of the staff and flight attendants. They did their best to be prompt with departure times to San Diego and back to New York! Alaska Airlines ... you are awesome!!

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

I like that if they asked you to checked in a bag at the gate they give you priority to board

I liked the Starlink WiFi but didn't like how they said they were the only airline to offer a free meal and it turns out to be just a standalone sandwich and then charge for snacks to go with it. Rather have the free snacks like Southwest, but have the option to purchase a decent meal for a 5+ hour flight.

I like Hawaiian, it was great that they had good internet connection across the Pacific Ocean, thanks to Star Link satellites. The seating was comfortable, ( I was in economy ). Maybe I missed it, but I only got offered a beverage once. It was a nonstop flight KOA to SMF. I would take it again next time I go that way.

Previously flown Hawaiian Airlines on similar routes, I found Alaska Airlines to be noticeably more comfortable. The seats on Alaska Airlines provided better support and cushioning, which made a significant difference on the long flight to the islands. When you’re spending 5-6 hours in the air, seat comfort really matters, and Alaska Airlines delivered where it counts. After comparing both carriers, I’ve decided to book with Alaska Airlines for all my future Hawaii trips. The superior seat comfort alone makes it worth choosing Alaska over Hawaiian Airlines. If you’re planning a trip to Hawaii and prioritizing comfort, I’d recommend giving Alaska Airlines a try. You won’t be disappointed. Highly recommended for Hawaii travel!

I received several emails about my 3:10 flight. When I showed up to the airport at 12:30 to check my bags I was told the flight was actually at 1 pm. They grudgingly rebooked me for a flight at 5:22 to Vegas to get a connecting to LAX. I did find the gate for my original 3:10 flight but they were booked. I proceeded to receive status updates and gate change information for the 3:10 flight, even though I was apparently never supposed to be on that flight

The crew was EXTREMELY helpful And sweet and the flight was smooth!

The Kayak confirmation number did not work for checking in the day before. I checked in at 8.30 using my ticket number. When I arrived at the airport, I was informed that the flight was overbooked, and since I had checked in late, I did not have a seat. The Next flight was not until ten PM. I called my wife, who had been taking care of our kids all weekend, and she was upset, calling me a liar and telling me to stay in SD. It turned my weekend getaway into a nightmare! I blame the Kayak website and will not book flights using your app in the future.

comfortable but the food is horrible. I have flown Hawaiian several times now and no matter what they say the food is its the same squashed bread with melted goop inside. Tastes fake and isnt what they represent, its quite nasty. What happend to real food? And there is NO entertainment!! so not sure why they are asking for a review on that.

One hour waiting time after boarding, but arrived in time. I am satisfied

3 hour wait on customer service after flight was cancelled. Was bumped to a flight where I wouldnt have gotten to my destination for another 2 days. Had to fully refund flight and book a new one the following morning. Paid twice the amount for the flight than I had originally booked. Very disappointed I was not offered any sort of discount or points for all of the frustration, in fact the airline profited twice as much off of me by cancelling my flight and and changing my entire trip.

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

The food was terrible this time. Otherwise pleasant, quiet, on-time.

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

Teeny tiny bathrooms, crew was not realistic about when we'd arrive.

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

Flight was late - I was downgraded from first class to coach

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

I think Frontier was very good at communication. Their app worked very well. Loading was great and the flight was nice and easy.

This airline sucks. They offer low rates then charge you for everything, the app does not work well, the seats are the most uncomfortable. Maintenance issues on the flight, and you still have to sit through their credit card commercials. People are nice enough but does not make up for overall poor experience.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

Decent clean onboard experience. Okay discount airline experience. Unfortunately, any customer service interactions are difficult and unhelpful. There is no service. Also, a premium seat only gets you premium boarding if you line up first. Once they start general boarding you must go to the back of the line. Not very premium

The crew was mostly okay. The flight attendant who answered our questions was curt and unhelpful unfortunately. He seemed upset and I understand having off days.

Very bad! No good service delayed my second connection flight

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