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9:07 am - 10:48 amSAN-SFO
1h 41mnonstop
8:45 am - 10:25 amSFO-SAN
1h 40mnonstop
$51Frontier
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Sun, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 13
11:25 am - 1:06 pmSAN-SFO
1h 41mnonstop
6:09 pm - 7:49 pmSFO-SAN
1h 40mnonstop
$52Frontier
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Sat, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 18
5:10 pm - 6:51 pmSAN-SFO
1h 41mnonstop
10:59 am - 12:39 pmSFO-SAN
1h 40mnonstop
$53Frontier
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Sat, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 12
8:55 pm - 10:30 pmSAN-SFO
1h 35mnonstop
6:00 am - 7:37 amSFO-SAN
1h 37mnonstop
$94Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Nov 16 - Sun, Nov 17
11:05 am - 12:45 pmSAN-SFO
1h 40mnonstop
4:35 pm - 9:15 pmSFO-SAN
4h 40m1 stop
$113Southwest
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Tue, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 12
8:49 pm - 12:04 amSAN-SFO
3h 15m1 stop
8:50 pm - 10:27 pmSFO-SAN
1h 37mnonstop
$124United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 24
5:40 pm - 9:50 pmSAN-SFO
4h 10m1 stop
5:00 pm - 11:25 pmSFO-SAN
6h 25m1 stop
$136Southwest
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Wed, Nov 20 - Wed, Nov 27
9:55 pm - 11:32 pmSAN-SFO
1h 37mnonstop
7:00 am - 11:17 amSFO-SAN
4h 17m1 stop
$142Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 18
8:49 pm - 12:04 amSAN-SFO
3h 15m1 stop
6:00 am - 9:48 amSFO-SAN
3h 48m1 stop
$148United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 24
4:35 pm - 10:33 pmSAN-SFO
5h 58m1 stop
9:10 am - 3:25 pmSFO-SAN
6h 15m1 stop
$167American Airlines
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Mon, Nov 18 - Mon, Nov 25
11:30 am - 1:11 pmSAN-SFO
1h 41mnonstop
$31Frontier
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Mon, Nov 11
1:08 pm - 2:49 pmSAN-SFO
1h 41mnonstop
$33Frontier
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Sun, Nov 24
7:45 pm - 9:24 pmSAN-SFO
1h 39mnonstop
$50United Airlines
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Wed, Dec 4
6:52 pm - 8:31 pmSAN-SFO
1h 39mnonstop
$59United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 3
6:15 am - 8:00 amSAN-SFO
1h 45mnonstop
$65Alaska Airlines
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Mon, Nov 25
3:40 pm - 9:50 pmSAN-SFO
6h 10m2 stops
$73Southwest
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Tue, Dec 10
6:40 am - 8:20 amSAN-SFO
1h 40mnonstop
$79Southwest
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Thu, Dec 26
9:58 am - 4:11 pmSAN-SFO
6h 13m1 stop
$88American Airlines
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Thu, Dec 19
8:55 pm - 10:30 pmSAN-SFO
1h 35mnonstop
$89American Airlines
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Tue, Nov 12
8:55 pm - 10:30 pmSAN-SFO
1h 35mnonstop
$90Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Nov 9
11:22 am - 1:02 pmSAN-SFO
1h 40mnonstop
10:59 am - 12:39 pmSFO-SAN
1h 40mnonstop
$63Frontier
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Wed, Oct 23 - Tue, Oct 29
11:22 am - 1:02 pmSAN-SFO
1h 40mnonstop
8:42 am - 10:22 amSFO-SAN
1h 40mnonstop
$72Frontier
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Sat, Oct 26 - Sat, Nov 2
8:07 am - 9:42 amSAN-SFO
1h 35mnonstop
10:59 am - 12:39 pmSFO-SAN
1h 40mnonstop
$73Frontier
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Fri, Oct 25 - Tue, Oct 29
5:15 pm - 6:55 pmSAN-SFO
1h 40mnonstop
9:10 pm - 5:08 pmSFO-SAN
19h 58m1 stop
Sat, Oct 26 - Wed, Oct 30
10:58 am - 4:09 pmSAN-SFO
29h 11m2 stops
8:42 am - 10:22 amSFO-SAN
1h 40mnonstop
Sat, Oct 26 - Wed, Oct 30
8:53 am - 4:15 pmSAN-SFO
7h 22m1 stop
5:45 am - 11:50 amSFO-SAN
6h 05m1 stop
$295American Airlines
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Sun, Oct 27 - Tue, Oct 29
8:25 am - 10:06 amSAN-SFO
1h 41mnonstop
4:29 pm - 6:06 pmSFO-SAN
1h 37mnonstop
$317Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Oct 25 - Sat, Oct 26
5:14 pm - 6:49 pmSAN-SFO
1h 35mnonstop
1:41 pm - 3:18 pmSFO-SAN
1h 37mnonstop
$337Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Oct 25 - Mon, Oct 28
6:46 pm - 8:23 pmSAN-SFO
1h 37mnonstop
10:20 pm - 11:59 pmSFO-SAN
1h 39mnonstop
$412United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 23 - Wed, Oct 23
11:01 am - 3:18 pmSAN-SFO
4h 17m1 stop
6:50 pm - 11:49 pmSFO-SAN
4h 59m1 stop
$431United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 23 - Wed, Oct 23
9:07 am - 10:48 amSAN-SFO
1h 41mnonstop
8:45 am - 10:25 amSFO-SAN
1h 40mnonstop
$51Frontier
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Sun, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 13
11:25 am - 1:06 pmSAN-SFO
1h 41mnonstop
6:09 pm - 7:49 pmSFO-SAN
1h 40mnonstop
$52Frontier
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Sat, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 18
8:55 pm - 10:30 pmSAN-SFO
1h 35mnonstop
8:00 am - 9:40 amSFO-SAN
1h 40mnonstop
$92Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Nov 16 - Sun, Nov 17
8:55 pm - 10:30 pmSAN-SFO
1h 35mnonstop
6:00 am - 7:37 amSFO-SAN
1h 37mnonstop
$94Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Nov 16 - Sun, Nov 17
8:25 pm - 10:05 pmSAN-SFO
1h 40mnonstop
8:04 am - 9:45 amSFO-SAN
1h 41mnonstop
Tue, Dec 3 - Fri, Dec 6
7:45 pm - 9:24 pmSAN-SFO
1h 39mnonstop
8:50 pm - 10:27 pmSFO-SAN
1h 37mnonstop
$160United Airlines
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Sat, Nov 16 - Sun, Nov 17
6:15 am - 7:54 amSAN-SFO
1h 39mnonstop
8:50 pm - 10:27 pmSFO-SAN
1h 37mnonstop
$179United Airlines
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Wed, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 6
2:25 pm - 4:00 pmSAN-SFO
1h 35mnonstop
8:25 pm - 9:55 pmSFO-SAN
1h 30mnonstop
$208Southwest
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Mon, Oct 28 - Mon, Oct 28
8:45 am - 10:20 amSAN-SFO
1h 35mnonstop
7:30 am - 8:55 amSFO-SAN
1h 25mnonstop
$210Southwest
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Sun, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 5
1:08 pm - 2:49 pmSAN-SFO
1h 41mnonstop
8:00 am - 9:36 amSFO-SAN
1h 36mnonstop
Sun, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 3

Flights from San Diego to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to San Francisco?

The average price of all flights from San Diego to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Francisco on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from San Diego to San Francisco. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Diego to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to San Francisco is September, where tickets cost $123 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and February, where the average cost of tickets is $254 and $236 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Diego to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to San Francisco, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 37 days before departure.
 AI-powered savings tips

How to save more on a San Diego to San Francisco flight

When planning a flight from San Diego to San Francisco, there are several factors to consider for the most cost-effective journey. Generally, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly, while May is the cheapest month.

Day Selection: Opt for a Wednesday flight for the best rates.

Month Selection: Consider flying in May for the most affordable prices.

Booking Advance: Book your flight at least 120 days in advance to save money.

Airline Choice: Frontier Airlines generally offers the cheapest fares for this route.

Flight Type: Choosing a flight with one stop can be cheaper than a direct flight.

This feature is powered by ChatGPT: an OpenAI-developed artificial intelligence model trained with KAYAK proprietary data and third-party data not verified by KAYAK. 


Good to know

Low season

January

High season

October

Cheapest flight

$31
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 28% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
Flight from San Diego to San Francisco

When to book flights from San Diego to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to San Francisco

  • How can I best get to the Golden Gate Bridge from SFO?

    The Golden Gate Bridge sits approximately 17.3 miles from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), and there are various means connecting the two points. However, BART and line 28 bus provide the best way to reach this landmark with a travel time of about 1h. Still, taxis or rental cars offer quicker options, covering the distance in about half the time.

  • Are there any services for passengers with limited mobility at SFO upon their arrival?

    San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has dedicated agents to guide disabled passengers and persons with limited mobility. They’re situated at pre- and post-security, in the curbside and terminal check-in areas. Furthermore, you book an Airport Butler to help with customized airport concierge services from the terminal to the plane.

  • Where are the ATMs found at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    In case you land in SFO from SAN with a depleted wallet and are looking to recharge it, you won’t have a shortage of options at this facility. Bank of America operates ATMs at the Departures Level near Marketplace A, and Marketplace G.

  • Can I leave my excess baggage SFO?

    The Airport Travel Agency runs storage facilities at SFO for items such as surf equipment, dog kennels, bicycles and canoes, and golf equipment. The lockers are located in the International Terminal Main Hall.

  • Is long-term parking possible at San Diego airport and where do I find it?

    The airport features a long-term parking lot, which can be found on Harbor Drive. Here you can leave your car during your time in San Francisco and have it waiting upon your return. The daily rate for a car spot is approximately $20 and the airport can be conveniently reached with the complimentary airport shuttle, which departs from the lot.

  • How can I reach downtown San Francisco from the San Francisco airport?

    The quickest and most convenient way from the airport to the center of San Francisco is by train. The yellow BART train service departs from the airport station and stops at various places in the city. The ride takes about half an hour and costs approximately $9. The SamTrans Bus Service is a cheaper alternative. Routes KX and 292 depart from the airport and stop in downtown San Francisco as well. Tickets are considerably cheaper, at just $2.50, and the travel time is also approximately half an hour. However, traffic can delay the ride considerably.

  • Is there a hotel close to San Francisco airport?

    Whether you have an early flight or late arrival, a nearby hotel can be a convenient option. The Grand Hyatt at SFO is only 3mi from the airport and offers a 24h reception desk service. Alternatively, the Days Inn by Wyndham is equally close to the airport and offers a complimentary airport shuttle.

  • How far is Fisherman’s Wharf from the San Francisco airport?

    The popular tourist district of Fisherman’s Wharf lies on the other side of San Francisco, almost 16mi north of the airport. With a car, you can be there in about half an hour. The yellow BART line goes as far as Montgomery, from where you can board a bus to the Wharf.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to San Francisco was $31 for a one-way ticket and $51 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Diego and San Francisco?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

    When flying out of San Diego you will be using San Diego. You will be landing at San Francisco, also known as San Francisco.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Diego to San Francisco?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Diego to San Francisco flight route: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Japan Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, and Air Canada.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to San Francisco?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Diego to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to San Francisco?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and San Francisco, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Diego to San Francisco?

    There are nonstop flights from San Diego to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to San Francisco, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to San Francisco are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $219 and an overall rating of 8.1, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $235 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 San Francisco.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco 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 San Francisco?

    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 San Francisco with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and SFO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 San Francisco from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $79 or less one-way and $154 or less round-trip.
  • San Diego International Airport (SAN) features two terminals lying side-by-side. There’s ground transportation service from each terminal to take you to your plane. Terminal 1 handles most of the passenger traffic, even though Terminal 2 is larger, and boasts modern infrastructure. Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are connected by pedestrian walkways.
  • Travelers with scheduled early morning flights from SAN to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) should consider spending a night in one of the hotels adjacent to this facility. Most of such establishments provide courtesy shuttles to and from the airport. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport-Liberty Station and SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront are such hotels.
  • Those flying Delta Airlines from SAN to SFO will be glad to know that the carrier allows passengers to bring their pets such as cats, dogs and rabbits in the cabin. Usually, the pets must have the necessary health documentation and valid vaccination certificates. Besides, you must lock them in their cages during the trip. Nevertheless, check with the airline for any updates in their pet policy.
  • San Diego International Airport (SAN) caters to the needs of the smallest of passengers and their moms. The facility features suites dedicated to nursing and lactating mothers where they can pump and breastfeed in privacy. You can locate them post-security – two in Terminal 1, and one in Terminal 2. Other amenities in these rooms include comfortable seating, electrical outlets, and sinks.
  • In case you want to drop off your car at SAN before your trip to SFO, you’ll have various parking options at your disposal. For short-term on-site parking, locate the space in Terminal 1 Parking Lot, Terminal 2 Parking Lot and Terminal 2 Parking Plaza. Long-term parking is located at the Harbor Drive, accessible via a free shuttle.
  • If you’ve booked a flight from San Diego to San Francisco with United Airlines, you can benefit from the airline’s lounge at San Diego Airport (SAN). Located in the mezzanine level of Terminal 2 after the security check, the lounge spoils passengers with beverages, snacks and a calm work environment. Pass holders and Business Class flyers gain access for free, but any other passenger of this airline can also enter by paying around $59 at the door.
  • How about a relaxing massage before boarding your flight from San Diego to San Francisco? The Be Relax Spa is situated in Terminal 2 of the San Diego airport and offers a wide array of massages and beauty treatments for the perfect start of your journey.
  • Who wouldn’t like a dog to see them off at the airport? San Diego airport is especially popular for its Ready Pet Go service. Various canines roam the airport building and welcome or see off passengers with wagging tails and happy demeanors. These specially trained dogs can be petted and are a delight for passengers young and old.
  • Explore San Francisco according to your own terms and rent a car for your time in the city. The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has its own car rental center that can be conveniently reached with the AirTrain, which connects all terminals and the center. Here you will find various companies like Avis, Hertz, and National.
  • Should your stomach already rumble after your arrival in San Francisco, you can benefit from the selection of restaurants in the airport’s Food Court, situated in the main terminal hall. Here you’ll find American cuisine in eateries like Potrero Grill as well as international dishes in Koi Palace or 24th & Mission Taco House.
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Flights from San Diego to San Francisco: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from San Diego to San Francisco 
VyomaFlew with Alaska AirlinesSAN-SFOJun 2024
Be sure to read the signs, i have heard it's confusing for connecting flights if you don't follow the directions.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesSAN-SFOApr 2024
Be careful, when you book your flights to choose the right airline.

Prefer to fly non-stop from San Diego to San Francisco?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Diego Airport to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

San Diego to San Francisco

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +18 more

ANA, Air Canada, +19 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

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Nonstop returns

San Francisco to San Diego

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +18 more

ANA, Air Canada, +19 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +21 more

ANA, Air Canada, +22 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +18 more

ANA, Air Canada, +19 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Diego to San Francisco? 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 9416 reviews
7.1Entertainment
7.9Comfort
7.2Food
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
Airline reviews

It was a good flight, crew members were friendly. The flight was smooth and overall a great experience.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2024IAD - SFO
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It was a good flight, crew members were friendly. The flight was smooth and overall a great experience.

What was the reason for the flight delay? The plane was there in plenty of time!

No snack offered, leg room really needs improvement. N/A on entertainment; none offered or needed.

Great ground staff - made boarding smooth for my family , helped us be seated together. Cabin crew was very friendly.

Had to change our flight last minute it due to a family emergency. Customer service answered the phone right away and able to switch our flights for no extra fee. I would highly recommend this airline to all.

There should be a rating option of "n/a" for entertainment as there were no in-flight audio or video options for our particular flight. We want to give special praise to Flight Attendant Christine, who made our trip home very special with her extra attention to our comfort and enjoyment. Christine, you ROCK. You were an angel in our skies!

Flight delay. Didn’t receive seat assignments til last minute and partner wasn’t seated together

I like that volunteers were asked to check in their carryons for free. And then they come out of the carousels within 20 minutes as promised.

The crew was so friendly and really made an effort to make us feel special.

Seats were poor - this in spite of having paid a premium for the locations

Was realllly smooth. It was delayed but we were well informed.

Delayed by 2.5hrs any longer and they would’ve had to honour their own policy for breaking their own rules and regs. Not cool, especially when I have an infant child that needs to stay on a routine and they get schedules.

To san Francisco it was ok. From sf to Manila it was horrible

Awful, rude staff. Their abrasive comments are unnecessary. Most seek a frictionless experience and will cooperate if you ask. Additional childish bullying of customers is not acceptable or tolerated. We had the same problem with our departure flight. We will never fly United again.

Very poor the plane itself was really old, slight smell that couldn’t be named. I didn’t even get a boarding pass UNTIL AFTER clearing security! Even then, they said when I get to my connected flight I’ll get my 2nd boarding pass there! A bit ridiculous!

No cooked food. Crew was not friendly and not that helpful

Boarding was efficient. Crew was not pleasant and skipped me during a round of beverage service. Older plane with no seat back screens and I couldn’t connect to wifi or their entertainment offerings.

United Airlines was fantastic, however, UnderPricer was a nightmare. I got to the airport 4 hours before my flight. We are moving to New Zealand so had quite a bit of baggage (16 checked items) and so wanted to have plenty of time to get everything taken care of properly. When I went to check in they (United) could only find a ticket for me. The 5 tickets for my children were never officially ticketed. I called Underpricer and they told me it was United's fault and United told me that Underpricer just needs to reissue the tickets, but they refused to. I asked the Underpricer agent to transfer me to his supervisor as I was not getting the help I needed. He told me the supervisor was busy but that he would call me back in 30 minutes. 30 minutes came and went with no phone call. After an hour I called Underpricer back but they would not let me talk to the person I had talked to before, just told me that he was talking with the supervisor and technical support. I called again an hour later, was told the same thing. I tried again later, with only about 30 minutes until my flight was scheduled to leave (meaning I had been at the airport for more than 3 hours with my 5 children trying to get ticketed and board the flight). Also, my husband had moved to New Zealand 3 months prior, I haven't seen him in 3 months, my children hadn't seen their dad in 3 months, we were all extremely eager to get on that flight and get to New Zealand. The situation with the tickets did not get resolved until after it was too late to check our luggage and board our flight. We were devastated. My 11 year old son was in tears at not being able to be on his way to see his dad. Thankfully we were rebooked for the next evening, but that night it felt devastating. We'd been at the airport for 4 hours waiting. My in-laws waited with me and then helped me reload all our baggage and took us home to stay with them for the night. On the newly booked flights we could not sit together - my children were spread throughout the plane. So, even though I had paid extra to select our seats after buying my seats from Underpricer only two of us were able to sit together (thankful that my 11 year old wasn't all by himself, but not happy that my 14 & 16 year old daughters were seated by strangers). I really feel that Underpricer should refund me what I paid for the seating ($120 USD). It was a very frustrating situation and I plan on never using Kayak or Underpricer ever again.

The lady at the check in counter wasn't helpful

Dinner was okay but the breakfast was not eatable on the flight San Francisco to Zurich.

RE Food: Wish there was a choice for No Rating. Flew from Honolulu to Los Angeles on a Red-Eye flight (11:00 pm to 7:30 am). Other than a package of cookies with a beverage choice offered soon after take-off, and a beverage choice shortly before landing, no other food choices were offered. Everyone slept or rested for most of the trip. Nothing to rate. RE Entertainment: Everyone was sleeping most of the flight. Only saw one passenger watch about 30 minutes of entertainment on his iPad. I never attempted to access any entertainment options.

Not too impressed with them to be honest. They had forgotten my gf meal, despite the fact that the app had notified me that it was sorted. Apparently there is a ‘glitch’ in the system, according to one of the stewardesses, and has been for a while. Also the legroom in economy is way too small (and I’m a slight person) and are very uncomfortable. An extra Internal flight I booked via the app, had not even given me the option to order a meal, so was unaware of that and left without food on a 9 hr. flight !! Don’t think I’ll use AA again after this.

Baby cried a lot. Nothing anyone could do about it. Just part of flying.

The boarding process was such a chaos with everyone crowding at the gates. There was no structure. The onboard crew were fantastic and very good.

For coast to coast travel the A321 and even the NEO, even in first class will never be excellent. That would take a B787 or 777 to accomplish.

The flight crew was fantastic! Which the seats had a small TV.

The foot ottoman cushion was missing on my business class seat.. the hydraulics is on its last leg & seat cushions do not have support or paddling. Heavily dented by butts

also wi-fi never worked attendant said satellite coverage is spotty over water ..... but we were over land!

I was unhappy with having the seat I chose changed at the last minute. I was moved to an aisle seat which did not recline and was next to the bathroom. The bathroom odors made the flight entirely unpleasant. Having carefully chosen my seat months before I was not pleased with my AA experience. In addition, they ran out of tea during flight service, really?

Dallas Hub. American taking ownership for their screwups instead of blaming their contractors and customers, trading their people, their call in service, reservation agents and their ticketing process. Make sure wheelchairs are available especially when the request is in their record.

Paid extra for a “comfy seat” which was anything but!

All the steps below was great!!! and the price thank you!!

It was cancelled unexpectedly so we rented a car and drove home.

This is the first and last times I take spirit. It’s really bare bones. That old saying that everything comes at a price, that’s really applicable here.

Everything that was available was excellent. Spacious and comfortable, with lovely and helpful crew (one was having a bit of a sour day, but that happens). We sat on the tarmac for one hour and seven minutes waiting for our gate to clear in SAN, but the pilot kept us informed and, amazingly, was very professional in not ragging on the airport (whose fault it was).

Flight was delayed 8 hours so far. Don’t expect to fly when choosing Spirit Airlines. I will happily pay more to never deal with this company again.

The first flight was delayed which would've caused me to miss the connecting flight. It wasn't the first delay of my overall trip with spirit airlines. They were both due to crew. I was offered a credit after I cancelled my newark flight, but honestly, I won't be flying with them ever again. It's absolutely ridiculous that a full refund isn't given considering it wasn't something mechanical or weather related. It's literally their own crew being late.

This airline is effective for the price you pay, do not expect anything extra at all. You have to pay extra for seat assignment , carry on luggage, food, you name it ...and even if you pay extra for better seats they do not recline.

Got on quickly and easily. When it turned out the other two seats in my row would be occupied, a nearby flight attendant immediately let me know that I could move one row behind me since it was an empty row, I moved into the window seat where I could relax enough to take a little nap. Can’t ask for much more.

Bad seat comfort and junk food for sale at high prices

We understand and comply with Frontier’s bag sizes. We’ve had some problems in past while having to await other passengers who do not understand the baggage restrictions or have not prepaid and that is usually our biggest concern (others delaying us) with flying Frontier. Flying OUT of ONT, however, has always been a great experience. I’ve also noted even on delayed Frontier flights very knowledgeable pilots who manage expectations well.

There was no easy way to check in. I don't want to install an app to checkin. I will use alaska from now on because they have a web check in method that is easy.

Horrible! The short distance flight ended up taking 5 hrs! There was a 3 hr delay for the flight to take off and there was a 70 min wait on the tarmac for some bogus reason that the pilot said the gate he was supposed to board was taken up. After a 30 min wait he said the plane that was supposed to push out of the gate called a medical emergency and 40 min later he ended up boarding another gate. For the initial 3 hr delay there was no information/alert about the gate or delay in the app or the boards up until the boarding time and even beyond! Had to walk all the way to the end of the terminal to find the frontier staff to ask what was going on. Avoid this airline at all costs! If you have carryon bags or checked bags , their prices come equivalent to the prices of more reliable airlines. They are the worst in timeliness at 60% (reported as delayed) this year (check the data) by a high margin even compared to the second worst airline. If you are ok with having a miserable flight experience with the odds close to flip of a coin, feel free to try them. If you value your time , money and flying experience, stay away.

Allowed me to chose my seat without extra charge (I purchased full-price ticket) and boarding was in group1. Didn't even serve water.

I went to the Frontier counter in San Jose at 1030am or so on Sunday 10/13/24 to see if I could get an earlier flight to San Diego in lieu of my reserved 630pm flight. One thing led to another, and I was able to obtain an open seat for about $ 56. on the earlier flight. Fine. Then the agent asked if I "was checking a bag". Not knowing that carry-ons cost extra per Frontier policy, I thought that she meant a regular checked bag. Therefore, I said no. Once I got to the gate, the same gate agent who sold me a ticket told me that I had to pay $99 for a carry-on, and that all bags were extra on Frontier. Having never flown on Frontier, I was not aware of this. Part of the issue was that she was not a native English speaker, so there was a miscommunication as to what "bag" meant. I would have preferred for her to have clearly let me know at the front counter that any bag including a carry-on cost $99. It would have had the same outcome, as I had to take my carry-on. But it got hectic at the last minute at the gate itself. The baggage policy should have mentioned "including carry-ons" when we first spoke.

Most horrible airlines. Please avoid it. It's ok to spend $50 extra for delta, united or Alaska

Every day about it was very different all the boarding pass where all wrong l miss flight no refund all crazy

Staff members pretty horrible when boarding. No care for customers

The trip was good but the last minute changes I didn’t like because I had already talked to the attendee and they didn’t help me with my ticket I was having trouble checking in and when the time was up they help me but charge me for that and last minute luggage it was a small bag. After I was in the airplane I realized you were charging because the flight was almost empty and you have to get the money some how. Thanks for everything.

Long lines, rude staff, everything that's offered you have to pay for.

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