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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to San Diego:

• Earliest: departs at 10:10 am and lands at 11:58 am
• Latest: departs at 8:02 pm and lands at 9:50 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 48m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to San Diego:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to San Diego takes 1h 48m, covering 422 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to San Diego range from $305 to $429, with an average of $349 over the past 12 months. Anything below $305 counts as a good deal.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $349 round-trip, compared to $427 via a layover through Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to San Diego flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $319 to $1,051. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Francisco to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $167, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from San Francisco to San Diego usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar (CLD).

Most connecting flights from San Francisco to San Diego pass through Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from San Francisco to San Diego. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $302 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $427, a difference of $125.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only United Airlines operates flights between San Francisco and San Diego.

Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are Gaslamp Quarter, SeaWorld San Diego and San Diego Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to San Diego flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.