San Francisco to San Diego Flights
Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN) connect United States and US. The great-circle distance is approximately 723 km, and a typical direct flight takes about 1 to 2 hours. Airports commonly used for this city pair include SFO, OAK, SJC and SAN, CLD. The reverse route is San Diego to San Francisco. Use the search tool below to compare live prices and schedules — do not treat any static text on this page as a live fare.
Route facts
- Origin
- San Francisco, United States
- Destination
- San Diego, US
- Distance
- 723 km
- Typical duration
- about 1 to 2 hours
- Origin codes
- SFO, OAK, SJC
- Destination codes
- SAN, CLD
- Primary keyword
- flights from San Francisco to San Diego
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Route overview
San Francisco to San Diego is a city-pair air route between United States and US. Travelers use this corridor for leisure, business, and connecting itineraries.
Primary search codes are SFO and SAN. Related codes: SFO, OAK, SJC → SAN, CLD.
Distance
Approximate flight distance: 723 km (great-circle). Actual flown distance can be longer depending on airway routing.
Duration
Typical block time for a direct flight is about 1 to 2 hours. Connecting itineraries take longer and depend on layover airports.
Airports
San Francisco airports and metro codes: SFO, OAK, SJC.
San Diego airports and metro codes: SAN, CLD.
Alternative routes
Related searches include the reverse route San Diego to San Francisco, other destinations from San Francisco, and other origins into San Diego.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to San Diego?
Direct flights from San Francisco to San Diego typically take about 1 to 2 hours, depending on aircraft type, routing, and wind conditions. Connecting itineraries take longer.
What is the distance from San Francisco to San Diego?
The great-circle distance between San Francisco and San Diego is approximately 723 km. Flown distance can be longer depending on airways.
Which airports serve flights from San Francisco to San Diego?
San Francisco is commonly searched with code SFO (related: SFO, OAK, SJC). San Diego is commonly searched with code SAN (related: SAN, CLD).
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to San Diego?
Direct service availability varies by season and airline. Compare live schedules on Cheap Flights Worldwide for current nonstop and connecting options on this route.
What is the reverse flight route from San Diego to San Francisco?
The reverse city pair is San Diego to San Francisco. Distance is the same great-circle measure (723 km); block time can differ with winds and schedules.
Which countries does the San Francisco to San Diego route connect?
This route connects United States (San Francisco) with US (San Diego).
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