flights.net SAN → SFO
- Distance
- 447 mi
- Carriers
- 4
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a US domestic route of about 447 miles. A coastal California corridor where United and Alaska link San Diego with the Bay Area for business commuters. San Diego to San Francisco runs frequent narrowbody and regional service up the state.
Connecting San Diego, United States with San Francisco, United States, this is one of the more travelled US domestic city pairs. Carriers fly the roughly 447-mile sector nonstop in about 1h 24m. Departures use San Diego International Airport, a 2 terminals airport that is a base for Southwest Airlines; arrivals land at San Francisco International Airport, which has 4 terminals and anchors United Airlines, Alaska Airlines. With hub operations at both ends, frequencies and schedules on the SAN–SFO sector stay competitive year-round.
Route facts
| Route | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO) |
|---|---|
| Distance | 447 miles |
| Nonstop flight time | approximately 1h 24m |
| Nonstop carriers | 4 |
| Aircraft types | Airbus A320, Boeing 737, Embraer E175 |
| Market | US domestic |
Carriers on this route
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines operate nonstop service from San Diego to San Francisco. On-time performance and cancellation rates appear here once this route's BTS data is baked.
- United Airlines (UA)
- Alaska Airlines (AS)
- Southwest Airlines (WN)
- Delta Air Lines (DL)
Aircraft on this route
Carriers typically operate the Airbus A320, Boeing 737, Embraer E175 between San Diego and San Francisco. The exact type varies by airline, frequency and season.
Best time to fly
September and October bring clear Bay Area skies, while San Diego stays mild year-round. Spring offers good value before summer fog.
Connecting your trip
Planning departure or arrival logistics? See our airport guides for San Diego International Airport (SAN) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) for terminals, hub airlines and the other routes each airport serves.
Fares & booking
Fares on the San Diego to San Francisco route move with season and demand; booking roughly two to eight weeks ahead usually beats walk-up prices, and midweek departures tend to be cheaper than weekends. We show indicative cached fares for SAN–SFO where available and link out to live Skyscanner search for current, bookable prices.
Related routes
- IAD → SFO Washington to San Francisco
- DEN → SFO Denver to San Francisco
- SFO → SEA San Francisco to Seattle
- EWR → SFO Newark to San Francisco
- BOS → SFO Boston to San Francisco
- ORD → SFO Chicago to San Francisco
- LAX → SFO Los Angeles to San Francisco
- SFO → LAX San Francisco to Los Angeles
- JFK → SFO New York to San Francisco
- SFO → JFK San Francisco to New York
- SFO → LHR San Francisco to London
Frequently asked questions
- How far is the flight from San Diego to San Francisco?
- San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is about 447 miles (719 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 1h 24m.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from San Diego to San Francisco?
- United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines operate nonstop service from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
- What aircraft are used on the SAN to SFO route?
- Carriers typically operate the Airbus A320, Boeing 737 and Embraer E175 on the San Diego–San Francisco route.
- When is the best time to fly from San Diego to San Francisco?
- September and October bring clear Bay Area skies, while San Diego stays mild year-round. Spring offers good value before summer fog.
- Is SAN to SFO a nonstop flight?
- Yes. San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a directional nonstop route flown by 4 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.
- What countries does the SAN to SFO route connect?
- This route links San Diego, United States with San Francisco, United States.
- Which airports does the San Diego to San Francisco route use?
- Flights depart San Diego International Airport (SAN/KSAN) in San Diego and arrive at San Francisco International Airport (SFO/KSFO) in San Francisco.
Data sources
- Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com); carriers and aircraft curated editorially.