San Francisco to San Diego flights
Direct and connecting flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from San Francisco to San Diego take?
Flight time from San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to San Diego?
Airline availability for SFO to SAN changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to San Diego?
Direct (nonstop) availability on SFO to SAN varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- United Airlines5-yr attributed events: 58Last 90 days: none recorded
- Frontier Airlines5-yr attributed events: 7Last 90 days: none recorded
- Southwest Airlines5-yr attributed events: 40Last 90 days: none recorded
- SkyWest5-yr attributed events: 5Last 90 days: none recorded
- Alaska Airlines5-yr attributed events: 7Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 4 sightings | No recorded events |
| Frontier Airlines | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| Southwest Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| SkyWest | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Alaska Airlines | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning SFO → SAN
SFO to SAN is a short-haul route of 719 km (447 mi). See the return SAN → SFO route.
Alternative airports near San Francisco: San Carlos (SQL) — 16 km, Half Moon Bay (HAF) — 16 km, Oakland (OAK) — 18 km.
Alternative airports near San Diego: San Diego (NZY) — 4 km, Miramar (NKX) — 16 km, El Cajon (SEE) — 23 km.