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SAN–SFO · Nonstop
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) to San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport).
The estimated flight time from San Diego (SAN) to San Francisco (SFO) is about 1h 30m, covering 447 miles. United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly the route nonstop with 22-23/day departures, from 06:15 to 23:30 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 30m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 447 mi | Nonstop | 22-23/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from San Diego to San Francisco
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest Airlines operate 22-23/day flights from SAN to SFO. Departures leave from Terminals 2 and 1 at SAN.
- First departure
- 06:15
- Last departure
- 23:30
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Scheduled departure times
- 59
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 8/day | Boeing 737 · Terminal 2 · Seat map | 06:15 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
SFO to SAN flights — 23/day on 5 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for SAN, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 159 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from San Diego to San Francisco?
The estimated flight time from San Diego (SAN) to San Francisco (SFO) is about 1h 30m, based on the 447-mile flying distance.
How far is San Diego from San Francisco?
San Diego (SAN) to San Francisco (SFO) is about 447 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from San Diego to San Francisco?
Yes. United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to San Francisco (SFO), with 22-23/day departures.
Which airlines fly from San Diego to San Francisco?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and American Airlines fly nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to San Francisco (SFO).
What aircraft fly from San Diego to San Francisco?
The SAN–SFO route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near San Diego
- SNA - Santa AnaJohn Wayne/Orange County Airport · 76 mi from SANFlights from SNA
- PSP - Palm SpringsPalm Springs International Airport · 85 mi from SANFlights from PSP
- ONT - OntarioOntario International Airport · 94 mi from SANFlights from ONT
Near San Francisco
- OAK - OaklandOakland San Francisco Bay Airport · 11 mi from SFOFlights to OAK
- SJC - San JoseNorman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport · 30 mi from SFOFlights to SJC
- SMF - SacramentoSacramento International Airport · 86 mi from SFOFlights to SMF