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United Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN)

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Amazing United SFO to SAN Flight Deals

The cheapest flights to San Diego Intl. found within the past 7 days were $77 round trip and $59 one way. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Tue, May 11 -
SFO
San Francisco
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SAN
San Diego
$59

One way

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Sat, Jan 30 - Sat, Feb 6
SFO
San Francisco
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SAN
San Diego
$77

Roundtrip

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Mon, Mar 22 -
SFO
San Francisco
to
SAN
San Diego
$83

One way

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Mon, Jul 5 -
SFO
San Francisco
to
SAN
San Diego
$108

One way

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Mon, Jul 5 -
SFO
San Francisco
to
SAN
San Diego
$109

One way

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Mon, Jul 5 -
SFO
San Francisco
to
SAN
San Diego
$113

One way

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Sat, Jan 30 - Sat, Feb 6
SFO
San Francisco
to
SAN
San Diego
$113

Roundtrip

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Mon, Mar 22 - Fri, Mar 26
SFO
San Francisco
to
SAN
San Diego
$138

Roundtrip

found 11 hours ago

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Mon, Mar 22 - Fri, Mar 26
SFO
San Francisco
to
SAN
San Diego
$146

Roundtrip

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Mon, Mar 22 - Fri, Mar 26
SFO
San Francisco
to
SAN
San Diego
$147

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Sat, Sep 25 -
SFO
San Francisco
to
SAN
San Diego
$154

One way

found 2 days ago

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Mon, Mar 22 - Fri, Mar 26
SFO
San Francisco
to
SAN
San Diego
$157

Roundtrip

found 11 hours ago

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Sat, Jan 30 - Sat, Feb 6
SFO
San Francisco
to
SAN
San Diego
$77

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

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Sat, Jan 30 - Sat, Feb 6
SFO
San Francisco
to
SAN
San Diego
$113

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

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Mon, Mar 22 -
SFO
San Francisco
to
SAN
San Diego
$83

One way

found 11 hours ago

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Mon, Mar 22 - Fri, Mar 26
SFO
San Francisco
to
SAN
San Diego
$138

Roundtrip

found 11 hours ago

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Mon, Mar 22 - Fri, Mar 26
SFO
San Francisco
to
SAN
San Diego
$146

Roundtrip

found 11 hours ago

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Mon, Mar 22 - Fri, Mar 26
SFO
San Francisco
to
SAN
San Diego
$147

Roundtrip

found 11 hours ago

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Mon, Mar 22 - Fri, Mar 26
SFO
San Francisco
to
SAN
San Diego
$157

Roundtrip

found 11 hours ago

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Tue, May 11 -
SFO
San Francisco
to
SAN
San Diego
$59

One way

found 6 hours ago

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Mon, Jul 5 -
SFO
San Francisco
to
SAN
San Diego
$108

One way

found 5 hours ago

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Mon, Jul 5 -
SFO
San Francisco
to
SAN
San Diego
$109

One way

found 5 hours ago

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Mon, Jul 5 -
SFO
San Francisco
to
SAN
San Diego
$113

One way

found 5 hours ago

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Sat, Sep 25 -
SFO
San Francisco
to
SAN
San Diego
$154

One way

found 2 days ago

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FAQs about United Airlines Flights from SFO to SAN

What terminal is United Airlines at San Francisco Airport?

If you're flying with United Airlines from San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.), you'll generally be boarding from terminal 3. If you're traveling to San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) from here, you're most likely to be disembarking at terminal 2.

Are there United Airlines non-stop flights from SFO to SAN?

If you need to get from San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) to San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) and want a nonstop flight, United Airlines has your back. Book your ticket now and you'll be touching down at your destination in no time.

How long is an United Airlines flight from SFO to SAN?

As it will take around 5 hours and 18 minutes for your United Airlines flight to head from San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) to San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.), think about tossing some travel games in your cabin bag. You never know — the passenger sitting next to you might relish the opportunity to play to break up the trip.

What type of aircraft does United Airlines fly from SFO to SAN?

The Airbus A320 and the Boeing 737-800 are the two types of aircraft generally used by United Airlines between SFO and SAN.

How many direct and indirect flights does United Airlines fly from SFO to SAN?

You can take your pick of 5 flights per day with United Airlines from San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) to San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.).

If I am not able to travel due to COVID-19, can I change my booking to a later date?

For more info about changing your flight to San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.), please visit our Customer Service Portal.

What is the best day to buy a plane ticket?

This just in! Airfares offered on Tuesdays tend to be the cheapest, according to flight demand on Travelocity in 2019. Wednesday and Friday prices are also good, but you may want to prepare your budget if booking on a Monday, as data shows the start of the week is when prices are generally at their highest.

What are the cheapest days to fly?

Frequent travelers may already know this, but earlier in the week can be the cheapest time to fly. In 2019, flights departing on a Tuesday were generally the cheapest of the week, whereas you may pay a premium for weekend flights when demand is usually high. On average, tickets were most expensive for Saturday departures, so if you need to fly out on a weekend, you might look for deals ahead of time.

How far in advance can you book a flight?

Trying to figure out how early you should book your flight? It's possible to start comparing international airfares on Travelocity up to 12 months in advance. However, it does depend on the carrier as not all airlines release their prices that far out. According to our 2019 flight demand trends, last minute planners can still bag a bargain with some of the cheapest fares appearing 1-2 weeks prior to their travel dates.

How can I save money on airline tickets?

We'll let you in on a secret...You can save big on flights if you mix and match your airlines and fare types. In fact, travelers who booked flights on Travelocity in 2019 saved nearly 50% when their return flights consisted of two different airlines or fare types.

*According to flight demand on Travelocity.com from January to December 2019. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.

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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.