San DiegoSan FranciscoDirect FlightsSAN–SFO
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) to San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport).
Flight time from SAN to SFO is estimated at about 1h 30m, based on the 447-mile great-circle distance. Our current captured departure sample includes 23-24/day across 7 captured airlines, with United Airlines appearing most often in that sample. Captured departure times run from 06:15 to 23:30 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Captured freq. | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 30m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 447 mi | 23-24/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for SAN to SFO
Our current provider sample includes 23-24/day from SAN to SFO across 7 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for 2, 1.
- First departure
- 06:15
- Last departure
- 23:30
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Captured departures/day
- 59
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 8/day | Boeing 737 · Terminal 2 · Seat map | 06:1506:20 |
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 the rolling scheduled-departures window for SAN to SFO, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 162 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from great-circle distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average. Provider coverage can miss operators on some routes, so confirm live timetables before booking.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from SAN to SFO?
The SAN to SFO flight time is estimated at about 1h 30m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is SAN from SFO?
SAN to SFO is about 447 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from SAN to SFO?
Our current provider sample for SAN to SFO includes United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from SAN to SFO?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for SAN to SFO include Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Boeing 757, Bombardier CRJ, Embraer E-Jet.