Cheap flights San Diego (SAN) to San Francisco Bay Area (SFO)
San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area is a 541-mile trip. We compared 6 nearby airports on both ends, pricing the flight plus the drive, parking, and rideshare that flight search engines leave out.
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| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | SAN → SFO | $169 | $118 | $286 |
| Cheapest combo | SAN → SFO | $169 | $118 | $286 |
Departure airports near San Diego
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to SFO | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAN — San Diego | 2.3 mi / 4m | $81 | $169 | $250 |
| SNA — Santa Ana | 92.3 mi / 1h 28m | $96 | $171 | $268 |
| PSP — Palm Springs | 101.1 mi / 1h 36m | $100 | $182 | $282 |
Arrival airports near San Francisco Bay Area
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from SAN | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFO — San Francisco | 12.9 mi / 18m | $37 | $169 | $205 |
| OAK — Oakland | 13.6 mi / 19m | $38 | $190 | $228 |
| SJC — San Jose | 46.3 mi / 48m | $109 | $185 | $293 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 541 miles, 8h 55m, and an estimated $95 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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