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Take advantage of inflight entertainment with free movies4, free live TV5, free texting6, and $8 inflight Internet7.

We also offer free sodas, coffee, and snacks8learn more about the inflight food and beverage experience.

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Flight Details

Departing from:
San Diego International Airport
Arriving at:
San Francisco International Airport
Average flight time:
1 hour 40 minutes
Distance:
447 miles

Route Information

134 Weekly flights
  • 7 Nonstop flights per day Monday through Friday
  • 3 Nonstop flights on Saturday
  • 5 Nonstop flights on Sunday

† Weekly flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 9/1/2025 and 9/30/2025. Note: route may not operate every day of the week.

‡ Nonstop flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 9/1/2025 and 9/30/2025.

Explore San Francisco

San Francisco has many nicknames—the Golden City, Paris of the West, and The City That Knows How are just a few. This coastal hub for arts and culture draws visitors every year for its varied cuisines, numerous museums, and stunning natural landmarks. From San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury and the Castro to Sonoma wine country and Silicon Valley, the San Francisco Bay area has something for everyone.

After landing, downtown San Francisco is merely a hop, skip, and a jump from the airport with public bus, rapid rail, and commuter rail transport options. Once you’re in the city, take a ride around on the historic cable cars, or try driving down Lombard Street’s famously sharp curves. You can’t miss a visit to the Golden Gate Bridge, whether you decide to walk across to neighboring Sausalito or simply enjoy a picnic with a view in Golden Gate Park.

Questions we hear the most

The average flight time from San Diego to San Francisco is 1 hour 40 minutes.
There are 134 weekly flights from San Diego to San Francisco on Southwest Airlines.
Yes, Southwest flies nonstop from San Diego to San Francisco 7 times per day from Monday through Friday.
Yes, Southwest flies nonstop from San Diego to San Francisco 3 times per day on Saturdays and 5 times per day on Sundays.
To find the lowest fares by day and time to fly San Diego to San Francisco with Southwest, check out our Low Fare Calendar.
You can rent a car at San Francisco International Airport book yours with your flight.
Yes! Flights from San Diego to San Francisco—or from here or there to anywhere—can be changed with no change fees. Fare difference may apply.
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1EarlyBird Check-In® pricing starts at $15 one-way, and is subject to availability. Pricing may vary based on the popularity and length of each (one-way) flight. Please see optional travel charges for more details.
2Upgraded boarding prices and benefits are per eligible segment. Flights must be within 24 hours of departure to be eligible for upgraded boarding.
3Where available. Available only on WiFi-enabled aircraft. Limited-time offer.
4Due to licensing restrictions, on WiFi-enabled international flights, free live TV and iHeartRadio may not be available for the full duration of flight.
5Texting only allows access to iMessage and WhatsApp (which must be downloaded and activated before connecting to SouthwestWiFi).
6Internet access for $8 per device from takeoff to landing. Price is subject to change. May not be available for the full duration of flight. In order to provide a top-notch Internet experience, we prohibit access to certain high-bandwidth applications and websites. We also prohibit access to certain obscene or offensive content.
7Flights traveling 175 miles or less will have only water available. Complimentary snacks are served on flights over 175 miles. If you’re flying between Hawaii and the continental U.S., you’ll have even more snacks to choose from.