San Diego (SAN) to San Francisco (SFO)
Flight Distance & Air Miles
✈️ 447
miles
719
kilometers
388
nautical miles
🕐 1h 21m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (321°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference
💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn
| Airline | Base Miles | Elite Total |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage | 447 | 715 Platinum |
| 🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles | 447 | 715 Gold Medallion |
| ⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus | 447 | 671 Premier Gold |
| ❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards | 447 | 671 A-List Preferred |
| 🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan | 447 | 894 MVP Gold |
| 🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue | 447 | 671 Mosaic |
* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.
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💡 Did You Know?
A round trip between San Diego and San Francisco earns you 894 base miles - that's 4% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!
✈️ Flight Details
The SAN to SFO route connects San Diego, United States with San Francisco, United States. This short-haul flight covers 447 miles and typically uses regional jets or turboprops.
This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a NW bearing of 321° from San Diego.
🛫 About SAN
San Diego International Airport
San Diego International Airport (SAN) serves San Diego, United States.
🛬 About SFO
San Francisco International Airport
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
The flight distance from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 447 miles (719 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from SAN to SFO typically take around 1h 21m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 447 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.