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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to New York (SAN-NYC)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from San Diego to New York currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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07:00 - 15:37SAN-EWR
5h 37mdirect
19:29 - 22:23EWR-SAN
5h 54mdirect
£202Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 4 Sep - Tue, 10 Sep
22:40 - 07:01SAN-JFK
5h 21mdirect
09:30 - 12:20JFK-SAN
5h 50mdirect
£202Alaska Airlines
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Fri, 27 Sep - Sun, 29 Sep
22:05 - 08:48SAN-EWR
7h 43m1 stop
07:29 - 12:05EWR-SAN
7h 36m1 stop
£217Delta
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Tue, 3 Sep - Tue, 10 Sep
22:26 - 06:59SAN-JFK
5h 33mdirect
21:20 - 00:26JFK-SAN
6h 06mdirect
£217Delta
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Thu, 12 Sep - Mon, 16 Sep
21:40 - 13:30SAN-JFK
12h 50m1 stop
08:45 - 11:45JFK-SAN
6h 00mdirect
£223JetBlue
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Mon, 9 Sep - Fri, 20 Sep
21:40 - 12:37SAN-JFK
11h 57m1 stop
10:59 - 20:48JFK-SAN
12h 49m1 stop
£229JetBlue
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Tue, 13 Aug - Tue, 27 Aug
17:26 - 10:38SAN-EWR
14h 12m1 stop
11:35 - 16:46EWR-SAN
8h 11m1 stop
£294Sun Country Air
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Fri, 26 Jul - Tue, 30 Jul
21:45 - 06:05SAN-EWR
5h 20mdirect
20:56 - 23:44EWR-SAN
5h 48mdirect
£296United Airlines
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Sun, 25 Aug - Tue, 10 Sep
21:45 - 06:05SAN-EWR
5h 20mdirect
07:00 - 11:33EWR-SAN
7h 33m1 stop
£300United Airlines
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Wed, 21 Aug - Sun, 25 Aug
17:26 - 10:38SAN-JFK
14h 12m1 stop
11:37 - 13:31JFK-SAN
28h 54m1 stop
£302Sun Country Air
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Fri, 26 Jul - Tue, 30 Jul
07:00 - 15:37SAN-EWR
5h 37mdirect
£101Alaska Airlines
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Fri, 13 Sep
22:40 - 07:06SAN-JFK
5h 26mdirect
£101Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 29 Jun
13:48 - 00:57SAN-EWR
8h 09m1 stop
£108Delta
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Wed, 21 Aug
22:26 - 06:59SAN-JFK
5h 33mdirect
£109Delta
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Sun, 15 Sep
21:40 - 11:30SAN-JFK
10h 50m1 stop
£115JetBlue
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Mon, 9 Sep
21:40 - 12:47SAN-JFK
12h 07m1 stop
£119JetBlue
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Mon, 26 Aug
21:45 - 06:05SAN-EWR
5h 20mdirect
£140United Airlines
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Wed, 21 Aug
17:15 - 10:29SAN-JFK
14h 14m1 stop
£148Sun Country Air
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Mon, 14 Oct
16:07 - 10:00SAN-EWR
14h 53m2 stops
£151United Airlines
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Wed, 21 Aug
17:10 - 10:34SAN-JFK
14h 24m1 stop
£191Sun Country Air
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Sat, 29 Jun
22:37 - 07:00SAN-JFK
5h 23mdirect
16:50 - 19:50JFK-SAN
6h 00mdirect
£323Alaska Airlines
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Fri, 7 Jun - Fri, 14 Jun
13:12 - 23:51SAN-EWR
7h 39m1 stop
19:29 - 22:23EWR-SAN
5h 54mdirect
£328American Airlines
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Fri, 7 Jun - Fri, 30 Aug
07:15 - 18:38SAN-EWR
8h 23m1 stop
17:38 - 22:42EWR-SAN
8h 04m1 stop
£344American Airlines
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Thu, 6 Jun - Thu, 13 Jun
21:59 - 06:30SAN-JFK
5h 31mdirect
21:26 - 00:42JFK-SAN
6h 16mdirect
£355Delta
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Mon, 3 Jun - Wed, 12 Jun
06:20 - 17:44SAN-JFK
8h 24m1 stop
21:26 - 00:42JFK-SAN
6h 16mdirect
£363Delta
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Mon, 3 Jun - Tue, 18 Jun
13:59 - 00:59SAN-EWR
8h 00m1 stop
18:59 - 23:50EWR-SAN
7h 51m1 stop
£366Delta
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Fri, 7 Jun - Fri, 30 Aug
20:20 - 11:00SAN-JFK
11h 40m1 stop
06:00 - 09:05JFK-SAN
6h 05mdirect
£385JetBlue
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Fri, 7 Jun - Sun, 9 Jun
22:29 - 09:21SAN-EWR
7h 52m1 stop
08:55 - 11:53EWR-SAN
5h 58mdirect
£437United Airlines
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Fri, 7 Jun - Fri, 30 Aug
21:45 - 05:59SAN-EWR
5h 14mdirect
08:00 - 15:31EWR-SAN
10h 31m1 stop
£441United Airlines
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Wed, 5 Jun - Wed, 12 Jun
10:27 - 18:54SAN-JFK
5h 27mdirect
06:30 - 12:00JFK-SAN
8h 30m1 stop
£455JetBlue
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Tue, 4 Jun - Tue, 11 Jun
07:00 - 15:37SAN-EWR
5h 37mdirect
19:29 - 22:23EWR-SAN
5h 54mdirect
£202Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 4 Sep - Tue, 10 Sep
07:00 - 15:37SAN-EWR
5h 37mdirect
19:29 - 22:23EWR-SAN
5h 54mdirect
£210Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 20 Aug - Thu, 12 Sep
07:00 - 15:30SAN-EWR
5h 30mdirect
19:29 - 22:29EWR-SAN
6h 00mdirect
£213Alaska Airlines
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Thu, 24 Oct - Thu, 24 Oct
13:05 - 22:02SAN-JFK
5h 57mdirect
21:19 - 00:30JFK-SAN
6h 11mdirect
£241Delta
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Tue, 11 Jun - Fri, 9 Aug
13:05 - 22:02SAN-JFK
5h 57mdirect
21:19 - 00:30JFK-SAN
6h 11mdirect
£257Delta
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Tue, 11 Jun - Wed, 7 Aug
20:40 - 05:04SAN-JFK
5h 24mdirect
06:55 - 09:39JFK-SAN
5h 44mdirect
£271JetBlue
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Wed, 17 Jul - Mon, 22 Jul
20:40 - 05:04SAN-JFK
5h 24mdirect
06:55 - 09:39JFK-SAN
5h 44mdirect
£272JetBlue
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Fri, 12 Jul - Wed, 17 Jul
22:10 - 06:29SAN-EWR
5h 19mdirect
08:55 - 11:53EWR-SAN
5h 58mdirect
£315United Airlines
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Fri, 2 Aug - Wed, 28 Aug
21:45 - 05:59SAN-EWR
5h 14mdirect
06:34 - 09:18EWR-SAN
5h 44mdirect
£382United Airlines
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Mon, 17 Jun - Thu, 20 Jun
07:00 - 15:36SAN-EWR
5h 36mdirect
19:29 - 22:22EWR-SAN
5h 53mdirect
£438American Airlines
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Sun, 14 Jul - Sun, 21 Jul

Flights from San Diego to New York - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to New York to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest San Diego to New York flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from San Diego to New York.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from San Diego to New York cost £145 and was between San Diego and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly from San Diego to Newark Airport. The average price for a return flight for this route is £281.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to New York?

The average price of all flights from San Diego to New York clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to New York on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from San Diego to New York. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to New York?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Diego to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to New York is September, where tickets cost £224 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is £312 and £312 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to New York?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Diego to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to New York, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 48 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Diego to New York?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to New York from San Diego were found on Alaska Airlines (£101) and Delta (£108), and the lowest return tickets were found on Alaska Airlines (£202) and Delta (£217).

Which airlines fly most frequently between San Diego and New York?

Delta connects San Diego to New York with up to 5 flights per day. United Airlines also offers 5 flights per day, while Alaska Airlines follows with 4 flights per day.

How many flights are there between San Diego and New York per day?

Each day, there are between 15 and 18 nonstop flights that take off from San Diego and land in New York, with an average flight time of 5h 33m. The most common departure time is 22:00 and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Each week, there are 117 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Friday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Diego and New York?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from San Diego to New York take?

Direct flights cover the 2,428 miles separating San Diego and New York in about 5h 09m.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Diego to New York?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Diego at 06:32 and will be landing in New York at 15:29.

What’s the latest departure time from San Diego to New York?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Diego to New York jets off at 22:40 and lands at 07:06.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Diego to New York

Low season

February

High season

June

Cheapest flight

£101
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (19% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Diego to Newark

When to book flights from San Diego to New York

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to New York based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to New York

  • What kind of concessions are available at San Diego Airport?

    San Diego has lots of dining options that spotlight local flavors as well as national brands. The airport also has a growing number of shopping choices in the main terminal from boutiques and gift shops. If you have extra time, book a treatment at one of the two airport spas or one of the premier airline lounges to relax before your flight. Eco-friendly travelers should be on the lookout for concessions who have joined the SAN Green Concession program, which recognizes their efforts in energy and waste reduction.

  • Is it possible to fly directly to New York from San Diego?

    It is possible to fly directly from San Diego to New York. There is a greater variety of flight options if you choose to fly into Newark (EWR), usually with United Airlines or Alaska Airlines. There are some nonstop flight options to JFK on the same airlines as well as Delta Air Lines.

  • What kind of accessibility does San Diego Airport have?

    The airport offers several different services for travelers with limited ability or people who may require extra assistance, such as courtesy carts operated by Volunteer Airport Ambassadors. Additionally, the airport hosts TDD telephones and visual paging monitors.

  • What parking services does the San Diego Airport offer?

    Terminal 1 has one parking lot and Terminal 2 has two parking lots. All lots are located just steps away from the terminals, within 5min walking distance. You have the option to book your parking ahead of time at $42 for an overnight stay.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to New York?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to New York was £129 for a one-way ticket and £257 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Diego to New York?

    JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Diego to New York flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to New York?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Diego to New York flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to New York?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and New York, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Diego to New York?

    There are direct flights from San Diego to New York on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to New York?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to New York.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to New York?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York from San Diego is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to New York?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to New York with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to New York?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New York from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to New York

  • Looking for a cheap flight from San Diego to New York? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £232 or less one-way and £556 or less round-trip.
  • San Diego only has one major airport to depart from, and that’s San Diego International Airport (SAN), which is conveniently located just 3 miles northwest of Downtown San Diego. The airport can be conveniently accessed with Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner.
  • In New York, you have three airports that you can choose for your arrival, either the LaGuardia Airport (LGA), the John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), or the Newark International Airport (EWR). JFK is 15 miles away from New York City and is considered the best connected, easily reached by subway. It is also well-known for having the greatest variety of flight and time options for domestic and international flights. It is also, therefore, one of the most crowded airports. Therefore, look into the airport's VIP FastTrack services to avoid delays.
  • LaGuardia (LGA) is even closer to New York City, only 8.5 miles away, however virtually only reached by taxi or rideshare. There are good flights from San Diego with American Airlines.
  • Finally, Newark (EWR) is 16 miles away, even though it is technically located in New Jersey, another state. Newark Airport is more difficult to reach, requiring various transfers. However, EWR has some great flight offers with United, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines.
  • Travelers leaving from the San Diego Airport are recommended to check the schedule before arriving at the airport for any updates to flight times. This can be done by tuning into 1690 AM, which has all kinds of information on travel services, including flight times and other important security-related information.
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Prefer to fly direct from San Diego to New York?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Diego to New York, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Diego to New York

Monday

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, +16 more

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +17 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, +16 more

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +17 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +16 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +16 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, +14 more

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +15 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +16 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, +16 more

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +17 more

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Direct returns

New York to San Diego

Monday

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, +13 more

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +14 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, +13 more

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +14 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, +13 more

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +14 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, +12 more

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +13 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, +12 more

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +13 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, +12 more

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +13 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, +12 more

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +13 more

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Cheapest flights to New York from San Diego found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Diego to New York found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
13/9Fri
directAlaska Airlines
5h 37mSAN-EWR
£101
29/6Sat
directAlaska Airlines
5h 26mSAN-JFK
£101
21/8Wed
1 stopDelta
8h 09mSAN-EWR
£108
15/9Sun
directDelta
5h 33mSAN-JFK
£109
9/9Mon
1 stopJetBlue
10h 50mSAN-JFK
£115
26/8Mon
1 stopJetBlue
12h 07mSAN-JFK
£119
21/8Wed
directUnited Airlines
5h 20mSAN-EWR
£140
14/10Mon
1 stopSun Country Air
14h 14mSAN-JFK
£148
21/8Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
14h 53mSAN-EWR
£151
29/6Sat
1 stopSun Country Air
14h 24mSAN-JFK
£191

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Last minute flights from San Diego to New York

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Diego to New York that are departing in the next 10 days.
7/6Fri
directAlaska Airlines
5h 23mSAN-JFK
14/6Fri
directAlaska Airlines
6h 00mJFK-SAN
£323
7/6Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 39mSAN-EWR
30/8Fri
directAmerican Airlines
5h 54mEWR-SAN
£328
6/6Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 23mSAN-EWR
13/6Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 04mEWR-SAN
£344
3/6Mon
directDelta
5h 31mSAN-JFK
12/6Wed
directDelta
6h 16mJFK-SAN
£355
3/6Mon
multi-stopDelta
8h 24mSAN-JFK
18/6Tue
directDelta
6h 16mJFK-SAN
£363
7/6Fri
multi-stopDelta
8h 00mSAN-EWR
30/8Fri
multi-stopDelta
7h 51mEWR-SAN
£366
7/6Fri
multi-stopJetBlue
11h 40mSAN-JFK
9/6Sun
directJetBlue
6h 05mJFK-SAN
£385
7/6Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 52mSAN-EWR
30/8Fri
directUnited Airlines
5h 58mEWR-SAN
£437
5/6Wed
directUnited Airlines
5h 14mSAN-EWR
12/6Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 31mEWR-SAN
£441
4/6Tue
directJetBlue
5h 27mSAN-JFK
11/6Tue
multi-stopJetBlue
8h 30mJFK-SAN
£455

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New York - San Diego

Cabin classes:

£263

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