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Find cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Diego from £95

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

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New York to San Diego that are departing in the next months. 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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16:50 - 20:05JFK-SAN
6h 15mdirect
22:25 - 06:58SAN-JFK
5h 33mdirect
£198Delta
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Tue, 4 Jun - Tue, 25 Jun
15:59 - 19:15JFK-SAN
6h 16mdirect
20:41 - 05:00SAN-JFK
5h 19mdirect
£206JetBlue
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Sun, 26 May - Tue, 4 Jun
09:00 - 11:55JFK-SAN
5h 55mdirect
18:45 - 07:59SAN-JFK
10h 14m1 stop
£210Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 22 May - Wed, 29 May
16:45 - 19:51JFK-SAN
6h 06mdirect
18:45 - 07:59SAN-JFK
10h 14m1 stop
£213Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 29 May - Mon, 3 Jun
08:40 - 11:51JFK-SAN
6h 11mdirect
13:05 - 22:02SAN-JFK
5h 57mdirect
£214Delta
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Wed, 5 Jun - Fri, 21 Jun
16:45 - 19:51JFK-SAN
6h 06mdirect
22:37 - 07:00SAN-JFK
5h 23mdirect
£217Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 25 May - Sat, 25 May
09:00 - 11:55JFK-SAN
5h 55mdirect
22:40 - 07:06SAN-JFK
5h 26mdirect
£218Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 5 Jun - Mon, 24 Jun
11:25 - 07:57JFK-SAN
23h 32m1 stop
17:55 - 10:29SAN-JFK
13h 34m1 stop
£236Sun Country Air
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Sun, 26 May - Sun, 2 Jun
11:30 - 16:20JFK-SAN
7h 50m1 stop
17:10 - 10:34SAN-JFK
14h 24m1 stop
£244Sun Country Air
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Tue, 11 Jun - Sat, 15 Jun
16:45 - 19:51JFK-SAN
6h 06mdirect
17:25 - 10:38SAN-JFK
14h 13m1 stop
Fri, 31 May - Fri, 7 Jun

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

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego, 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego is September, where tickets cost £230 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is £382 and £366 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego, 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 55 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on JetBlue (£95) and Delta (£99). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Delta (£198) and JetBlue (£206).

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

Delta connects New York to San Diego with up to 4 flights per day. Alaska Airlines also offers 2 flights per day, while JetBlue follows with 2 flights per day.

Which airlines fly direct between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and San Diego?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego. They are: Alaska Airlines, Delta and JetBlue. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Alaska Airlines at £121 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Alaska Airlines.

How many flights are there between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and San Diego per day?

Each day, there are between 7 and 10 nonstop flights that take off from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and land in San Diego, with an average flight time of 6h 14m. The most common departure time is 16:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 61 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and San Diego?

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 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, 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 New York to San Diego take?

Direct flights take on average 5h 42m to travel the 2,440 miles between New York and San Diego.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport at 05:59 and will be landing in San Diego at 09:12.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego jets off at 21:30 and lands at 00:45.

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

Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

£95
Best time to beat the crowds (20% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
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When to book flights from New York to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to San Diego 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 New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Diego flights

  • Where can I find the USO at JFK?

    You can find the USO at JFK landside, in Terminal 5, across from baggage claim carousel 3. This military lounge is open every day from 6 am to 10 pm and offers its services and facilities to active members of the US military and their families free of charge. Some amenities include refreshments, comfortable seating, multimedia, flight information, and more.

  • Does JFK provide private facilities for nursing moms?

    Yes. If you need to breastfeed or pump before your flight to SAN, you can use one of the 12 different Mamava pods in JFK, spread throughout the six terminals. These fiberglass freestanding lactation suites each has a fold-down shelf, seating, a mirror, a coat hook, a USB port, and an electrical outlet.

  • Where can I pick up my rental car at the SAN?

    At SAN, all rental car companies are located in the rental car center, a separate facility from the airport terminals. Take a free shuttle from the Arrivals curb to your car rental agency. Some companies at SAN include Enterprise, Avis, Alamo, Hertz, and others.

  • Can I get a massage when I land at SAN?

    Yes. If you want to ease the kinks out of your muscles after your cross-country flight, feel free to stop in at one of the Be Relax Spa locations at SAN. You can find these retail spa outlets in Terminal 2, at Gates 26 and 36. These spas are open daily from 7 am to 8 pm.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego was £119 for a one-way ticket and £247 for a return.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    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 New York to San Diego.

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

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

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

    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 San Diego with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

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

    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 San Diego from New York 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 New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Diego

  • Looking for a cheap flight from San Diego to New York John F Kennedy Airport? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £161 or less one-way.
  • JFK is one of three major airports serving New York City and serves as a hub for American and Delta and a focus city for many airlines, including JetBlue. The San Diego International Airport (SAN), located on the Pacific coast of southern California, is a hub for Southwest, Alaska Airlines, and smaller regional airlines.
  • Airlines such as Alaska, JetBlue, American, Delta, and others offer direct flights from JFK to SAN. Alaska Airlines, American, and United are among the airlines that offer one and two-stop flights between JFK and San Diego. Some common layover cities include Washington DC, Miami, Chicago, Phoenix, and other cities.
  • If you're traveling with any animals that won't be riding in the cabin with you, you can rest assured that your animals will be well taken care of. The JFK Ark a special facility designed specifically for the safe transport of pets, birds, horses, and exotic animals. This climate controlled building is staffed by veterinarians and technicians who make sure that animals travel safely through JFK.
  • If taking a cab is your best way to get to JFK due to your schedule or your amount of luggage, keep in mind that this can get quite expensive. From Manhattan, there is a flat taxi fee to get to JFK. Then, there is a surcharge added based on the time of day. Finally, you must add a tip for the driver. All in all, a cab ride from Manhattan to JFK could cost from $90 to $100.
  • If you are in need of assistance because of an unexpected calamity, go to Travelers Aid at SAN around the baggage claim area. This volunteer organization is open daily from 8 am to 11 pm, and they help you resolve issues when, for example, you have lost your money, your accommodations have fallen through, and other problems.
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Prefer to fly direct from New York to San Diego?

Find which airlines fly direct from John F Kennedy Intl to San Diego, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New York John F Kennedy Intl 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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Direct returns

San Diego to New York John F Kennedy Intl

Monday

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

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +16 more

Tuesday

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

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +16 more

Wednesday

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

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +15 more

Thursday

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

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +15 more

Friday

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

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +14 more

Saturday

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

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +15 more

Sunday

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

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +16 more

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Top airline flying from New York to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to San Diego. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New York to San Diego? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9115 reviews
7.3Entertainment
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
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My boarding pass birthdate was printed incorrectly causing me to spend an extra hour in a check-in and then again TSA line and to miss a chance to have dinner pre-flight. My window seat was given away and was replaced with a middle seat. I would have liked an opportunity to charge my phone and take advantage of movies but many of the departure gate chargers weren’t operational and I don’t know of an in-flight charging option, The flight left 45 late after trouble with unruly passengers, and I was glad staff removed them.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Apr 2024PDX - SAN
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My boarding pass birthdate was printed incorrectly causing me to spend an extra hour in a check-in and then again TSA line and to miss a chance to have dinner pre-flight. My window seat was given away and was replaced with a middle seat. I would have liked an opportunity to charge my phone and take advantage of movies but many of the departure gate chargers weren’t operational and I don’t know of an in-flight charging option, The flight left 45 late after trouble with unruly passengers, and I was glad staff removed them.

Good - San Jose security is a breeze. Exact opposite of San Diego. Flight on time. Bad - FA's were not that cheery or polite. I thought we may blow out a tire as the pilot slammed down a hard landing in perfect conditions. He came in pretty hot like he had a date waiting.

I was seated at the back of the plane and the flight attendants were fantastic. I did not get food so can’t say. Thought the movie selection was lean.

the departure got delayed due to SJC situation, but it was a quite good waiting thanks to Alaska airline teams.

The flight attendant in the back of the plane was barely understood as she rushed through instructions to the point of being intelligible. She had a bored demeanor in her delivery.

Staff seemed genuinely nice, not just going through the motions.

The pretzels are awesome. The free movies are excellent. The plane crew was amazing. The Austin airport lounge was too small and overcrowded. There were not enough seats. And the boarding staff was not as friendly.

I like Alaska Air fine. Great crew. Late departure still arrived on time.

Excellent service and prices. I was not award of inflight entertainment.

They gave me a seat with extra leg room. But they didn't offer me anything to drink, just because it was an hour flight

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Cheapest flights to San Diego from New York found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from New York to San Diego found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
29/5Wed
directJetBlue
6h 13mJFK-SAN
£95
12/6Wed
directDelta
6h 04mJFK-SAN
£99
29/5Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
8h 38mJFK-SAN
£105
31/5Fri
directAlaska Airlines
6h 06mJFK-SAN
£111
1/6Sat
directDelta
6h 11mJFK-SAN
£115
31/5Fri
1 stopAlaska Airlines
12h 12mJFK-SAN
£118
13/5Mon
directDelta
6h 15mJFK-SAN
£123
22/8Thu
directDelta
6h 22mJFK-SAN
£125
8/6Sat
1 stopSun Country Air
7h 41mJFK-SAN
£138
18/9Wed
directAlaska Airlines
5h 50mJFK-SAN
£139

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Last minute flights from New York to San Diego

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 New York to San Diego that are departing in the next 10 days.
7/5Tue
directDelta
6h 11mJFK-SAN
8/5Wed
directDelta
5h 41mSAN-JFK
£270
7/5Tue
directDelta
6h 15mJFK-SAN
14/5Tue
directDelta
5h 41mSAN-JFK
£274
7/5Tue
directDelta
6h 15mJFK-SAN
8/5Wed
multi-stopDelta
9h 53mSAN-JFK
£333
4/5Sat
directJetBlue
6h 16mJFK-SAN
23/5Thu
directJetBlue
5h 19mSAN-JFK
£350
7/5Tue
directJetBlue
6h 13mJFK-SAN
11/5Sat
directJetBlue
5h 19mSAN-JFK
£362
7/5Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 45mJFK-SAN
11/5Sat
directAlaska Airlines
5h 27mSAN-JFK
£369
7/5Tue
multi-stopJetBlue
8h 14mJFK-SAN
13/5Mon
directJetBlue
5h 19mSAN-JFK
£392
6/5Mon
directAlaska Airlines
6h 14mJFK-SAN
16/5Thu
directAlaska Airlines
5h 23mSAN-JFK
£402
5/5Sun
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
10h 33mJFK-SAN
13/5Mon
directAlaska Airlines
5h 22mSAN-JFK
£433
6/5Mon
directAlaska Airlines
6h 14mJFK-SAN
8/5Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 29mSAN-JFK
£445

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New York - San Diego Flights

Departure:

New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK)United States

Destination:

San Diego (SAN)United States

Return flight deals:

San Diego - New York John F Kennedy Airport

Cabin classes:

£1,006
£341

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