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Among airlines operating New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and San Diego. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Delta
• JetBlue
• Alaska Airlines

Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego usually depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £188 return via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), compared with £315 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £26–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

One-stop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego most commonly connect through:

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 46% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 10% of one-stop connections

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £285 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £379, a difference of £94. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, Evening flights for 28%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are San Diego Convention Center, SDSU Downtown Gallery, and La Jolla Cove. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego:

• Earliest: departs at 05:30 and lands at 11:39
• Latest: departs at 20:59 and lands at 03:08.

The flight takes about 6h 09m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 52% above the route average of £313. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego takes 6h 09m, covering 2,440 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £239 to £1,422. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £137, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 00m, compared to 9h 01m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 9h 26m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

San Diego is 3 hours behind New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £10 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Payless
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Fox

Return flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego range from £241 to £415, with an average of £313 over the past 12 months. Anything below £241 counts as a good deal.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego flights:

• Alaska Airlines
• JetBlue
• Delta

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.