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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 11:50
• Latest: departs at 20:59 and lands at 03:19.

The flight takes about 6h 20m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego takes 6h 20m, covering 2,440 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego range from £260 to £436, with an average of £331 over the past 12 months. Anything below £260 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 50% above the £331 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £194 return via Denver Intl (DEN), compared with £333 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £26–£75 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 42%, Afternoon flights for 15%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £259 to £1,399. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

• JetBlue
• Delta
• Alaska Airlines

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.

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 £152, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £40 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Payless
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Fox

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).

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

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 39% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £301 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £392, a difference of £92.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 07m, compared to 8h 31m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 8h 50m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

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.

Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are San Diego Convention Center, La Jolla Cove, and Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

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

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

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

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

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

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