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£96 Find Cheap Flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Diego

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from John F Kennedy Intl to San Diego departing on 17/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest return fare
£170
Typical prices: £177-£322
JetBlue
Thu 8/1Sun 11/1
JFK - SAN • Direct
Cheapest direct flights
£170
Typical prices: £184-£351
Delta
Thu 29/1Mon 2/2
JFK - SAN • Direct
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AI-powered summary based on content written by KAYAK users. AI can make mistakes.
Must have a tablet to watch videos on Alaska Airlines.
Bring a cushion for comfort on long flights.
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Delta
Cheapest • from £170 (return)
Alaska Airlines
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 46% compared to booking last minute.
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September
Cheapest • 15% price drop
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Cheap Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Diego (JFK-SAN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to San Diego

Thu, 8 Jan - Sun, 11 Jan
JetBlue Logo
16:30 - 19:50
JFK
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SAN
6h 20mdirect
JetBlue Logo
21:00 - 05:13
SAN
-
JFK
5h 13mdirect
£170JetBlue
Fri, 30 Jan - Fri, 6 Feb
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:30 - 18:50
JFK
-
SAN
10h 20m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:51 - 16:12
SAN
-
JFK
5h 21mdirect
£170Alaska Airlines
Sat, 17 Jan - Wed, 21 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
18:57 - 08:35
JFK
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SAN
16h 38m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
14:51 - 07:00
SAN
-
JFK
13h 09m1 stop
£173Alaska Airlines
Mon, 12 Jan - Thu, 15 Jan
Delta Logo
17:00 - 20:25
JFK
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SAN
6h 25mdirect
Delta Logo
06:15 - 18:45
SAN
-
JFK
9h 30m1 stop
£173Delta
Sat, 17 Jan - Wed, 21 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
18:57 - 08:35
JFK
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SAN
16h 38m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
09:11 - 07:00
SAN
-
JFK
18h 49m1 stop
£176Alaska Airlines
Thu, 8 Jan - Thu, 15 Jan
Delta Logo
20:29 - 00:04
JFK
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SAN
6h 35mdirect
Delta Logo
06:15 - 18:45
SAN
-
JFK
9h 30m1 stop
£177Delta
Sun, 25 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
17:17 - 09:47
JFK
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SAN
19h 30m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
09:11 - 07:00
SAN
-
JFK
18h 49m1 stop
£180Alaska Airlines
Fri, 16 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan
JetBlue Logo
11:10 - 14:18
JFK
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SAN
6h 08mdirect
JetBlue Logo
21:00 - 05:13
SAN
-
JFK
5h 13mdirect
£181JetBlue
Wed, 28 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
18:57 - 08:35
JFK
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SAN
16h 38m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:34 - 07:00
SAN
-
JFK
15h 26m1 stop
£184Alaska Airlines
Thu, 29 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
Alaska Airlines Logo
16:23 - 19:46
JFK
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SAN
6h 23mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
06:15 - 19:28
SAN
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JFK
10h 13m1 stop
£185Alaska Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for John F Kennedy Intl to San Diego flights

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

How much is a return flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego departing in January.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Diego, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to New York John F Kennedy Airport, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

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 round-trip 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 £237 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £375 and £342 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £138 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 46% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Diego

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight£96
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (35% more expensive on average)
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Diego

When to book flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from John F Kennedy Intl 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.

Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Diego: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from John F Kennedy Intl to San Diego 
HowardFlew with Alaska Airlines
JFK
-
SAN
May 2025
Must have a tablet to watch videos. Bring a seat cushion.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
JFK
-
SAN
Oct 2024
Landing in La Guardia or Newark (New Jersey) is more convenient for commuting to Manhattan.

FAQs for booking New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Diego flights

  • 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 £96 for a one-way ticket and £170 for a return.

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

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Diego?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Diego?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between New York John F Kennedy Airport and San Diego.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Diego?

    There are direct flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Diego on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New York to San Diego, Alaska Airlines or JetBlue?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to San Diego are Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. With an average price for the route of £352 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. JetBlue is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £192 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport 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 John F Kennedy Airport 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 John F Kennedy Airport 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 John F Kennedy Airport 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 John F Kennedy Airport 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 John F Kennedy Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport 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 John F Kennedy Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl 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 £96 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Diego?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Diego.
Find which airlines fly direct from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Diego

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

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Direct returns

San Diego to New York John F Kennedy Intl

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl 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 John F Kennedy Intl 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 11467 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.1Food
7.0Entertainment
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Poor, the last leg of our trip was cancelled and we didn't know about it until we arrived at the airport. Another flight on the same airline was not available until three days later which would have ruined our vacation. Luckily we were able to get re-blooked on another airline after spending hours at the airport.

8.0 ExcellentEvie, Dec 2025
PHX - SAN
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Poor, the last leg of our trip was cancelled and we didn't know about it until we arrived at the airport. Another flight on the same airline was not available until three days later which would have ruined our vacation. Luckily we were able to get re-blooked on another airline after spending hours at the airport.

The flight was fine. The connecting flight was a nightmare. Gate change without text or email notification was super frustrating and I ended up missing my connecting flight. Return flight was delayed and had I not quadruple checked flight time, gate and refreshed the Alaska Airlines app every 5 minutes, I would have taken a flight that would not arrive in time for my connecting flight. Ended up flying Delta home.

The flight was delayed so we didn’t get into San Diego until almost 1 AM. Otherwise, it was lovely.

I always like flying with Alaska, great service and leg room

They changed our flight from a one stop 3 hour layover to a non-stop. Saved us hours and got us there sooner.

A very good experience - all staff was friendly and helpful.

My mother suffers from Lupus and has challenges walking. I specifically called Alaska airlines, stated her condition and made sure my mother’s had wheel char assistance towards gate and into the gate hall so she just had to get into the plane and walk a couple of steps. It was assured by Alaska team that the service was granted in both airports , DEN and SAN . In Denver , the wheelchair assistance never arrived. I had to personally grab another airline wheelchair sit my mom.Then I had to go to Alaska Airlines front desk twice to let them know my mother was waiting at the wheelchair service station. Upon arrival to SD Airport , there was no wheelchair service waiting for her in the hall before deplaning. She had to walk her way out in pain. Absolutely inconsiderate and unacceptable by the airline! Never again flying with Alaska Airlines.

Overall the flight was on-time and plane ride very comfortable. The free snacks not so good - only a small bag of pretzels and no milk. I wanted milk. There was not entertainment on the plane unless I wanted to download their APP. But I would consider flying with them again and be more prepared on my part with food and entertainment.

Waiting 2 hours after landing to arrive at a gate was ridiculous.

I was a pilot with EAL so my input maters more than the average traveler. The crew at the ticket counter were amazing. I was traveling with a frozen 20 pound turkey from our farm in Oxford Florida and they were over the top in helping me get through TSA. The gate personnel were likewise accommodating. You and Jet Blue are my favorite airlines . Would love to do an add for Alaska Airlines. Nels Siverson

Everything was great. I liked the text updates so that I never miss a gate change & I have all the latest info.

No internet on a flight over three hours in this age is criminal. Staff inattentive and dismissive

Worst flight experience ever flights canceled. JetBlue told us just did not even bother standing in line to come back in one and a half hours then without any information we had to go pick up all of our luggage and spend over $2000 in accommodation just to get home. JetBlue said that the next flight available for us to get home would be three days later. Absolutely absurd hasn’t offered to give us any compensation do not fly JetBlue horrible company. They said it was based on the weather and the weather is great in all locations that we would’ve been flying to total hoax. I think it’s a conspiracy theory.

flight was delayed for hours with no explanation. The plane was a very old aircraft.

The flight departed more than 1 hour late. Leg room is bigger than most airlines

Excellent. Although they used to greet me as a mosaic member and provide a free drink, early boarding helps me to keep coming back to JetBlue.

No music app working: no economy meal on five hour flight; hour on tarmac at the end waiting for a gate. Flight itself was smooth and easy.

Communication with the customer and stay is important. Staff off with a minor inconvenience but it worked out of course. Also this was a very old Mint Class plane. They snuck this one in on us. The updated aircraft are much better.

The flight itself was fine, but the boarding process was extremely frustrating. There is no one scanning boarding passes - passengers just scan themselves and enter the jetway. By the time my husband and I got on the plane and were halfway to our seats they determined there were too many bags on the plane and everything at that point needed to be checked. This created a lot of unnecessary chaos. They should have alerted people before getting on the plane that they would need to start checking bags instead of waiting until people were already on the plane.

In flight on demand didn't work at our seats. Only a single beverage/snack run.

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