JFK - SAN

£119 Find Cheap Flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Diego – Compare and Save

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 10/12. 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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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£227
Typical prices: £408-£202
Alaska Airlines
Tue 10/11Tue 17/11
JFK - SAN • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£230
Typical prices: £517-£251
Alaska Airlines
Tue 8/12Sun 13/12
JFK - SAN • Direct
Advice from real travellers
AI-powered summary based on content written by KAYAK users. AI can make mistakes.
At JFK, allow extra time for security; the AirTrain can speed terminal access.
Bring a tablet for videos, and a seat cushion may help on this flight.
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You can fly direct with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue. Average duration is 6h 02m
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 47% compared to booking last minute.
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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

Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
Alaska Airlines Logo
20:29 - 11:43
JFK
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SAN
18h 14m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:00 - 15:42
SAN
-
JFK
5h 42mdirect
£227Alaska Airlines
Fri, 13 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
Alaska Airlines Logo
16:00 - 18:59
JFK
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SAN
5h 59mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
18:32 - 07:46
SAN
-
JFK
10h 14m
1 stop
£229Alaska Airlines
Tue, 8 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:00 - 12:54
JFK
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SAN
5h 54mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
21:56 - 06:36
SAN
-
JFK
5h 40mdirect
£230Alaska Airlines
Mon, 28 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep
Alaska Airlines Logo
09:55 - 16:36
JFK
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SAN
9h 41m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
18:12 - 06:01
SAN
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JFK
8h 49m
1 stop
£232Alaska Airlines
Tue, 8 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
20:29 - 13:09
JFK
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SAN
19h 40m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
21:56 - 06:36
SAN
-
JFK
5h 40mdirect
£235Alaska Airlines
Sat, 4 Jul - Wed, 8 Jul
Alaska Airlines Logo
16:57 - 20:08
JFK
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SAN
6h 11mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
14:15 - 22:56
SAN
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JFK
5h 41mdirect
£236Alaska Airlines
Sun, 20 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
JetBlue Logo
06:25 - 09:17
JFK
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SAN
5h 52mdirect
JetBlue Logo
21:30 - 06:07
SAN
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JFK
5h 37mdirect
£240JetBlue
Mon, 24 Aug - Thu, 24 Sep
Alaska Airlines Logo
16:29 - 19:35
JFK
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SAN
6h 06mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:06 - 06:01
SAN
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JFK
15h 55m
1 stop
£244Alaska Airlines
Thu, 17 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
Alaska Airlines Logo
17:29 - 10:30
JFK
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SAN
20h 01m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
14:20 - 22:59
SAN
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JFK
5h 39mdirect
£247Alaska Airlines
Sat, 4 Jul - Tue, 7 Jul
JetBlue Logo
08:00 - 10:44
JFK
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SAN
5h 44mdirect
JetBlue Logo
20:30 - 05:04
SAN
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JFK
5h 34mdirect
£251JetBlue
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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 November.

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 Thursday 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 Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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 January, where tickets cost £218 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £368 and £358 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 £221 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 47% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight£119
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (1% 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 
JeanieFlew with Alaska Airlines
JFK
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SAN
Jun 2026
Bring your own food and entertainment. The buy-on-board program may require advance ordering, and it can be expensive. Also, the on-board wifi may not work.
KathleenFlew with Alaska Airlines
JFK
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SAN
Feb 2026
allow plenty of time to get to the airport and through security. Take the plane train if you can. Terminal eight has good food options
HowardFlew with Alaska Airlines
JFK
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SAN
May 2025
Must have a tablet to watch videos. Bring a seat cushion.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
JFK
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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 £119 for a one-way ticket and £227 for a return.

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

    JetBlue, Alaska 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 A318/A319/A320/A321 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Diego flight route.

  • 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.

  • 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 £237 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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