How long does a flight from New York to San Diego take?

A direct flight to San Diego will take on average 5h 49m to travel the 2,428 miles flying distance from New York.

How many flights are there between New York and San Diego per day?

Each day, there are between 10 and 12 direct flights that take off from New York and land in San Diego, with an average flight time of 5h 57m. The most common departure time is 16:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 80 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

What is the cheapest flight from New York to San Diego?

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to San Diego was £125 for a one-way ticket and £218 for a return.

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

New York and San Diego are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are United Airlines (27 flights per week), Delta (20 flights per week), and Alaska Airlines (19 flights per week).

Which airports will I be using when flying from New York to San Diego?

On your way to San Diego, you’ll fly out from one of these New York airports: Newark or New York John F Kennedy Intl. You’ll be landing at San Diego.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from New York at 06:04 and will be landing in San Diego at 09:03.

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 to San Diego jets off at 20:29 and lands at 23:46.

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 A318/A319/A320/A321 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York to San Diego flight 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 travelers 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.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between New York and San Diego?

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are 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.

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

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from New York to San Diego were found on Southwest (£218) and JetBlue (£242).

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Cheapest return fare

£218

Typical prices: £188-£332

Southwest

Thu 29/10Tue 10/11

LGA - SAN • 1 stop

Cheapest direct flights

£249

Typical prices: £249-£438

Alaska Airlines

Tue 10/11Tue 17/11

EWR - SAN • Direct

Advice from real travellers

AI-powered summary based on content written by KAYAK users. AI can make mistakes.

At JFK or Newark, allow extra time for security before Alaska flights to San Diego.

Bring a tablet and charged devices; Alaska flyers also suggest a seat cushion.

User tips

Direct flights

Every day

You can fly direct with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue. Average duration is 5h 57m

Direct flights

Top routes

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-SAN San Diego

Cheapest • 7% average savings

EWR Newark-SAN San Diego

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Insights

When to book

3 weeks

in advance

Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 42% compared to booking last minute.

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When to travel

January

Cheapest • 23% price drop

July

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Recent return flight deals from New York to San Diego

Thu, 29 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov

07:00 - 12:40LGA New York LaGuardia-SAN San Diego

8h 40m1 stop Denver Intl

06:30 - 19:25SAN San Diego-LGA New York LaGuardia

9h 55m1 stop Dallas Love Field

£218Southwest

Thu, 29 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov

10:55 - 17:15LGA New York LaGuardia-SAN San Diego

9h 20m1 stop Chicago Midway

06:30 - 20:50SAN San Diego-LGA New York LaGuardia

11h 20m2 stops Dallas Love Field Lambert-St Louis

£223Southwest

Fri, 13 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

15:05 - 20:35LGA New York LaGuardia-SAN San Diego

8h 30m1 stop Chicago Midway

10:55 - 22:55SAN San Diego-LGA New York LaGuardia

9h 00m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas Love Field

£236Southwest

Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

17:45 - 23:50LGA New York LaGuardia-SAN San Diego

9h 05m1 stop Chicago Midway

20:00 - 10:55SAN San Diego-LGA New York LaGuardia

11h 55m1 stop Denver Intl

£237Southwest

Thu, 21 Jan - Mon, 25 Jan

11:30 - 18:45LGA New York LaGuardia-SAN San Diego

10h 15m2 stops Denver Intl Albuquerque

06:45 - 18:55SAN San Diego-LGA New York LaGuardia

9h 10m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Denver Intl

£240Southwest

Tue, 27 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

06:40 - 12:56JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-SAN San Diego

9h 16m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

21:44 - 09:31SAN San Diego-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

8h 47m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

£242JetBlue

Tue, 27 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

06:40 - 12:56JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-SAN San Diego

9h 16m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

20:26 - 08:31SAN San Diego-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

9h 05m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

£242JetBlue

Sat, 24 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

13:00 - 18:46JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-SAN San Diego

8h 46m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

20:26 - 08:31SAN San Diego-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

9h 05m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

£243JetBlue

Wed, 21 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct

08:30 - 14:30LGA New York LaGuardia-SAN San Diego

9h 00m1 stop Houston Hobby

22:40 - 08:15SAN San Diego-LGA New York LaGuardia

6h 35m1 stop Chicago Midway

£249Southwest

Tue, 27 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

06:40 - 12:56JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-SAN San Diego

9h 16m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

20:26 - 08:31SAN San Diego-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

9h 05m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

£249JetBlue

Recent last minute flight deals from New York to San Diego

Wed, 16 Sep - Sat, 31 Oct

17:02 - 19:58EWR Newark-SAN San Diego

5h 56mdirect

08:42 - 17:19SAN San Diego-EWR Newark

5h 37mdirect

£386Alaska Airlines

Thu, 17 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct

12:29 - 17:46LGA New York LaGuardia-SAN San Diego

8h 17m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

22:30 - 09:15SAN San Diego-LGA New York LaGuardia

7h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£390United Airlines

Wed, 16 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

16:29 - 19:35JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-SAN San Diego

6h 06mdirect

14:20 - 22:59SAN San Diego-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

5h 39mdirect

£393Alaska Airlines

Sat, 19 Sep - Fri, 30 Oct

07:00 - 09:49EWR Newark-SAN San Diego

5h 49mdirect

14:45 - 23:06SAN San Diego-EWR Newark

5h 21mdirect

£393United Airlines

Wed, 16 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

06:15 - 09:08JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-SAN San Diego

5h 53mdirect

20:27 - 08:30SAN San Diego-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

9h 03m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

£401JetBlue

Wed, 16 Sep - Tue, 27 Oct

15:00 - 20:37EWR Newark-SAN San Diego

8h 37m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

13:18 - 23:16SAN San Diego-EWR Newark

6h 58m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

£401Delta

Wed, 16 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

11:30 - 17:47JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-SAN San Diego

9h 17m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

21:25 - 10:29SAN San Diego-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

10h 04m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

£407American Airlines

Wed, 16 Sep - Fri, 2 Oct

06:00 - 10:44LGA New York LaGuardia-SAN San Diego

7h 44m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

22:20 - 08:41SAN San Diego-LGA New York LaGuardia

7h 21m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

£408Delta

Wed, 16 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct

13:00 - 18:35EWR Newark-SAN San Diego

8h 35m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

06:25 - 17:52SAN San Diego-EWR Newark

8h 27m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

£408Delta

Wed, 16 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

06:15 - 12:03LGA New York LaGuardia-SAN San Diego

8h 48m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

22:46 - 09:14SAN San Diego-LGA New York LaGuardia

7h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£412American Airlines

Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights & trends for New York to San Diego flights

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.

Prices

Airlines

How much is a return flight from New York to San Diego?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to San Diego from New York usually cost between £240 and £409 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £218 on Southwest (29 Oct–10 Nov).

What is the cheapest New York to San Diego flight route?

The cheapest return flight from New York to San Diego costs £238 on the route between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and San Diego (SAN). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 7% cheaper than other New York-San Diego routes. The most popular route is between Newark Airport (EWR) and San Diego (SAN).

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

When flying from New York 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, 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 to San Diego?

The cheapest month for flights from New York to San Diego is January, where tickets cost £240 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £381 and £343 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from New York to San Diego?

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 £238 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to San Diego?

To get a below average price on the flight from New York to San Diego, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 42% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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Low season	January
High season	July
Cheapest flight	£125

Best time to beat the crowds (20% less expensive on average)

Most popular time to fly (4% more expensive on average)

Flight from Newark Liberty Airport to San Diego

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.

JeanieFlew with Alaska Airlines-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-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-May 2025

Must have a tablet to watch videos. Bring a seat cushion.

Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Feb 2025

My flight was not delayed, but my family had a flight earlier in the week that was, by 5 hours. My daughter says she'll never book a late afternoon flight as they seem most likely to be delayed. I personally like the timing and usually they cost less. Also, get on the plan with fully charged devices or a non-electronic form on entertainment.

Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Oct 2024

Landing in La Guardia or Newark (New Jersey) is more convenient for commuting to Manhattan.

BerniceFlew with Alaska Airlines-Jun 2024

Give yourself plenty of time to get through security.

Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Feb 2024

Allow time for TSA (I had) or figure out the priority boarding (I didn't but will look into it for future flights), I thought they were pretty inefficient. A guy behind me was freaking out because he was going to miss his flight and a bunch of us let him cut the line in hopes he could make it.

What is the cheapest flight from New York to San Diego?
In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to San Diego was £125 for a one-way ticket and £218 for a return.
Which airports will I be using when flying from New York to San Diego?
On your way to San Diego, you’ll fly out from one of these New York airports: Newark or New York John F Kennedy Intl. You’ll be landing at San Diego.
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 A318/A319/A320/A321 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York to San Diego flight 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 travelers 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.

Looking for a cheap flight from San Diego to New York? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £173 or less one-way.

Direct departures

New York to San Diego

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Delta,JetBlue