NYC - SAN

£96 Find Cheap Flights from New York 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 New York to San Diego departing on 14/4. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from New York to San Diego, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from New York to San Diego, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£165
Overall average: £285
Southwest
Sat 25/4Sat 2/5
LGA - SAN • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
£192
Typical prices: £210-£398
JetBlue
Tue 28/4Tue 5/5
JFK - SAN • Direct
Advice from real travellers
AI-powered summary based on content written by KAYAK users. AI can make mistakes.
Landing at Newark is more convenient for Manhattan.
Bring a tablet for entertainment on Alaska flights.
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You can fly direct with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue. Average duration is 6h 18m
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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 New York to San Diego (NYC-SAN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from New York 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 New York to San Diego

Sat, 25 Apr - Sat, 2 May
Southwest Logo
06:00 - 14:05
LGA
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SAN
11h 05m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
08:40 - 22:15
SAN
-
LGA
10h 35m
2 stops
£165Southwest
Tue, 19 May - Tue, 26 May
United Airlines Logo
16:29 - 22:39
LGA
-
SAN
9h 10m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
22:40 - 09:11
SAN
-
LGA
7h 31m
1 stop
£179United Airlines
Wed, 22 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr
Southwest Logo
10:40 - 17:35
LGA
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SAN
9h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
22:40 - 08:30
SAN
-
LGA
6h 50m
1 stop
£183Southwest
Tue, 28 Apr - Tue, 5 May
JetBlue Logo
06:50 - 10:00
JFK
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SAN
6h 10mdirect
JetBlue Logo
21:15 - 05:39
SAN
-
JFK
5h 24mdirect
£192JetBlue
Thu, 23 Apr - Sat, 2 May
JetBlue Logo
06:50 - 10:00
JFK
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SAN
6h 10mdirect
JetBlue Logo
21:15 - 05:39
SAN
-
JFK
5h 24mdirect
£193JetBlue
Tue, 28 Apr - Tue, 5 May
Frontier Logo
06:20 - 20:04
LGA
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SAN
16h 44m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
06:25 - 22:00
SAN
-
LGA
12h 35m
1 stop
£197Frontier
Wed, 15 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr
Alaska Airlines Logo
16:40 - 20:07
JFK
-
SAN
6h 27mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
21:07 - 15:26
SAN
-
JFK
15h 19m
1 stop
£201Alaska Airlines
Mon, 13 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr
Delta Logo
20:35 - 23:55
JFK
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SAN
6h 20mdirect
Delta Logo
22:25 - 06:50
SAN
-
JFK
5h 25mdirect
£205Delta
Sat, 18 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
Delta Logo
15:29 - 23:25
EWR
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SAN
10h 56m
1 stop
Delta Logo
17:00 - 06:00
SAN
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EWR
10h 00m
1 stop
£208Delta
Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:30 - 14:24
JFK
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SAN
5h 54mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:00 - 15:42
SAN
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JFK
5h 42mdirect
£209Alaska 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.

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

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from New York to San Diego costs £90 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, 11% cheaper than other New York-San Diego routes. It is also the most popular route.

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

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

When flying from New York to San Diego, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Thursdays 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?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York 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 to San Diego is September, where tickets cost £246 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £367 and £325 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from New York 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.

No, with an average price for the route of £101, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York 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 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 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 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from New York to San Diego

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£96
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (10% more expensive on average)
Flight from New York John F Kennedy 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.

Flights from New York to San Diego: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from New York to San Diego 
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
EWR
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SAN
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
JFK
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SAN
Oct 2024
Landing in La Guardia or Newark (New Jersey) is more convenient for commuting to Manhattan.
BerniceFlew with Alaska Airlines
EWR
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SAN
Jun 2024
Give yourself plenty of time to get through security.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
EWR
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SAN
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.

FAQs for booking flights from New York to San Diego

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to San Diego was £96 for a one-way ticket and £179 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, and Delta 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 A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York to San Diego flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to San Diego?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between New York and San Diego.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York to San Diego

  • Looking for a cheap flight from San Diego to New York? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £113 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from New York 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 to San Diego.
Find which airlines fly direct from New York to San Diego Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New York 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

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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