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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to New York (SAN-NYC)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to New York 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.
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13:40 - 22:20SAN-JFK
5h 40mdirect
16:50 - 20:05JFK-SAN
6h 15mdirect
£190Delta
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Wed, 29 May - Wed, 5 Jun
22:37 - 07:00SAN-JFK
5h 23mdirect
09:00 - 11:55JFK-SAN
5h 55mdirect
£201Alaska Airlines
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Mon, 3 Jun - Tue, 4 Jun
20:41 - 05:00SAN-JFK
5h 19mdirect
06:00 - 09:05JFK-SAN
6h 05mdirect
£202JetBlue
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Tue, 4 Jun - Tue, 11 Jun
12:51 - 00:56SAN-EWR
9h 05m1 stop
06:00 - 10:42EWR-SAN
7h 42m1 stop
£205Delta
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Tue, 21 May - Tue, 28 May
20:41 - 05:00SAN-JFK
5h 19mdirect
06:00 - 09:05JFK-SAN
6h 05mdirect
£215JetBlue
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Tue, 4 Jun - Wed, 12 Jun
21:20 - 10:00SAN-JFK
9h 40m1 stop
14:50 - 22:42JFK-SAN
10h 52m1 stop
£219American Airlines
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Mon, 3 Jun - Wed, 5 Jun
22:31 - 09:59SAN-JFK
8h 28m1 stop
11:30 - 18:56JFK-SAN
10h 26m1 stop
£235American Airlines
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Sat, 18 May - Sat, 25 May
11:13 - 06:53SAN-EWR
16h 40m1 stop
20:00 - 07:10EWR-SAN
14h 10m1 stop
£240Spirit Airlines
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Tue, 14 May - Wed, 15 May
17:35 - 10:29SAN-JFK
13h 54m1 stop
11:25 - 16:17JFK-SAN
7h 52m1 stop
£260Sun Country Air
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Mon, 27 May - Sat, 1 Jun
17:30 - 11:40SAN-EWR
39h 10m2 stops
11:36 - 16:22EWR-SAN
7h 46m1 stop
£267Sun Country Air
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Thu, 13 Jun - Mon, 17 Jun

Flights from San Diego to New York - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from San Diego to New York.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from San Diego to New York cost £117 and was between San Diego and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is £288.

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

The average price of all flights from San Diego to New York clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to New York on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from San Diego to New York. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to New York?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Diego to New York, 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 San Diego to New York is February, where tickets cost £222 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is £331 and £331 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Diego to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to New York, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 72 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to New York from San Diego were found on Delta (£95) and Alaska Airlines (£108), and the lowest return tickets were found on Delta (£190) and Alaska Airlines (£201).

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

Delta connects San Diego to New York with up to 5 flights per day. United Airlines also offers 5 flights per day, while Alaska Airlines follows with 4 flights per day.

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

Each day, there are between 16 and 20 nonstop flights that take off from San Diego and land in New York, with an average flight time of 5h 29m. The most common departure time is 07:00 and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Each week, there are 122 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

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

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
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.

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

Direct flights cover the 2,428 miles separating San Diego and New York in about 5h 14m.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Diego at 06:35 and will be landing in New York at 15:15.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Diego to New York jets off at 22:38 and lands at 07:00.

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

Low season

February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

£95
Best time to beat the crowds (18% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (21% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from San Diego to New York

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to New York 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.

FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to New York

  • What kind of concessions are available at San Diego Airport?

    San Diego has lots of dining options that spotlight local flavors as well as national brands. The airport also has a growing number of shopping choices in the main terminal from boutiques and gift shops. If you have extra time, book a treatment at one of the two airport spas or one of the premier airline lounges to relax before your flight. Eco-friendly travelers should be on the lookout for concessions who have joined the SAN Green Concession program, which recognizes their efforts in energy and waste reduction.

  • Is it possible to fly directly to New York from San Diego?

    It is possible to fly directly from San Diego to New York. There is a greater variety of flight options if you choose to fly into Newark (EWR), usually with United Airlines or Alaska Airlines. There are some nonstop flight options to JFK on the same airlines as well as Delta Air Lines.

  • What kind of accessibility does San Diego Airport have?

    The airport offers several different services for travelers with limited ability or people who may require extra assistance, such as courtesy carts operated by Volunteer Airport Ambassadors. Additionally, the airport hosts TDD telephones and visual paging monitors.

  • What parking services does the San Diego Airport offer?

    Terminal 1 has one parking lot and Terminal 2 has two parking lots. All lots are located just steps away from the terminals, within 5min walking distance. You have the option to book your parking ahead of time at $42 for an overnight stay.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to New York was £119 for a one-way ticket and £237 for a return.

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

    JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Diego to New York flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to New York?

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

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

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and New York, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Diego to New York?

    There are direct flights from San Diego to New York on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to New York?

    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 San Diego to New York.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to New York?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York from San Diego 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 San Diego to New York?

    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 New York with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to New York?

    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 New York from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to New York

  • Looking for a cheap flight from San Diego to New York? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £264 or less one-way and £533 or less round-trip.
  • San Diego only has one major airport to depart from, and that’s San Diego International Airport (SAN), which is conveniently located just 3 miles northwest of Downtown San Diego. The airport can be conveniently accessed with Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner.
  • In New York, you have three airports that you can choose for your arrival, either the LaGuardia Airport (LGA), the John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), or the Newark International Airport (EWR). JFK is 15 miles away from New York City and is considered the best connected, easily reached by subway. It is also well-known for having the greatest variety of flight and time options for domestic and international flights. It is also, therefore, one of the most crowded airports. Therefore, look into the airport's VIP FastTrack services to avoid delays.
  • LaGuardia (LGA) is even closer to New York City, only 8.5 miles away, however virtually only reached by taxi or rideshare. There are good flights from San Diego with American Airlines.
  • Finally, Newark (EWR) is 16 miles away, even though it is technically located in New Jersey, another state. Newark Airport is more difficult to reach, requiring various transfers. However, EWR has some great flight offers with United, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines.
  • Travelers leaving from the San Diego Airport are recommended to check the schedule before arriving at the airport for any updates to flight times. This can be done by tuning into 1690 AM, which has all kinds of information on travel services, including flight times and other important security-related information.
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Prefer to fly direct from San Diego to New York?

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

Direct departures

San Diego to New York

Monday

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +16 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +16 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, +14 more

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +15 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, +14 more

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +15 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, +13 more

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +14 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, +14 more

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +15 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +16 more

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Direct returns

New York to San Diego

Monday

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, +13 more

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +14 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, +13 more

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +14 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, +13 more

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +14 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, +12 more

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +13 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, +12 more

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +13 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, +12 more

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +13 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, +12 more

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +13 more

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Cheapest flights to New York from San Diego found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Diego to New York found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
29/5Wed
directDelta
5h 41mSAN-JFK
£95
21/5Tue
1 stopDelta
8h 45mSAN-EWR
£102
12/6Wed
directAlaska Airlines
5h 23mSAN-JFK
£108
25/5Sat
directAlaska Airlines
5h 33mSAN-EWR
£111
25/5Sat
directJetBlue
5h 19mSAN-JFK
£111
25/5Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
10h 45mSAN-JFK
£118
20/8Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
7h 27mSAN-JFK
£120
5/5Sun
directJetBlue
5h 27mSAN-JFK
£123
17/6Mon
1 stopSun Country Air
13h 14mSAN-EWR
£126
13/6Thu
2 stopsSun Country Air
39h 10mSAN-EWR
£130

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Last minute flights from San Diego to New York

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Diego to New York that are departing in the next 10 days.
2/5Thu
directAlaska Airlines
5h 22mSAN-JFK
6/5Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
12h 13mJFK-SAN
£229
2/5Thu
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
10h 05mSAN-JFK
6/5Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
12h 13mJFK-SAN
£317
29/4Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 11mSAN-EWR
6/5Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 57mEWR-SAN
£336
1/5Wed
multi-stopDelta
10h 00mSAN-JFK
8/5Wed
directDelta
6h 11mJFK-SAN
£357
29/4Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 10mSAN-JFK
6/5Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 38mJFK-SAN
£362
1/5Wed
multi-stopDelta
7h 52mSAN-EWR
6/5Mon
multi-stopDelta
8h 53mEWR-SAN
£365
29/4Mon
directJetBlue
5h 19mSAN-JFK
10/5Fri
directJetBlue
6h 13mJFK-SAN
£394
29/4Mon
directUnited Airlines
5h 26mSAN-EWR
6/5Mon
directUnited Airlines
6h 08mEWR-SAN
£430
29/4Mon
directUnited Airlines
5h 16mSAN-EWR
6/5Mon
directUnited Airlines
6h 09mEWR-SAN
£431
29/4Mon
multi-stopJetBlue
9h 14mSAN-JFK
4/5Sat
directJetBlue
6h 13mJFK-SAN
£447

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New York - San Diego

Cabin classes:

£288

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