Cheap flights from San Diego to New York

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from San Diego to New York and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $217
Alaska Nonstop 6 hr Fri, Apr 17 — Thu, Apr 23
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to New York is currently $217
Cheapest one-way flight $106
Frontier 1 stop 13 hr Thu, May 7
The cheapest one-way flight from San Diego to New York is currently $106
Cheapest nonstop flights $217
United Nonstop 6 hr Fri, May 1 — Thu, May 7
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Diego to New York is currently $217
Last-minute weekend getaway $515
American 2 stops 15 hr Fri, Feb 27 — Mon, Mar 2
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Diego to New York is currently $515
Cheapest business class flights $997
United 1 stop 8 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Wed, Apr 22
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Diego to New York is currently $997
Fastest flight 5 hr 3 min The fastest nonstop flight from San Diego to New York takes 5 hr 3 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to New York is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
August
Cheapest
Typical prices: $180–290
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $235–510

Popular airlines from San Diego to New York

  • United
    Nonstop
    from $217
    Typical price: $245–510
    21 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - EWR Every day
    791 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - EWR, LGA Every day
  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from $217
    Typical price: $265–610
    18 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - JFK Every day
    732 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - EWR, JFK, LGA Every day
  • American
    from $237
    Typical price: $265–540
    774 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - EWR, JFK, LGA Every day
  • Alaska
    Nonstop
    from $217
    Typical price: $275–590
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - EWR, JFK Every day
    70 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - EWR, JFK Every day
  • JetBlue
    Nonstop
    from $217
    Typical price: $270–640
    13 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - JFK Every day
    34 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - JFK Every day
  • Southwest
    from $277
    Typical price: $300–600
    281 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - LGA Every day

Popular airports near San Diego

  • San Diego International Airport (SAN)
    San Diego United States 10 min 2 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    Tijuana Mexico 37 min 16 mi
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los Angeles United States 2 hr 2 min 111 mi
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
    Santa Ana United States 1 hr 21 min 78 mi

Popular airports near New York

  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
    New York United States 25 min 8 mi
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
    Newark United States 29 min 8 mi
  • Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
    Boston United States 3 hr 40 min 192 mi
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
    Philadelphia United States 1 hr 50 min 87 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to New York

The cheapest flights from San Diego to New York are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $180 to $290.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to New York recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska from $217. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $106.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from San Diego to New York is $217, flying from Apr 17 to Apr 24.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to New York is $217, flying from May 1 to May 7.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Diego to New York is $237, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to New York is $217, flying from Mar 13 to Mar 19.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from San Diego to New York is $217, flying from May 1 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to New York is $277, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to New York starts at $217 from Fri, Apr 17 to Thu, Apr 23. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $106 and departs on Thu, May 7.
5 hr 3 min is the shortest flight time from San Diego to New York.
NYC is a year-round destination, with iconic events like U.S. Open tennis (Aug–Sep) and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (Nov). Spring and fall have mild weather and strong performing-arts seasons. In summer, there's free, outdoor cultural events. On summer weekends, many New Yorkers leave town, making it a good time to score reservations at popular restaurants. Dec brings the Rockefeller Center tree lighting (varies, Nov/Dec) and Times Square's New Year's Eve party (Dec 31). Jan–Mar is cold, with an easier chance of getting Broadway tickets.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Diego to New York.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Diego to New York really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from San Diego to New York.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 21 nonstop flights and 791 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Diego to New York are:
  • Delta offers 18 nonstop flights and 732 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .
  • American offers 774 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .
  • Alaska offers 14 nonstop flights and 70 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .
  • JetBlue offers 13 nonstop flights and 34 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .
  • Southwest offers 281 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Diego and New York.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to New York recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska from $217. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $106.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from San Diego to New York is $217, flying from Apr 17 to Apr 24.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to New York is $217, flying from May 1 to May 7.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Diego to New York is $237, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to New York is $217, flying from Mar 13 to Mar 19.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from San Diego to New York is $217, flying from May 1 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to New York is $277, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.
United, Alaska, Delta and JetBlue fly direct from San Diego to New York.
  • There are 21 United direct flights from San Diego to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 18 Delta direct flights from San Diego to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 Alaska direct flights from San Diego to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 13 JetBlue direct flights from San Diego to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Diego and New York at price $515 is offered by American from Fri, Feb 27 to Mon, Mar 2.
United, Alaska, Delta and JetBlue fly direct from San Diego to New York.
  • There are 21 United direct flights from San Diego to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 18 Delta direct flights from San Diego to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 Alaska direct flights from San Diego to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 13 JetBlue direct flights from San Diego to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from San Diego to New York on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Diego and New York start at $217 from Fri, May 1 to Thu, May 7 with United.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Diego to New York, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Diego and New York start at $997 from Thu, Apr 16 to Wed, Apr 22 with United.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Diego and New York start at $217 from Fri, Apr 17 to Thu, Apr 23.
To book business class trips from San Diego to New York, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Diego and New York starts at $515 from Fri, Feb 27 to Mon, Mar 2 with American.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Diego and New York at price $515 is offered by American from Fri, Feb 27 to Mon, Mar 2.
To find last-minute flight deals from San Diego to New York, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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