Cheap flights from New York to San Diego

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from New York to San Diego and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $264
Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Wed, Jul 15
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to San Diego is currently $264
Cheapest one-way flight $139
United Nonstop 6 hr Wed, May 27
The cheapest one-way flight from New York to San Diego is currently $139
Cheapest nonstop flights $277
JetBlue Nonstop 7 hr Sun, Jun 7 — Mon, Jun 15
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from New York to San Diego is currently $277
Last-minute weekend getaway $546
American 2 stops 15 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from New York to San Diego is currently $546
Cheapest business class flights $1,177
American 1 stop 10 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from New York to San Diego is currently $1,177
Fastest flight 5 hr 46 min The fastest nonstop flight from New York to San Diego takes 5 hr 46 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 New York to San Diego is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.
August
Cheapest
Typical prices: $180–295
May
Most expensive
Typical prices: $235–350

Popular airlines from New York to San Diego

  • United
    Nonstop
    from $277
    Typical price: $245–520
    21 weekly nonstop flights
    EWR - SAN Every day
    974 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, LGA - SAN Every day
  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from $297
    Typical price: $265–610
    21 weekly nonstop flights
    JFK - SAN Every day
    916 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK, LGA - SAN Every day
  • Alaska
    Nonstop
    from $307
    Typical price: $275–600
    19 weekly nonstop flights
    EWR, JFK - SAN Every day
    107 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK - SAN Every day
  • American
    from $297
    Typical price: $265–550
    976 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK, LGA - SAN Every day
  • JetBlue
    Nonstop
    from $277
    Typical price: $265–640
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    JFK - SAN Every day
    33 weekly connecting flights
    JFK - SAN Every day
  • Southwest
    from $302
    Typical price: $295–590
    313 weekly connecting flights
    LGA - SAN Every day

Popular airports near New York

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
    New York United States 38 min 12 mi
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
    New York United States 25 min 8 mi
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
    Newark United States 29 min 8 mi
  • New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)
    Newburgh United States 1 hr 28 min 55 mi

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from New York to San Diego

The cheapest flights from New York to San Diego are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $180 to $295.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $264. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $139.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from New York to San Diego is $277, flying from Jul 10 to Jul 17.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from New York to San Diego is $297, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 7.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from New York to San Diego is $307, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest American flight from New York to San Diego is $297, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from New York to San Diego is $277, flying from Jul 18 to Jul 24.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from New York to San Diego is $302, flying from May 28 to Jun 6.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to San Diego starts at $264 from Thu, Jul 9 to Wed, Jul 15. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $139 and departs on Wed, May 27.
5 hr 46 min is the shortest flight time from New York to San Diego.
Jun–Aug is when most people visit San Diego, where the weather's temperate year-round. Beaches are less crowded Dec–Feb, which bring cooler temperatures but brighter sun. Whale-watching season is from mid-Dec–mid-Mar. Major annual events include Comic-Con International (Jul), a massive comic book convention with workshops and film screenings. Fleet Week (autumn) is a large military appreciation event featuring Navy ship tours, an air show and more.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from New York to San Diego.
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 New York to San Diego 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 New York to San Diego.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 21 nonstop flights and 974 connecting flights per week. United flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 976 connecting flights per week. American flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .

Other popular airlines flying from New York to San Diego are:
  • Delta offers 21 nonstop flights and 916 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • Alaska offers 19 nonstop flights and 107 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • JetBlue offers 14 nonstop flights and 33 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • Southwest offers 313 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between New York and San Diego.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $264. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $139.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from New York to San Diego is $277, flying from Jul 10 to Jul 17.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from New York to San Diego is $297, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 7.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from New York to San Diego is $307, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest American flight from New York to San Diego is $297, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from New York to San Diego is $277, flying from Jul 18 to Jul 24.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from New York to San Diego is $302, flying from May 28 to Jun 6.
United, Alaska, Delta and JetBlue fly direct from New York to San Diego.
  • There are 21 United direct flights from New York to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Delta direct flights from New York to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 19 Alaska direct flights from New York to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 JetBlue direct flights from New York to San Diego 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 New York and San Diego at price $546 is offered by American from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
United, Alaska, Delta and JetBlue fly direct from New York to San Diego.
  • There are 21 United direct flights from New York to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Delta direct flights from New York to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 19 Alaska direct flights from New York to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 JetBlue direct flights from New York to San Diego 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 New York to San Diego on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between New York and San Diego start at $277 from Sun, Jun 7 to Mon, Jun 15 with JetBlue.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from New York to San Diego, 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 New York and San Diego start at $1,177 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3 with American.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between New York and San Diego start at $264 from Thu, Jul 9 to Wed, Jul 15.
To book business class trips from New York to San Diego, 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 New York and San Diego starts at $546 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with American.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and San Diego at price $546 is offered by American from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from New York to San Diego, 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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