Cheap flights from San Diego to New York

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Cheapest round-trip flights $134
Frontier 1 stop 18 hr Sat, Jan 10 — Sun, Jan 18
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to New York is currently $134
Cheapest one-way flight $65
Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Sat, Jan 10
The cheapest one-way flight from San Diego to New York is currently $65
Cheapest nonstop flights $237
Alaska Nonstop 6 hr Sat, Dec 6 — Fri, Dec 12
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Diego to New York is currently $237
Last-minute weekend getaway $374
Frontier 1 stop 30 hr Thu, Nov 20 — Mon, Nov 24
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Diego to New York is currently $374
Cheapest business class flights $1,012
United 1 stop 8 hr Sat, Jan 10 — Sat, Jan 17
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Diego to New York is currently $1,012
Fastest flight 5 hr 8 min The fastest nonstop flight from San Diego to New York takes 5 hr 8 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 January. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $145–285
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $235–495

Popular airlines from San Diego to New York

  • United
    Nonstop
    from $237
    Typical price: $255–510
    21 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - EWR Every day
    962 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - EWR, LGA Every day
  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from $237
    Typical price: $275–600
    20 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - JFK Every day
    867 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - EWR, JFK, LGA Every day
  • Alaska
    Nonstop
    from $237
    Typical price: $275–590
    21 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - EWR, JFK Every day
    108 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - EWR, JFK Every day
  • JetBlue
    Nonstop
    from $237
    Typical price: $275–640
    15 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - JFK Every day
    24 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - JFK Every day
  • American
    from $256
    Typical price: $270–540
    686 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - EWR, JFK, LGA Every day
  • Southwest
    from $257
    Typical price: $335–630
    259 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 22 min 78 mi

Popular airports near New York

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
    New York United States 39 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
  • Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
    Boston United States 3 hr 41 min 192 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to New York

When are the cheapest days to fly from San Diego to New York?
The cheapest flights from San Diego to New York are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $145 to $285.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Diego to New York?
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to New York recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $134. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $65.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from San Diego to New York is $237, flying from Dec 5 to Dec 11.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to New York is $237, flying from Jan 24 to Jan 31.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to New York is $237, flying from Jan 31 to Feb 7.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from San Diego to New York is $237, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 17.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Diego to New York is $256, flying from Dec 6 to Dec 13.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to New York is $257, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 17.
What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to New York?
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to New York starts at $134 from Sat, Jan 10 to Sun, Jan 18. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $65 and departs on Sat, Jan 10.
How long does it take to fly from San Diego to New York?
5 hr 8 min is the shortest flight time from San Diego to New York.
When should you fly to New York, United States?
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.
How do I find cheap dates to fly from San Diego to New York?
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 is the best airline to fly from San Diego to New York?
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 962 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 20 nonstop flights and 867 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) .
  • Alaska offers 21 nonstop flights and 108 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 15 nonstop flights and 24 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .
  • American offers 686 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) .
  • Southwest offers 259 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.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Diego to New York?
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to New York recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $134. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $65.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from San Diego to New York is $237, flying from Dec 5 to Dec 11.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to New York is $237, flying from Jan 24 to Jan 31.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to New York is $237, flying from Jan 31 to Feb 7.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from San Diego to New York is $237, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 17.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Diego to New York is $256, flying from Dec 6 to Dec 13.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to New York is $257, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 17.
Which airlines have direct flights from San Diego to New York?
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 20 Delta direct flights from San Diego to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Alaska direct flights from San Diego to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 15 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.
Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from San Diego to New York?
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Diego and New York at price $374 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Nov 20 to Mon, Nov 24.
Which airlines have direct flights from San Diego to New York?
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 20 Delta direct flights from San Diego to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Alaska direct flights from San Diego to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 15 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.
When are direct flights from San Diego to New York available?
There are direct flights from San Diego to New York on a daily basis.
What are the cheapest direct flights from San Diego to New York?
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Diego and New York start at $237 from Sat, Dec 6 to Fri, Dec 12 with Alaska.
How can I find nonstop flights from San Diego to New York?
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.
What are the cheapest business class flights from San Diego to New York?
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Diego and New York start at $1,012 from Sat, Jan 10 to Sat, Jan 17 with United.
What are the cheapest economy class flights from San Diego to New York?
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Diego and New York start at $134 from Sat, Jan 10 to Sun, Jan 18.
How can I book business class trips from San Diego to New York?
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.
Are there any last-minute deals from San Diego to New York next weekend?
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Diego and New York starts at $374 from Thu, Nov 20 to Mon, Nov 24 with Frontier.
Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from San Diego to New York?
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Diego and New York at price $374 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Nov 20 to Mon, Nov 24.
How can I find last-minute flight deals from San Diego to New York?
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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