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 $200
Frontier 1 stop 31 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Wed, Apr 29
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to New York is currently $200
Cheapest one-way flight $106
Frontier 1 stop 13 hr Wed, Apr 22
The cheapest one-way flight from San Diego to New York is currently $106
Cheapest nonstop flights $207
United Nonstop 6 hr Thu, Mar 5 — Wed, Mar 11
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Diego to New York is currently $207
Last-minute weekend getaway $277
United Nonstop 6 hr Sat, Feb 14 — Sun, Feb 15
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Diego to New York is currently $277
Cheapest business class flights $438
Frontier 1 stop 31 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Wed, Apr 29
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Diego to New York is currently $438
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 March. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
March
Cheapest
Typical prices: $165–310
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $235–510

Popular airlines from San Diego to New York

  • United
    Nonstop
    from $215
    Typical price: $245–500
    21 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - EWR Every day
    845 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - EWR, LGA Every day
  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from $217
    Typical price: $265–600
    18 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - JFK Every day
    729 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - EWR, JFK, LGA Every day
  • American
    from $236
    Typical price: $265–540
    786 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - EWR, JFK, LGA Every day
  • JetBlue
    Nonstop
    from $217
    Typical price: $275–640
    13 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - JFK Every day
    35 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - JFK Every day
  • Alaska
    Nonstop
    from $217
    Typical price: $275–590
    11 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - EWR, JFK Every day
    69 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - EWR, JFK Every day
  • Southwest
    from $282
    Typical price: $305–600
    307 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

  • 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
  • New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)
    Newburgh United States 1 hr 30 min 55 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to New York

The cheapest flights from San Diego to New York are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $165 to $310.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to New York recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $200. 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 $215, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to New York is $217, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 11.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Diego to New York is $236, flying from Apr 24 to May 2.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from San Diego to New York is $217, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 11.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to New York is $217, flying from Mar 2 to Mar 10.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to New York is $282, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to New York starts at $200 from Thu, Apr 23 to Wed, Apr 29. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $106 and departs on Wed, Apr 22.
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 845 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 729 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 786 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) .
  • JetBlue offers 13 nonstop flights and 35 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .
  • Alaska offers 11 nonstop flights and 69 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .
  • Southwest offers 307 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 Frontier from $200. 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 $215, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to New York is $217, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 11.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Diego to New York is $236, flying from Apr 24 to May 2.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from San Diego to New York is $217, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 11.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to New York is $217, flying from Mar 2 to Mar 10.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to New York is $282, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
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 13 JetBlue direct flights from San Diego to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 11 Alaska 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 $277 is offered by United from Sat, Feb 14 to Sun, Feb 15.
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 13 JetBlue direct flights from San Diego to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 11 Alaska 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 $207 from Thu, Mar 5 to Wed, Mar 11 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 $438 from Thu, Apr 23 to Wed, Apr 29 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Diego and New York start at $200 from Thu, Apr 23 to Wed, Apr 29.
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 $277 from Sat, Feb 14 to Sun, Feb 15 with United.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Diego and New York at price $277 is offered by United from Sat, Feb 14 to Sun, Feb 15.
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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