Cheap flights from San Diego to New York

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Cheapest round-trip flights $277
United Nonstop 6 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to New York is currently $277
Cheapest one-way flight $131
Frontier 1 stop 13 hr Fri, Jul 10
The cheapest one-way flight from San Diego to New York is currently $131
Last-minute weekend getaway $414
United 2 stops 16 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Diego to New York is currently $414
Cheapest business class flights $1,107
United 1 stop 8 hr Thu, May 28 — Fri, Jun 5
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Diego to New York is currently $1,107
Fastest flight 5 hr 20 min The fastest nonstop flight from San Diego to New York takes 5 hr 20 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 $277
    Typical price: $245–510
    21 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - EWR Every day
    1045 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - EWR, LGA Every day
  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from $277
    Typical price: $265–620
    21 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - JFK Every day
    926 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - EWR, JFK, LGA Every day
  • Alaska
    Nonstop
    from $277
    Typical price: $275–610
    19 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - EWR, JFK Every day
    92 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - EWR, JFK Every day
  • American
    from $297
    Typical price: $260–560
    794 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - EWR, JFK, LGA Every day
  • JetBlue
    Nonstop
    from $277
    Typical price: $265–630
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - JFK Every day
    26 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - JFK Every day
  • Southwest
    from $297
    Typical price: $295–590
    355 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 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

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 United from $277. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $131.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from San Diego to New York is $277, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to New York is $277, flying from May 29 to Jun 5.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to New York is $277, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Diego to New York is $297, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from San Diego to New York is $277, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 18.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to New York is $297, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 16.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to New York starts at $277 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $131 and departs on Fri, Jul 10.
5 hr 20 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 1,045 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 21 nonstop flights and 926 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 19 nonstop flights and 92 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .
  • American offers 794 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 14 nonstop flights and 26 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .
  • Southwest offers 355 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 United from $277. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $131.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from San Diego to New York is $277, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to New York is $277, flying from May 29 to Jun 5.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to New York is $277, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Diego to New York is $297, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from San Diego to New York is $277, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 18.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to New York is $297, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 16.
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 21 Delta direct flights from San Diego to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 19 Alaska direct flights from San Diego to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 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 $414 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
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 21 Delta direct flights from San Diego to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 19 Alaska direct flights from San Diego to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 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 $277 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3 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 $1,107 from Thu, May 28 to Fri, Jun 5 with United.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Diego and New York start at $277 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3.
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 $414 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with United.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Diego and New York at price $414 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
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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