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Cheap flights from San Diego to New York from £80

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — NYC
5 Mar — 12 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to New York are usually found in February or January, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 February 2026.

Mon 9/321:10
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 03m
JetBlue
Tue 10/308:00
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 39m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/2£155
Sat 25/421:15
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 24m
JetBlue
Thu 30/416:45
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 19m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/2£157
Thu 5/321:10
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 03m
JetBlue
Fri 13/316:30
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 22m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/2£158
Tue 20/1022:10
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 25m
Delta
Sat 31/1008:45
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 23m
Delta
Deal found 3/2£159
Mon 2/322:20
SAN
-
JFK
1 stop9h 55m
Delta
Tue 10/317:25
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 23m
Delta
Deal found 2/2£165
Sat 28/207:35
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 25m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 12/317:00
JFK
-
SAN
1 stop9h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2£165
Thu 26/221:08
SAN
-
JFK
1 stop15h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 3/316:25
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/2£166
Wed 22/419:14
SAN
-
EWR
1 stop7h 37m
United Airlines
Sat 25/406:10
EWR
-
SAN
1 stop8h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/2£173
Sat 28/208:06
SAN
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 23m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 16/316:29
EWR
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2£179
Sun 1/321:10
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 03m
JetBlue
Wed 11/308:00
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 39m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/2£179
Tue 10/308:06
SAN
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 23m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 25/307:18
EWR
-
SAN
1 stop12h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/2£180
Sun 1/321:10
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 03m
JetBlue
Fri 6/316:30
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 28m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/2£180

Find flight deals from San Diego to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to New York (NYC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 3 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£155

One-way from

£80

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£217

Good round-trip deal

£168 or less
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 9/3-10/3
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 42m total
  • San Diego to New York
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 24/2
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 17m total
  • San Diego to New York
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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San DiegoNew York

SAN - JFK

SANJFK

San Diego

Wed 4/3

12:49-21:10

Nonstop5h 21m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/3

08:00-11:39

Nonstop6h 39m

£157

San DiegoNew York

SAN - JFK

SANJFK

San Diego

Mon 2/3

22:00-06:30

Nonstop5h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/3

08:30-11:52

Nonstop6h 22m

£157

San DiegoNew York

SAN - JFK

SANJFK

San Diego

Wed 4/3

12:49-21:10

Nonstop5h 21m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 13/3

16:30-19:52

Nonstop6h 22m

£158

San DiegoNew York

SAN - JFK

SANJFK

San Diego

Wed 27/5

22:00-06:26

Nonstop5h 26m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/6

20:30-23:42

Nonstop6h 12m

£159

San DiegoNew York

SAN - JFK

SANJFK

San Diego

Sun 10/5

21:15-05:39

Nonstop5h 24m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 13/5

16:45-20:04

Nonstop6h 19m

£159

San DiegoNew York

SAN - JFK

SANJFK

San Diego

Fri 1/5

22:25-06:50

Nonstop5h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/5

20:35-23:55

Nonstop6h 20m

£159

San DiegoNew York

SAN - JFK

SANJFK

San Diego

Sat 28/2

07:35-16:00

Nonstop5h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/3

17:00-23:59

1 stop9h 59m

£165

San DiegoNew York

SAN - JFK

SANJFK

San Diego

Wed 4/3

07:35-16:00

Nonstop5h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/3

17:00-23:59

1 stop9h 59m

£166

San DiegoNewark

SAN - EWR

SANEWR

San Diego

Wed 22/4

06:20-16:44

1 stop7h 24m

Newark

Tue 28/4

11:55-17:12

1 stop8h 17m

£173

San DiegoNewark

SAN - EWR

SANEWR

San Diego

Wed 11/3

16:45-06:59

1 stop11h 14m

Newark

Tue 17/3

16:29-19:56

Nonstop6h 27m

£173

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to New York

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to New York

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to New York?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Diego to New York. Price data was last updated on 30 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to New York, you should look to book at least 40 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to New York?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to New York (average of £57). Flying from San Diego to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of £130). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 February 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Diego to New York as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego to New York. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 3 February 2026.

The most flights from SAN to NYC are scheduled on a Monday (30 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Diego to New York?

How often are flights from San Diego to New York delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between San Diego and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 164 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Diego to New York flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Diego to New York flights?

Over the past year, Alaska Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to New York. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to New York?

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego is the airport most travelers will use when flying to New York from San Diego. Booking flights from San Diego (SAN) to New York should be relatively easy as there are 23 daily outbound flights to New York from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to New York?

    Departing from San Diego to New York will take you 5h 21m. The distance between San Diego and New York is about 2440 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Diego to New York?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Diego to New York consider choosing Air Serbia (92%), Etihad Airways (87%) or Qatar Airways (85%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to New York that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to New York flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to New York?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to New York.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to New York?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to New York by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to New York?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to New York (average of £57). Flying from San Diego to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of £130). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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