Cheap flights from San Diego to New York from £89

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 8/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — NYC
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to New York are usually found in January or February, 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 12 December 2025.

Mon 29/1220:45SAN - EWR
1 stop7h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/105:30EWR - SAN
1 stop8h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12£237
Wed 31/1222:10SAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 27mDelta
Wed 7/117:40JFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 25mDelta
Deal found 11/12£237
Wed 31/1222:10SAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 27mDelta
Fri 9/120:29JFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 35mDelta
Deal found 11/12£244
Thu 25/1207:05SAN - EWR
Nonstop5h 17mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/106:05EWR - SAN
Nonstop6h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12£265
Wed 31/1222:10SAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 27mDelta
Tue 6/117:40JFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 25mDelta
Deal found 11/12£274
Thu 25/1221:45SAN - EWR
Nonstop5h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/106:05EWR - SAN
Nonstop6h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12£281
Thu 25/1222:10SAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 27mDelta
Wed 31/1220:15JFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 25mDelta
Deal found 11/12£296
Wed 17/1221:59SAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 27mAlaska Airlines
Wed 14/116:23JFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/12£300
Wed 31/1222:30SAN - EWR
1 stop8h 56mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/106:50EWR - SAN
Nonstop6h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12£304
Sun 28/1221:30SAN - EWR
1 stop6h 48mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/114:10EWR - SAN
1 stop10h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12£311
Wed 24/1217:03SAN - EWR
1 stop9h 11mDelta
Thu 1/106:29EWR - SAN
1 stop19h 44mDelta
Deal found 10/12£314
Fri 19/1206:20SAN - EWR
1 stop8h 39mDelta
Wed 7/107:00EWR - SAN
1 stop8h 22mDelta
Deal found 10/12£315

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 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£170

One-way from

£89

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£323

Good round-trip deal

£171 or less

Good one-way deal

£88 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 15/1-21/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 55m total
  • San Diego to New York
Delta
  • Delta
  • 8/1
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 24m total
  • San Diego to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£6 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Diego to New York (NYC).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Diego to New York (NYC).

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San DiegoNew York

SAN - JFK

SANJFK

San Diego

Sat 17/1

13:35-22:02

Nonstop5h 27m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 23/1

16:59-20:22

Nonstop6h 23m

£170

San DiegoNew York

SAN - JFK

SANJFK

San Diego

Sat 10/1

13:45-22:12

Nonstop5h 27m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 17/1

08:45-12:11

Nonstop6h 26m

£170

San DiegoNew York

SAN - JFK

SANJFK

San Diego

Sat 14/2

21:00-05:13

Nonstop5h 13m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 18/2

16:30-19:47

Nonstop6h 17m

£177

San DiegoNew York

SAN - JFK

SANJFK

San Diego

Sun 11/1

21:00-05:13

Nonstop5h 13m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/1

16:40-20:05

Nonstop6h 25m

£177

San DiegoNew York

SAN - JFK

SANJFK

San Diego

Fri 6/2

22:00-06:29

Nonstop5h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/2

20:34-00:05

Nonstop6h 31m

£177

San DiegoNew York

SAN - JFK

SANJFK

San Diego

Thu 5/2

07:05-15:29

Nonstop5h 24m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/2

20:34-00:05

Nonstop6h 31m

£177

San DiegoNew York

SAN - JFK

SANJFK

San Diego

Fri 9/1

07:05-15:29

Nonstop5h 24m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 16/1

20:34-00:05

Nonstop6h 31m

£177

San DiegoNew York

SAN - JFK

SANJFK

San Diego

Wed 18/2

07:00-15:24

Nonstop5h 24m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 25/2

17:40-21:05

Nonstop6h 25m

£177

San DiegoNew York

SAN - JFK

SANJFK

San Diego

Thu 8/1

13:35-22:05

Nonstop5h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/1

17:00-20:25

Nonstop6h 25m

£177

San DiegoNew York

SAN - JFK

SANJFK

San Diego

Fri 30/1

22:00-06:29

Nonstop5h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/2

20:34-00:05

Nonstop6h 31m

£177

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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 5 December 2025.

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 £58). Flying from San Diego to New York in November is currently the most expensive (average of £119). 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 12 December 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Diego to New York in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 66% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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 12 December 2025.

The most flights from SAN to NYC are scheduled on a Wednesday (38 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (22 on average).

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

About 13% 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, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% 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 32 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 13m. 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 Condor (89%), Air Serbia (88%) or Alaska Airlines (87%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to New York?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £75. While the most popular route (San Diego - Newark) can be booked for £192 on average, our data indicates £599 when flying from San Diego to New York.

  • 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 £58). Flying from San Diego to New York in November is currently the most expensive (average of £119). 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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