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Cheap flights from San Diego to New York from £99

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 20/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — NYC
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to New York are usually found in January or September, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday 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 24 March 2026.

Fri 6/1108:10
SAN
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 6/1119:29
EWR
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 54m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 21/3£203
Fri 1/521:25
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 2/509:35
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 21/3£203
Fri 1/521:15
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 24m
JetBlue
Sat 9/511:00
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 02m
JetBlue
Deal found 20/3£206
Tue 17/1108:10
SAN
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 3/1217:30
EWR
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 54m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 20/3£207
Fri 7/822:10
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 33m
Delta
Tue 11/820:20
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 23m
Delta
Deal found 20/3£207
Sat 18/422:25
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 25m
Delta
Fri 24/420:35
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 20m
Delta
Deal found 19/3£208
Fri 17/421:15
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 18m
JetBlue
Fri 24/416:39
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 26m
JetBlue
Deal found 21/3£209
Tue 21/407:20
SAN
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 29m
United Airlines
Wed 29/414:11
EWR
-
SAN
1 stop8h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/3£212
Tue 20/1009:00
SAN
-
EWR
1 stop11h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 27/1019:29
EWR
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 54m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 19/3£213
Tue 20/1021:56
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 27/1010:00
JFK
-
SAN
1 stop10h 24m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 19/3£213
Wed 29/408:45
SAN
-
EWR
1 stop7h 57m
United Airlines
Sat 2/509:34
EWR
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/3£215
Fri 17/421:58
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 31m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 24/420:11
JFK
-
SAN
1 stop15h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 20/3£215

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 24 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£203

One-way from

£99

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

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Average price

£278
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 1/5-2/5
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 51m total
  • San Diego to New York
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Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 20/4
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 31m total
  • San Diego to New York
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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Diego to New York that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 24 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

San DiegoNew York

SAN - JFK

SANJFK

San Diego

Fri 17/4

21:58-06:29

Nonstop5h 31m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 21/4

16:40-20:07

Nonstop6h 27m

£207

San DiegoNew York

SAN - JFK

SANJFK

San Diego

Fri 7/8

07:20-16:10

Nonstop5h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 17/8

20:20-23:43

Nonstop6h 23m

£207

San DiegoNewark

SAN - EWR

SANEWR

San Diego

Fri 1/5

22:40-09:12

1 stop7h 32m

Newark

Tue 5/5

06:10-11:16

1 stop8h 06m

£222

San DiegoNewark

SAN - EWR

SANEWR

San Diego

Tue 21/4

22:10-08:41

1 stop7h 31m

Newark

Thu 23/4

06:05-10:43

1 stop7h 38m

£222
Fastest return journey

San DiegoNewark

SAN - EWR

SANEWR

San Diego

Thu 23/4

14:25-22:55

Nonstop5h 30m

Newark

Sun 26/4

06:35-09:40

Nonstop6h 05m

£222

San DiegoNewark

SAN - EWR

SANEWR

San Diego

Fri 17/4

20:59-16:00

1 stop16h 01m

Newark

Fri 24/4

15:30-23:59

1 stop11h 29m

£222

San DiegoNewark

SAN - EWR

SANEWR

San Diego

Mon 17/8

14:00-01:04

1 stop8h 04m

Newark

Tue 25/8

17:00-21:44

1 stop7h 44m

£222

San DiegoNewark

SAN - EWR

SANEWR

San Diego

Mon 27/4

22:10-08:41

1 stop7h 31m

Newark

Wed 29/4

06:05-10:43

1 stop7h 38m

£222

San DiegoNew York

SAN - JFK

SANJFK

San Diego

Tue 21/4

21:15-05:33

Nonstop5h 18m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 23/4

16:39-20:05

Nonstop6h 26m

£227

San DiegoNewark

SAN - EWR

SANEWR

San Diego

Thu 30/4

22:40-09:12

1 stop7h 32m

Newark

Tue 5/5

10:24-15:33

1 stop8h 09m

£233

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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 13 March 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 37 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of £135). 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 24 March 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 24 March 2026.

The most flights from SAN to NYC are scheduled on a Monday (43 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (27 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 163 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 9% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New York. Reviews last updated 24 March 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines from San Diego to New York to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,101 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,101 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,101 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

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 35 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 25m. The distance between San Diego and New York is about 2419 mi. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • 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 (100%), Etihad Airways (100%) or Singapore Airlines (100%) 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 £58). Flying from San Diego to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of £135). 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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