Cheap flights from San Diego to New York from £142

SAN — NYC
8 Dec — 15 Dec1
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 73 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to New York

Tue 15/1221:29 -
1 stop8h 06m
Fri 8/108:00 -
Nonstop6h 20m
Deal found 4/11£249
Fri 4/1221:29 -
1 stop8h 06m
Tue 8/1217:00 -
Nonstop6h 19m
Deal found 3/11£252
Thu 26/1111:39 -
1 stop9h 19m
Fri 4/1212:35 -
1 stop10h 04m
Deal found 4/11£253
Fri 4/1210:35 -
1 stop10h 17m
Thu 10/1208:05 -
Nonstop6h 18m
Deal found 3/11£254
Wed 9/1212:35 -
Nonstop5h 27m
Mon 14/1212:35 -
1 stop9h 58m
Deal found 5/11£256
Thu 3/1221:40 -
Nonstop5h 20m
Wed 9/1208:05 -
Nonstop6h 18m
Deal found 7/11£258
Thu 3/1213:10 -
Nonstop5h 34m
Wed 9/1217:30 -
Nonstop6h 15m
Deal found 7/11£259
Sat 12/1206:15 -
1 stop14h 44m
Tue 19/117:57 -
Nonstop6h 16m
Deal found 7/11£260
Fri 4/1213:10 -
Nonstop5h 34m
Thu 10/1217:30 -
Nonstop6h 15m
Deal found 6/11£261
Thu 10/1221:40 -
1 stop7h 55m
Sun 13/1212:35 -
1 stop9h 58m
Deal found 5/11£261
Fri 4/1221:29 -
1 stop8h 06m
Fri 11/1212:35 -
1 stop9h 58m
Deal found 5/11£262
Thu 3/1222:18 -
Nonstop5h 11m
Sat 5/1215:00 -
1 stop10h 27m
Deal found 6/11£264

Find flight deals from San Diego to New York

Round-trip from

£249

One-way from

£142

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£335

Good round-trip deal

£401 or less
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 15/12-6/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 26m total
  • San Diego to New York
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 2/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 40m total
  • San Diego to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£30 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Diego to New York (NYC).

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San DiegoNew York

SAN San Diego - LGA New York LaGuardia

SANLGA

San Diego

Thu 24/12

06:45-19:52

1 stop10h 07m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£146

San DiegoNew York

SAN San Diego - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

SANJFK

San Diego

Mon 21/12

22:10-06:32

Nonstop5h 22m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£146

San DiegoNew York

SAN San Diego - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

SANJFK

San Diego

Fri 25/12

20:35-08:51

1 stop9h 16m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£146

San DiegoNew York

SAN San Diego - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

SANJFK

San Diego

Thu 17/12

22:23-06:54

Nonstop5h 31m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£146

San DiegoNew York

SAN San Diego - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

SANJFK

San Diego

Fri 25/12

13:58-22:29

Nonstop5h 31m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£146

San DiegoNew York

SAN San Diego - LGA New York LaGuardia

SANLGA

San Diego

Thu 3/12

06:50-17:15

1 stop7h 25m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£147

San DiegoNew York

SAN San Diego - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

SANJFK

San Diego

Wed 18/11

07:00-15:27

Nonstop5h 27m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£149

San DiegoNew York

SAN San Diego - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

SANJFK

San Diego

Tue 24/11

15:40-23:59

Nonstop5h 19m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£151

San DiegoNewark

SAN San Diego - EWR Newark

SANEWR

San Diego

Fri 25/12

06:20-16:55

1 stop7h 35m

Newark

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£153

San DiegoNew York

SAN San Diego - LGA New York LaGuardia

SANLGA

San Diego

Tue 17/11

13:50-23:25

1 stop6h 35m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£156

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to New York (average of £234). Flying from San Diego to New York in November is currently the most expensive (average of £366). 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?

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

The most flights from SAN to NYC are scheduled on a Friday (39 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
San Diego to New York flights typically cost between £258 and £454 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £249 on JetBlue (15 Dec–6 Jan).

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

About 11% of weekly flights between San Diego and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 177 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning 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.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to New York, you should look to book at least 31 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

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.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 21 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 7h 29m. The distance between San Diego and New York is about 2434 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 KLM (97%), Scandinavian Airlines (95%) or Air Serbia (92%) 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 £368. While the most popular route (San Diego - Newark) can be booked for £684 on average, our data indicates £406 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to New York (average of £234). Flying from San Diego to New York in November is currently the most expensive (average of £366). 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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