Cheap flights from New York to San Diego

NYC — SAN
25 Aug — 1 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to San Diego are usually found in October or January, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from New York to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to San Diego (SAN). 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 20 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£149

One-way from

£99

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£290
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 22/10-27/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 04m total
  • New York to San Diego
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 5/10
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 48m total
  • New York to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£14 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from New York with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New York to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to San Diego, you should look to book at least 75 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 New York to San Diego?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Diego (average of £585). Flying from New York to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of £920). 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 NYC to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 August 2025.

When flying from New York to San Diego, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 46% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from New York to San Diego, you will be flying into San Diego. San Diego (SAN) is just 2.6 mi from the center of the city. San Diego is the only San Diego airport and it handles 32 inbound flights from New York per day. 2 airlines have flights to San Diego from New York on a regular basis.

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

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, and United Airlines fly from New York to San Diego in about 5h 57m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 18m. There are 2440 mi between New York and San Diego. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to San Diego round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from New York to San Diego is JetBlue. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £184 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Alaska Airlines, starting at £215. JetBlue is priced at 35% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to San Diego one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £99. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from New York to San Diego for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to San Diego?

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from New York to San Diego on time: LOT (100%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (93%), JetBlue (83%).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to San Diego 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 New York to San Diego?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Diego (average of £585). Flying from New York to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of £920). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from New York to San Diego

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from New York to San Diego. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 20 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest£184Average£190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest£215Average£251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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