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Cheap flights from New York to San Diego from £102

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 20/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SAN
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to San Diego are usually found in October or September, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday 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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

£193

One-way from

£102

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£319

Good round-trip deal

£292 or less

Good one-way deal

£102 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 1/10-15/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 58m total
  • New York to San Diego
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 20/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 07m total
  • New York to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£13 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 June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to San Diego.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York (NYC) to San Diego.

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Cheapest flights from New York to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 June 2025.

Sun 31/808:45JFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 02mDelta
Sat 6/913:05SAN - JFK
Nonstop6h 00mDelta
Deal found 10/6£193
Sat 16/806:00LGA - SAN
1 stop9h 28mDelta
Sat 23/806:15SAN - LGA
1 stop10h 05mDelta
Deal found 12/6£193
Tue 21/1007:20JFK - SAN
1 stop13h 27mAlaska Airlines
Sat 1/1109:10SAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/6£196
Thu 21/816:59LGA - SAN
1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 26/806:15SAN - LGA
1 stop7h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/6£196
Mon 17/1110:20LGA - SAN
1 stop9h 55mSouthwest
Wed 19/1110:40SAN - LGA
1 stop9h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/6£200
Thu 24/705:59LGA - SAN
1 stop8h 36mSpirit Airlines
Thu 31/712:30SAN - LGA
1 stop24h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/6£202
Sat 18/1017:51EWR - SAN
1 stop18h 41mAlaska Airlines
Mon 27/1009:28SAN - EWR
1 stop17h 31mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 13/6£207
Sat 16/809:50EWR - SAN
1 stop7h 08mDelta
Mon 1/922:40SAN - EWR
1 stop7h 03mDelta
Deal found 11/6£211
Thu 24/707:20EWR - SAN
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 31/708:10SAN - EWR
Nonstop5h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6£212
Wed 9/707:30JFK - SAN
Nonstop5h 59mJetBlue
Tue 15/721:00SAN - JFK
1 stop9h 59mJetBlue
Deal found 10/6£213
Wed 19/1111:40EWR - SAN
1 stop8h 49mUnited Airlines
Sun 23/1122:18SAN - EWR
Nonstop5h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/6£215
Thu 10/706:59JFK - SAN
1 stop14h 20mFrontier
Thu 17/712:59SAN - JFK
1 stop13h 31mFrontier
Deal found 10/6£221

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Customise your flight search to find flights from New York to San Diego 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 13 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to San Diego that are best for you.

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New York

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San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/10

07:29-14:48

1 stop10h 19m

San Diego

Wed 15/10

07:07-15:46

Nonstop5h 39m

£193

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Sat 16/8

06:00-12:28

1 stop9h 28m

San Diego

Sat 23/8

06:15-19:20

1 stop10h 05m

£193

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Thu 21/8

16:59-22:14

1 stop8h 15m

San Diego

Tue 26/8

06:15-16:50

1 stop7h 35m

£196

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/7

10:00-12:52

Nonstop5h 52m

San Diego

Tue 8/7

07:00-15:39

Nonstop5h 39m

£200

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Mon 17/11

10:20-17:15

1 stop9h 55m

San Diego

Wed 19/11

10:40-23:10

1 stop9h 30m

£200

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Thu 24/7

05:59-11:35

1 stop8h 36m

San Diego

Thu 31/7

12:30-15:35

1 stop24h 05m

£202

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Sat 18/10

17:51-09:32

1 stop18h 41m

San Diego

Mon 27/10

09:28-05:59

1 stop17h 31m

£207

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Wed 23/7

16:34-19:26

Nonstop5h 52m

San Diego

Wed 30/7

17:51-05:59

1 stop9h 08m

£208

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 23/8

08:45-11:47

Nonstop6h 02m

San Diego

Wed 27/8

21:56-06:30

Nonstop5h 34m

£208

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Sat 16/8

09:50-13:58

1 stop7h 08m

San Diego

Mon 1/9

22:40-08:43

1 stop7h 03m

£211

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

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

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 9 June 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 88 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 13 June 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 at midday, which can drop the price by up to 29% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from New York to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to San Diego. 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 13 June 2025.

The most flights from NYC to SAN 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 (3 on average).

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 58.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 58.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated 13 June 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from New York to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to San Diego. 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 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 20 inbound flights from New York per day. 2 airlines have flights to San Diego from New York on a regular basis.

  • 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 Alaska Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £193 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at £193 and £196 round-trip. Alaska Airlines is priced at 32% 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 Alaska Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £102. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United 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 (97%), JetBlue (91%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £102. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Diego) can be booked for £255 on average our data indicates £267 when flying from New York to San Diego.

  • 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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