Cheap flights from New York to San Diego from £80

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 21/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SAN
8 Mar — 15 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to San Diego are usually found in September or March, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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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 6 February 2026.

Tue 24/216:25
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/307:35
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 25m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/2£160
Sun 1/316:30
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 30m
JetBlue
Tue 10/321:10
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 03m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/2£160
Fri 6/317:00
JFK
-
SAN
1 stop9h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 16/321:59
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 24m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2£167
Thu 16/411:04
JFK
-
SAN
1 stop10h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/414:47
SAN
-
JFK
1 stop12h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2£168
Tue 21/411:55
EWR
-
SAN
1 stop8h 17m
United Airlines
Tue 21/422:30
SAN
-
EWR
1 stop7h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2£171
Thu 26/207:45
LGA
-
SAN
1 stop9h 02m
United Airlines
Tue 3/310:30
SAN
-
LGA
1 stop7h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/2£171
Fri 17/418:30
EWR
-
SAN
1 stop8h 29m
United Airlines
Wed 22/414:05
SAN
-
EWR
1 stop8h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/2£174
Thu 5/320:35
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 30m
Delta
Mon 9/322:25
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 24m
Delta
Deal found 4/2£174
Sat 7/317:11
LGA
-
SAN
1 stop8h 29m
United Airlines
Wed 11/307:00
SAN
-
LGA
1 stop7h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2£174
Sun 1/306:54
EWR
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 26m
United Airlines
Wed 4/307:05
SAN
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/2£177
Wed 18/316:40
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 18/321:58
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 31m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/2£178
Wed 6/508:30
LGA
-
SAN
2 stops11h 10m
Southwest
Tue 12/522:40
SAN
-
LGA
1 stop6h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 2/2£178

Find 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 6 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£160

One-way from

£80

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£255

Good one-way deal

£78 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 24/2-25/2
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 00m total
  • New York to San Diego
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 21/3
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 24m total
  • New York to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£20 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York (NYC) to San Diego.

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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 6 February 2026.
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 YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 27/2

20:35-00:05

Nonstop6h 30m

San Diego

Wed 4/3

07:00-15:24

Nonstop5h 24m

£160

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/3

07:00-15:46

1 stop11h 46m

San Diego

Mon 16/3

21:59-06:23

Nonstop5h 24m

£160

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 27/7

20:20-23:43

Nonstop6h 23m

San Diego

Tue 11/8

13:05-21:55

Nonstop5h 50m

£160

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 14/3

17:25-20:48

Nonstop6h 23m

San Diego

Sun 15/3

22:25-06:49

Nonstop5h 24m

£160

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/3

17:40-21:05

Nonstop6h 25m

San Diego

Mon 16/3

22:25-06:49

Nonstop5h 24m

£160

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 25/2

17:40-21:05

Nonstop6h 25m

San Diego

Wed 4/3

13:13-21:46

Nonstop5h 33m

£160

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 17/4

17:25-20:45

Nonstop6h 20m

San Diego

Sat 25/4

22:25-06:50

Nonstop5h 25m

£160

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 24/2

17:40-21:05

Nonstop6h 25m

San Diego

Thu 26/2

13:13-21:46

Nonstop5h 33m

£160

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 28/7

20:20-23:43

Nonstop6h 23m

San Diego

Wed 5/8

13:05-21:55

Nonstop5h 50m

£160

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/3

07:00-16:46

1 stop12h 46m

San Diego

Sat 7/3

07:35-16:00

Nonstop5h 25m

£167

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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 30 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to San Diego, you should look to book at least 60 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Diego (average of £53). Flying from New York to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of £124). 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 6 February 2026.

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 28% versus a flight in the evening.

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 6 February 2026.

The most flights from NYC to SAN are scheduled on a Thursday (30 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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

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 18 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 Delta, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines fly from New York to San Diego in about 6h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 16m. 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 £189 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Alaska Airlines, starting at £229. JetBlue is priced at 33% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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: Condor (100%), Air Serbia (100%), Turkish Airlines (86%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £82. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Diego) can be booked for £169 on average, our data indicates £134 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Diego (average of £53). Flying from New York to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of £124). 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 6 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest£189Average£189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest£229Average£346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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