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Cheap flights from New York to San Diego from £81

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 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SAN
21 Feb — 28 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to San Diego are usually found in September or October, 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 22 January 2026.

Sat 21/309:30
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 22m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 23/321:58
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 31m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 20/1£162
Wed 25/211:15
LGA
-
SAN
1 stop10h 15m
Southwest
Tue 3/306:20
SAN
-
LGA
1 stop8h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 19/1£162
Wed 11/215:30
LGA
-
SAN
1 stop10h 35m
Southwest
Wed 18/210:30
SAN
-
LGA
2 stops9h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 21/1£165
Thu 5/317:00
JFK
-
SAN
1 stop9h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 9/307:35
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 25m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 22/1£169
Tue 17/314:00
LGA
-
SAN
1 stop8h 40m
Southwest
Wed 25/309:40
SAN
-
LGA
1 stop7h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 20/1£169
Tue 10/210:55
LGA
-
SAN
2 stops10h 55m
Southwest
Wed 18/210:30
SAN
-
LGA
2 stops9h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 20/1£170
Sat 26/916:00
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 26/921:56
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 21/1£173
Thu 7/511:55
EWR
-
SAN
1 stop8h 29m
United Airlines
Thu 7/522:40
SAN
-
EWR
1 stop7h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/1£173
Wed 15/407:45
LGA
-
SAN
1 stop9h 06m
United Airlines
Wed 22/410:23
SAN
-
LGA
1 stop7h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/1£173
Sat 7/218:15
EWR
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 13m
United Airlines
Sat 14/207:05
SAN
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/1£176
Tue 10/216:30
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 19m
JetBlue
Fri 13/221:10
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 03m
JetBlue
Deal found 21/1£176
Wed 4/318:10
EWR
-
SAN
1 stop8h 30m
United Airlines
Sun 8/322:30
SAN
-
EWR
1 stop7h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/1£176

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 22 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£162

One-way from

£81

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£258
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 21/3-23/3
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 53m total
  • New York to San Diego
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 21/3
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 24m total
  • New York 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 22 January 2026.
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Return

Price

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 19/2

20:35-00:05

Nonstop6h 30m

San Diego

Mon 23/2

22:00-06:30

Nonstop5h 30m

£162

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 27/5

20:20-23:43

Nonstop6h 23m

San Diego

Sat 30/5

22:10-06:43

Nonstop5h 33m

£162

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/6

17:30-20:48

Nonstop6h 18m

San Diego

Mon 8/6

22:10-06:43

Nonstop5h 33m

£162

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/2

11:10-14:18

Nonstop6h 08m

San Diego

Tue 17/2

21:10-05:13

Nonstop5h 03m

£176

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Mon 23/2

18:10-23:40

1 stop8h 30m

San Diego

Thu 26/2

11:05-21:25

1 stop7h 20m

£176

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/3

13:00-16:38

Nonstop6h 38m

San Diego

Sun 15/3

21:59-06:23

Nonstop5h 24m

£176

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 8/5

06:50-09:53

Nonstop6h 03m

San Diego

Sat 16/5

21:15-05:39

Nonstop5h 24m

£176

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Wed 8/4

14:20-20:05

1 stop8h 45m

San Diego

Mon 20/4

22:30-09:13

1 stop7h 43m

£176

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Mon 23/2

16:25-22:44

1 stop9h 19m

San Diego

Wed 4/3

10:30-20:51

1 stop7h 21m

£176

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Wed 18/3

06:00-12:58

1 stop9h 58m

San Diego

Wed 25/3

21:55-10:34

1 stop9h 39m

£176

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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 16 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 50 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 £54). Flying from New York to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of £125). 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 22 January 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 at midday, which can drop the price by up to 30% versus a flight in the morning.

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 22 January 2026.

The most flights from NYC to SAN are scheduled on a Monday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

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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 24 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 23m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 23m. 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 £191 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Alaska Airlines, starting at £232. 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?

    While some choose either New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Diego or New York LaGuardia - San Diego, Newark - San Diego is the most popular route 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%), Etihad Airways (94%).

  • 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 £54). Flying from New York to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of £125). 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 22 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest£191Average£191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest£232Average£350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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