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Cheap flights from New York to San Diego from £121

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
17 Aug — 24 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to San Diego are usually found in September or January, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday 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 18 July 2026.

Tue 27/1006:30
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 07m
JetBlue
Wed 4/1121:30
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 12m
JetBlue
Deal found 14/7£221
Wed 23/916:29
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 06m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 28/914:20
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 16/7£222
Thu 24/916:29
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 06m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 28/914:20
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 15/7£223
Fri 21/820:29
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 14m
Delta
Thu 27/821:59
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 28m
Delta
Deal found 16/7£228
Thu 10/912:29
LGA
-
SAN
1 stop8h 17m
United Airlines
Sat 12/908:00
SAN
-
LGA
1 stop8h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/7£232
Sun 1/1119:29
EWR
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 54m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 7/1109:40
SAN
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 16/7£233
Sat 7/1119:29
EWR
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 54m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 12/1109:40
SAN
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 18/7£235
Thu 24/916:29
EWR
-
SAN
1 stop7h 31m
Delta
Mon 28/921:45
SAN
-
EWR
1 stop9h 44m
Delta
Deal found 14/7£236
Mon 31/817:29
JFK
-
SAN
1 stop20h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 9/914:20
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 13/7£236
Mon 24/806:00
LGA
-
SAN
1 stop9h 25m
Southwest
Sat 29/822:40
SAN
-
LGA
1 stop6h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 13/7£236
Thu 3/907:00
EWR
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 49m
United Airlines
Sun 6/921:45
SAN
-
EWR
1 stop6h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/7£237
Thu 17/916:29
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 06m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 23/907:00
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 15/7£237

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 18 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£221

One-way from

£121

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£308

Good one-way deal

£148 or less
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  • 27/10-6/11
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 56m total
  • New York to San Diego
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  • Delta
  • 20/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 05m 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 18 July 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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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 17/10

16:59-20:01

Nonstop6h 02m

San Diego

Tue 20/10

10:40-19:16

Nonstop5h 36m

£221

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 24/9

16:29-19:35

Nonstop6h 06m

San Diego

Tue 29/9

07:00-15:40

Nonstop5h 40m

£221

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Fri 21/8

19:55-22:49

Nonstop5h 54m

San Diego

Wed 26/8

08:00-19:15

1 stop8h 15m

£236

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Wed 21/10

06:00-11:16

1 stop8h 16m

San Diego

Sun 25/10

21:45-08:45

1 stop8h 00m

£236

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Tue 22/9

10:55-17:10

1 stop9h 15m

San Diego

Mon 28/9

22:40-08:10

1 stop6h 30m

£236

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Thu 12/11

12:55-18:27

1 stop8h 32m

San Diego

Sun 15/11

22:30-09:00

1 stop7h 30m

£236

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Wed 12/8

11:25-20:45

1 stop12h 20m

San Diego

Wed 2/9

11:05-21:55

1 stop7h 50m

£239

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Tue 22/9

10:55-18:20

2 stops10h 25m

San Diego

Mon 5/10

11:10-21:50

1 stop7h 40m

£239

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Thu 24/9

17:02-19:58

Nonstop5h 56m

San Diego

Tue 29/9

08:12-16:50

Nonstop5h 38m

£243

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/9

15:59-19:06

Nonstop6h 07m

San Diego

Tue 8/9

20:30-05:04

Nonstop5h 34m

£243

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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

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 £242). Flying from New York to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of £373). 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 18 July 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New York to San Diego as you normally would.

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 18 July 2026.

The most flights from NYC to SAN are scheduled on a Thursday (42 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (28 on average).

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to San Diego, you should look to book at least 79 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.

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 36 inbound flights from New York per day. 0 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 JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines fly from New York to San Diego in about 6h 02m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 33m. There are 2440 mi between New York and San Diego. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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: Etihad Airways (86%), JetBlue (84%), LOT (83%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £110. While the most popular route (Newark - San Diego) can be booked for £253 on average, our data indicates £155 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 £242). Flying from New York to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of £373). 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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