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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 18/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SAN
16 Sep — 23 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to San Diego are usually found in January or September, booked 80 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 17 August 2026.

Fri 4/916:59 -
1 stop8h 28m
Sat 5/922:40 -
1 stop7h 33m
Deal found 12/8£224
Thu 17/906:30 -
1 stop10h 20m
Mon 21/922:40 -
1 stop6h 30m
Deal found 12/8£225
Wed 16/910:55 -
2 stops10h 25m
Mon 21/922:25 -
2 stops15h 30m
Deal found 12/8£225
Tue 29/906:55 -
1 stop9h 35m
Fri 2/1008:40 -
2 stops10h 30m
Deal found 12/8£228
Wed 2/906:55 -
1 stop11h 00m
Tue 8/922:40 -
1 stop6h 30m
Deal found 13/8£230
Sun 4/1006:15 -
Nonstop5h 53m
Sat 17/1021:30 -
Nonstop5h 37m
Deal found 12/8£233
Fri 6/1110:30 -
2 stops12h 25m
Mon 9/1120:30 -
2 stops13h 55m
Deal found 13/8£233
Thu 10/916:29 -
Nonstop6h 06m
Fri 18/914:20 -
Nonstop5h 39m
Deal found 14/8£234
Sat 12/906:15 -
Nonstop5h 53m
Tue 15/910:23 -
Nonstop5h 36m
Deal found 15/8£235
Thu 10/917:20 -
Nonstop6h 08m
Wed 16/913:15 -
Nonstop5h 41m
Deal found 16/8£236
Thu 10/906:30 -
1 stop10h 20m
Thu 17/911:00 -
1 stop8h 55m
Deal found 12/8£236
Thu 24/912:30 -
2 stops10h 25m
Mon 28/922:25 -
2 stops15h 30m
Deal found 13/8£236

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 17 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£224

One-way from

£121

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£336

Good one-way deal

£169 or less
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 4/9-5/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 01m total
  • New York to San Diego
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 18/9
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 05m total
  • New York to San Diego
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 17 August 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

New YorkSan Diego

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SAN San Diego

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 23/10

16:00-19:12

Nonstop6h 12m

San Diego

Mon 26/10

14:22-22:59

Nonstop5h 37m

£234

New YorkSan Diego

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SAN San Diego

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/9

16:29-19:35

Nonstop6h 06m

San Diego

Wed 16/9

14:20-22:59

Nonstop5h 39m

£234

New YorkSan Diego

LGA New York LaGuardia - SAN San Diego

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Fri 18/9

15:00-21:15

2 stops9h 15m

San Diego

Sat 26/9

22:40-08:25

1 stop6h 45m

£241

NewarkSan Diego

EWR Newark - SAN San Diego

EWRSAN

Newark

Mon 26/10

06:30-13:12

1 stop9h 42m

San Diego

Mon 9/11

09:40-18:19

Nonstop5h 39m

£242

NewarkSan Diego

EWR Newark - SAN San Diego

EWRSAN

Newark

Sat 31/10

16:35-19:35

Nonstop6h 00m

San Diego

Wed 4/11

18:05-05:58

1 stop8h 53m

£242

New YorkSan Diego

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SAN San Diego

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 25/9

20:27-10:46

1 stop17h 19m

San Diego

Thu 1/10

16:02-06:01

1 stop10h 59m

£249

New YorkSan Diego

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SAN San Diego

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 24/9

17:29-10:30

1 stop20h 01m

San Diego

Mon 28/9

14:17-06:01

1 stop12h 44m

£249

New YorkSan Diego

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SAN San Diego

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 23/9

09:55-16:36

1 stop9h 41m

San Diego

Sat 26/9

06:55-19:27

1 stop9h 32m

£249

New YorkSan Diego

LGA New York LaGuardia - SAN San Diego

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Fri 18/9

15:00-21:15

2 stops9h 15m

San Diego

Mon 21/9

22:40-08:10

1 stop6h 30m

£253
Fastest return journey

NewarkSan Diego

EWR Newark - SAN San Diego

EWRSAN

Newark

Fri 23/10

09:30-12:22

Nonstop5h 52m

San Diego

Mon 26/10

21:40-05:51

Nonstop5h 11m

£256

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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 £239). Flying from New York to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of £374). 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 17 August 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 17 August 2026.

The most flights from NYC to SAN are scheduled on a Friday (35 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (26 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
New York to San Diego flights typically cost between £264 and £431 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £224 on United Airlines (4 Sept–5 Sept).

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 77 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 30 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 Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and United Airlines fly from New York to San Diego in about 5h 52m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 23m. There are 2419 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 LaGuardia - San Diego or New York John F Kennedy Intl - 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: Qatar Airways (75%), Alaska Airlines (74%), LOT (74%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £145. While the most popular route (Newark - San Diego) can be booked for £424 on average, our data indicates £280 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 £239). Flying from New York to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of £374). 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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