Cheap flights from New York to San Diego from £89

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 13/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SAN
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
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 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 12 December 2025.

Wed 31/1216:33JFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 20mJetBlue
Sun 4/111:27SAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 33mJetBlue
Deal found 10/12£207
Wed 31/1220:15JFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 25mDelta
Sun 11/122:15SAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 29mDelta
Deal found 10/12£237
Wed 31/1220:15JFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 25mDelta
Thu 8/107:05SAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 24mDelta
Deal found 11/12£244
Wed 31/1220:15JFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 25mDelta
Tue 6/113:35SAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 31mDelta
Deal found 11/12£274
Wed 31/1215:15LGA - SAN
1 stop8h 32mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/113:05SAN - LGA
1 stop7h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£296
Tue 30/1217:00EWR - SAN
1 stop8h 32mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/118:55SAN - EWR
1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£297
Thu 18/1206:05EWR - SAN
Nonstop6h 14mUnited Airlines
Sat 17/113:35SAN - EWR
Nonstop5h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12£300
Wed 17/1217:45JFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 20mDelta
Sat 17/107:05SAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 24mDelta
Deal found 10/12£300
Wed 17/1209:30EWR - SAN
Nonstop6h 05mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/122:40SAN - EWR
Nonstop5h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12£308
Thu 18/1208:35JFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 27mDelta
Sun 11/122:15SAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 29mDelta
Deal found 10/12£308
Tue 30/1216:48LGA - SAN
1 stop8h 44mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/113:05SAN - LGA
1 stop7h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£308
Wed 31/1217:30EWR - SAN
Nonstop6h 15mAlaska Airlines
Thu 8/120:59SAN - EWR
1 stop15h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/12£311

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 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£162

One-way from

£89

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£387

Good one-way deal

£92 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 13/1-20/1
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 44m total
  • New York to San Diego
Delta
  • Delta
  • 13/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 48m total
  • New York to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£21 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York (NYC) to San Diego.

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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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 17/1

08:45-12:11

Nonstop6h 26m

San Diego

Sat 24/1

13:35-22:02

Nonstop5h 27m

£170

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/1

16:40-20:05

Nonstop6h 25m

San Diego

Tue 13/1

21:00-05:13

Nonstop5h 13m

£170

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 14/1

16:23-19:46

Nonstop6h 23m

San Diego

Wed 21/1

09:11-07:00

1 stop18h 49m

£170

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/1

16:30-19:50

Nonstop6h 20m

San Diego

Tue 13/1

21:00-05:13

Nonstop5h 13m

£170

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/2

08:45-12:15

Nonstop6h 30m

San Diego

Tue 17/2

07:00-15:24

Nonstop5h 24m

£170

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 29/1

20:34-00:05

Nonstop6h 31m

San Diego

Tue 3/2

13:35-22:06

Nonstop5h 31m

£170

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 28/1

17:40-21:05

Nonstop6h 25m

San Diego

Sun 1/2

22:15-06:44

Nonstop5h 29m

£170

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Wed 14/1

16:30-21:50

1 stop8h 20m

San Diego

Wed 21/1

11:40-22:40

1 stop8h 00m

£177

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 29/1

16:23-19:46

Nonstop6h 23m

San Diego

Mon 2/2

07:51-16:12

Nonstop5h 21m

£177

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/1

16:30-19:50

Nonstop6h 20m

San Diego

Fri 16/1

15:30-23:50

Nonstop5h 20m

£177

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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 5 December 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 72 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 12 December 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 20% 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 12 December 2025.

The most flights from NYC to SAN are scheduled on a Thursday (38 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 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 29 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, JetBlue, and Alaska Airlines fly from New York to San Diego in about 6h 23m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. There are 2440 mi between New York and San Diego. All flights are typically direct.

  • 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 £233. 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: LOT (95%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (94%), Singapore Airlines (92%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £85. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Diego) can be booked for £167 on average, our data indicates £96 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 £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 12 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest£191Average£192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest£233Average£351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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