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Flights to San Diego in 2026

Cheapest flights to San Diego

Wed 12/912:39 pm -
1 stop26h 13m
Tue 12/151:22 pm -
1 stop19h 17m
Deal found 9/25$303
Sat 12/1212:39 pm -
1 stop26h 13m
Tue 12/151:22 pm -
1 stop19h 17m
Deal found 9/29$309
Sat 10/241:45 pm -
2 stops13h 11m
Fri 10/304:53 pm -
2 stops25h 26m
Deal found 9/29$316
Fri 11/1310:14 pm -
2 stops20h 44m
Sun 11/159:32 am -
2 stops22h 04m
Deal found 9/30$317
Tue 11/310:14 pm -
2 stops28h 43m
Sat 11/76:25 am -
2 stops25h 22m
Deal found 9/29$320
Thu 12/39:00 am -
1 stop11h 45m
Tue 12/811:14 am -
2 stops20h 34m
Deal found 9/29$321
Sat 10/318:30 pm -
2 stops31h 27m
Mon 11/28:32 pm -
2 stops20h 03m
Deal found 9/30$321
Sat 10/314:35 pm -
Nonstop6h 00m
Sat 11/76:05 pm -
1 stop9h 25m
Deal found 9/27$322
Wed 10/286:30 am -
2 stops20h 27m
Wed 11/46:25 am -
2 stops10h 10m
Deal found 9/28$323
Tue 10/2710:14 pm -
2 stops28h 43m
Tue 11/36:25 am -
2 stops25h 11m
Deal found 9/27$324
Tue 11/1010:14 pm -
2 stops20h 44m
Tue 11/176:25 am -
2 stops25h 11m
Deal found 9/29$325
Wed 12/212:39 pm -
1 stop26h 13m
Tue 12/81:22 pm -
1 stop19h 17m
Deal found 9/27$325

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Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$447

Round-trip from

$303

One-way from

$151

Good round-trip deal

$394 or less

Good one-way deal

$227 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($7 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
From New York to San Diego
One-way flight from New York to San Diego (SAN)
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York to San Diego.
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NewarkSan Diego

EWR Newark - SAN San Diego

EWRSAN

Newark

Wed 11/18

4:30 pm-7:46 pm

Nonstop6h 16m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$169

NewarkSan Diego

EWR Newark - SAN San Diego

EWRSAN

Newark

Tue 11/17

3:00 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop10h 27m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$174

New YorkSan Diego

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SAN San Diego

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/11

1:26 pm-7:18 pm

1 stop8h 52m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$182

New WindsorSan Diego

SWF New Windsor Stewart - SAN San Diego

SWFSAN

New Windsor Stewart

Wed 11/18

12:39 pm-11:52 am

1 stop26h 13m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$184

New YorkSan Diego

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SAN San Diego

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 12/4

8:41 pm-11:57 pm

Nonstop6h 16m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$189

New YorkSan Diego

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SAN San Diego

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/15

6:40 am-12:56 pm

1 stop9h 16m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$189

New YorkSan Diego

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SAN San Diego

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/18

9:30 am-12:44 pm

Nonstop6h 14m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$189

New YorkSan Diego

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SAN San Diego

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 12/1

8:41 pm-11:57 pm

Nonstop6h 16m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$189

New YorkSan Diego

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SAN San Diego

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/13

6:40 am-12:56 pm

1 stop9h 16m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$189

New YorkSan Diego

LGA New York LaGuardia - SAN San Diego

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Mon 11/9

6:30 am-12:10 pm

1 stop8h 40m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$199

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Compare providers for flights to San Diego

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to San Diego in September.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering San Diego flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for San Diego flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering San Diego flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to San Diego. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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Everything you need to know about your flight to San Diego

How long is the flight to San Diego?

On average, a flight from New York to San Diego takes 8 hours 23 minutes. Flights to San Diego from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to San Diego

The most flights from New York to San Diego are scheduled on a Monday (39 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San Diego?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to San Diego are Delta, JetBlue and Frontier.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

When is the best time to book a flight to San Diego?

The price you pay for your flight to San Diego may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 87 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

When is the cheapest time to fly to San Diego?

Users looking for the lowest fares to San Diego should consider flying on Thursday at noon, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Sunday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.

The best insider tips for flights to San Diego

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Diego trip
Our travel experts
Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on American Airlines and Frontier

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on Alaska Airlines

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on Delta and United Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SAN

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines,Delta, andUnited Airlines to the United States to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

FAQs about flying to San Diego

San Diego, CA airport overview

Sometimes referred to as Lindbergh Field, San Diego International Airport (SAN) is located 3 miles (4.8 km) north-west of the center of the city of San Diego, at the southern tip of California.

It is the United States’ busiest single runway commercial airport, handling around 18 million passengers per year. As it’s situated within a highly populated suburban area, departures are only permitted between 6:30am and 11:30pm.

San Diego International has three terminals: Terminals 1 and 2 and the Commuter Terminal. All international arrivals are handled by Terminal 2, while the Commuter Terminal services flights between San Diego and Los Angeles International Airport. The airport is relatively easy to navigate and flights are generally punctual during most of the year, however delays are common in autumn and winter when visibility is low (thanks to the mighty Santa Ana winds that sweep through the region).

Despite having only one runway, San Diego International manages to keep up with the number of passengers frequenting its terminals each year. It’s a small and clean airport with helpful staff and sufficient amenities.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego?

    Most people fly into San Diego (SAN) if they book a flight to San Diego. San Diego is conveniently located just 2.6 mi from San Diego’s city center. 7 airlines have flights to San Diego from New York on a daily basis. Booking flights to San Diego should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 22 flights from New York per day.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to San Diego if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San Diego on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to San Diego?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Alaska Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San Diego.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in San Diego?

    San Diego is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San Diego. One-way flights to San Diego typically cost $46, while round-trip flights cost around $49.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to San Diego?

    A round-trip flight to San Diego will typically cost around $2,664, however they can be found for as little as $49.

  • Where does the fastest flight to San Diego depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to San Diego, Santa Barbara offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 50 minutes).

  • Which airport is closest to MCRD San Diego Command Museum?

    If being close to MCRD San Diego Command Museum is important to you, you’ll want to land at San Diego Airport.

  • Does San Diego have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at San Diego can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San Diego?

    Yes. San Diego has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sheraton San Diego Resort is the closest property to San Diego (0.0 mi away from San Diego).

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