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$120+ Cheap flights from New York State to San Diego (SAN)

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 8/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SAN
Jul 10 — Jul 171
Fri 7/10
Fri 7/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New York to San Diego

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 June 10, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/183:19 pm
ROC
-
SAN
1 stop8h 16m
American Airlines
Tue 8/2510:20 pm
SAN
-
ROC
1 stop8h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/10$175
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/116:20 pm
ROC
-
SAN
1 stop7h 15m
Southwest
Tue 8/2510:40 pm
SAN
-
ROC
1 stop9h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8$219
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/224:25 pm
ROC
-
SAN
1 stop6h 55m
Southwest
Tue 8/2510:40 pm
SAN
-
ROC
1 stop9h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 6/9$248
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/115:52 pm
ROC
-
SAN
1 stop7h 18m
United Airlines
Tue 8/1810:40 pm
SAN
-
ROC
1 stop7h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9$251
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1612:10 pm
BUF
-
SAN
1 stop10h 51m
JetBlue
Tue 9/229:30 pm
SAN
-
BUF
1 stop7h 54m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/10$252
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/46:00 am
BUF
-
SAN
1 stop9h 36m
JetBlue
Wed 7/88:40 pm
SAN
-
BUF
1 stop9h 55m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/8$253
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/15:52 pm
ROC
-
SAN
1 stop7h 18m
United Airlines
Fri 9/410:40 pm
SAN
-
ROC
1 stop7h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/7$254
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2712:10 pm
ROC
-
SAN
1 stop9h 50m
JetBlue
Wed 9/28:30 pm
SAN
-
ROC
1 stop11h 40m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/8$257
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/46:00 am
BUF
-
SAN
1 stop9h 36m
JetBlue
Fri 7/108:30 pm
SAN
-
BUF
1 stop8h 22m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/7$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/410:46 am
ROC
-
SAN
1 stop10h 36m
American Airlines
Mon 7/1310:45 pm
SAN
-
ROC
1 stop9h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/9$258
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/225:57 pm
ROC
-
SAN
1 stop7h 13m
United Airlines
Tue 8/2510:40 pm
SAN
-
ROC
2 stops10h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9$259
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/316:00 am
BUF
-
SAN
1 stop8h 56m
JetBlue
Sun 9/610:20 am
SAN
-
BUF
1 stop10h 12m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/8$261

Find flight deals from New York to San Diego

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to San Diego flight deals. Data was last updated June 10, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$219
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One-way from

$120
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Average price

$447

Good round-trip deal

$356 or less

Good one-way deal

$215 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York State to San Diego that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

White PlainsSan Diego

HPN - SAN

HPNSAN

White Plains Westchester County

Sat 7/4

7:10 am-12:27 pm

1 stop8h 17m

San Diego

Fri 7/10

10:59 pm-11:29 am

1 stop9h 30m

$277

RochesterSan Diego

ROC - SAN

ROCSAN

Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 8/11

6:20 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop7h 15m

San Diego

Tue 8/25

8:05 am-9:15 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$282

RochesterSan Diego

ROC - SAN

ROCSAN

Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 8/22

12:10 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop9h 50m

San Diego

Tue 8/25

8:30 pm-11:10 am

1 stop11h 40m

$292

RochesterSan Diego

ROC - SAN

ROCSAN

Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 9/1

10:19 am-5:00 pm

2 stops9h 41m

San Diego

Fri 9/4

10:40 pm-9:33 am

1 stop7h 53m

$293

White PlainsSan Diego

HPN - SAN

HPNSAN

White Plains Westchester County

Fri 7/17

12:54 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop9h 41m

San Diego

Thu 7/30

9:30 pm-9:49 am

1 stop9h 19m

$297

White PlainsSan Diego

HPN - SAN

HPNSAN

White Plains Westchester County

Thu 11/26

4:19 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop9h 44m

San Diego

Wed 12/2

6:20 am-4:41 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$297

White PlainsSan Diego

HPN - SAN

HPNSAN

White Plains Westchester County

Thu 11/26

4:19 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop9h 44m

San Diego

Tue 12/1

10:40 pm-12:11 pm

1 stop10h 31m

$297

BuffaloSan Diego

BUF - SAN

BUFSAN

Buffalo

Tue 8/25

6:00 am-11:56 am

1 stop8h 56m

San Diego

Wed 8/26

8:40 pm-9:34 am

1 stop9h 54m

$301

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/24

9:55 am-4:36 pm

1 stop9h 41m

San Diego

Tue 9/29

7:00 am-3:46 pm

Nonstop5h 46m

$307

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/9

9:59 am-4:25 pm

1 stop9h 26m

San Diego

Sat 10/17

7:00 am-3:44 pm

Nonstop5h 44m

$307

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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 State to San Diego

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from State of New York to San Diego?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to San Diego (average of $307). Flying from State of New York to San Diego in May is currently the most expensive (average of $516). 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 NY 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 June 10, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from State of New York to San Diego in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 21% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from State of 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 June 10, 2026.

The most flights from USNY to SAN are scheduled on a Wednesday (34 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from State of New York to San Diego?

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

Booking 79 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from State of New York to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest day to fly from State of New York to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to San Diego. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their State of New York to San Diego flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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?

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego (SAN) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Diego from New York.

  • How long is the flight from State of New York to San Diego?

    A quick flight from State of New York to San Diego can take about 8h 17m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $277. State of New York and San Diego are separated by a distance of 2443 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from State of New York to San Diego one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $100. JetBlue flights start at $110 while deals on United Airlines start at $114 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from State of New York to San Diego?

    Most travelers choose New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Diego, Newark - San Diego or New York LaGuardia - San Diego when deciding on the best route from State of New York to San Diego.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from State of New York to San Diego?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from State of New York to San Diego consider choosing Air Serbia (100%), LATAM Airlines (92%) or Qatar Airways (92%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from State of New York to San Diego? While on average our users pay $970, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $143. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Diego), is priced around $247.

  • 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 vacation 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 State of New York to San Diego?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to San Diego (average of $307). Flying from State of New York to San Diego in May is currently the most expensive (average of $516). 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 8 airlines flying from New York to San Diego

Discover the top 8 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$134Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$138Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$156Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$197Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$212Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$244Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$267Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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