Cheap flights from New York (NYC) to San Diego (SAN) from $129

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 3/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
NYC — SAN
Mar 24 — Mar 311

The best prices from New York to San Diego are usually found in September or January, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 March 19, 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Round-trip from

$288

One-way from

$140
High demand for flights, 23% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 21% potential price drop
From New York (NYC) to San Diego
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to San Diego

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from New York to San Diego?

Monday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 17%.

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

To save up to 85% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 56 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from New York to San Diego from $405 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $588 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to San Diego?

Our data shows that September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to San Diego from New York. Users have commonly found prices around $367 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $114. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to San Diego (NYC - SAN)?

It’s optimal to fly from New York to San Diego at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 27% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Cheap Alaska Airlines flights from New York to San Diego

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Alaska Airlines for the route between New York and San Diego. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Consider these cheap Alaska Airlines flights we've found departing from New York to San Diego. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Tue 4/95:51 pmEWR - SAN
Nonstop6h 13mAlaska Airlines
Sat 4/138:21 amSAN - EWR
Nonstop5h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$287
Tue 4/169:00 amJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 04mAlaska Airlines
Fri 4/1910:38 pmSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$294
Tue 5/77:29 amJFK - SAN
1 stop10h 11mAlaska Airlines
Thu 5/910:38 pmSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$296
Mon 4/85:51 pmEWR - SAN
Nonstop6h 13mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/178:20 amSAN - EWR
Nonstop5h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/19$297
Mon 4/85:51 pmEWR - SAN
Nonstop6h 13mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/168:20 amSAN - EWR
Nonstop5h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$307
Sat 3/309:30 amJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 19mAlaska Airlines
Sat 4/610:40 pmSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$312
Wed 5/14:45 pmJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 14mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/78:20 amSAN - JFK
1 stop8h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$316
Sat 3/309:30 amJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 19mAlaska Airlines
Sat 4/610:40 pmSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$322
Tue 4/164:45 pmJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 14mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/235:45 pmSAN - JFK
1 stop10h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/19$326
  • Alaska Airlines is one of the most popular airlines used for those traveling from New York to San Diego. Flights on this route from Alaska Airlines typically cost $333.88 RT, a price that is 86% cheaper than the average New York to San Diego flight. The cheapest flight found was $129 RT. New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is the most common New York airport to take off from when flying to San Diego. San Diego Airport is the most popular arrival airport in San Diego. When flying from New York to San Diego, Alaska Airlines flights are 9% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap United Airlines flights from New York to San Diego

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between New York and San Diego. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available United Airlines flights departing from New York and landing in San Diego. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Mon 4/156:00 amEWR - SAN
1 stop7h 46mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/1810:14 pmSAN - EWR
Nonstop5h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$296
Fri 5/37:49 pmEWR - SAN
Nonstop6h 08mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/59:14 pmSAN - EWR
1 stop7h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$305
Wed 5/226:00 amEWR - SAN
1 stop7h 46mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/289:05 pmSAN - EWR
1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$314
Mon 3/255:47 pmEWR - SAN
Nonstop6h 24mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/210:14 pmSAN - EWR
Nonstop5h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$386
Thu 3/286:35 amEWR - SAN
Nonstop6h 19mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/16:49 pmSAN - EWR
1 stop7h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$417
  • If you’re traveling from New York to San Diego, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is United Airlines. Flights from United Airlines traveling this route typically cost $356.87 RT. This price is typically 83% more expensive than other airlines that offer New York to San Diego flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $129. The most popular departure airport in New York when flying to San Diego is New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting San Diego is San Diego Airport. When flying from New York to San Diego, United Airlines flights are 8% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap New York to San Diego flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from New York to San Diego specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from New York to San Diego in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Tue 4/1610:00 pmLGA - SAN
1 stop18h 21mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/238:00 pmSAN - LGA
2 stops15h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$150
Tue 4/1610:00 pmLGA - SAN
1 stop18h 21mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/238:00 pmSAN - LGA
2 stops15h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$151
Tue 4/166:00 amLGA - SAN
2 stops17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/238:00 pmSAN - LGA
2 stops15h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$159
Tue 4/1612:59 pmLGA - SAN
2 stops13h 49mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/236:26 pmSAN - LGA
2 stops17h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$160
Tue 4/168:52 amLGA - SAN
3 stops30h 03mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/236:26 pmSAN - LGA
2 stops17h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$165
Tue 4/168:52 amLGA - SAN
3 stops30h 03mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/238:00 pmSAN - LGA
2 stops21h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$166
Tue 4/1612:29 pmLGA - SAN
1 stop8h 40mFrontier
Tue 4/237:09 pmSAN - LGA
1 stop13h 28mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$170
Tue 4/2312:29 pmLGA - SAN
1 stop8h 40mFrontier
Tue 4/307:09 pmSAN - LGA
1 stop22h 50mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$172
Tue 4/2310:00 pmLGA - SAN
1 stop15h 15mFrontier
Wed 5/18:52 amSAN - LGA
1 stop9h 07mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$177

New York to San Diego 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between New York and San Diego in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from New York to San Diego in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Tue 4/1610:00 pmLGA - SAN
1 stop18h 21mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/238:00 pmSAN - LGA
2 stops15h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$150
Tue 4/1610:00 pmLGA - SAN
1 stop18h 21mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/238:00 pmSAN - LGA
2 stops15h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$151
Tue 4/166:00 amLGA - SAN
2 stops17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/238:00 pmSAN - LGA
2 stops15h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$159
Tue 4/1612:59 pmLGA - SAN
2 stops13h 49mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/236:26 pmSAN - LGA
2 stops17h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$160
Tue 4/168:52 amLGA - SAN
3 stops30h 03mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/236:26 pmSAN - LGA
2 stops17h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$165
Tue 4/168:52 amLGA - SAN
3 stops30h 03mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/238:00 pmSAN - LGA
2 stops21h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$166
Tue 4/1612:29 pmLGA - SAN
1 stop8h 40mFrontier
Tue 4/237:09 pmSAN - LGA
1 stop13h 28mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$170
Tue 4/2312:29 pmLGA - SAN
1 stop8h 40mFrontier
Tue 4/307:09 pmSAN - LGA
1 stop22h 50mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$172
Tue 5/712:29 pmLGA - SAN
1 stop8h 40mFrontier
Sat 5/188:36 amSAN - LGA
1 stop9h 23mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$176

Non-stop flights to San Diego from New York

Discover non-stop flight options from New York to San Diego. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Consider booking one of these non-stop flights heading from New York to San Diego. Select from other flights from New York to San Diego by using the search form above.
Wed 5/294:45 pmJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 06mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/2910:37 pmSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$281
Sat 4/274:50 pmJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 25mDelta
Sat 5/46:35 amSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 40mDelta
Deal found 3/18$282
Tue 4/95:51 pmEWR - SAN
Nonstop6h 13mAlaska Airlines
Sat 4/138:21 amSAN - EWR
Nonstop5h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$287
Tue 4/168:35 amJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 20mDelta
Tue 4/236:35 amSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 40mDelta
Deal found 3/17$287
Thu 5/98:45 pmJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 22mDelta
Fri 5/109:59 pmSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 31mDelta
Deal found 3/18$291
Tue 4/169:00 amJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 04mAlaska Airlines
Fri 4/1910:38 pmSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$294
Thu 4/187:49 pmEWR - SAN
Nonstop6h 08mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/2210:14 pmSAN - EWR
Nonstop5h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$295
Mon 4/85:51 pmEWR - SAN
Nonstop6h 13mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/178:20 amSAN - EWR
Nonstop5h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/19$297
Mon 4/19:30 amJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 19mAlaska Airlines
Thu 4/1110:40 pmSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$297

New York to San Diego flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from New York to San Diego for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Have a look at some of the flights available from New York to San Diego departing last-minute. It's wise to confirm all flight details are correct before booking.
Tue 3/2610:50 pmLGA - SAN
1 stop12h 39mFrontier
Tue 4/27:02 pmSAN - LGA
1 stop13h 28mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$186
Tue 3/2610:50 pmLGA - SAN
1 stop12h 39mFrontier
Tue 4/27:02 pmSAN - LGA
1 stop13h 28mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$187
Wed 3/2711:00 pmLGA - SAN
1 stop12h 49mFrontier
Tue 4/27:02 pmSAN - LGA
1 stop13h 28mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$188
Tue 3/2610:50 pmLGA - SAN
1 stop12h 39mFrontier
Tue 4/95:51 pmSAN - LGA
2 stops26h 19mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$192
Wed 3/2711:00 pmLGA - SAN
1 stop12h 49mFrontier
Tue 4/95:51 pmSAN - LGA
2 stops26h 19mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$193
Wed 3/2711:00 pmLGA - SAN
1 stop12h 49mFrontier
Wed 4/37:29 pmSAN - LGA
1 stop13h 01mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$208
Tue 3/2610:50 pmLGA - SAN
1 stop12h 39mFrontier
Wed 4/37:29 pmSAN - LGA
1 stop13h 01mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$209
Mon 3/2510:59 pmLGA - SAN
1 stop12h 30mFrontier
Wed 3/279:29 amSAN - LGA
1 stop9h 31mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$213
Tue 3/2610:50 pmLGA - SAN
1 stop12h 39mFrontier
Wed 4/109:14 amSAN - LGA
2 stops10h 56mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$214

One-way flights to San Diego from New York

Search for one-way flight options from New York to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
If you're seeking multiple options on one-way flights from New York to San Diego, be sure to check out these deals, which are updated often. Those needing a return flight from New York to San Diego can use the search form above.
Tue 3/269:00 amEWR - SAN
1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$129
Tue 5/216:30 amLGA - SAN
3 stops40h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$129
Wed 4/108:00 amEWR - SAN
1 stop13h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$130
Thu 4/1110:00 pmLGA - SAN
1 stop14h 55mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$130
Wed 4/108:00 amEWR - SAN
1 stop13h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$131
Fri 5/104:59 pmLGA - SAN
1 stop18h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$131
Sat 3/306:15 amEWR - SAN
2 stops20h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$132
Tue 3/2610:50 pmLGA - SAN
2 stops21h 11mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$132
Mon 4/19:00 amEWR - SAN
2 stops39h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$133

Find flights from New York to San Diego within your budget

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 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$150 - $299

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New York LaGuardiaSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Tue 4/16

1 stop18h 21m

San Diego

Tue 4/23

2 stops15h 26m

$150

New York LaGuardiaSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Tue 4/16

1 stop18h 21m

San Diego

Tue 4/23

2 stops15h 26m

$151

New York LaGuardiaSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Tue 4/16

2 stops13h 49m

San Diego

Tue 4/23

2 stops17h 00m

$160

New York LaGuardiaSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Tue 4/16

1 stop8h 40m

San Diego

Tue 4/23

1 stop13h 28m

$170

New York John F Kennedy IntlSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/16

1 stop8h 05m

San Diego

Tue 4/23

1 stop16h 09m

$257

New York John F Kennedy IntlSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/27

Nonstop6h 25m

San Diego

Sat 5/4

Nonstop5h 40m

$282

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Tue 4/9

Nonstop6h 13m

San Diego

Sat 4/13

Nonstop5h 25m

$287

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Mon 4/15

1 stop7h 46m

San Diego

Thu 4/18

Nonstop5h 16m

$296

New York John F Kennedy IntlSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/7

1 stop7h 56m

San Diego

Sat 5/18

1 stop7h 32m

$299

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 3/17

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to San Diego. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to San Diego, you should look to book at least 55 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from 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 March 17, 2024.
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Noon
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to San Diego flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to San Diego by month

Plan your trip from New York to San Diego by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from New York to San Diego is currently $131 while a round-trip flight costs $228. Price data was last updated on March 17, 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Diego (average of $288). Flying from New York to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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.

January

$292

February

$297

March

$339

April

$327

May

$328

June

$377

July

$368

August

$313

September

$299

October

$288

November

$334

December

$305

Temperature and rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SAN

Temperature

57.2 - 71.6 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated March 19, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier from New York to San Diego. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
9,150 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

8.1
Very good
9,150 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,150 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,150 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

7.7
Good
4,921 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,150 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

7.4
Good
11,602 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,150 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

7.3
Good
15,298 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,150 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

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 33 inbound flights from New York per day. 7 airlines have flights to San Diego from New York on a regular basis.

  • Can I find flights from New York to San Diego for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from New York to San Diego for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $150, but on average you can expect to pay $173.

  • Are there nonstop flights from New York to San Diego for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from New York to San Diego under $300. A good price for a nonstop flight from New York to San Diego is less than $302.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from New York to San Diego for under $200?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from New York to San Diego within the next 7 days for less than $200.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from New York to San Diego?

    Days when nonstop flights are available for this flight are: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

  • How many flights depart from New York to San Diego on average per day?

    14 flight departures from New York to San Diego per day on average.
    Morning (6am - Noon) - 21% of flight departures
    Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 64% of flight departures
    Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 14% of flight departures

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

    There are many flights that can get you from New York to San Diego in 8h 40m. Fly via Spirit Airlines or Frontier to get the fastest option. The distance from New York to San Diego is about 2454 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to San Diego round-trip?

    Currently priced at $160, Spirit Airlines will fly you from New York to San Diego and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Frontier for as low as $170. These flights start at 56% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly 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 (100%), Air Europa (91%), Air France (91%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from New York to San Diego? While on average our users pay $858, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $128. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Diego), is priced around $279.

  • What does JFK to SAN mean?

    New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is JFK and San Diego Airport is SAN. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Newark Airport (EWR), New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), New Windsor Stewart Airport (SWF), New York Skyports SPB Airport (NYS).

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JetBlueCheapest$127Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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United AirlinesCheapest$153Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$165Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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Hourly flight availability from New York to San Diego

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 March 19, 2024.
34%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
18%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
48%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
0%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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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 March 19, 2024.
Sunday31daily flights
Monday43daily flights
Tuesday29daily flights
Wednesday31daily flights
Thursday36daily flights
Friday38daily flights
Saturday27daily flights

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