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Flights to San Diego in 2026

Cheapest flights to San Diego

Fri 12/43:42 pm -
1 stop8h 24m
Sun 12/61:00 pm -
1 stop7h 36m
Deal found 11/4$409
Thu 12/36:01 am -
1 stop8h 54m
Sat 12/1212:25 pm -
1 stop8h 31m
Deal found 11/5$421
Fri 12/43:19 pm -
1 stop8h 47m
Sun 12/69:00 am -
1 stop9h 29m
Deal found 11/7$465
Fri 12/48:00 am -
2 stops11h 28m
Sun 12/65:00 pm -
1 stop10h 00m
Deal found 11/7$503
Thu 12/311:45 pm -
1 stop10h 02m
Tue 1/51:14 pm -
1 stop7h 30m
Deal found 11/4$539
Thu 12/31:45 pm -
1 stop10h 21m
Thu 12/109:00 am -
1 stop9h 30m
Deal found 11/9$545
Tue 12/83:19 pm -
1 stop8h 47m
Sun 12/139:00 am -
1 stop7h 54m
Deal found 11/8$549
Fri 12/48:30 am -
2 stops10h 58m
Sun 12/612:25 pm -
2 stops8h 19m
Deal found 11/4$551
Fri 11/206:00 am -
1 stop9h 54m
Mon 11/231:04 pm -
1 stop7h 38m
Deal found 11/8$559
Mon 12/76:35 am -
2 stops14h 34m
Mon 12/145:00 pm -
1 stop10h 00m
Deal found 11/7$567
Fri 11/202:09 pm -
2 stops10h 50m
Mon 11/236:00 am -
2 stops10h 01m
Deal found 11/8$569
Sat 11/211:25 pm -
1 stop10h 24m
Fri 11/271:04 pm -
1 stop7h 37m
Deal found 11/6$589

Find flight deals to San Diego

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$470

Round-trip from

$344

One-way from

$205
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
From New York to San Diego
One-way flight from New York to San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar (CLD)

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New YorkSan Diego

LGA New York LaGuardia - CLD San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar

LGACLD

New York LaGuardia

Fri 12/4

3:19 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop8h 47m

San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$399

NewarkSan Diego

EWR Newark - CLD San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar

EWRCLD

Newark

Sat 1/9

6:00 am-12:11 pm

1 stop9h 11m

San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar

Sat 1/16

1:00 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$409

New YorkSan Diego

LGA New York LaGuardia - CLD San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar

LGACLD

New York LaGuardia

Sat 11/14

7:23 am-12:54 pm

1 stop8h 31m

San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$444

New YorkSan Diego

LGA New York LaGuardia - CLD San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar

LGACLD

New York LaGuardia

Sat 12/5

7:15 am-1:07 pm

1 stop8h 52m

San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$459

New YorkSan Diego

LGA New York LaGuardia - CLD San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar

LGACLD

New York LaGuardia

Sat 12/12

7:15 am-1:07 pm

1 stop8h 52m

San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$459

New YorkSan Diego

LGA New York LaGuardia - CLD San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar

LGACLD

New York LaGuardia

Tue 12/15

3:19 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop8h 47m

San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$459

New YorkSan Diego

LGA New York LaGuardia - CLD San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar

LGACLD

New York LaGuardia

Fri 12/11

3:19 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop8h 47m

San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$459

New YorkSan Diego

LGA New York LaGuardia - CLD San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar

LGACLD

New York LaGuardia

Sun 12/13

6:00 am-1:07 pm

2 stops10h 07m

San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$464

New YorkSan Diego

LGA New York LaGuardia - CLD San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar

LGACLD

New York LaGuardia

Wed 12/2

3:19 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop8h 47m

San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$464

New YorkSan Diego

LGA New York LaGuardia - CLD San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar

LGACLD

New York LaGuardia

Fri 12/4

3:19 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop8h 47m

San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar

Sun 12/6

9:00 am-9:29 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$465

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Everything you need to know about your flight to San Diego

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).

FAQs about flying to San Diego

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

    Most people fly into San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar (CLD) if they book a flight to San Diego. Carlsbad-Palomar is conveniently located just 29.4 mi from San Diego’s city center.

  • 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 cheapest airport to fly to in San Diego?

    San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San Diego. One-way flights to San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar typically cost $374, while round-trip flights cost around $279.

  • 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 Carlsbad-Palomar have rental cars?

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

  • Are there hotels close to San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar?

    Yes. San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad is the closest property to San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar (0.0 mi away from San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar).

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