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$157+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to New York, NY (NYC)

SAN — NYC
Oct 22 — Oct 291
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to New York

Thu 11/128:26 pm -
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Deal found 9/18$318
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Deal found 9/18$320
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Mon 10/1910:27 pm -
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Fri 10/308:32 pm -
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Tue 11/171:50 pm -
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Thu 11/192:40 pm -
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Deal found 9/17$328
Fri 11/138:19 pm -
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Sat 11/141:26 pm -
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Deal found 9/18$328
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1 stop8h 25m
Sat 10/176:03 pm -
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Deal found 9/17$329

Find flight deals from San Diego to New York

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$318
(JetBlue)

One-way from

$157
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$354

Good round-trip deal

$388 or less

Good one-way deal

$223 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-New York (NYC) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Diego-New York (NYC) flights.
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One-way flight from San Diego to New York (NYC)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($22 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Diego to New York (NYC).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Diego to New York (NYC).

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San DiegoNew Windsor

SAN San Diego - SWF New Windsor Stewart

SANSWF

San Diego

Tue 12/8

8:24 am-5:59 pm

3 stops54h 35m

New Windsor Stewart

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$157

San DiegoNewark

SAN San Diego - EWR Newark

SANEWR

San Diego

Thu 11/26

10:50 am-11:54 pm

1 stop10h 04m

Newark

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$174

San DiegoNew Windsor

SAN San Diego - SWF New Windsor Stewart

SANSWF

San Diego

Tue 11/10

1:22 pm-11:39 am

1 stop19h 17m

New Windsor Stewart

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$184

San DiegoNewark

SAN San Diego - EWR Newark

SANEWR

San Diego

Sat 12/5

10:30 pm-10:39 am

1 stop9h 09m

Newark

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$189

San DiegoNew York

SAN San Diego - LGA New York LaGuardia

SANLGA

San Diego

Sat 11/14

6:45 am-8:37 pm

2 stops10h 52m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$194

San DiegoNew Windsor

SAN San Diego - SWF New Windsor Stewart

SANSWF

San Diego

Wed 12/2

8:17 am-5:59 pm

3 stops30h 42m

New Windsor Stewart

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$194

San DiegoNew Windsor

SAN San Diego - SWF New Windsor Stewart

SANSWF

San Diego

Sat 10/31

4:53 pm-12:36 pm

3 stops40h 43m

New Windsor Stewart

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$195

San DiegoNew Windsor

SAN San Diego - SWF New Windsor Stewart

SANSWF

San Diego

Tue 10/27

6:25 am-11:39 am

3 stops26h 14m

New Windsor Stewart

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$195

San DiegoNew Windsor

SAN San Diego - SWF New Windsor Stewart

SANSWF

San Diego

Thu 10/29

4:53 pm-11:39 am

2 stops39h 46m

New Windsor Stewart

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$198

San DiegoNew York

SAN San Diego - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

SANJFK

San Diego

Mon 11/2

10:00 pm-6:22 am

Nonstop5h 22m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$199

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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: When it comes to deals on San Diego-New York flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-New York flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-New York flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to New York

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New York from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to New York

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to New York (average of $304). Flying from San Diego to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of $444). 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 SAN to NYC?

It’s typically best to fly out from San Diego to New York in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 14% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to New York

The most flights from SAN to NYC are scheduled on a Monday (40 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (22 on average).

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
San Diego to New York flights typically cost between $292 and $502 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $318 on JetBlue (Nov 12-Nov 14).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Diego to New York?

Dallas (DFW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 43% of 1-stop itineraries from San Diego to New York on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Diego to New York?

Charlotte (CLT) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $208.

What’s the fastest layover option from San Diego to New York?

Flights via Chicago (ORD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 38m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Diego to New York?

Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 08m.

How often are flights from San Diego to New York delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between San Diego and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 176 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Diego to New York flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Diego to New York flights?

Over the last year, Alaska Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

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

The price you pay for your flight from San Diego to New York may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 80 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to New York flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons 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.

The best insider tips for San Diego to New York flights

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Our travel experts
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 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.

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on EWR

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Expert on JFK

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to New York, such as Alaska Airlines,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to New York?

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego is the airport most travelers will use when flying to New York from San Diego. Booking flights from San Diego (SAN) to New York should be relatively easy as there are 27 daily outbound flights to New York from 7 different airlines.

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

    A quick flight from San Diego to New York can take about 8h 17m. JetBlue provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $347. San Diego and New York are separated by a distance of 2440 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($65), JetBlue ($143), and Delta ($148) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to New York. You may be able to fly from San Diego to New York for 82% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $71. Users have also found prices from $98 and $118 on American Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

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

    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 San Diego to New York on time: Etihad Airways (86%), Scandinavian Airlines (82%), KLM (81%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Diego to New York is $168. On average you can expect to pay $1,351. The most popular route, (San Diego - New York John F Kennedy Intl), can usually be booked for $341.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to New York that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to New York flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to New York?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to New York.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to New York?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to New York 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 San Diego to New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to New York (average of $304). Flying from San Diego to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of $444). 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 7 airlines flying from San Diego to New York

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$65Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$143Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$148Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$201Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$210Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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