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$140+ Cheap flights to San Diego

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Flights to San Diego in 2026

Cheapest flights to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available to San Diego. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on May 18, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 12/810:00 am
EWR
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 53m
United Airlines
Sun 12/138:45 pm
SAN
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/13$287
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/711:30 am
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 05m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 10/112:19 pm
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/14$294
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/1411:30 am
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 05m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 10/212:19 pm
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/14$296
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Wed 8/196:00 am
EWR
-
SAN
1 stop8h 15m
United Airlines
Tue 8/2510:20 pm
SAN
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/13$297
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/98:15 pm
JFK
-
SAN
1 stop15h 55m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 9/92:17 pm
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/14$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Wed 5/274:59 pm
LGA
-
SAN
1 stop8h 26m
United Airlines
Fri 5/2910:55 am
SAN
-
LGA
1 stop7h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/14$297
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2211:30 am
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 55m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 9/267:00 am
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/14$298
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/304:29 pm
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 06m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 10/192:19 pm
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/14$299
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/1310:00 am
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 54m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 11/166:02 pm
SAN
-
JFK
1 stop10h 23m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/16$300
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/224:00 pm
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 12m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 11/19:56 pm
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/13$301
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Tue 8/117:00 am
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 47m
JetBlue
Thu 8/208:30 pm
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 34m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/15$302
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Thu 5/282:51 pm
LGA
-
SAN
1 stop8h 32m
United Airlines
Tue 6/910:40 pm
SAN
-
LGA
1 stop7h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/13$302

Find flight deals to San Diego

Find the latest flights to San Diego in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on May 18, 2026.

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Average price

$427

Round-trip from

$287

One-way from

$141

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$352 or less

Good one-way deal

$178 or less
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Locate flights to San Diego that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on May 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to San Diego that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/3

4:41 pm-7:58 pm

Nonstop6h 17m

San Diego

Tue 6/9

8:04 pm-3:29 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$297

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/3

5:25 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop6h 10m

San Diego

Wed 6/10

7:20 am-4:02 pm

Nonstop5h 42m

$302
Quickest round-trip

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Fri 10/2

7:30 pm-10:24 pm

Nonstop5h 54m

San Diego

Mon 10/5

9:20 pm-5:37 am

Nonstop5h 17m

$307

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Sat 8/8

11:40 am-5:10 pm

1 stop8h 30m

San Diego

Tue 8/11

10:40 pm-9:40 am

1 stop8h 00m

$307

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Wed 10/21

4:00 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop8h 41m

San Diego

Wed 10/28

11:40 am-11:03 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$307

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/11

8:29 pm-11:43 pm

Nonstop6h 14m

San Diego

Tue 8/18

7:25 am-4:15 pm

Nonstop5h 50m

$307

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Fri 7/10

8:47 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop5h 53m

San Diego

Wed 7/29

10:30 pm-6:53 am

Nonstop5h 23m

$312

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Fri 7/10

6:05 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop8h 25m

San Diego

Mon 7/13

9:30 pm-8:10 am

1 stop7h 40m

$327

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 7/3

5:30 pm-8:34 pm

Nonstop6h 04m

San Diego

Wed 7/8

9:59 pm-6:27 am

Nonstop5h 28m

$332

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Thu 8/6

3:00 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops9h 10m

San Diego

Mon 8/10

10:40 pm-9:40 am

1 stop8h 00m

$342

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to San Diego in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*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.

Best time to book a flight to San Diego

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to San Diego

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 29 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to San Diego?

On average, a flight from New York to San Diego takes 11 hours 15 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly 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 May 16, 2026.

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.

Weekly flight availability to San Diego

The most flights from New York to San Diego are scheduled on a Sunday (42 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (20 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to San Diego?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to San Diego are United Airlines, Delta and Alaska Airlines.

Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines
From $57
Southwest
Southwest
From $77
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $97
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $58

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San Diego?

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

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals 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).

The best insider tips for flights to San Diego

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 May 18, 2026.
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.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,376 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

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.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,376 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,376 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,449 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,376 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,737 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,376 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

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.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,979 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,376 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

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.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
2,946 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,376 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

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. 9 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 32 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, Spirit 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 $28, while round-trip flights cost around $46.

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

    A round-trip flight to San Diego will typically cost around $352, however they can be found for as little as $46.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to San Diego, Los Angeles offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 52 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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