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Flights to San Diego in 2023

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Cheapest inJanuaryBest time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
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Average price$297Average for round-trip flights in March 2023
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Round-trip from$179From New York to San Diego
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One-way from$83One-way flight from New York to San Diego (SAN)
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NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

2023-04-25

2 stops24h 46m

San Diego

2023-05-04

1 stop22h 37m

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

2023-05-01

2 stops36h 05m

San Diego

2023-05-04

1 stop22h 37m

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

2023-05-02

2 stops23h 57m

San Diego

2023-05-09

2 stops20h 12m

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

2023-04-25

2 stops26h 32m

San Diego

2023-05-02

2 stops21h 53m

New York LaGuardiaSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

2023-05-12

1 stop23h 38m

San Diego

2023-05-16

1 stop20h 30m

New York John F Kennedy IntlSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

2023-05-06

Nonstop6h 10m

San Diego

2023-05-09

Nonstop5h 20m

New York John F Kennedy IntlSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

2023-04-20

Nonstop6h 34m

San Diego

2023-04-25

Nonstop5h 31m

New York John F Kennedy IntlSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

2023-04-20

Nonstop6h 25m

San Diego

2023-04-24

Nonstop5h 17m

New York John F Kennedy IntlSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

2023-04-21

1 stop8h 44m

San Diego

2023-04-25

1 stop9h 16m

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Reviews of Airlines Servicing San Diego

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
1,368 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The line at TSA took me 2.5-3 hours to get through and I was behind on my flight time by 20 minutes. I was told some flights would be delayed and they would wait but when I arrived the flight had already taken off. I showed up on time and even then 2 and a half hours was not enough time to make my flight. I had to rent a car and drive from Vegas to San Diego at 8:00pm. I just hoped the airport would have notified their passengers a lot better.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
1,368 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
1,368 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The line at TSA took me 2.5-3 hours to get through and I was behind on my flight time by 20 minutes. I was told some flights would be delayed and they would wait but when I arrived the flight had already taken off. I showed up on time and even then 2 and a half hours was not enough time to make my flight. I had to rent a car and drive from Vegas to San Diego at 8:00pm. I just hoped the airport would have notified their passengers a lot better.

Delta
8.0
Very good
2,333 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
1,368 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The line at TSA took me 2.5-3 hours to get through and I was behind on my flight time by 20 minutes. I was told some flights would be delayed and they would wait but when I arrived the flight had already taken off. I showed up on time and even then 2 and a half hours was not enough time to make my flight. I had to rent a car and drive from Vegas to San Diego at 8:00pm. I just hoped the airport would have notified their passengers a lot better.

JetBlue
7.6
Good
467 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
1,368 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The line at TSA took me 2.5-3 hours to get through and I was behind on my flight time by 20 minutes. I was told some flights would be delayed and they would wait but when I arrived the flight had already taken off. I showed up on time and even then 2 and a half hours was not enough time to make my flight. I had to rent a car and drive from Vegas to San Diego at 8:00pm. I just hoped the airport would have notified their passengers a lot better.

Allegiant Air
7.5
Good
95 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
1,368 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The line at TSA took me 2.5-3 hours to get through and I was behind on my flight time by 20 minutes. I was told some flights would be delayed and they would wait but when I arrived the flight had already taken off. I showed up on time and even then 2 and a half hours was not enough time to make my flight. I had to rent a car and drive from Vegas to San Diego at 8:00pm. I just hoped the airport would have notified their passengers a lot better.

American Airlines
7.4
Good
1,780 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
1,368 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The line at TSA took me 2.5-3 hours to get through and I was behind on my flight time by 20 minutes. I was told some flights would be delayed and they would wait but when I arrived the flight had already taken off. I showed up on time and even then 2 and a half hours was not enough time to make my flight. I had to rent a car and drive from Vegas to San Diego at 8:00pm. I just hoped the airport would have notified their passengers a lot better.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?

The cheapest ticket to San Diego found for each month in 2023 based on historical flight searches by Cheapflights users.

January

$269

February

$278

March

$327

April

$373

May

$371

June

$446

July

$437

August

$347

September

$336

October

$324

November

$338

December

$316

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to San Diego is January. The most expensive month for flights is June. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

When is the best time to fly to San Diego?

Average San Diego flight ticket prices and weather conditions for 2023 and 2024 by month

NYC - SAN

Price

$269 - $537

SAN

Temperature

57.2 - 71.6 °F

SAN

Rainfall

0 - 2.3 inches

Peak season:

San Diego is the perfect year-round destination and its high season includes most of the year. Accommodation and flights to San Diego and will be most expensive between May and August, November to January and during all public holidays. If taking a flight to San Diego over the festive period be sure to fly there during Christmas when over 1,200 individuals from all over San Diego take part in the La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival every year. People line the sidewalks to watch the parade of marching bands, drill teams, scout troops, dancers, floats and much more.

Off season: 

October, February and March are low-season months. During this time cheap flights to San Diego are available and February sees San Diego’s most adored nightlife street party, Gaslamp Diego Mardi Gras, bless the streets with spectacular performances, parades, live music and streets of delicious food. The event is held on Shrove Tuesday and thousands of merry-makers flock towards the vibrant Gaslamp Quarter every year. Additionally, September and April are months of good weather, fewer crowds and it is also possible to find a cheap flight to San Diego in these months. If you are taking a flight to San Diego to enjoy the beach, beware the May Gray and June Gloom – or fog as it is more often referred to.

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

San Diego is always warm and popular, but spring and fall often net you the best deals on flights. Those times are less busy than popular summer travel to San Diego, but you still get beautiful weather. Winter months are typically the cheapest time to buy tickets to San Diego. Start looking one to four months ahead of time, unless you plan to travel during a holiday or during summer, when demand is higher.

Which day is cheapest to fly to San Diego?

The cheapest day to fly to San Diego is usually Wednesday. At the moment, Monday is the most expensive.

What time of day is cheapest to fly to San Diego?

Flights at noon are typically the cheapest time of the day to fly to San Diego. Flights in the afternoon are usually the most expensive.

San Diego Travel Guide

San Diego is California’s first city, discovered in 1542 when Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo sailed into San Diego Bay and claimed it for Spain. Today, San Diego maintains its naval integrity as one of California’s busiest sailing ports and a U.S. Navy hub. Tourism keeps this city afloat – thanks to cheap flights to San Diego – and provides a major boost to the city’s economy every year. Book airline tickets to San Diego for some of the best swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, windsurfing and sailing in the nation. While you’re there, head to famous tourist attractions like Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo.

Visitors arriving on San Diego flights will immediately feel at ease in the nation’s seventh-largest city. Its neighborhoods rival that of tourist-packed San Francisco, but when you book a trip to San Diego you’ll find the city’s Spanish-Mexican heritage honored. If you’ve got some time to spare while you’re here, add a few extra days to your San Diego flight and take a side trip to one of California’s nearby cities.

One of San Diego’s greatest attractions is Balboa Park, a wonderful collection of gardens, stunning Spanish Revival architecture, museums, wilderness and zoo. Another is the Gaslamp Quarter, the historical heart of the San Diego. A red-light and low-rent district in times gone by, the past few decades has seen it come back to life – now as a lively dining, entertainment and urban shopping area.

San Diego, the beautiful city by the Pacific Ocean about two hours south of Los Angeles, has arguably the best climate in the US and a healthy, laid-back attitude too. It has a great ethnic and cultural mix, and its close proximity to Mexico – Tijuana is less than 20 miles away – makes for great Mexican cafes and restaurants.

Food lovers that fly to San Diego will find excellent Latin, Central and East Asian, Middle Eastern, Italian, Greek, and Pacific Islander food throughout the city. Pick up the scent in the Gaslamp Quarter, Little Italy, La Jolla and Old Town.

One of San Diego’s biggest attractions is the world-famous San Diego Zoo, known for its conservation efforts, natural animal environments and successful breeding of endangered species. You can visit more than 4,000 animals, many of them wandering in simulated natural habitats spread out over 100 acres. One of the best sections is the Tiger River Asian rainforest, which features tigers, pythons, tapirs and crocodiles visible from misty trails winding through waterfalls and exotic plants. You can also visit exhibits like the Gorilla Tropics, Sun Bear Forest, polar bears and the Ituri Forest Exhibit. The zoo’s smallest visitors might enjoy the Children’s Zoo, where they can pet bunnies, goats and sheep. Sea lions and other animals perform at an outdoor amphitheater.

San Diego’s city center area includes the business district, the historic Gaslamp Quarter and the waterfront Embarcadero is small enough to walk around. The Gaslamp District is a trendy 16-block shopping and dining area filled with historic buildings and the wrought-iron street lamps that give it its name. There are also many performing and visual art centers and several blues and jazz festivals. In the summer there are crowds of people sitting at outdoor tables, but you should watch your surroundings at night.

San Diego’s beaches are the heart of the city, stretching across 70 miles. There are plenty of shops and cafes to stop at or you can spend your time tanning, swimming or snorkeling. Roller bladers, joggers and bikers flock to the boardwalk running from Mission beach to Pacific Beach, and there’s plenty of waterskiing, sailing and windsurfing in Mission Bay. Just north of the city is La Jolla, an oceanfront suburb with classy restaurants and expensive real estate along a beautiful stretch of coastline. The ocean is clear and the beaches have coves, cliffs and great surfing.

Coronado Island is home to the famous historic Hotel del Coronado, a National Historic Landmark from 1888. The building is a San Diego institution with distinctive Victorian turrets and conical towers. Many films have been shot here over the years and celebrities like Marilyn Monroe and Frank Sinatra were once guests. You can stay at the hotel or just take a tour, wandering through the grounds and the award-winning Silver Strand State Beach.

No matter when travelers book your flight to San Diego, California’s southernmost city, and second-largest, they are sure to enjoy near year-round sunshine with shimmering beaches and a fascinating history.

Getting to and around the city of San Diego

The main airport for travelers on flights to San Diego is San Diego International Airport (SAN). Public transportation options from the airport include buses, light rail and trains. Car rental and taxis are also available.

Like much of Southern California, the easiest way to get around San Diego is by car. You can find several rental car companies at the airport. Bus tickets are cheap and the trolley system is a great way to get around downtown or to nearby Tijuana. The Blue Line can take you through Old Town before crossing the border into Mexico. Tickets cost a few dollars and last for two hours.

Tips for your stay in San Diego

  • The Hotel del Coronado on Coronado Island is the largest wooden structure in the United States.
  • Deep theater discounts are available at the ARTS TIX booth downtown in Horton Plaza Park, where day-of-show tickets are available on a cash-only basis. Events include theater, concert and dance throughout the city.
  • Each July, Mission Bayis home to a San Diego original, the Over-the-Line Tournament. This beach softball event dates from 1953 and is renowned for boisterous, anything-goes behavior.
  • And for the holidays, kids of all ages gather in the lobby of Loews Coronado Bay Resort, where the Cat in the Hat gives regular readings of How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) is one of San Diego’s most treasured native sons.
  • San Diego has several world-class attractions including Balboa Park, America’s largest urban cultural park, which has more than a dozen museums as well as the world-famous San Diego Zoo.
  • For those travelers taking a flight to San Diego to get away from it all, Torrey Pines State Reserve is one of the wildest landscapes along the coast, with unspoiled beaches, chaparral, pine trees and a lagoon vital to many migrating birds.

Finding Flights from San Diego

Sunny southern California offers a lot, but the San Diego International Airport connects you to anywhere in the world when you’re ready to explore. Fly out of the city on American, Delta, United and other popular carriers.

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San Diego is a busy airport, so you’ll want to arrive early to avoid missing your flight. Take the city bus from downtown San Diego to the airport to avoid parking hassles. You can also take the San Diego Trolley. A shuttle runs between the terminal and about a block from the Middletown Station if you take the trolley.

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.

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