For a quick departure, consider using the Long Island Railroad from Penn Station to JFK, taking about 20-25 minutes.
$123+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to San Diego (SAN)
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JFK — SAN
Dec 5 — Dec 121
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 5, 2025.
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Mon 11/104:00 pmJFK - SAN
1 stop23h 07mFrontier
Thu 11/136:00 pmSAN - JFK
1 stop18h 00mFrontier
Deal found 11/3![Frontier logo]()
$222
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/201:00 pmJFK - SAN
1 stop13h 44mFrontier
Mon 11/246:36 amSAN - JFK
1 stop26h 30mFrontier
Deal found 11/3![Frontier logo]()
$223
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/169:30 amJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/191:37 pmSAN - JFK
1 stop19h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$226
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/137:59 amJFK - SAN
1 stop7h 36mFrontier
Thu 11/136:00 pmSAN - JFK
1 stop18h 00mFrontier
Deal found 11/4![Frontier logo]()
$229
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/184:27 pmJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/226:52 pmSAN - JFK
1 stop8h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$230
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/231:01 pmJFK - SAN
1 stop13h 58mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/47:59 amSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$231
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/158:35 pmJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 23mDelta
Wed 12/241:25 pmSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 34mDelta
Deal found 11/5![Delta logo]()
$232
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/124:00 pmJFK - SAN
1 stop8h 39mFrontier
Tue 11/181:37 pmSAN - JFK
2 stops19h 22mFrontier
Deal found 11/4![Frontier logo]()
$234
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/119:30 amJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 24mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/159:59 pmSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/4![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$235
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/411:20 amJFK - SAN
1 stop15h 31mFrontier
Sat 12/207:21 pmSAN - JFK
1 stop7h 09mFrontier
Deal found 11/5![Frontier logo]()
$236
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Thu 12/43:55 pmJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 16mJetBlue
Sun 12/149:05 pmSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 15mJetBlue
Deal found 11/5![JetBlue logo]()
$237
Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to San Diego
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) 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 November 5, 2025.
Most accurate provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $223 (Trip.com) |
One-way from | $123 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $337 |
Good round-trip deal | $233 or less |
Good one-way deal | $176 or less |
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New YorkSan Diego
JFK - SAN
JFKSAN
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 12/15
8:35 pm-11:58 pm
Nonstop6h 23m
San Diego
Wed 12/24
10:10 pm-6:37 am
Nonstop5h 27m
$232
New YorkSan Diego
JFK - SAN
JFKSAN
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 12/4
3:55 pm-7:11 pm
Nonstop6h 16m
San Diego
Mon 12/15
1:57 pm-10:14 pm
Nonstop5h 17m
$237
New YorkSan Diego
JFK - SAN
JFKSAN
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 11/19
5:25 pm-8:34 pm
Nonstop6h 09m
San Diego
Wed 12/3
1:12 pm-9:45 pm
Nonstop5h 33m
$237
New YorkSan Diego
JFK - SAN
JFKSAN
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 12/4
8:35 pm-11:58 pm
Nonstop6h 23m
San Diego
Thu 12/11
1:12 pm-9:45 pm
Nonstop5h 33m
$237
New YorkSan Diego
JFK - SAN
JFKSAN
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 12/6
8:40 am-12:02 pm
Nonstop6h 22m
San Diego
Mon 12/8
10:15 pm-6:42 am
Nonstop5h 27m
$237
New YorkSan Diego
JFK - SAN
JFKSAN
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 12/6
5:45 pm-9:05 pm
Nonstop6h 20m
San Diego
Wed 12/10
7:10 am-3:46 pm
Nonstop5h 36m
$237
New YorkSan Diego
JFK - SAN
JFKSAN
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 1/22
8:34 pm-12:05 am
Nonstop6h 31m
San Diego
Sat 1/31
7:00 am-3:26 pm
Nonstop5h 26m
$242
New YorkSan Diego
JFK - SAN
JFKSAN
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 1/22
8:45 am-12:17 pm
Nonstop6h 32m
San Diego
Mon 1/26
10:15 pm-6:44 am
Nonstop5h 29m
$247
New YorkSan Diego
JFK - SAN
JFKSAN
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 1/8
8:45 am-12:15 pm
Nonstop6h 30m
San Diego
Mon 1/12
1:35 pm-10:06 pm
Nonstop5h 31m
$247
New YorkSan Diego
JFK - SAN
JFKSAN
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 1/25
4:23 pm-7:46 pm
Nonstop6h 23m
San Diego
Sat 1/31
8:59 pm-5:53 pm
1 stop17h 54m
$252
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to San Diego in November.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from John F Kennedy Intl to San Diego. Price data was last updated on October 31, 2025.
Booking 64 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego (average of $97). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $202). 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 JFK to SAN?
Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl 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 November 5, 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 51% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.
What is the cheapest day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from John F Kennedy Intl to San Diego. Price data was last updated on November 2, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Dallas (DFW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 70% of 1-stop itineraries from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest layover option from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 10h 28m.
What’s the fastest layover option from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 10h 28m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 3h 00m.
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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 November 5, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Entertainment
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodHannah,Aug 2025
SFO - SAN
Entertainment
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodHannah,Aug 2025
SFO - SAN
Entertainment
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodHannah,Aug 2025
SFO - SAN
Entertainment
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodHannah,Aug 2025
SFO - SAN
Entertainment
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodHannah,Aug 2025
SFO - SAN
Entertainment
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodHannah,Aug 2025
SFO - SAN
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$124 | Average$268 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$148 | Average$364 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time85% | |
| Cheapest$162 | Average$360 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$194 | Average$407 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$244 | Average$397 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$255 | Average$439 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |