For a quick departure, consider using the Long Island Railroad from Penn Station to JFK, taking about 20-25 minutes.
$139+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to San Diego (SAN)
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JFK — SAN
Jun 17 — Jun 241
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from | $258 (Cheapflightsfares) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $139 (Alaska Airlines) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $447 |
Good round-trip deal | $337 or less |
Good one-way deal | $182 or less |
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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San DiegoExplore 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 June 12, 2025.
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 June 12, 2025.
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Sun 8/106:59 amJFK - SAN
1 stop8h 09mFrontier
Tue 8/127:04 pmSAN - JFK
1 stop7h 26mFrontier
Deal found 6/10![Frontier logo]()
$258
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 9/310:00 amJFK - SAN
Nonstop5h 49mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/87:00 amSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$262
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 7/164:46 pmJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 11mDelta
Sat 7/196:30 amSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 55mDelta
Deal found 6/11![Delta logo]()
$282
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/16:30 amJFK - SAN
1 stop8h 56mJetBlue
Wed 7/98:30 pmSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 39mJetBlue
Deal found 6/11![JetBlue logo]()
$290
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/264:28 pmJFK - SAN
Nonstop5h 56mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 8/317:00 amSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/10![Hawaiian Airlines logo]()
$302
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Thu 7/106:20 pmJFK - SAN
1 stop8h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/1310:39 pmSAN - JFK
1 stop10h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11![American Airlines logo]()
$367
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Tue 6/171:10 pmJFK - SAN
1 stop12h 48mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/257:00 amSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$388
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New YorkSan Diego
JFK - SAN
JFKSAN
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 8/10
6:59 am-12:08 pm
1 stop8h 09m
San Diego
Tue 8/12
7:04 pm-5:30 am
1 stop7h 26m
$258
New YorkSan Diego
JFK - SAN
JFKSAN
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 9/3
10:00 am-12:49 pm
Nonstop5h 49m
San Diego
Mon 9/8
7:00 am-3:40 pm
Nonstop5h 40m
$262
New YorkSan Diego
JFK - SAN
JFKSAN
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 7/16
4:46 pm-7:57 pm
Nonstop6h 11m
San Diego
Thu 8/21
1:05 pm-10:05 pm
Nonstop6h 00m
$282
New YorkSan Diego
JFK - SAN
JFKSAN
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 7/1
6:30 am-12:26 pm
1 stop8h 56m
San Diego
Tue 7/8
8:30 pm-5:09 am
Nonstop5h 39m
$290
New YorkSan Diego
JFK - SAN
JFKSAN
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 8/26
4:28 pm-7:24 pm
Nonstop5h 56m
San Diego
Sun 8/31
7:00 am-3:40 pm
Nonstop5h 40m
$302
New YorkSan Diego
JFK - SAN
JFKSAN
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 7/10
6:20 pm-12:09 am
1 stop8h 49m
San Diego
Sun 7/13
10:39 pm-12:28 pm
1 stop10h 49m
$367
New YorkSan Diego
JFK - SAN
JFKSAN
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 9/9
9:30 am-6:37 pm
2 stops12h 07m
$139
New YorkSan Diego
JFK - SAN
JFKSAN
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 6/25
6:59 am-11:29 pm
1 stop19h 30m
$140
New YorkSan Diego
JFK - SAN
JFKSAN
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 8/18
6:59 am-6:10 pm
1 stop14h 11m
$141
New YorkSan Diego
JFK - SAN
JFKSAN
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 8/14
10:00 am-12:52 pm
Nonstop5h 52m
$148
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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 June 9, 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 June 12, 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 52% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, 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 June 8, 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. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego
Explore weekly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to San Diego. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
The most flights from JFK to SAN are scheduled on a Thursday (34 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).
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).
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 June 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines from New York to San Diego to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$115 | Average$218 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$148 | Average$352 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time85% | |
| Cheapest$153 | Average$356 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$178 | Average$387 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$233 | Average$427 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$234 | Average$352 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |