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$127+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to San Diego (SAN)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SAN
Apr 17 — Apr 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Diego are usually found in January or September, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Diego
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 March 18, 2026.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/204:39 pm
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 26m
JetBlue
Mon 4/279:15 pm
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 18m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/14$229
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/154:45 pm
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 19m
JetBlue
Mon 5/189:15 pm
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 24m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/13$232
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/24:45 pm
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 19m
JetBlue
Fri 5/89:15 pm
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 24m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/16$246
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/144:39 pm
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 26m
JetBlue
Tue 4/219:15 pm
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 18m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/17$248
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/204:39 pm
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 26m
JetBlue
Wed 4/299:15 pm
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 24m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/14$253
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/74:45 pm
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 19m
JetBlue
Sun 5/109:15 pm
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 24m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/13$254
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 4/286:50 am
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 10m
JetBlue
Tue 5/59:15 pm
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 24m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/14$255
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Thu 4/236:50 am
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 10m
JetBlue
Sat 5/29:15 pm
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 24m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/15$256
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/74:45 pm
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 19m
JetBlue
Wed 5/139:15 pm
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 24m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/13$257
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/253:59 pm
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 01m
JetBlue
Mon 6/2911:25 am
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 39m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/14$258
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/196:50 am
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 03m
JetBlue
Sat 5/238:30 pm
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 28m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/15$262

Find 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 March 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$229
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$127
(Super.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$357

Good round-trip deal

$277 or less

Good one-way deal

$164 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York John F Kennedy Intl-San Diego flight deals.
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From New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Diego
One-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($3 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Diego.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Diego.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/30

8:35 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop6h 20m

San Diego

Mon 5/4

10:25 pm-6:50 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$277

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/24

8:35 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop6h 20m

San Diego

Tue 4/28

10:25 pm-6:50 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$277

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/1

8:35 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop6h 20m

San Diego

Tue 5/5

10:25 pm-6:50 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$277

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/2

9:35 am-12:48 pm

Nonstop6h 13m

San Diego

Tue 5/5

7:15 am-10:59 pm

1 stop12h 44m

$287

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/5

7:00 am-3:53 pm

1 stop11h 53m

San Diego

Sat 5/9

6:52 am-3:29 pm

Nonstop5h 37m

$292
Quickest round-trip

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/25

3:00 pm-6:13 pm

Nonstop6h 13m

San Diego

Mon 4/27

10:25 pm-6:50 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$297

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/20

8:35 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop6h 20m

San Diego

Wed 4/22

10:25 pm-6:50 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$357

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/30

8:06 pm-8:15 am

1 stop15h 09m

San Diego

Tue 4/14

12:45 pm-7:30 am

1 stop15h 45m

$412

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/13

8:35 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop6h 20m

San Diego

Mon 4/20

10:30 pm-10:15 am

1 stop8h 45m

$415

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/22

4:41 pm-7:58 pm

Nonstop6h 17m

San Diego

Fri 6/19

2:15 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop5h 44m

$517

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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: When it comes to deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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.

Best time to book a flight from John F Kennedy Intl to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego

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 March 13, 2026.

Booking 45 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego (average of $119). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of $168). 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 March 18, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 12% 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 March 14, 2026.

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 at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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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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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 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 March 18, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego, such as Alaska Airlines,Delta, andHawaiian Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Diego from New York John F Kennedy Intl. Booking flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Diego (SAN) should be relatively easy as there are 21 daily inbound flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl from 6 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego?

    Airlines like Delta and Alaska Airlines fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego in about 6h 13m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and San Diego are separated by a distance of 2440 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego round-trip?

    Frontier, at $118, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Hawaiian Airlines and JetBlue. Frontier is 67% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego are Frontier ($100), JetBlue ($117), and Delta ($118).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego?

    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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego on time: Qatar Airways (89%), Alaska Airlines (89%), Hawaiian Airlines (89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego?

    The cheapest flight price from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego is $108. On average you can expect to pay $1,050. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Diego), can usually be booked for $246.

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Diego?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to San Diego 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego (average of $119). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of $168). 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 6 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to San Diego

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Diego. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$118Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$143Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$155Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$159Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$232Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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