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$139+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to San Diego (SAN)

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JFK — SAN
Jul 1 — Jul 81
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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 64 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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Round-trip from

$258
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$139
(JetBlue)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$467

Good round-trip deal

$347 or less

Good one-way deal

$192 or less
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. 9% potential increase in price ($36 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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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 June 26, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/136:59 amJFK - SAN
1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/197:15 amSAN - JFK
1 stop10h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/24$257
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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.
Mon 9/1512:59 pmJFK - SAN
1 stop8h 17mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/189:25 pmSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/26$261
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Tue 7/86:59 amJFK - SAN
1 stop14h 20mFrontier
Wed 7/167:04 pmSAN - JFK
1 stop7h 26mFrontier
Deal found 6/24$263
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 9/1610:00 amJFK - SAN
Nonstop5h 49mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 9/269:25 pmSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 44mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/24$266
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Mon 9/1510:00 amJFK - SAN
Nonstop5h 49mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/279:25 pmSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/24$268
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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.
Wed 7/167:30 amJFK - SAN
Nonstop5h 59mJetBlue
Sat 7/268:30 pmSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 39mJetBlue
Deal found 6/25$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Tue 8/128:25 pmJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 17mDelta
Sat 8/169:44 amSAN - JFK
1 stop17h 41mDelta
Deal found 6/24$295
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Wed 8/611:33 amJFK - SAN
1 stop8h 46mSun Country Air
Sun 8/175:37 pmSAN - JFK
1 stop13h 54mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/25$358

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New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/13

6:59 am-12:04 pm

1 stop8h 05m

San Diego

Tue 8/19

7:15 am-9:00 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$257

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/15

12:59 pm-6:16 pm

1 stop8h 17m

San Diego

Thu 9/18

9:25 pm-6:09 am

Nonstop5h 44m

$261

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/8

6:59 am-6:19 pm

1 stop14h 20m

San Diego

Wed 7/16

7:04 pm-5:30 am

1 stop7h 26m

$263

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/16

10:00 am-12:49 pm

Nonstop5h 49m

San Diego

Fri 9/26

9:25 pm-6:09 am

Nonstop5h 44m

$266

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/15

10:00 am-12:49 pm

Nonstop5h 49m

San Diego

Sat 9/27

9:25 pm-6:09 am

Nonstop5h 44m

$268

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/16

8:50 am-11:52 am

Nonstop6h 02m

San Diego

Tue 7/22

6:30 am-3:25 pm

Nonstop5h 55m

$277

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/16

3:59 pm-6:57 pm

Nonstop5h 58m

San Diego

Sat 8/23

8:30 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop5h 30m

$299

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/6

11:33 am-5:19 pm

1 stop8h 46m

San Diego

Sun 8/17

5:37 pm-10:31 am

1 stop13h 54m

$358

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/5

7:30 am-10:26 am

Nonstop5h 56m

$139

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 7/7

6:59 am-12:04 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$141

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The best insider tips for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego trip
Airports
JFK

For a quick departure, consider using the Long Island Railroad from Penn Station to JFK, taking about 20-25 minutes.

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SAN

For a stress-free arrival, use the free San Diego Flyer shuttle to connect to downtown from SAN.

Read more about SANby Blane Bachelor
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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.

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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 June 20, 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 26, 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 22, 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 26, 2025.

The most flights from JFK to SAN are scheduled on a Monday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

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 26, 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.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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  • 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 22 daily inbound flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl from 6 different airlines.

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

    American Airlines, at $258, 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 Frontier and Hawaiian Airlines. American Airlines is 29% 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 JetBlue ($139), Frontier ($141), and Alaska Airlines ($148).

  • 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: LOT (100%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (100%), JetBlue (93%).

  • 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 $134. On average you can expect to pay $910. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Diego), can usually be booked for $225.

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

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  • 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, 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.

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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 June 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$118Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$148Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$153Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$183Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$232Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$234Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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