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$66+ Cheap flights from New Jersey 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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — SAN
Mar 6 — Mar 131
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Fri 3/13
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Cheap flight deals from New Jersey to San Diego

Cheapest flights from New Jersey to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Jersey to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 4, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Thu 2/268:59 pm
LGA
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SAN
1 stop14h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/29:50 am
SAN
-
LGA
1 stop25h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$209
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/274:00 pm
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 35m
Hawaiian Airlines
Mon 3/27:35 am
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 25m
Hawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/2$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Thu 2/268:59 pm
LGA
-
SAN
1 stop14h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/49:45 am
SAN
-
LGA
1 stop25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Mon 3/25:00 pm
JFK
-
SAN
1 stop9h 59m
Hawaiian Airlines
Mon 3/169:59 pm
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 24m
Hawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/2$211
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Thu 4/910:00 pm
LGA
-
SAN
1 stop29h 02m
Frontier
Mon 4/136:45 am
SAN
-
LGA
1 stop11h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3$211
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/18:00 am
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 39m
JetBlue
Tue 3/109:10 pm
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 03m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/3$212
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/58:59 pm
LGA
-
SAN
1 stop30h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/126:55 am
SAN
-
LGA
1 stop10h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$212
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Fri 9/44:00 pm
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 9/169:56 pm
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2$213
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/54:30 pm
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 30m
JetBlue
Thu 3/129:05 pm
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 10m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/3$214
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/248:59 pm
LGA
-
SAN
1 stop23h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/48:45 am
SAN
-
LGA
2 stops11h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$214
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/184:45 pm
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/212:47 pm
SAN
-
JFK
1 stop12h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$215
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/54:30 pm
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 30m
JetBlue
Fri 3/139:05 pm
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 10m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/2$216

Find flight deals from New Jersey to San Diego

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Jersey to San Diego flight deals. Data was last updated February 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$209
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$66
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$347

Good round-trip deal

$282 or less

Good one-way deal

$158 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from New Jersey to San Diego that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Jersey to San Diego that are best for you.

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New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/3

3:59 pm-7:28 pm

Nonstop6h 29m

San Diego

Thu 3/12

9:05 pm-5:15 am

Nonstop5h 10m

$216

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/5

8:35 pm-12:05 am

Nonstop6h 30m

San Diego

Sat 3/14

1:06 pm-9:29 pm

Nonstop5h 23m

$216

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/28

5:40 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop6h 25m

San Diego

Sat 3/14

1:06 pm-9:29 pm

Nonstop5h 23m

$216

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/6

4:30 pm-7:58 pm

Nonstop6h 28m

San Diego

Fri 3/13

9:05 pm-5:15 am

Nonstop5h 10m

$216

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/13

8:40 pm-12:11 am

Nonstop6h 31m

San Diego

Sat 3/14

1:06 pm-9:29 pm

Nonstop5h 23m

$217

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/5

8:35 pm-12:05 am

Nonstop6h 30m

San Diego

Wed 3/11

10:25 pm-6:49 am

Nonstop5h 24m

$217

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/23

8:35 pm-12:05 am

Nonstop6h 30m

San Diego

Wed 3/4

7:00 am-3:24 pm

Nonstop5h 24m

$217

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/9

8:40 pm-12:11 am

Nonstop6h 31m

San Diego

Mon 3/16

10:25 pm-6:49 am

Nonstop5h 24m

$217

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/5

5:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 59m

San Diego

Wed 3/11

9:59 pm-6:23 am

Nonstop5h 24m

$227

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/9

7:00 am-4:46 pm

1 stop12h 46m

San Diego

Tue 3/10

7:35 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

$227

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Best time to book a flight from New Jersey to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from New Jersey with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Jersey to San Diego

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Jersey to San Diego?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to San Diego (average of $84). Flying from New Jersey to San Diego in November is currently the most expensive (average of $237). 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 NJ to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from New Jersey 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 February 4, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from New Jersey to San Diego at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 33% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Jersey to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New Jersey to San Diego. Price data was last updated on January 31, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Jersey to San Diego flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New Jersey to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from New Jersey 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 February 4, 2026.

The most flights from USNJ to SAN are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Jersey 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 Jersey?

    Most people fly into San Diego (SAN) if they book a flight to San Diego from New Jersey. San Diego is conveniently located just 2.6 mi from San Diego’s city center.

  • How popular is this New Jersey to San Diego flight route?

    Within the past month, 75 users have taken a look at flights from New Jersey to San Diego.

  • How long is the flight from New Jersey to San Diego?

    Departing from New Jersey to San Diego will take you 6h 29m. The distance between New Jersey and San Diego is about 2440 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from New Jersey to San Diego?

    The most popular route from New Jersey to San Diego is Newark - San Diego. You may also consider New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Diego or New York LaGuardia - San Diego.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New Jersey to San Diego?

    Before booking your flight to San Diego from New Jersey, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: TAP AIR PORTUGAL (80%), United Airlines (79%), Alaska Airlines( 71%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Jersey to San Diego?

    The cheapest flight price from New Jersey to San Diego is $98. On average you can expect to pay $959. The most popular route, (Newark - San Diego), can usually be booked for $166.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Jersey to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Jersey to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Jersey to San Diego?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Jersey to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Jersey 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 Jersey to San Diego?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to San Diego (average of $84). Flying from New Jersey to San Diego in November is currently the most expensive (average of $237). 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 New Jersey to San Diego

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from New Jersey 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 February 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$75Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$148Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$178Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$235Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$237Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$276Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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