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$80+ 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 4/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — SAN
Apr 21 — Apr 281
Tue 4/21
Tue 4/28
1 adult, Economy
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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 March 22, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/144:25 pm
LGA
-
SAN
1 stop8h 35m
Southwest
Fri 4/1710:40 pm
SAN
-
LGA
1 stop6h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/22$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/1010:00 pm
LGA
-
SAN
1 stop26h 35m
Frontier
Wed 4/158:00 am
SAN
-
LGA
2 stops11h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$237
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 SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 4/149:30 am
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 22m
Hawaiian Airlines
Tue 4/217:00 am
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 29m
Hawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/18$249
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares 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
Tue 5/129:15 pm
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 24m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/17$252
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Sat 11/217:29 pm
EWR
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 54m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 12/48:10 am
SAN
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/22$253
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 4/910:00 pm
LGA
-
SAN
1 stop29h 02m
Frontier
Tue 4/147:15 am
SAN
-
LGA
2 stops12h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 3/22$253
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/75:39 pm
EWR
-
SAN
2 stops24h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/292:12 pm
SAN
-
EWR
1 stop13h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$254
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/135:35 pm
LGA
-
SAN
1 stop8h 20m
Southwest
Fri 4/1710:40 pm
SAN
-
LGA
1 stop6h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/22$254
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/910:29 pm
EWR
-
SAN
2 stops20h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/142:12 pm
SAN
-
EWR
1 stop13h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$255
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/215:59 am
EWR
-
SAN
2 stops20h 07m
Frontier
Tue 4/2812:12 pm
SAN
-
EWR
2 stops21h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 3/22$256
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 4/910:00 pm
LGA
-
SAN
1 stop25h 26m
Frontier
Mon 4/206:25 am
SAN
-
LGA
1 stop12h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 3/21$256

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 March 22, 2026.

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$235
(Southwest)

One-way from

$80
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$382

Good round-trip deal

$314 or less

Good one-way deal

$161 or less
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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 March 22, 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Tue 4/14

4:25 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop8h 35m

San Diego

Fri 4/17

10:40 pm-8:30 am

1 stop6h 50m

$235

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Tue 5/5

4:49 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop6h 06m

San Diego

Tue 5/12

10:20 pm-6:45 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$277

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

Mon 4/27

8:35 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop6h 20m

San Diego

Thu 4/30

7:15 am-3:49 pm

Nonstop5h 34m

$277

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/8

5:25 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop6h 10m

San Diego

Wed 5/13

1:10 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop5h 50m

$277

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

10:25 pm-6:50 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$277

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/26

1:30 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop11h 30m

San Diego

Tue 6/9

10:40 pm-9:45 am

1 stop8h 05m

$282

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Fri 4/17

6:30 am-12:10 pm

1 stop8h 40m

San Diego

Tue 4/21

7:55 am-8:25 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$287

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Tue 4/14

9:00 am-3:46 pm

1 stop9h 46m

San Diego

Wed 4/29

6:15 am-11:29 pm

1 stop14h 14m

$297

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Mon 4/13

2:20 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop8h 45m

San Diego

Fri 4/17

11:00 am-9:54 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$297

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to San Diego (average of $154). 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 March 22, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from New Jersey to San Diego at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 14% 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 March 14, 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 March 22, 2026.

The most flights from USNJ to SAN are scheduled on a Friday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 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 long is the flight from New Jersey to San Diego?

    Departing from New Jersey to San Diego will take you 6h 06m. The distance between New Jersey and San Diego is about 2419 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Jersey to San Diego one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $70. Users have also found prices from $114 and $114 on Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from New Jersey to San Diego is New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Diego. You may also consider Newark - 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: American Airlines (90%), Alaska Airlines (90%), Hawaiian Airlines( 90%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from New Jersey to San Diego is $108. On average you can expect to pay $947. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Diego), can usually be booked for $252.

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to San Diego (average of $154). 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 March 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$75Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$148Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$219Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$276Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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