HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
San Diego

$88+ 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 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — SAN
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from New Jersey to San Diego with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap 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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$180
(Expedia)

One-way from

$88
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$392

Good round-trip deal

$338 or less

Good one-way deal

$198 or less
From New Jersey to San Diego
Search Deals
One-way flight from New Jersey to San Diego
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($26 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Jersey to San Diego.
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New Jersey to San Diego.
Search Deals

Find 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 August 14, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Wed 9/104:43 pmEWR - SAN
Nonstop5h 49mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/161:35 pmSAN - EWR
1 stop13h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$180
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/66:59 amEWR - SAN
1 stop14h 43mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/137:47 pmSAN - EWR
1 stop7h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/13$181
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/95:15 amEWR - SAN
2 stops16h 27mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/137:15 amSAN - EWR
2 stops14h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$184
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/95:15 amEWR - SAN
2 stops10h 16mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/157:47 pmSAN - EWR
1 stop7h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$185
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/610:05 amEWR - SAN
2 stops24h 24mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/127:47 pmSAN - EWR
1 stop7h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/14$186
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/25:59 pmEWR - SAN
1 stop8h 38mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/67:47 pmSAN - EWR
1 stop7h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/11$187
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/3011:00 amEWR - SAN
2 stops15h 37mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/26:15 amSAN - EWR
1 stop7h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/13$188
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/810:00 pmEWR - SAN
2 stops23h 42mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/107:47 pmSAN - EWR
2 stops12h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$190
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/102:30 pmACY - SAN
2 stops12h 04mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/177:47 pmSAN - ACY
2 stops11h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/13$192
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/612:57 pmLGA - SAN
2 stops21h 32mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/121:35 pmSAN - LGA
2 stops24h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/13$200
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/125:55 amLGA - SAN
1 stop8h 08mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/176:15 amSAN - LGA
2 stops13h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/13$201
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/56:59 amJFK - SAN
1 stop7h 49mFrontier
Mon 9/86:49 pmSAN - JFK
1 stop14h 09mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$202

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 August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Jersey to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

New Jersey

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Atlantic CitySan Diego

ACY - SAN

ACYSAN

Atlantic City

Wed 9/10

2:30 pm-11:34 pm

2 stops12h 04m

San Diego

Wed 9/17

7:47 pm-9:52 am

2 stops11h 05m

$192

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Wed 9/3

5:59 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop8h 38m

San Diego

Fri 9/5

6:15 am-9:58 am

2 stops24h 43m

$193

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Sat 8/30

4:55 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop9h 42m

San Diego

Wed 9/3

7:01 pm-5:50 am

1 stop7h 49m

$197

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Sat 9/6

12:57 pm-7:29 am

2 stops21h 32m

San Diego

Fri 9/12

1:35 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops24h 55m

$200

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/6

6:59 am-11:48 am

1 stop7h 49m

San Diego

Mon 10/13

7:43 pm-11:59 am

1 stop13h 16m

$202

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Thu 11/6

8:36 pm-11:17 am

1 stop17h 41m

San Diego

Wed 11/12

7:05 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops17h 55m

$203

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/3

6:59 am-10:22 pm

1 stop18h 23m

San Diego

Fri 9/5

6:25 am-5:30 am

1 stop20h 05m

$203

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Sat 8/30

6:02 am-11:37 pm

2 stops20h 35m

San Diego

Wed 9/3

7:01 pm-2:18 pm

2 stops16h 17m

$203

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/12

6:59 am-11:04 pm

1 stop19h 05m

San Diego

Tue 10/14

8:00 am-5:30 am

1 stop18h 30m

$204

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/24

10:56 pm-8:07 pm

1 stop24h 11m

San Diego

Sun 9/28

9:03 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop22h 08m

$204

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 8/13

Showing 1-10 of 60 results
1
2
3
...
6

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.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from New Jersey 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 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 August 14, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Jersey to San Diego as you normally would.

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 August 14, 2025.

The most flights from USNJ to SAN are scheduled on a Thursday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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.

  • 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 $88. Users have also found prices from $120 and $139 on Frontier and Hawaiian 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 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: United Airlines (78%), American Airlines (60%), Alaska Airlines( 60%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from New Jersey to San Diego is $128. On average you can expect to pay $791. The most popular route, (Newark - San Diego), can usually be booked for $117.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from New Jersey 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near San Diego?

Book flights to San Diego if you plan to visit one of these locations
El Cajon
Chula Vista
Coronado
La Mesa
Poway
National City
Lemon Grove
Imperial Beach
Alpine

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for New Jersey to San Diego

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Las Vegas flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Las Vegas flights
Newark to Los Angeles flights
Newark to Las Vegas flights
O'Hare Intl to Las Vegas flights
John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco flights
Los Angeles to Las Vegas flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Los Angeles flights
Seattle to Las Vegas flights
San Francisco to Los Angeles flights
LaGuardia to Los Angeles flights
Seattle to Los Angeles flights
Newark to San Francisco flights
San Jose to Los Angeles flights
Burbank to Las Vegas flights
Atlanta to Las Vegas flights
Los Angeles to San Francisco flights
Hobby to Las Vegas flights
Denver to Las Vegas flights
Santa Ana to Las Vegas flights
Reagan-National to Los Angeles flights
Los Angeles to San Jose flights
Boston to Las Vegas flights
LaGuardia to Las Vegas flights
San Francisco to Ontario flights
Boston to Los Angeles flights
Baltimore to Las Vegas flights
Dulles Intl to Los Angeles flights
O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles flights
Dulles Intl to Las Vegas flights
Ontario to San Francisco flights
Seattle to San Francisco flights
San Francisco to Las Vegas flights
Oakland to Las Vegas flights
Los Angeles to Oakland flights
Fort Lauderdale to Las Vegas flights
Seattle to Ontario flights
Dulles Intl to San Francisco flights
Oakland to Los Angeles flights
Santa Ana to San Francisco flights
LaGuardia to San Francisco flights
San Jose to Las Vegas flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to San Francisco flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Ontario flights
George Bush Intcntl to Las Vegas flights
Orlando to Las Vegas flights
Reagan-National to San Francisco flights
Philadelphia to Las Vegas flights
Reagan-National to Las Vegas flights

Top 7 airlines flying from New Jersey to San Diego

Discover the top 7 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$128Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$158Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$185Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$220Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$242Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$262Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.