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$85+ 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 5/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — SAN
Jun 8 — Jun 151
Mon 6/8
Mon 6/15
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 May 9, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Thu 9/104:29 pm
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 06m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 9/142:17 pm
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/4$277
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 9/254:59 pm
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 02m
JetBlue
Tue 9/299:30 pm
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 37m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/9$282
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/285:05 pm
LGA
-
SAN
1 stop7h 55m
Frontier
Wed 6/36:25 am
SAN
-
LGA
1 stop12h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4$282
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/22:12 pm
EWR
-
SAN
1 stop8h 38m
United Airlines
Fri 6/59:05 pm
SAN
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/5$283
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 6/26:29 am
LGA
-
SAN
2 stops29h 18m
Frontier
Sat 6/66:25 am
SAN
-
LGA
1 stop12h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/187:00 am
EWR
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 49m
United Airlines
Tue 9/112:45 pm
SAN
-
EWR
1 stop8h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/5$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 11/248:20 pm
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 25m
Delta
Sat 12/510:10 pm
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 25m
Delta
Deal found 5/7$287
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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.
Wed 8/193:59 pm
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 01m
JetBlue
Wed 8/268:30 pm
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 34m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/8$288
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 8/41:36 pm
EWR
-
SAN
1 stop8h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/87:55 am
SAN
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$289
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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.
Sat 9/1910:55 pm
LGA
-
SAN
1 stop12h 24m
Frontier
Mon 9/219:19 am
SAN
-
LGA
1 stop9h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 5/8$290
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/288:47 pm
EWR
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 53m
United Airlines
Sat 5/309:05 pm
SAN
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/6$292
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Wed 8/53:59 pm
JFK
-
SAN
Nonstop6h 01m
JetBlue
Fri 8/148:30 pm
SAN
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 34m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/6$292

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 May 9, 2026.

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$277
(Delta)

One-way from

$85
(Super.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$387

Good round-trip deal

$340 or less

Good one-way deal

$188 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 May 9, 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

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/27

3:59 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop6h 01m

San Diego

Mon 8/31

8:30 pm-5:04 am

Nonstop5h 34m

$287

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/24

8:20 pm-11:43 pm

Nonstop6h 23m

San Diego

Tue 9/29

10:10 pm-6:43 am

Nonstop5h 33m

$287

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/17

4:29 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop6h 06m

San Diego

Wed 9/23

7:00 am-3:46 pm

Nonstop5h 46m

$287

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/25

7:00 am-9:47 am

Nonstop5h 47m

San Diego

Wed 8/26

8:30 pm-5:04 am

Nonstop5h 34m

$287

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/18

8:29 pm-11:43 pm

Nonstop6h 14m

San Diego

Mon 8/24

9:59 pm-6:27 am

Nonstop5h 28m

$292

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Wed 7/8

1:25 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop10h 00m

San Diego

Sun 7/12

10:40 pm-11:20 am

1 stop9h 40m

$297

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Fri 9/25

3:00 pm-8:21 pm

1 stop8h 21m

San Diego

Sun 9/27

10:40 pm-11:07 am

1 stop9h 27m

$297

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Tue 10/27

6:00 am-10:56 am

1 stop7h 56m

San Diego

Tue 11/3

11:40 am-11:03 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$297

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Thu 5/28

1:59 pm-7:23 pm

1 stop8h 24m

San Diego

Wed 6/3

12:41 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$297

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Mon 8/24

6:05 am-10:20 am

1 stop7h 15m

San Diego

Thu 9/24

10:55 am-10:50 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$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 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 May 9, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from New Jersey to San Diego at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 11% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, 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 May 2, 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. Sunday at noon 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 May 9, 2026.

The most flights from USNJ to SAN are scheduled on a Friday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New Jersey to San Diego?

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 01m. The distance between New Jersey and San Diego is about 2440 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • 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 $67. Users have also found prices from $111 and $115 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 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: American Airlines (95%), Alaska Airlines (95%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL( 93%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from New Jersey to San Diego is $138. On average you can expect to pay $1,026. The most popular route, (Newark - San Diego), can usually be booked for $287.

  • 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.

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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 May 9, 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$215Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$276Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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