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$109+ Cheap flights from New York State 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 11/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SAN
Dec 3 — Dec 101
Wed 12/3
Wed 12/10
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Cheap flight deals from New York to San Diego

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to San Diego flight deals. Data was last updated November 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$222
(Frontier)

One-way from

$109
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$401

Good round-trip deal

$233 or less

Good one-way deal

$176 or less
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Cheapest flights from New York to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 3, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/131:05 pmJFK - SAN
1 stop12h 09mFrontier
Mon 11/173:59 pmSAN - JFK
1 stop11h 31mFrontier
Deal found 11/2$222
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Mon 11/2410:58 pmLGA - SAN
1 stop12h 03mFrontier
Thu 11/276:35 amSAN - LGA
1 stop11h 25mFrontier
Deal found 11/1$222
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Sat 11/156:25 amJFK - SAN
2 stops19h 00mFrontier
Sat 11/226:52 pmSAN - JFK
1 stop8h 09mFrontier
Deal found 11/1$223
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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.
Tue 11/1110:55 pmLGA - SAN
1 stop25h 44mFrontier
Thu 11/206:25 amSAN - LGA
1 stop11h 35mFrontier
Deal found 10/31$223
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1110:55 pmLGA - SAN
1 stop25h 44mFrontier
Sat 11/155:28 pmSAN - LGA
1 stop25h 32mFrontier
Deal found 11/2$224
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/44:35 pmJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 28mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/89:59 pmSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/1$225
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 11/1810:00 pmLGA - SAN
2 stops16h 52mFrontier
Mon 11/246:36 amSAN - LGA
1 stop12h 27mFrontier
Deal found 11/3$225
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Tue 11/257:30 amJFK - SAN
1 stop10h 24mFrontier
Wed 12/36:25 amSAN - JFK
2 stops20h 05mFrontier
Deal found 11/2$226
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Wed 11/196:24 amLGA - SAN
2 stops18h 15mFrontier
Mon 11/246:36 amSAN - LGA
1 stop12h 27mFrontier
Deal found 11/2$226
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Mon 12/1511:20 amJFK - SAN
1 stop15h 36mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/177:59 amSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$227
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Thu 12/48:55 pmLGA - SAN
1 stop30h 04mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/106:34 amSAN - LGA
1 stop12h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$227
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 11/247:30 amJFK - SAN
1 stop10h 57mFrontier
Mon 12/16:52 pmSAN - JFK
1 stop8h 09mFrontier
Deal found 11/2$228

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 November 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York State to San Diego that are best for you.

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New York

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San Diego

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New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/15

8:35 pm-11:58 pm

Nonstop6h 23m

San Diego

Wed 12/24

10:10 pm-6:37 am

Nonstop5h 27m

$232

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/3

9:30 am-12:54 pm

Nonstop6h 24m

San Diego

Tue 12/9

9:59 pm-6:26 am

Nonstop5h 27m

$237

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/4

8:35 am-12:02 pm

Nonstop6h 27m

San Diego

Wed 12/10

1:12 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop5h 33m

$237

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 12/13

8:40 am-12:02 pm

Nonstop6h 22m

San Diego

Wed 12/17

1:12 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop5h 33m

$237

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 12/16

8:40 am-12:02 pm

Nonstop6h 22m

San Diego

Sun 1/11

1:35 pm-10:06 pm

Nonstop5h 31m

$242

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/9

8:34 pm-12:05 am

Nonstop6h 31m

San Diego

Tue 1/13

7:00 am-3:26 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

$242

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/25

8:34 pm-12:05 am

Nonstop6h 31m

San Diego

Sat 1/31

7:00 am-3:26 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

$242

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/22

8:34 pm-12:05 am

Nonstop6h 31m

San Diego

Sat 1/31

7:00 am-3:26 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

$242

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Fri 1/9

6:50 am-10:04 am

Nonstop6h 14m

San Diego

Thu 1/22

10:40 pm-6:50 am

Nonstop5h 10m

$247

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/30

4:30 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop6h 20m

San Diego

Mon 2/2

9:00 pm-5:13 am

Nonstop5h 13m

$247

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York State to San Diego

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from State of New York to San Diego?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to San Diego (average of $87). Flying from State of New York to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $202). 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 NY to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 November 3, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from State of New York to San Diego in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 17% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from State of New York to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to San Diego. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their State of New York to San Diego flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from State of New York to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from New York 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 November 3, 2025.

The most flights from USNY 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 (15 on average).

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego (SAN) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Diego from New York.

  • How long is the flight from State of New York to San Diego?

    A quick flight from State of New York to San Diego can take about 6h 14m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $247. State of New York and San Diego are separated by a distance of 2419 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $123. Delta flights start at $124 while deals on United Airlines start at $124 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from State of New York to San Diego?

    Most travelers choose New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Diego, Newark - San Diego or New York LaGuardia - San Diego when deciding on the best route from State of New York to San Diego.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from State of New York to San Diego?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from State of New York to San Diego consider choosing Turkish Airlines (100%), LOT (97%) or TAP AIR PORTUGAL (94%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from State of New York to San Diego?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from State of New York to San Diego? While on average our users pay $825, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $118. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Diego), is priced around $181.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New York 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 York to San Diego.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 State of New York to San Diego?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to San Diego (average of $87). Flying from State of New York to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $202). 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 9 airlines flying from New York to San Diego

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 November 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$99Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$131Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$148Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$154Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$188Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$239Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$251Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$266Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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