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$133+ Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) 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 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — SAN
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Newark to San Diego are usually found in February or January, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Newark to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Newark (EWR) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

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$276
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$133
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$477

Good round-trip deal

$355 or less

Good one-way deal

$168 or less
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 6/266:59 amEWR - SAN
2 stops27h 14mSpirit Airlines
Sat 7/56:15 amSAN - EWR
1 stop20h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$276
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/234:43 pmEWR - SAN
Nonstop5h 49mAlaska Airlines
Wed 8/278:33 amSAN - EWR
Nonstop5h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/9$277
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 7/247:20 amEWR - SAN
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/318:10 amSAN - EWR
Nonstop5h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$281
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/131:00 pmEWR - SAN
1 stop8h 01mDelta
Mon 9/110:40 pmSAN - EWR
1 stop7h 03mDelta
Deal found 6/11$287
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 7/27:00 amEWR - SAN
Nonstop5h 41mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/76:15 amSAN - EWR
1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$292
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/114:34 pmEWR - SAN
Nonstop5h 52mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 8/158:10 amSAN - EWR
Nonstop5h 33mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/12$317

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to San Diego that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Price

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Thu 6/26

6:59 am-7:13 am

2 stops27h 14m

San Diego

Sat 7/5

6:15 am-5:48 am

1 stop20h 33m

$276

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Sat 8/23

4:43 pm-7:32 pm

Nonstop5h 49m

San Diego

Wed 8/27

8:33 am-5:13 pm

Nonstop5h 40m

$277

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Thu 7/24

7:20 am-8:45 pm

1 stop16h 25m

San Diego

Thu 7/31

8:10 am-4:43 pm

Nonstop5h 33m

$281

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Tue 7/15

4:34 pm-7:26 pm

Nonstop5h 52m

San Diego

Tue 7/29

8:37 pm-5:21 pm

1 stop17h 44m

$282

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Wed 8/13

1:00 pm-6:01 pm

1 stop8h 01m

San Diego

Mon 9/1

10:40 pm-8:43 am

1 stop7h 03m

$287

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Wed 7/2

7:00 am-9:41 am

Nonstop5h 41m

San Diego

Mon 7/7

6:15 am-4:45 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$292

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Wed 9/10

12:54 pm-8:14 am

2 stops22h 20m

$133

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Wed 8/20

7:30 am-6:37 pm

2 stops14h 07m

$139

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Fri 8/15

12:55 pm-10:45 am

2 stops24h 50m

$156

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Fri 7/18

4:34 pm-7:26 pm

Nonstop5h 52m

$158

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The best insider tips for Newark Airport to San Diego flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Newark Airport to San Diego trip
Airlines
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom seats, enhancing comfort for a small additional fee.


United's Polaris Lounges offer exclusive amenities like showers and dining for premium passengers.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Alaska Airlines

Alaska's Premium Class offers extra legroom and free cocktails, enhancing comfort on medium-haul flights.


Alaska's Wi-Fi is a flat fee, ideal for business travelers needing connectivity during flights.

Read more about Alaska Airlinesby Robert Schrader
Airports
EWR

EWR offers live wait time updates for security lines, helping you plan your arrival time effectively.

Read more about EWRby Brandon Schultz
SAN

SAN is just three miles from downtown, making it easy to reach the city quickly after arrival.

Read more about SANby Blane Bachelor
Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on Alaska Airlines

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SAN

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on EWR

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Best time to book a flight from Newark to San Diego

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Newark Airport to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Newark to San Diego. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Newark Airport to San Diego, you should look to book at least 84 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Newark Airport to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Newark Airport 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 EWR to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Newark 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 June 12, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 26% on flights from Newark Airport to San Diego by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Newark Airport to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Newark to San Diego. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Newark Airport to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from Newark 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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from EWR to SAN are scheduled on a Thursday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines from New York to San Diego to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,494 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Newark 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 Newark?

    If you book a flight to San Diego from Newark, you will be flying to San Diego, which is the city’s only airport. San Diego (SAN) is located 2.6 mi from the center of San Diego. There are 3 flights from Newark to San Diego per day from 7 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Newark Airport to San Diego flight route?

    Flights from Newark to San Diego have been viewed 75 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Newark Airport to San Diego round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Newark Airport to San Diego round-trip from $276. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Hawaiian Airlines, from $277, and United Airlines, from $282. Spirit Airlines is priced at 34% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Newark Airport to San Diego one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Newark Airport to San Diego are Spirit Airlines ($133), Alaska Airlines ($139), and Hawaiian Airlines ($149).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Newark Airport to San Diego?

    Before booking your flight to San Diego from Newark Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: TAP AIR PORTUGAL (82%), United Airlines (75%), American Airlines( 55%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Newark Airport to San Diego?

    The cheapest flight price from Newark Airport to San Diego is $148. On average you can expect to pay $751. The most popular route, (Newark - San Diego), can usually be booked for $111.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Newark 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 Newark Airport to San Diego?

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

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Top 7 airlines flying from Newark to San Diego

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Newark 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$143Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$158Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$193Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$224Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$245Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$258Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$261Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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