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Cheap flights from San Diego to New York from £97

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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — NYC
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to New York are usually found in January or February, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to New York (NYC). 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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£148

One-way from

£97

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£269

Good one-way deal

£158 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 26/4-28/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 01m total
  • San Diego to New York
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 3/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 12h 05m total
  • San Diego to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (£2 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Diego to New York (NYC).

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 April 2025.

Sat 26/406:25SAN - JFK
1 stop20h 05mFrontier
Mon 28/406:59JFK - SAN
1 stop19h 56mFrontier
Deal found 14/4£148
Tue 13/520:39SAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 26mJetBlue
Wed 14/507:59JFK - SAN
1 stop8h 50mJetBlue
Deal found 15/4£183
Wed 30/406:15SAN - JFK
1 stop13h 14mAlaska Airlines
Sat 10/520:08JFK - SAN
1 stop15h 07mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/4£185
Thu 15/506:15SAN - EWR
1 stop14h 14mSpirit Airlines
Sun 18/513:08EWR - SAN
1 stop9h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 15/4£191
Sat 10/521:59SAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 28mDelta
Sat 31/520:30JFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 23mDelta
Deal found 14/4£194
Sat 3/512:44SAN - EWR
1 stop14h 15mAlaska Airlines
Thu 8/516:30EWR - SAN
Nonstop6h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/4£205
Tue 6/506:15SAN - EWR
1 stop8h 40mDelta
Sat 17/505:59EWR - SAN
1 stop9h 34mDelta
Deal found 15/4£210
Sat 31/521:20SAN - EWR
Nonstop5h 21mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/618:07EWR - SAN
Nonstop5h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/4£222
Sat 26/406:25SAN - JFK
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 28/416:32JFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4£245
Fri 30/518:08SAN - EWR
1 stop13h 36mSun Country Air
Thu 5/611:45EWR - SAN
1 stop8h 22mSun Country Air
Deal found 15/4£246
Mon 25/821:22SAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 44mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 31/810:00JFK - SAN
Nonstop5h 49mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 15/4£255
Sun 23/1118:07SAN - JFK
1 stop13h 26mSun Country Air
Fri 28/1111:32JFK - SAN
1 stop8h 35mSun Country Air
Deal found 15/4£261

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San Diego

Fly to

New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoNew York

SAN - JFK

SANJFK

San Diego

Sat 26/4

06:25-05:30

1 stop20h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 28/4

06:59-23:55

1 stop19h 56m

£148

San DiegoNew York

SAN - JFK

SANJFK

San Diego

Tue 13/5

20:39-05:05

Nonstop5h 26m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 14/5

07:59-13:49

1 stop8h 50m

£183

San DiegoNew York

SAN - JFK

SANJFK

San Diego

Wed 30/4

06:15-22:29

1 stop13h 14m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/5

20:08-08:15

1 stop15h 07m

£185

San DiegoNewark

SAN - EWR

SANEWR

San Diego

Thu 15/5

06:15-23:29

1 stop14h 14m

Newark

Sun 18/5

13:08-19:53

1 stop9h 45m

£191

San DiegoNew York

SAN - JFK

SANJFK

San Diego

Sat 10/5

21:59-06:27

Nonstop5h 28m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 17/5

20:30-23:53

Nonstop6h 23m

£194

San DiegoNewark

SAN - EWR

SANEWR

San Diego

Sat 3/5

14:55-05:59

1 stop12h 04m

Newark

Tue 20/5

16:56-19:58

Nonstop6h 02m

£205

San DiegoNewark

SAN - EWR

SANEWR

San Diego

Tue 6/5

06:15-17:55

1 stop8h 40m

Newark

Sat 17/5

05:59-12:33

1 stop9h 34m

£210

San DiegoNewark

SAN - EWR

SANEWR

San Diego

Sat 31/5

21:20-05:41

Nonstop5h 21m

Newark

Mon 9/6

18:07-20:58

Nonstop5h 51m

£222

San DiegoNewark

SAN - EWR

SANEWR

San Diego

Thu 8/5

08:23-17:00

Nonstop5h 37m

Newark

Mon 12/5

16:30-19:46

Nonstop6h 16m

£225

San DiegoNew York

SAN - JFK

SANJFK

San Diego

Sat 26/4

06:25-05:30

1 stop20h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 28/4

16:32-19:48

Nonstop6h 16m

£245

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

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to New York?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Diego to New York. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to New York, you should look to book at least 66 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 San Diego to New York?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to New York (average of £500). Flying from San Diego to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of £667). 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 SAN to NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 April 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Diego to New York at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 31% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego to New York. 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 15 April 2025.

The most flights from SAN to NYC are scheduled on a Tuesday (42 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

Rainfall in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

Temperature in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated 15 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines from San Diego to New York. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
8.0
Very Good

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to New York. 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 from for flights from San Diego to New York?

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego is the airport most travelers will use when flying to New York from San Diego. Booking flights from San Diego (SAN) to New York should be relatively easy as there are 26 daily outbound flights to New York from 0 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to New York round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Diego to New York is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £148 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are JetBlue and Alaska Airlines, starting at £183 and £185 round-trip. Users have found that Frontier is 43% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    £97 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Alaska Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from £98 and £113, respectively.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Diego to New York consider choosing Air Europa (86%), ITA Airways (86%) or KLM (85%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to New York (average of £500). Flying from San Diego to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of £667). 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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