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Cheap flights from New York to San Diego from £86

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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SAN
26 fev — 5 mar1
1 adult

The best prices from New York to San Diego are usually found in October or September, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Friday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from New York to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 21 fevereiro 2025.

Round-trip from

£156

One-way from

£86

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£291
Delta
  • Delta
  • 3/5-6/5
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 55m total
  • New York to San Diego
Delta
  • Delta
  • 12/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 50m total
  • New York to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£21 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

Find flight deals from New York to San Diego

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 21 fevereiro 2025.

sáb 3/520:45JFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 27mDelta
ter 6/522:01SAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 28mDelta
Deal found 21/2£156
qua 19/311:30JFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 23mAlaska Airlines
qua 26/309:30SAN - JFK
1 stop9h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 20/2£164
ter 15/406:05LGA - SAN
1 stop7h 43mDelta
ter 15/422:00SAN - LGA
1 stop7h 47mDelta
Deal found 20/2£172
qua 26/317:59EWR - SAN
1 stop16h 40mAlaska Airlines
qui 3/408:25SAN - EWR
Nonstop5h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 20/2£188
sáb 22/306:30EWR - SAN
Nonstop6h 21mUnited Airlines
seg 24/322:25SAN - EWR
1 stop7h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/2£189
qui 3/413:15LGA - SAN
1 stop8h 41mUnited Airlines
ter 8/410:26SAN - LGA
1 stop7h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2£192
sex 2/515:55JFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 20mJetBlue
ter 6/520:30SAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 24mJetBlue
Deal found 20/2£200
seg 10/316:46EWR - SAN
Nonstop6h 31mHawaiian Airlines
sáb 15/309:15SAN - EWR
Nonstop5h 14mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 20/2£215
ter 8/418:50EWR - SAN
1 stop7h 53mDelta
qua 16/422:00SAN - EWR
1 stop7h 38mDelta
Deal found 21/2£219
qui 3/414:55LGA - SAN
1 stop9h 55mSouthwest
qua 9/407:30SAN - LGA
2 stops11h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 20/2£236
qui 24/416:32JFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 16mHawaiian Airlines
dom 27/422:40SAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 21/2£243
dom 20/406:15LGA - SAN
1 stop8h 33mAmerican Airlines
qua 23/406:15SAN - LGA
1 stop8h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/2£280

Find flights from New York to San Diego within your budget

Customise 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 fevereiro 2025.

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New York

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San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb 3/5

20:45-00:12

Nonstop6h 27m

San Diego

ter 6/5

22:01-06:29

Nonstop5h 28m

£156

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

qua 19/3

11:30-14:53

Nonstop6h 23m

San Diego

qua 26/3

09:30-22:29

1 stop9h 59m

£164

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

ter 15/4

06:05-10:48

1 stop7h 43m

San Diego

ter 15/4

22:00-08:47

1 stop7h 47m

£172

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

qua 26/3

17:59-07:39

1 stop16h 40m

San Diego

qui 3/4

08:25-16:59

Nonstop5h 34m

£188

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

sáb 22/3

06:30-09:51

Nonstop6h 21m

San Diego

seg 24/3

22:25-09:08

1 stop7h 43m

£189

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

qui 3/4

13:15-18:56

1 stop8h 41m

San Diego

qua 9/4

10:26-20:57

1 stop7h 31m

£192

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sex 2/5

15:55-19:15

Nonstop6h 20m

San Diego

ter 6/5

20:30-04:54

Nonstop5h 24m

£200

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

ter 15/4

19:00-23:43

1 stop7h 43m

San Diego

qua 16/4

22:00-08:38

1 stop7h 38m

£204

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

seg 10/3

16:46-20:17

Nonstop6h 31m

San Diego

sáb 15/3

09:15-17:29

Nonstop5h 14m

£215

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

qui 3/4

14:55-21:50

1 stop9h 55m

San Diego

qua 9/4

07:30-21:55

2 stops11h 25m

£236

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Travel insights for flights from New York to San Diego

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New York to San Diego including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New York to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to San Diego, you should look to book at least 34 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 New York to San Diego?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Diego (average of £585). Flying from New York to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of £920). 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 NYC 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 21 fevereiro 2025.

When flying from New York to San Diego, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 29% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from 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 21 fevereiro 2025.

The most flights from NYC to SAN are scheduled on a Thursday (36 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 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 - 58.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 58.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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 21 fevereiro 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from New York to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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?

    For a flight from New York to San Diego, you will be flying into San Diego. San Diego (SAN) is just 2.6 mi from the center of the city. San Diego is the only San Diego airport and it handles 24 inbound flights from New York per day. 1 airline has flights to San Diego from New York on a regular basis.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from New York to San Diego is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £156 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, starting at £164 and £189 round-trip. Delta is priced at 48% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £86. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from New York to San Diego for a low price.

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

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from New York to San Diego on time: LOT (100%), Hawaiian Airlines (87%), Qatar Airways (85%).

  • 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 holiday 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 New York to San Diego?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Diego (average of £585). Flying from New York to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of £920). 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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