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Cheap flights from New York to San Diego from £92

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 23/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SAN
29 Mar — 5 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to San Diego are usually found in October or September, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday 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 24 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£179

One-way from

£92

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£281

Good one-way deal

£91 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 22/4-22/4
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 36m total
  • New York to San Diego
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 23/4
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 10m total
  • New York to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£19 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£9 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York (NYC) to San Diego.

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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 24 March 2025.

Tue 22/416:32JFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 16mAlaska Airlines
Tue 22/422:40SAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 24/3£179
Sat 19/420:45JFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 27mDelta
Sat 26/406:40SAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 39mDelta
Deal found 23/3£183
Sat 26/416:30EWR - SAN
Nonstop6h 16mAlaska Airlines
Tue 29/419:45SAN - EWR
1 stop15h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 23/3£191
Tue 6/510:00LGA - SAN
1 stop7h 56mUnited Airlines
Tue 13/510:26SAN - LGA
1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/3£192
Sat 19/406:05EWR - SAN
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Wed 23/419:15SAN - EWR
1 stop7h 26mDelta
Deal found 24/3£199
Sat 19/418:00LGA - SAN
1 stop7h 42mDelta
Wed 23/411:17SAN - LGA
1 stop8h 22mDelta
Deal found 24/3£199
Sat 3/507:03EWR - SAN
Nonstop6h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/522:25SAN - EWR
Nonstop5h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/3£202
Sat 19/416:59JFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 22mJetBlue
Sat 26/414:32SAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 28mJetBlue
Deal found 24/3£206
Tue 29/410:15LGA - SAN
2 stops10h 35mSouthwest
Wed 30/407:25SAN - LGA
1 stop12h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 24/3£223
Wed 23/416:30EWR - SAN
Nonstop6h 16mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 26/406:33SAN - EWR
1 stop9h 21mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 24/3£226
Tue 15/409:30JFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 23mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 15/422:39SAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 24/3£231
Sat 3/511:41EWR - SAN
1 stop24h 46mSun Country Air
Sun 4/518:05SAN - EWR
1 stop13h 39mSun Country Air
Deal found 24/3£236

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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 24 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to San Diego that are best for you.

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New York

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 22/4

16:32-19:48

Nonstop6h 16m

San Diego

Tue 22/4

22:40-07:00

Nonstop5h 20m

£179

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 19/4

20:45-00:12

Nonstop6h 27m

San Diego

Sat 26/4

06:40-15:19

Nonstop5h 39m

£183

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Sat 26/4

16:30-19:46

Nonstop6h 16m

San Diego

Tue 29/4

19:45-14:29

1 stop15h 44m

£191

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Tue 6/5

10:00-14:56

1 stop7h 56m

San Diego

Tue 13/5

10:26-20:59

1 stop7h 33m

£192

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Sat 19/4

06:05-11:00

1 stop7h 55m

San Diego

Wed 23/4

19:15-05:41

1 stop7h 26m

£199

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Sat 19/4

18:00-22:42

1 stop7h 42m

San Diego

Wed 23/4

11:17-22:39

1 stop8h 22m

£199

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Sat 3/5

07:03-10:08

Nonstop6h 05m

San Diego

Sat 3/5

22:25-06:41

Nonstop5h 16m

£202

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 19/4

16:59-20:21

Nonstop6h 22m

San Diego

Sat 26/4

14:32-23:00

Nonstop5h 28m

£206

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Tue 29/4

10:15-17:50

2 stops10h 35m

San Diego

Wed 30/4

07:25-22:45

1 stop12h 20m

£223

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Wed 23/4

16:30-19:46

Nonstop6h 16m

San Diego

Sat 26/4

06:33-18:54

1 stop9h 21m

£226

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 21 March 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 53 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 24 March 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 38% 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 24 March 2025.

The most flights from NYC to SAN are scheduled on a Monday (37 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 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 24 March 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest 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.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
8.0
Very Good

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

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 31 inbound flights from New York per day. 2 airlines have 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 Alaska Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £179 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at £183 and £192 round-trip. Alaska Airlines is priced at 39% 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 Alaska Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £92. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Southwest, 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%), Air Europa (94%), LATAM Airlines (94%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £91. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Diego) can be booked for £256 on average our data indicates £143 when flying from New York to San Diego.

  • 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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Alaska AirlinesCheapest£142Average£245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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