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JetBlue Logo
9:29 am - 12:47 pmJFK-SAN
6h 18mnonstop
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9:05 pm - 5:20 amSAN-JFK
5h 15mnonstop
$222JetBlue
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Wed, Dec 10 - Sun, Dec 14
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8:55 pm - 11:59 pmLGA-SAN
30h 04m2 stops
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7:00 am - 10:00 pmSAN-LGA
12h 00m1 stop
$225Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Dec 30 - Wed, Jan 7
Frontier Logo
6:59 am - 12:38 pmJFK-SAN
8h 39m1 stop
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7:21 pm - 9:01 amSAN-JFK
10h 40m2 stops
$226Frontier
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Mon, Dec 15 - Fri, Dec 19
Frontier Logo
10:00 pm - 12:11 amLGA-SAN
29h 11m1 stop
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6:25 am - 9:03 pmSAN-LGA
11h 38m1 stop
$226Frontier
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Thu, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 19
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 12:54 pmJFK-SAN
6h 24mnonstop
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7:51 am - 4:12 pmSAN-JFK
5h 21mnonstop
$228Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, Dec 10 - Sat, Jan 17
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 12:54 pmJFK-SAN
6h 24mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:59 pm - 6:29 amSAN-JFK
5h 30mnonstop
$232Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 24
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 12:54 pmJFK-SAN
6h 24mnonstop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:51 am - 4:12 pmSAN-JFK
5h 21mnonstop
$233Hawaiian Airlines
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Sat, Dec 13 - Mon, Jan 12
United Airlines Logo
4:59 pm - 10:30 pmEWR-SAN
8h 31m1 stop
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10:34 pm - 6:45 amSAN-EWR
5h 11mnonstop
$247United Airlines
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Fri, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 8
United Airlines Logo
6:50 am - 10:04 amEWR-SAN
6h 14mnonstop
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1:00 pm - 1:08 amSAN-EWR
9h 08m1 stop
$248United Airlines
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Sat, Jan 10 - Mon, Jan 12
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:29 pm - 6:50 pmEWR-SAN
6h 21mnonstop
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7:15 am - 6:46 pmSAN-EWR
8h 31m1 stop
$250Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Dec 5 - Tue, Dec 9

American Airlines flights from New York to San Diego

Our best American Airlines deals on New York to San Diego flight tickets
American Airlines
Feb 10
EWR8:10 amNewark
9h 04m
1 stop
SAN2:14 pmSan Diego
Feb 17
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
13h 14m
1 stop
EWR10:29 pmNewark
$273
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American Airlines
Nov 24
EWR6:38 amNewark
11h 41m
1 stop
SAN3:19 pmSan Diego
Dec 3
SAN7:21 amSan Diego
9h 24m
1 stop
EWR7:45 pmNewark
$288
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American Airlines
Jan 15
LGA6:59 amNew York LaGuardia
9h 09m
1 stop
SAN1:08 pmSan Diego
Jan 22
SAN10:50 amSan Diego
7h 09m
1 stop
LGA8:59 pmNew York LaGuardia
$292
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United Airlines flights from New York to San Diego

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United Airlines
Jan 17
LGA12:15 pmNew York LaGuardia
8h 13m
1 stop
SAN5:28 pmSan Diego
Jan 20
SAN1:05 pmSan Diego
7h 38m
1 stop
LGA11:43 pmNew York LaGuardia
$247
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United Airlines
Jan 10
EWR6:50 amNewark
6h 14m
SAN10:04 amSan Diego
Jan 12
SAN1:00 pmSan Diego
9h 08m
1 stop
EWR1:08 amNewark
$248
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United Airlines
Dec 15
EWR9:30 amNewark
8h 34m
1 stop
SAN3:04 pmSan Diego
Dec 24
SAN9:30 pmSan Diego
6h 48m
1 stop
EWR7:18 amNewark
$252
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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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated November 13, 2025.
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New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/10

9:29 am-12:47 pm

Nonstop6h 18m

San Diego

Sun 12/14

9:05 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop5h 15m

$222

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Tue 12/30

8:55 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops30h 04m

San Diego

Wed 1/7

7:00 am-10:00 pm

1 stop12h 00m

$225

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/15

6:59 am-12:38 pm

1 stop8h 39m

San Diego

Fri 12/19

7:21 pm-9:01 am

2 stops10h 40m

$226

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Thu 1/15

10:00 pm-12:11 am

1 stop29h 11m

San Diego

Mon 1/19

6:25 am-9:03 pm

1 stop11h 38m

$226

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/10

9:30 am-12:54 pm

Nonstop6h 24m

San Diego

Sat 1/17

7:51 am-4:12 pm

Nonstop5h 21m

$228

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 12/5

9:30 am-12:54 pm

Nonstop6h 24m

San Diego

Wed 12/24

9:59 pm-6:29 am

Nonstop5h 30m

$232

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 12/13

9:30 am-12:54 pm

Nonstop6h 24m

San Diego

Mon 1/12

7:51 am-4:12 pm

Nonstop5h 21m

$233

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Fri 12/5

4:59 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 31m

San Diego

Mon 12/8

10:34 pm-6:45 am

Nonstop5h 11m

$247

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Sat 1/10

6:50 am-10:04 am

Nonstop6h 14m

San Diego

Mon 1/12

1:00 pm-1:08 am

1 stop9h 08m

$248

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Fri 12/5

3:29 pm-6:50 pm

Nonstop6h 21m

San Diego

Tue 12/9

7:15 am-6:46 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$250

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and San Diego?

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?

If you are unable to visit San Diego during the month of September, then departing from New York during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $336.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Diego?

The cheapest day to depart from New York to San Diego is on a Wednesday. Travelers who choose to depart for San Diego on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as $372. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Sunday because tickets tend to average around $470. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to San Diego.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Diego?

The cheapest time of day to fly to San Diego is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $391. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $437.

What is the cheapest New York to San Diego flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to San Diego?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Diego from New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Diego for around $373 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Diego from New York for as low as $316 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on New York to San Diego flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on New York to San Diego flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on New York to San Diego flights?

You could potentially save up to 20% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to San Diego flight.

How have New York to San Diego flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2025, prices for New York to San Diego flights are approximately 12% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$176

Fastest flight time

6h 05m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Diego

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Diego from New York in the past 72 hours is $176. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to San Diego found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $233.
The fastest flight from New York to San Diego takes 6h 05m
Direct flights go from New York to San Diego every day.
There is 1 airport near San Diego: San Diego (SAN)
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  • How far is New York to San Diego by plane?

    New York and San Diego are 2426.8 mi apart from one another. 6h 09m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to San Diego Airport?

    Prices for flights from New York to San Diego Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from New York to San Diego Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to San Diego Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Diego Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Diego Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Diego Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Rating
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FrontierPriceFrom $124Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,111 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $131Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,139 reviews
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $148Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,809 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $162Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,907 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $188Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,008 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $216Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,051 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $239Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,284 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $251Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,017 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $276Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,240 reviews
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  • Alaska Airlines Flights From New York to San Diego

    Alaska Airlines operates around 11 flights from New York to San Diego every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been $404, but momondo users have found Alaska Airlines deals from New York to San Diego from as low as $239 round-trip. Alaska Airlines has been scored 8.0/10 in 11,284 reviews.

  • Delta Flights From New York to San Diego

    $188 is the best Delta flight deal from New York to San Diego found on momondo over the last 72 hours. The average Delta ticket price found was closer to $413, however, with flight time and availability significantly affecting the price. Delta (7.9/10 from 8,008 user reviews) flies into San Diego from New York 15 times in an average week so prices can vary.

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