Cheap flights from New York to San Diego from $56

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Spirit Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 9:55 amLGA-SAN
23h 25m2 stops
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6:15 am - 10:00 amSAN-LGA
24h 45m2 stops
$138Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Aug 6 - Tue, Aug 12
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6:02 am - 11:37 pmLGA-SAN
20h 35m2 stops
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7:01 pm - 5:30 pmSAN-LGA
19h 29m2 stops
$152Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 19
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5:59 pm - 11:37 pmEWR-SAN
8h 38m1 stop
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1:17 pm - 10:00 amSAN-EWR
17h 43m2 stops
$158Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 20
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4:28 pm - 7:25 pmJFK-SAN
5h 57mnonstop
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9:25 pm - 6:09 amSAN-JFK
5h 44mnonstop
$231Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 17
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10:00 am - 12:49 pmJFK-SAN
5h 49mnonstop
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9:25 pm - 6:09 amSAN-JFK
5h 44mnonstop
$234Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 6
Delta Logo
5:30 pm - 8:41 pmJFK-SAN
6h 11mnonstop
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1:05 pm - 10:05 pmSAN-JFK
6h 00mnonstop
$237Delta
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Sat, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 6
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 12:49 pmJFK-SAN
5h 49mnonstop
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7:00 am - 3:40 pmSAN-JFK
5h 40mnonstop
$243Hawaiian Airlines
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Sat, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 6
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 12:49 pmJFK-SAN
5h 49mnonstop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
9:25 pm - 6:09 amSAN-JFK
5h 44mnonstop
$249Hawaiian Airlines
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Sat, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 6
Delta Logo
8:45 am - 11:47 amJFK-SAN
6h 02mnonstop
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1:05 pm - 10:05 pmSAN-JFK
6h 00mnonstop
$258Delta
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Sat, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 6
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7:30 am - 10:25 amJFK-SAN
5h 55mnonstop
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8:40 pm - 5:10 amSAN-JFK
5h 30mnonstop
$277JetBlue
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Sat, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 6

Spirit Airlines flights from New York to San Diego

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Spirit Airlines
Aug 6
LGA1:30 pmNew York LaGuardia
23h 25m
2 stops
SAN9:55 amSan Diego
Aug 12
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
24h 45m
2 stops
LGA10:00 amNew York LaGuardia
Spirit Airlines
Aug 13
LGA6:02 amNew York LaGuardia
20h 35m
2 stops
SAN11:37 pmSan Diego
Aug 19
SAN7:01 pmSan Diego
19h 29m
2 stops
LGA5:30 pmNew York LaGuardia
Spirit Airlines
Aug 13
EWR5:59 pmNewark
8h 38m
1 stop
SAN11:37 pmSan Diego
Aug 20
SAN1:17 pmSan Diego
17h 43m
2 stops
EWR10:00 amNewark

Alaska Airlines flights from New York to San Diego

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on New York to San Diego flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Sep 17
JFK4:28 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 57m
SAN7:25 pmSan Diego
Sep 17
SAN9:25 pmSan Diego
5h 44m
JFK6:09 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Alaska Airlines
Aug 30
JFK10:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 49m
SAN12:49 pmSan Diego
Sep 6
SAN9:25 pmSan Diego
5h 44m
JFK6:09 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Alaska Airlines
Sep 10
JFK11:30 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
10h 33m
1 stop
SAN7:03 pmSan Diego
Sep 16
SAN7:00 amSan Diego
5h 40m
JFK3:40 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

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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 October, then departing from New York during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $327.

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 $369. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Sunday because tickets tend to average around $462. 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 $376. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $552.

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 $366 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 $306 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 13% 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 July 2025, prices for New York to San Diego flights are approximately 7% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from New York to San Diego according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best Price Found

$56

Fastest flight time

5h 49m

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 $56. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to San Diego found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $138.
The fastest flight from New York to San Diego takes 5h 49m
Direct flights go from New York to San Diego every day.
There is 1 airport near San Diego: San Diego (SAN)

  • How far is New York to San Diego by plane?

    New York and San Diego are 2426.8 mi apart from one another. 5h 49m 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.

  • What is the most popular plane model from New York to San Diego?

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Best airlines flying from New York to San Diego

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Rating
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $82Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,038 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $116Free CancellationRating
5.9
3,252 reviews
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $148Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,581 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $153Free CancellationRating
7.3
2,909 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $168Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,959 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $222Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $234Free CancellationRating
8.0
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $256Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,864 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $296Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,239 reviews
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  • Delta Flights From New York to San Diego

    Delta operates around 10 flights from New York to San Diego every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been $399, but momondo users have found Delta deals from New York to San Diego from as low as $168 round-trip. Delta has been scored 8.0/10 in 7,959 reviews.

  • Alaska Airlines Flights From New York to San Diego

    $234 is the best Alaska Airlines flight deal from New York to San Diego found on momondo over the last 72 hours. The average Alaska Airlines ticket price found was closer to $472, however, with flight time and availability significantly affecting the price. Alaska Airlines (8.0/10 from 10,000 user reviews) flies into San Diego from New York 21 times in an average week so prices can vary.


Traveling to a place near San Diego?

Book flights to San Diego if you plan to visit one of these locations
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