What’s the fastest layover option from San Diego to New York?

Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 33m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Diego to New York?

Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 11m.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Diego to New York?

Las Vegas (LAS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 85% of 1-stop itineraries from San Diego to New York on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Diego to New York?

Las Vegas (LAS) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $181.

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

According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($166), and Frontier ($237) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to New York. You may be able to fly from San Diego to New York for 51% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

The price you pay for your flight from San Diego to New York may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 71 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 $236). Flying from San Diego to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $313). 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 day to fly from San Diego to New York?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to New York flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to New York

The most flights from SAN to NYC are scheduled on a Thursday (44 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 2.8 - 4.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

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

The most popular flight routes from San Diego to New York are San Diego - Newark, San Diego - New York John F Kennedy Intl and San Diego - New York LaGuardia.

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

The cheapest flight price from San Diego to New York is $138. On average you can expect to pay $842. The most popular route, (San Diego - Newark), can usually be booked for $125.

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

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 San Diego to New York on time: KLM (93%), Etihad Airways (88%), Aer Lingus (86%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Diego to New York?

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue are the most popular airlines when flying from San Diego to New York.

Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Diego to New York?

Flights departing from San Diego and landing in New York layover in Las Vegas most frequently.

Where are the least popular layover locations for San Diego to New York flights?

Flights departing from San Diego and landing in New York layover in Chicago least frequently.

What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Las Vegas?

Fremont Street Experience, Stratosphere Tower, and Fountains of Bellagio are currently the most popular points of interest in Las Vegas at the moment. Those on a layover in Las Vegas interested in visiting Fremont Street Experience, Stratosphere Tower, or Fountains of Bellagio can do so by traveling 5.9 mi, 4.3 mi, and 2.3 mi, respectively from Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Las Vegas can rent a car from Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl for about $63 per day.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Diego to New York?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Tuesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

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

To save up to 72% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 29 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from San Diego to New York from $411 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $646 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to New York?

January is one of the best times of the year to fly to New York from San Diego. Prices for January average $341 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $139. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a January flight can save you 26% on your journey compared to booking in December

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to NYC?

It’s typically best to fly out from San Diego to New York in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 60% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 31 daily outbound flights to New York from 9 different airlines.

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 vacation 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.

$103+ Flights from San Diego to New York, NY

Round-trip from	$166 (Mytrip)
One-way from	$103 (CheapOair)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$332
Good round-trip deal	$303 or less
Good one-way deal	$149 or less

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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$82	Average$195	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Frontier	Cheapest$122	Average$268	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
JetBlue	Cheapest$123	Average$344	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Hawaiian Airlines	Cheapest$163	Average$365	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time85%
Delta	Cheapest$171	Average$370	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$236	Average$400	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$237	Average$394	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
United Airlines	Cheapest$256	Average$415	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$336	Average$426	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

$103+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to New York, NY (NYC)

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What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Diego to New York?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Diego to New York chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Diego to New York?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Diego to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

What’s the fastest layover option from San Diego to New York?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Diego to New York, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Diego to New York?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Diego to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

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