San Diego

$139+ Cheap flights to San Diego, CA

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Flights to San Diego in 2024

Find the latest flights to San Diego in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,629,791 searches and data was last updated on November 20, 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$392

Round-trip from

$198

One-way from

$139
High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in November 2024
From New York to San Diego
One-way flight from New York to San Diego (SAN)

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Cheapest flights to San Diego
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Fri 12/137:59 amJFK - SAN
1 stop14h 11mFrontier
Mon 12/1610:35 amSAN - JFK
1 stop16h 55mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$198
Thu 12/1210:59 pmLGA - SAN
1 stop14h 59mFrontier
Sun 12/156:25 amSAN - LGA
1 stop12h 35mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$198
Thu 12/1210:59 pmLGA - SAN
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/167:15 pmSAN - LGA
2 stops15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$199
Tue 12/101:55 pmLGA - SAN
2 stops22h 20mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/196:06 pmSAN - LGA
2 stops15h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$205
Tue 12/109:15 pmJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 27mDelta
Tue 1/77:10 amSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 19mDelta
Deal found 11/20$217
Thu 12/127:59 amJFK - SAN
1 stop14h 11mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/1610:45 pmSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$223
Fri 12/136:30 amJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 00mJetBlue
Tue 12/1711:00 amSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 29mJetBlue
Deal found 11/19$237
Sat 12/147:00 amLGA - SAN
1 stop8h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/1510:36 pmSAN - LGA
1 stop7h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$242
Thu 12/125:42 pmEWR - SAN
2 stops17h 31mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/196:06 pmSAN - EWR
2 stops13h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$253
Wed 12/116:30 amJFK - SAN
1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/249:29 amSAN - JFK
1 stop9h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$256
Wed 12/115:05 pmLGA - SAN
1 stop8h 47mDelta
Fri 12/1312:05 pmSAN - LGA
1 stop8h 18mDelta
Deal found 11/19$256
Sat 12/1411:41 amEWR - SAN
1 stop7h 51mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/176:15 amSAN - EWR
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$257

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Locate flights to San Diego that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,629,791 searches and data was last updated on November 20, 2024.

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New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 12/13

7:59 am-7:10 pm

1 stop14h 11m

San Diego

Mon 12/16

10:35 am-6:30 am

1 stop16h 55m

$198

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Thu 12/12

10:59 pm-10:58 am

1 stop14h 59m

San Diego

Sun 12/15

6:25 am-10:00 pm

1 stop12h 35m

$198

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Thu 12/12

10:59 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop27h 50m

San Diego

Mon 12/16

7:15 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops15h 45m

$199

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Sat 2/8

1:55 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops12h 57m

San Diego

Tue 2/11

6:15 am-7:00 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$200

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/25

7:59 am-6:58 pm

1 stop13h 59m

San Diego

Sun 2/2

7:04 am-3:30 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

$203

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Wed 1/15

1:59 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop10h 04m

San Diego

Tue 1/21

6:40 am-5:59 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$208

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/15

8:45 am-12:22 pm

Nonstop6h 37m

San Diego

Wed 2/19

10:10 pm-6:24 am

Nonstop5h 14m

$217

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/11

4:30 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop6h 15m

San Diego

Sat 1/18

8:55 pm-5:04 am

Nonstop5h 09m

$218

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/15

4:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 59m

San Diego

Wed 2/19

7:14 am-3:30 pm

Nonstop5h 16m

$226

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/15

6:30 am-1:51 pm

1 stop10h 21m

San Diego

Wed 2/19

7:30 pm-6:30 am

1 stop8h 00m

$236

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Compare providers for flights to San Diego

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to San Diego in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering San Diego flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for San Diego flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering San Diego flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to San Diego. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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Travel insights for flights to San Diego

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

When is the best time to book a flight to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to San Diego. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

The price you pay for your flight to San Diego may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 34 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to San Diego?

On average, a flight from New York to San Diego takes 10 hours 30 minutes. Flights to San Diego from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to San Diego. Price data was last updated on November 10, 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to San Diego should consider flying on Friday at noon, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Friday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to San Diego

The most flights from New York to San Diego are scheduled on a Wednesday (39 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San Diego?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to San Diego are Spirit Airlines, Frontier and JetBlue.

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 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

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 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 November 20, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to San Diego, see what other customers have to say about Frontier, Spirit Airlines and American Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5
Good
3,394 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

San Diego, CA airport overview

Sometimes referred to as Lindbergh Field, San Diego International Airport (SAN) is located 3 miles (4.8 km) north-west of the center of the city of San Diego, at the southern tip of California.

It is the United States’ busiest single runway commercial airport, handling around 18 million passengers per year. As it’s situated within a highly populated suburban area, departures are only permitted between 6:30am and 11:30pm.

San Diego International has three terminals: Terminals 1 and 2 and the Commuter Terminal. All international arrivals are handled by Terminal 2, while the Commuter Terminal services flights between San Diego and Los Angeles International Airport. The airport is relatively easy to navigate and flights are generally punctual during most of the year, however delays are common in autumn and winter when visibility is low (thanks to the mighty Santa Ana winds that sweep through the region).

Despite having only one runway, San Diego International manages to keep up with the number of passengers frequenting its terminals each year. It’s a small and clean airport with helpful staff and sufficient amenities.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego?

    Most people fly into San Diego (SAN) if they book a flight to San Diego. San Diego is conveniently located just 2.6 mi from San Diego’s city center. 9 airlines have flights to San Diego from New York on a daily basis. Booking flights to San Diego should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 29 flights from New York per day.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to San Diego if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San Diego on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to San Diego?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Spirit Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San Diego.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in San Diego?

    San Diego is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San Diego. One-way flights to San Diego typically cost $24, while round-trip flights cost around $36.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to San Diego?

    A round-trip flight to San Diego will typically cost around $723, however they can be found for as little as $36.

  • Where does the fastest flight to San Diego depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to San Diego, Los Angeles offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 56 minutes).

  • Which airport is closest to MCRD San Diego Command Museum?

    If being close to MCRD San Diego Command Museum is important to you, you’ll want to land at San Diego Airport.

  • Does San Diego have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at San Diego can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San Diego?

    Yes. San Diego has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina is the closest property to San Diego (0.0 mi away from San Diego).

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