San Diego

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Dec 23 — Dec 301
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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 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on December 18, 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$532

Round-trip from

$203

One-way from

$144
High demand for flights, 7% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 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
Explore the most affordable flight options available to San Diego. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

Tue 12/317:15 pmEWR - SAN
1 stop24h 56mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/76:06 pmSAN - EWR
2 stops16h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/17$262
Tue 12/317:59 pmLGA - SAN
2 stops20h 28mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/77:16 pmSAN - LGA
2 stops16h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/17$312
Tue 12/316:29 pmEWR - SAN
Nonstop6h 17mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/131:31 pmSAN - EWR
1 stop13h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$355
Tue 12/318:25 pmJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 34mDelta
Tue 1/71:35 pmSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 23mDelta
Deal found 12/17$357
Tue 12/317:59 amJFK - SAN
1 stop28h 17mFrontier
Wed 1/812:44 pmSAN - JFK
1 stop14h 46mFrontier
Deal found 12/18$366
Tue 12/316:29 pmEWR - SAN
Nonstop6h 17mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/77:55 pmSAN - EWR
1 stop16h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$376
Tue 12/316:44 amJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 09mJetBlue
Tue 2/1110:30 amSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 05mJetBlue
Deal found 12/18$384
Tue 12/314:00 pmJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 22mAlaska Airlines
Tue 2/119:35 amSAN - JFK
1 stop10h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/18$393
Mon 12/234:00 pmJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 22mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/48:18 pmSAN - JFK
1 stop7h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$418
Mon 12/3010:59 pmLGA - SAN
1 stop14h 52mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/67:16 pmSAN - LGA
2 stops17h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$425
Tue 12/312:30 pmLGA - SAN
1 stop9h 31mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/712:08 pmSAN - LGA
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$448
Mon 12/306:00 amLGA - SAN
1 stop7h 42mDelta
Wed 1/86:25 amSAN - LGA
1 stop9h 49mDelta
Deal found 12/17$456

Find flights to San Diego within your budget

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 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on December 18, 2024.

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Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/9

3:00 pm-8:20 am

2 stops20h 20m

San Diego

Wed 1/15

12:44 pm-6:30 am

1 stop14h 46m

$203

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Mon 1/6

10:59 pm-1:29 pm

1 stop17h 30m

San Diego

Fri 1/10

7:26 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops14h 34m

$203

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Mon 1/13

3:00 pm-10:18 pm

2 stops10h 18m

San Diego

Mon 1/27

7:26 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops14h 34m

$206

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Tue 1/21

4:10 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop8h 58m

San Diego

Sat 1/25

8:25 am-7:00 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$208

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/21

7:59 am-7:18 pm

1 stop14h 19m

San Diego

Thu 2/27

2:48 pm-6:30 am

1 stop12h 42m

$214

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/15

4:30 pm-7:51 pm

Nonstop6h 21m

San Diego

Wed 1/22

7:04 am-3:30 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

$217

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Wed 1/15

2:50 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop9h 02m

San Diego

Wed 1/22

7:00 am-5:12 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$236

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/14

7:00 am-10:11 am

Nonstop6h 11m

San Diego

Tue 1/21

8:55 pm-5:04 am

Nonstop5h 09m

$237

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Mon 3/3

3:18 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop11h 41m

San Diego

Thu 3/6

6:15 am-6:29 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$256

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/15

2:54 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop9h 11m

San Diego

Tue 1/21

9:55 pm-9:53 am

1 stop8h 58m

$256

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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 December.
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
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 December 13, 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 21 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 December 16, 2024.

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

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 Alaska Airlines.

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 December 18, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to San Diego, see what other customers have to say about Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta. 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
4,848 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
3,279 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
9,055 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

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. 10 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 14 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 $39.

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

    A round-trip flight to San Diego will typically cost around $853, however they can be found for as little as $39.

  • 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 55 minutes).

  • 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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