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$95+ Cheap flights from New Jersey to San Diego (SAN)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — SAN
Apr 7 — Apr 141
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Cheap flight deals from New Jersey to San Diego

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Jersey to San Diego flight deals. Data was last updated April 2, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$218
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$95
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$401

Good round-trip deal

$377 or less

Good one-way deal

$188 or less
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From New Jersey to San Diego
One-way flight from New Jersey to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Jersey to San Diego.
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Cheapest flights from New Jersey to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Jersey to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/316:00 pmPHL - SAN
1 stop8h 56mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/46:15 amSAN - PHL
1 stop20h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/1$216
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/611:56 amLGA - SAN
2 stops10h 58mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/116:58 pmSAN - LGA
2 stops14h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/1$218
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/110:50 pmLGA - SAN
1 stop14h 08mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/59:08 pmSAN - LGA
2 stops10h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$219
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/136:00 pmPHL - SAN
1 stop16h 13mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1611:13 amSAN - PHL
1 stop10h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$221
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/287:25 amPHL - SAN
1 stop9h 52mAlaska Airlines
Tue 11/44:00 pmSAN - PHL
1 stop11h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/1$228
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/86:54 pmPHL - SAN
1 stop8h 04mFrontier
Mon 5/1210:38 amSAN - PHL
1 stop7h 37mFrontier
Deal found 4/1$236
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/266:59 amJFK - SAN
1 stop19h 56mFrontier
Sat 5/38:00 amSAN - JFK
1 stop18h 30mFrontier
Deal found 4/1$238
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/110:50 pmLGA - SAN
1 stop14h 08mFrontier
Fri 5/911:13 amSAN - LGA
1 stop7h 47mFrontier
Deal found 4/1$238
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/34:32 pmJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 16mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/310:40 pmSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/1$252
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/264:32 pmJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 16mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 5/37:45 pmSAN - JFK
1 stop9h 14mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/1$253
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/234:40 pmJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 24mDelta
Sat 4/266:40 amSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 39mDelta
Deal found 4/1$257
This JetBlue Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/16:00 amJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 10mJetBlue
Tue 5/68:39 pmSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 26mJetBlue
Deal found 4/1$262

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Jersey 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, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Jersey to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

New Jersey

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaSan Diego

PHL - SAN

PHLSAN

Philadelphia

Sat 5/31

6:00 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop8h 56m

San Diego

Wed 6/4

6:15 am-6:01 am

1 stop20h 46m

$216

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/6

11:56 am-7:54 pm

2 stops10h 58m

San Diego

Sun 5/11

6:58 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops14h 02m

$218

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Thu 5/1

10:50 pm-9:58 am

1 stop14h 08m

San Diego

Mon 5/5

9:08 pm-11:01 am

2 stops10h 53m

$219

PhiladelphiaSan Diego

PHL - SAN

PHLSAN

Philadelphia

Tue 5/13

6:00 pm-7:13 am

1 stop16h 13m

San Diego

Fri 5/16

11:13 am-12:38 am

1 stop10h 25m

$221

PhiladelphiaSan Diego

PHL - SAN

PHLSAN

Philadelphia

Thu 5/8

6:54 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 04m

San Diego

Mon 5/12

10:38 am-9:15 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$236

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/26

6:59 am-11:55 pm

1 stop19h 56m

San Diego

Sat 5/3

8:00 am-5:30 am

1 stop18h 30m

$238

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Thu 5/1

10:50 pm-9:58 am

1 stop14h 08m

San Diego

Fri 5/9

11:13 am-10:00 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$238

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/3

4:32 pm-7:48 pm

Nonstop6h 16m

San Diego

Sat 5/3

10:40 pm-7:00 am

Nonstop5h 20m

$252

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/26

4:32 pm-7:48 pm

Nonstop6h 16m

San Diego

Sat 5/3

7:45 pm-7:59 am

1 stop9h 14m

$253

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/23

4:40 pm-8:04 pm

Nonstop6h 24m

San Diego

Sat 4/26

6:40 am-3:19 pm

Nonstop5h 39m

$257

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Best time to book a flight from New Jersey to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Jersey to San Diego

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Jersey to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from New Jersey to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 time of day to fly from NJ to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from New Jersey to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 2, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Jersey to San Diego as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from New Jersey to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from New Jersey to San Diego. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 2, 2025.

The most flights from USNJ to SAN are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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 April 2, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Jersey to San Diego, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Jersey to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from New Jersey?

    Most people fly into San Diego (SAN) if they book a flight to San Diego from New Jersey. San Diego is conveniently located just 2.6 mi from San Diego’s city center.

  • How popular is this New Jersey to San Diego flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Jersey to San Diego one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $95. Users have also found prices from $105 and $129 on Frontier and Delta, respectively.

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

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

    Before booking your flight to San Diego from New Jersey, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: United Airlines (87%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (82%), Alaska Airlines( 77%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Jersey to San Diego?

    The cheapest flight price from New Jersey to San Diego is $148. On average you can expect to pay $935. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Diego), can usually be booked for $255.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Jersey to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Jersey to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Jersey to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Jersey to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Jersey to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Jersey to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Jersey to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from New Jersey to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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.

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Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from New Jersey to San Diego. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$144Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$188Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$193Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$235Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$255Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$260Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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