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$109+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to San Diego (SAN)

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NYC — SAN
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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The best prices from New York to San Diego are usually found in October or September, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from New York to San Diego

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$175
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$109
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$367

Good round-trip deal

$297 or less

Good one-way deal

$153 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-San Diego flight deals.
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From New York (NYC) to San Diego
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to San Diego.
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Cheapest flights from New York to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 3/195:30 pmLGA - SAN
2 stops19h 11mSpirit Airlines
Thu 3/208:07 pmSAN - LGA
2 stops16h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$175
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 3/163:17 pmLGA - SAN
2 stops19h 13mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/1810:29 amSAN - LGA
1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$176
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 3/87:59 amJFK - SAN
1 stop14h 18mFrontier
Sat 3/89:46 pmSAN - JFK
1 stop28h 44mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$179
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/257:59 amJFK - SAN
1 stop14h 18mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/17:55 pmSAN - JFK
1 stop9h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$184
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/510:00 pmLGA - SAN
1 stop14h 29mFrontier
Thu 3/610:29 amSAN - LGA
1 stop7h 30mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$185
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 4/88:45 amJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 17mDelta
Sat 4/121:25 pmSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 33mDelta
Deal found 2/20$197
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 3/1911:30 amJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 23mAlaska Airlines
Wed 3/269:30 amSAN - JFK
1 stop9h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$207
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/83:25 pmJFK - SAN
1 stop8h 27mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/298:25 amSAN - JFK
1 stop10h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 4/156:05 amLGA - SAN
1 stop7h 43mDelta
Tue 4/1510:00 pmSAN - LGA
1 stop7h 47mDelta
Deal found 2/20$217
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 4/46:57 pmEWR - SAN
1 stop15h 44mSpirit Airlines
Sun 4/610:36 amSAN - EWR
3 stops44h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$233
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/274:46 pmEWR - SAN
Nonstop6h 31mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/68:14 pmSAN - EWR
1 stop7h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$236
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/226:30 amEWR - SAN
Nonstop6h 21mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/2410:25 pmSAN - EWR
1 stop7h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$238

Find flights from New York to San Diego within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 February 20, 2025.

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New York

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Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Wed 3/19

5:30 pm-9:41 am

2 stops19h 11m

San Diego

Thu 3/20

8:07 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops16h 38m

$175

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Sun 3/16

3:17 pm-7:30 am

2 stops19h 13m

San Diego

Tue 3/18

10:29 am-8:59 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$176

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/8

7:59 am-7:17 pm

1 stop14h 18m

San Diego

Sat 3/8

9:46 pm-5:30 am

1 stop28h 44m

$179

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/25

7:59 am-7:17 pm

1 stop14h 18m

San Diego

Tue 4/1

7:55 pm-7:56 am

1 stop9h 01m

$184

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Wed 3/5

10:00 pm-9:29 am

1 stop14h 29m

San Diego

Thu 3/6

10:29 am-8:59 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$185

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/8

8:45 am-12:02 pm

Nonstop6h 17m

San Diego

Sat 4/12

1:25 pm-9:58 pm

Nonstop5h 33m

$197

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/19

11:30 am-2:53 pm

Nonstop6h 23m

San Diego

Wed 3/26

9:30 am-10:29 pm

1 stop9h 59m

$207

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/8

11:57 am-7:02 pm

1 stop10h 05m

San Diego

Tue 4/29

6:15 am-5:30 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$217

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Tue 4/15

6:05 am-10:48 am

1 stop7h 43m

San Diego

Tue 4/15

10:00 pm-8:47 am

1 stop7h 47m

$217

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Fri 4/4

6:57 pm-7:41 am

1 stop15h 44m

San Diego

Sun 4/6

10:36 am-10:20 am

3 stops44h 44m

$233

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New York to San Diego in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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: When it comes to deals on New York-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New York-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from New York with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from New York to San Diego

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York 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 February 14, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to San Diego, you should look to book at least 34 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from New York 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 NYC to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 February 20, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New York to San Diego in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York 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 February 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to San Diego flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon 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 New York to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from New York 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to SAN are scheduled on a Thursday (36 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 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 February 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from New York to San Diego. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York 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 York?

    For a flight from New York to San Diego, you will be flying into San Diego. San Diego (SAN) is just 2.6 mi from the center of the city. San Diego is the only San Diego airport and it handles 24 inbound flights from New York per day. 9 airlines have flights to San Diego from New York on a regular basis.

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

    Currently priced at $175, Spirit Airlines will fly you from New York to San Diego and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $179 and $197, respectively. These flights start at 54% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $109 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $111 and Frontier from $111 one-way.

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

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

    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 New York to San Diego on time: LOT (100%), Hawaiian Airlines (87%), Qatar Airways (85%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from New York to San Diego? While on average our users pay $839, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $98. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Diego), is priced around $169.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New York 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 York to San Diego.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 York to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from New York 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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Top 8 airlines flying from New York to San Diego

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$82Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$103Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$141Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$164Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$187Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$225Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$264Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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