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$144+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) 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 1/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SAN
Dec 28 — Jan 41
Sat 12/28
Sat 1/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from New York to San Diego are usually found in January or September, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$203
(Travelocity)

One-way from

$144
(Mytrip)

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December

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January

Average price

$536
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Tue 12/317:59 amJFK - SAN
1 stop28h 17mFrontier
Tue 1/1412:44 pmSAN - JFK
1 stop14h 46mFrontier
Deal found 12/23$311
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Mon 12/304:59 pmEWR - SAN
1 stop8h 13mSpirit Airlines
Mon 1/67:16 pmSAN - EWR
1 stop18h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/23$329
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/304:00 pmJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 22mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/63:40 pmSAN - JFK
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/23$360
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/306:44 amJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 09mJetBlue
Tue 1/148:55 pmSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 09mJetBlue
Deal found 12/23$384
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 12/317:05 amJFK - SAN
1 stop8h 55mDelta
Tue 1/141:35 pmSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 23mDelta
Deal found 12/23$394
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 12/315:59 pmEWR - SAN
1 stop16h 40mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/74:20 pmSAN - EWR
1 stop20h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/23$407
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 12/2610:59 pmLGA - SAN
1 stop14h 23mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/277:26 pmSAN - LGA
2 stops11h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/23$410
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 12/314:06 pmLGA - SAN
1 stop10h 34mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/71:46 pmSAN - LGA
1 stop6h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/23$413
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/316:29 pmEWR - SAN
Nonstop6h 17mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/56:15 amSAN - EWR
1 stop8h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$417
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 12/3112:55 pmJFK - SAN
1 stop8h 49mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/712:16 pmSAN - JFK
1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/23$433
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Mon 12/304:00 pmJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 22mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/147:55 pmSAN - JFK
1 stop16h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/23$436
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Mon 12/307:59 pmLGA - SAN
2 stops20h 28mSpirit Airlines
Mon 1/67:16 pmSAN - LGA
2 stops16h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/23$446

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 December 23, 2024.

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New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Wed 1/29

10:59 am-10:18 pm

2 stops14h 19m

San Diego

Sat 2/1

6:15 am-7:06 pm

2 stops9h 51m

$203

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Sat 2/1

10:00 pm-7:03 am

1 stop12h 03m

San Diego

Sat 2/8

6:15 am-7:06 pm

2 stops9h 51m

$205

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/24

7:59 am-7:18 pm

1 stop14h 19m

San Diego

Tue 2/25

8:18 pm-6:30 am

1 stop7h 12m

$208

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Sat 1/18

4:10 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop8h 58m

San Diego

Tue 1/21

1:46 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$208

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/10

7:59 am-7:06 pm

1 stop14h 07m

San Diego

Tue 1/14

7:04 am-3:30 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

$213

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Mon 1/6

10:59 pm-11:54 am

2 stops15h 55m

San Diego

Mon 1/13

10:35 am-11:30 am

2 stops21h 55m

$223

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/21

4:55 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop6h 30m

San Diego

Tue 1/28

1:35 pm-9:58 pm

Nonstop5h 23m

$237

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/21

4:00 pm-7:36 am

1 stop18h 36m

San Diego

Tue 1/28

7:04 am-3:30 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

$246

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/15

3:59 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop9h 25m

San Diego

Wed 1/22

6:33 am-4:29 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$256

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Wed 1/22

4:58 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop8h 20m

San Diego

Sun 1/26

7:26 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops14h 09m

$257

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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 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
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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: 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 December 20, 2024.

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 December 23, 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from New York to San Diego at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to San Diego flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons 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 December 23, 2024.

The most flights from NYC to SAN are scheduled on a Monday (35 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (25 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 December 23, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Spirit Airlines, Delta and Alaska Airlines from New York to San Diego. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,549 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,588 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,263 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,020 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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 31 inbound flights from New York per day. 10 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 $203, 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 American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $208 and $208, respectively. These flights start at 46% 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 $144 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $145 and Frontier from $147 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Diego, Newark - San Diego or New York LaGuardia - San Diego when deciding on the best route 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%), Virgin Atlantic (94%), Air France (94%).

  • 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 $969, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $109. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Diego), is priced around $176.

  • 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 9 airlines flying from New York to San Diego

Discover the top 9 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 December 23, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$82Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$98Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$128Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$136Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$158Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$177Average$285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$247Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$265Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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