For a quick trip to JFK, consider the Long Island Railroad from Penn Station, taking about 20-25 minutes, plus AirTrain time.
$119+ 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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SAN
Apr 16 — Apr 231
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New York to San Diego
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 11, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $225 (Mytrip) |
One-way from | $119 (American Airlines) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $427 |
Good round-trip deal | $309 or less |
Good one-way deal | $148 or less |
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Cheapest flights from New York to San DiegoExplore 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 April 11, 2025.
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 April 11, 2025.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Wed 5/71:35 pmLGA - SAN
3 stops25h 36mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/96:58 pmSAN - LGA
2 stops14h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/10![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$225
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/144:32 pmJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/178:00 amSAN - JFK
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$227
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 4/276:59 amJFK - SAN
1 stop19h 56mFrontier
Mon 4/286:25 amSAN - JFK
1 stop20h 05mFrontier
Deal found 4/9![Frontier logo]()
$228
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Sat 4/2610:50 pmLGA - SAN
1 stop13h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/49:08 pmSAN - LGA
2 stops10h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$228
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 SmartFares 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 5/1010:40 pmSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/9![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$235
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Wed 4/233:55 pmJFK - SAN
1 stop10h 33mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/298:25 amSAN - JFK
1 stop10h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/9![American Airlines logo]()
$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 5/34:32 pmJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 16mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 5/107:45 pmSAN - JFK
1 stop9h 14mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/9![Hawaiian Airlines logo]()
$244
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Thu 4/2410:50 pmLGA - SAN
1 stop13h 47mFrontier
Mon 6/210:57 amSAN - LGA
1 stop8h 13mFrontier
Deal found 4/10![Frontier logo]()
$250
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Sat 5/38:40 amJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 17mDelta
Sat 5/106:34 amSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 41mDelta
Deal found 4/9![Delta logo]()
$257
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Sat 5/38:00 amJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 18mJetBlue
Sat 5/1012:28 pmSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 42mJetBlue
Deal found 4/9![JetBlue logo]()
$258
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Wed 4/307:00 pmEWR - SAN
1 stop8h 42mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/78:48 pmSAN - EWR
2 stops12h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/10![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$266
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/34:30 pmEWR - SAN
Nonstop6h 16mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 5/66:15 amSAN - EWR
1 stop9h 39mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/10![Hawaiian Airlines logo]()
$267
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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 April 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to San Diego that are best for you.
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New York
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
New YorkSan Diego
LGA - SAN
LGASAN
New York LaGuardia
Wed 5/7
1:35 pm-12:11 pm
3 stops25h 36m
San Diego
Fri 5/9
6:58 pm-12:00 pm
2 stops14h 02m
$225
New YorkSan Diego
JFK - SAN
JFKSAN
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 5/14
4:32 pm-7:48 pm
Nonstop6h 16m
San Diego
Sat 5/17
8:00 am-5:30 am
1 stop18h 30m
$227
New YorkSan Diego
JFK - SAN
JFKSAN
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 4/27
6:59 am-11:55 pm
1 stop19h 56m
San Diego
Mon 4/28
6:25 am-5:30 am
1 stop20h 05m
$228
New YorkSan Diego
LGA - SAN
LGASAN
New York LaGuardia
Sat 4/26
10:50 pm-9:37 am
1 stop13h 47m
San Diego
Sat 5/3
9:08 pm-11:01 am
2 stops10h 53m
$228
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 5/10
10:40 pm-7:00 am
Nonstop5h 20m
$235
New YorkSan Diego
JFK - SAN
JFKSAN
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 4/23
3:55 pm-11:28 pm
1 stop10h 33m
San Diego
Tue 4/29
8:25 am-9:30 pm
1 stop10h 05m
$237
New YorkSan Diego
JFK - SAN
JFKSAN
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 5/3
9:30 am-12:40 pm
Nonstop6h 10m
San Diego
Sat 5/10
7:45 pm-7:59 am
1 stop9h 14m
$244
New YorkSan Diego
LGA - SAN
LGASAN
New York LaGuardia
Thu 4/24
10:50 pm-9:37 am
1 stop13h 47m
San Diego
Sun 6/1
6:25 am-10:10 pm
1 stop12h 45m
$250
New YorkSan Diego
JFK - SAN
JFKSAN
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 5/3
8:40 am-11:57 am
Nonstop6h 17m
San Diego
Sat 5/10
6:34 am-3:15 pm
Nonstop5h 41m
$257
New YorkSan Diego
JFK - SAN
JFKSAN
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 5/3
8:00 am-11:18 am
Nonstop6h 18m
San Diego
Sat 5/10
12:28 pm-9:10 pm
Nonstop5h 42m
$258
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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 April.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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.
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Best time to book a flight from New York to San Diego
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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 April 4, 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 61 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 April 11, 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from New York to San Diego in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 29% 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 March 30, 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 April 11, 2025.
The most flights from NYC to SAN are scheduled on a Thursday (41 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 April 11, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest 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.
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Apr 2025
LAS - STS
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Apr 2025
LAS - STS
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Apr 2025
LAS - STS
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Apr 2025
LAS - STS
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Apr 2025
LAS - STS
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Apr 2025
LAS - STS
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$82 | Average$251 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$128 | Average$268 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$138 | Average$373 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time85% | |
| Cheapest$144 | Average$347 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$178 | Average$371 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$216 | Average$464 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$227 | Average$367 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$262 | Average$451 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$296 | Average$570 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |