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$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 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SAN
Mar 30 — Apr 61
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to San Diego are usually found in October or September, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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 March 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$210
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$119
(Hawaiian Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$364

Good round-trip deal

$302 or less

Good one-way deal

$161 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-San Diego flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for New York (NYC)-San Diego flights.
From New York (NYC) to San Diego
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($32 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 March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to San Diego.
Price to beat on a one-way 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 March 25, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Thu 4/241:55 pmLGA - SAN
2 stops20h 39mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/289:08 pmSAN - LGA
2 stops10h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/23$210
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/199:30 amJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 23mAlaska Airlines
Sat 4/267:00 amSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/23$218
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/199:30 amJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 23mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 4/267:00 amSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 32mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/24$234
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Sat 4/198:45 pmJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 27mDelta
Sat 4/266:40 amSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 39mDelta
Deal found 3/23$237
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/26:57 pmEWR - SAN
1 stop15h 44mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/75:30 pmSAN - EWR
1 stop10h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/24$241
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/76:30 pmLGA - SAN
2 stops15h 43mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/1211:03 amSAN - LGA
1 stop7h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$241
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Sat 4/264:30 pmEWR - SAN
Nonstop6h 16mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/297:45 pmSAN - EWR
1 stop15h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/23$247
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Fri 4/254:30 pmEWR - SAN
Nonstop6h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/36:15 amSAN - EWR
2 stops11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Sat 4/197:59 amLGA - SAN
1 stop8h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/2610:33 pmSAN - LGA
1 stop8h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/23$256
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/196:05 amEWR - SAN
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Wed 4/237:15 pmSAN - EWR
1 stop7h 26mDelta
Deal found 3/24$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/236:25 amJFK - SAN
1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/3011:54 amSAN - JFK
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$257
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/194:59 pmJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 22mJetBlue
Sat 4/262:32 pmSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 28mJetBlue
Deal found 3/24$266

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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 March 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

New York

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Thu 4/24

1:55 pm-7:34 am

2 stops20h 39m

San Diego

Mon 4/28

9:08 pm-11:01 am

2 stops10h 53m

$210

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/19

9:30 am-12:53 pm

Nonstop6h 23m

San Diego

Sat 4/26

7:00 am-3:32 pm

Nonstop5h 32m

$218

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/19

9:30 am-12:53 pm

Nonstop6h 23m

San Diego

Sat 4/26

7:00 am-3:32 pm

Nonstop5h 32m

$234

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Wed 5/7

6:30 pm-7:13 am

2 stops15h 43m

San Diego

Mon 5/12

11:03 am-10:00 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$241

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Wed 4/2

6:57 pm-7:41 am

1 stop15h 44m

San Diego

Mon 4/7

5:30 pm-6:54 am

1 stop10h 24m

$241

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Sat 4/26

4:30 pm-7:46 pm

Nonstop6h 16m

San Diego

Tue 4/29

7:45 pm-2:29 pm

1 stop15h 44m

$247

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Fri 4/25

4:30 pm-7:46 pm

Nonstop6h 16m

San Diego

Sat 5/3

6:15 am-9:00 pm

2 stops11h 45m

$249

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Sat 4/19

7:59 am-1:51 pm

1 stop8h 52m

San Diego

Sat 4/26

10:33 pm-10:31 am

1 stop8h 58m

$256

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Sat 4/19

6:05 am-11:00 am

1 stop7h 55m

San Diego

Wed 4/23

7:15 pm-5:41 am

1 stop7h 26m

$257

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/23

6:25 am-10:58 am

1 stop7h 33m

San Diego

Wed 4/30

11:54 am-10:03 pm

1 stop7h 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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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.

The best insider tips for New York to San Diego flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your New York to San Diego trip
Airports
JFK

For a quick trip to JFK, consider the Long Island Railroad from Penn Station, taking about 20-25 minutes, plus AirTrain time.

Read more about JFKby Chris Dong
SAN

For easy access to downtown, use the free San Diego Flyer shuttle from SAN to the Old Town Transit Center every 20-30 minutes.

Read more about SANby Blane Bachelor
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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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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.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 March 21, 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 53 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 March 25, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New York to San Diego in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% 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 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 March 25, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to SAN are scheduled on a Monday (37 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 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 March 25, 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.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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 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 $210, 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 Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $218 and $234, respectively. These flights start at 44% 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 $119 on Hawaiian Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $119 and Frontier from $125 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%), Air Europa (94%), LATAM Airlines (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 $912, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $118. The most popular route (Newark - San Diego), is priced around $161.

  • 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 March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$82Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$128Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$138Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$146Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$175Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$215Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$227Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$262Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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