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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 2/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SAN
jan 28 — fev 41
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The best prices from New York to San Diego are usually found in September or February, 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

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 janeiro 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$175
(Flightnetwork)

One-way from

$119
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$346

Good round-trip deal

$283 or less

Good one-way deal

$173 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. 9% potential increase in price ($40 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 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 janeiro 23, 2025.

This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qui 2/207:59 amJFK - SAN
1 stop14h 19mFrontier
qua 2/268:08 pmSAN - JFK
1 stop7h 22mFrontier
Deal found 1/22$175
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
seg 3/33:25 pmLGA - SAN
2 stops20h 36mMultiple Airlines
qua 3/510:29 amSAN - LGA
1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$175
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qui 3/610:58 amLGA - SAN
2 stops23h 32mSpirit Airlines
seg 3/108:14 pmSAN - LGA
2 stops16h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/22$178
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qui 2/2010:00 pmLGA - SAN
1 stop14h 29mFrontier
qua 2/2610:29 amSAN - LGA
1 stop7h 30mFrontier
Deal found 1/22$179
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 2/194:30 pmJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 36mMultiple Airlines
seg 2/248:08 pmSAN - JFK
1 stop7h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$189
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
ter 4/89:30 amJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 23mAlaska Airlines
ter 4/297:00 amSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/23$237
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 2/264:46 pmEWR - SAN
Nonstop6h 31mAlaska Airlines
sex 2/289:15 amSAN - EWR
Nonstop5h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/22$247
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
qui 2/136:00 amEWR - SAN
2 stops11h 01mSpirit Airlines
dom 2/167:41 pmSAN - EWR
1 stop6h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/23$248
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
seg 4/76:30 pmEWR - SAN
1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines
ter 4/158:15 amSAN - EWR
Nonstop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/22$253
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sex 2/76:55 amEWR - SAN
1 stop12h 11mMultiple Airlines
dom 2/169:15 amSAN - EWR
Nonstop5h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$254
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb 2/221:00 pmEWR - SAN
1 stop8h 02mDelta
qua 2/267:25 amSAN - EWR
1 stop6h 40mDelta
Deal found 1/22$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qui 2/204:55 pmJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 30mDelta
qua 2/2610:10 pmSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 14mDelta
Deal found 1/22$257

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 janeiro 23, 2025.

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JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

qui 2/20

7:59 am-7:18 pm

1 stop14h 19m

San Diego

qua 2/26

8:08 pm-6:30 am

1 stop7h 22m

$175

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

seg 3/3

3:25 pm-9:01 am

2 stops20h 36m

San Diego

qua 3/5

10:29 am-8:59 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$175

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

qui 3/6

10:58 am-7:30 am

2 stops23h 32m

San Diego

seg 3/10

8:14 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops16h 21m

$178

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

qui 2/20

10:00 pm-9:29 am

1 stop14h 29m

San Diego

qua 2/26

10:29 am-8:59 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$179

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

qua 2/19

4:30 pm-8:06 pm

Nonstop6h 36m

San Diego

seg 2/24

8:08 pm-6:30 am

1 stop7h 22m

$189

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

ter 4/8

9:30 am-12:53 pm

Nonstop6h 23m

San Diego

ter 4/29

7:00 am-3:32 pm

Nonstop5h 32m

$237

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

qua 2/26

4:46 pm-8:17 pm

Nonstop6h 31m

San Diego

sex 2/28

9:15 am-5:29 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

$247

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

qui 2/13

6:00 am-2:01 pm

2 stops11h 01m

San Diego

dom 2/16

7:41 pm-5:20 am

1 stop6h 39m

$248

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

seg 4/7

6:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 29m

San Diego

ter 4/15

8:15 am-4:39 pm

Nonstop5h 24m

$253

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

sex 2/7

6:55 am-4:06 pm

1 stop12h 11m

San Diego

dom 2/16

9:15 am-5:29 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

$254

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Compare providers for flights from New York to San Diego

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 January.
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
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust 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 January 17, 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 janeiro 23, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New York to San Diego in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 27% 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 January 21, 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 janeiro 23, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to SAN are scheduled on a Wednesday (27 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 janeiro 23, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Frontier, Spirit Airlines 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.
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Very good
4,652 reviews

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8.2

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8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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7.2

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8.7

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

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4,652 reviews
8.1
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4,652 reviews

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8.1

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7.7

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7.2

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8.7

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8.1

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

8.0
Very good
9,699 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,652 reviews

Boarding

8.2

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8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
8,512 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,652 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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Good
3,191 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,652 reviews

Boarding

8.2

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8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
8,970 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,652 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

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 22 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, Frontier will fly you from New York to San Diego and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Spirit Airlines and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $178 and $237, respectively. These flights start at 53% 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 Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $119 and Spirit Airlines from $119 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: Condor (100%), LOT (100%), Air France (91%).

  • 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 $858, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $98. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Diego), is priced around $160.

  • 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 janeiro 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$82Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$103Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$128Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$138Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$159Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$235Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$266Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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