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$104+ Cheap flights from New York State to San Diego (SAN)

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JFK — SAN
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Cheap flight deals from New York to San Diego

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to San Diego flight deals. Data was last updated April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$207
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$104
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$431

Good round-trip deal

$304 or less

Good one-way deal

$163 or less
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From New York to San Diego
One-way flight from New York to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($29 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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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 April 29, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/2412:45 pmROC - SAN
1 stop8h 44mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/3010:45 pmSAN - ROC
1 stop10h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 4/296:59 amJFK - SAN
1 stop19h 56mFrontier
Sat 5/38:00 amSAN - JFK
1 stop18h 30mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$228
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Mon 6/26:30 amLGA - SAN
2 stops16h 23mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/78:00 amSAN - LGA
1 stop9h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$231
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/204:30 pmJFK - SAN
Nonstop5h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/316:52 pmSAN - JFK
1 stop7h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$233
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/276:10 amLGA - SAN
1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/2910:39 pmSAN - LGA
1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$234
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/410:55 pmLGA - SAN
1 stop28h 00mFrontier
Fri 6/66:25 amSAN - LGA
1 stop11h 29mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$235
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Fri 5/305:24 pmBUF - SAN
1 stop9h 35mFrontier
Mon 6/26:25 amSAN - BUF
1 stop7h 04mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$238
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/312:30 pmLGA - SAN
2 stops12h 26mSpirit Airlines
Sat 6/76:58 pmSAN - LGA
2 stops14h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/28$239
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Thu 8/282:12 pmROC - SAN
1 stop7h 57mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/210:30 pmSAN - ROC
1 stop8h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$251
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 5/207:25 amLGA - SAN
1 stop8h 33mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/2710:30 pmSAN - LGA
1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/3110:00 amJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 01mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 6/77:00 amSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/28$255
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/208:29 pmJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 24mDelta
Tue 5/279:59 pmSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 28mDelta
Deal found 4/28$257

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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 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York State to San Diego that are best for you.

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New York

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RochesterSan Diego

ROC - SAN

ROCSAN

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 5/24

12:45 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop8h 44m

San Diego

Fri 5/30

10:45 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$207

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/9

6:59 am-11:58 pm

1 stop19h 59m

San Diego

Sat 5/17

8:00 am-5:30 am

1 stop18h 30m

$231

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Mon 6/2

6:30 am-7:53 pm

2 stops16h 23m

San Diego

Sat 6/7

8:00 am-8:54 pm

1 stop9h 54m

$231

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/20

4:30 pm-7:28 pm

Nonstop5h 58m

San Diego

Sat 5/31

6:52 pm-5:30 am

1 stop7h 38m

$233

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/27

6:10 am-11:41 am

1 stop8h 31m

San Diego

Thu 5/29

10:39 pm-9:23 am

1 stop7h 44m

$234

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Wed 6/4

10:55 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop28h 00m

San Diego

Fri 6/6

6:25 am-8:54 pm

1 stop11h 29m

$235

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/27

9:55 am-7:13 am

2 stops24h 18m

San Diego

Thu 5/29

6:15 am-10:00 pm

2 stops12h 45m

$238

BuffaloSan Diego

BUF - SAN

BUFSAN

Buffalo

Fri 5/30

5:24 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 35m

San Diego

Mon 6/2

6:25 am-4:29 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$238

RochesterSan Diego

ROC - SAN

ROCSAN

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Thu 8/28

2:12 pm-7:09 pm

1 stop7h 57m

San Diego

Tue 9/2

10:30 pm-10:06 am

1 stop8h 36m

$251

New YorkSan Diego

LGA - SAN

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/20

7:25 am-12:58 pm

1 stop8h 33m

San Diego

Tue 5/27

10:30 pm-9:11 am

1 stop7h 41m

$251

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from State of 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 NY 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 29, 2025.

When flying from State of New York to San Diego, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from State of 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 29, 2025.

The most flights from USNY 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 (22 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 29, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New York to San Diego, see what other customers have to say about Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from New York?

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego (SAN) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Diego from New York.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $104. Frontier flights start at $110 while deals on Spirit Airlines start at $124 one-way.

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

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from State of New York to San Diego consider choosing LOT (100%), LATAM Airlines (86%) or Scandinavian Airlines (85%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from State of New York to San Diego? While on average our users pay $947, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $118. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Diego), is priced around $208.

  • 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.

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    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 State of New York to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from State of 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$82Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$99Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$138Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$152Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$178Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$216Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$231Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$242Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$266Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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