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Low Price Flights from New York to San Diego

Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from New York to San Diego

Choose from 2 carriers that fly from New York to San Diego, including Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Alaska Airlines.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from New York to San Diego according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from New York to San Diego in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 146, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 299.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        JFK 09:35
        6h 13m
        Direct
        SAN 12:48
        New York - San Diego | Tue, May 12 | Alaska Airlines
        SAN 21:15
        5h 24m
        Direct
        JFK 05:39
        San Diego - New York | Tue, May 19 | Jetblue Airways
        AU$ 299 AU$ 427
        30% off
        30% off
        AU$ 427 AU$ 299
      • JFK 06:50
        6h 3m
        Direct
        SAN 09:53
        New York - San Diego | Tue, May 12 | Jetblue Airways
        SAN 21:15
        5h 24m
        Direct
        JFK 05:39
        San Diego - New York | Tue, May 19 | Jetblue Airways
        AU$ 301 AU$ 427
        30% off
        30% off
        AU$ 427 AU$ 301
      • JFK 07:30
        6h 5m
        Direct
        SAN 10:35
        New York - San Diego | Mon, May 25 | Jetblue Airways
        SAN 22:00
        5h 26m
        Direct
        JFK 06:26
        San Diego - New York | Sat, May 30 | Delta Air Lines
        AU$ 304 AU$ 427
        28% off
        28% off
        AU$ 427 AU$ 304
      • JFK 07:30
        6h 5m
        Direct
        SAN 10:35
        New York - San Diego | Thu, May 28 | Jetblue Airways
        SAN 22:00
        5h 26m
        Direct
        JFK 06:26
        San Diego - New York | Mon, Jun 1 | Delta Air Lines
        AU$ 311
        27% off
        AU$ 427 AU$ 311
      • LGA 05:45
        15h 14m
        1 stop
        SAN 17:59
        New York - San Diego | Wed, May 13 | Spirit Airlines
        SAN 06:25
        12h 35m
        1 stop
        LGA 22:00
        San Diego - New York | Mon, May 18 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 260
        39% off
        AU$ 427 AU$ 260
      • JFK 17:10
        6h 10m
        Direct
        SAN 20:20
        New York - San Diego | Fri, May 15 | Delta Air Lines
        SAN 22:15
        7h 28m
        1 stop
        EWR 08:43
        San Diego - New York | Tue, May 19 | Delta Air Lines
        AU$ 296
        31% off
        AU$ 427 AU$ 296
      • EWR 06:00
        8h 23m
        1 stop
        SAN 11:23
        New York - San Diego | Tue, May 12 | Delta Air Lines
        SAN 06:15
        8h 34m
        1 stop
        LGA 17:49
        San Diego - New York | Tue, May 19 | Delta Air Lines
        AU$ 297
        30% off
        AU$ 427 AU$ 297
      • LGA 06:00
        8h 23m
        1 stop
        SAN 11:23
        New York - San Diego | Sun, May 24 | Delta Air Lines
        SAN 22:15
        7h 28m
        1 stop
        EWR 08:43
        San Diego - New York | Tue, May 26 | Delta Air Lines
        AU$ 302
        28% off
        AU$ 427 AU$ 302
      • EWR 06:00
        8h 23m
        1 stop
        SAN 11:23
        New York - San Diego | Mon, May 25 | Delta Air Lines
        SAN 11:50
        7h 8m
        1 stop
        LGA 21:58
        San Diego - New York | Fri, May 29 | Delta Air Lines
        AU$ 308
        28% off
        AU$ 427 AU$ 308
      • JFK 07:30
        6h 5m
        Direct
        SAN 10:35
        New York - San Diego | Sun, May 24 | Jetblue Airways
        SAN 22:15
        7h 28m
        1 stop
        EWR 08:43
        San Diego - New York | Tue, May 26 | Delta Air Lines
        AU$ 311
        27% off
        AU$ 427 AU$ 311
      • NYC 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SAN 14:00
        New York - San Diego | Wed, May 13 | Normal Airline
        SAN 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        NYC 16:00
        San Diego - New York | Fri, May 15 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        EWR 16:56
        6h 2m
        Direct
        SAN 19:58
        New York - San Diego | Tue, Jun 2 | Alaska Airlines
        AU$ 146 AU$ 264
        45% off
        45% off
        AU$ 264 AU$ 146
      • JFK 06:51
        5h 55m
        Direct
        SAN 09:46
        New York - San Diego | Tue, Jun 2 | Jetblue Airways
        AU$ 164 AU$ 264
        38% off
        38% off
        AU$ 264 AU$ 164
      • JFK 11:30
        5h 57m
        Direct
        SAN 14:27
        New York - San Diego | Wed, Jun 10 | Alaska Airlines
        AU$ 184 AU$ 264
        30% off
        30% off
        AU$ 264 AU$ 184
      • JFK 20:29
        6h 10m
        Direct
        SAN 23:39
        New York - San Diego | Thu, Jun 11 | Delta Air Lines
        AU$ 186
        30% off
        AU$ 264 AU$ 186
      • JFK 17:30
        6h 4m
        Direct
        SAN 20:34
        New York - San Diego | Wed, Jun 10 | Delta Air Lines
        AU$ 189
        28% off
        AU$ 264 AU$ 189
      • JFK 17:29
        6h 11m
        Direct
        SAN 20:40
        New York - San Diego | Sat, Jun 13 | Delta Air Lines
        AU$ 190
        28% off
        AU$ 264 AU$ 190
      • JFK 16:41
        6h 17m
        Direct
        SAN 19:58
        New York - San Diego | Thu, May 28 | Alaska Airlines
        AU$ 192
        27% off
        AU$ 264 AU$ 192
      • EWR 16:00
        9h 58m
        1 stop
        SAN 22:58
        New York - San Diego | Tue, Jun 16 | Delta Air Lines
        AU$ 155
        41% off
        AU$ 264 AU$ 155
      • EWR 06:00
        9h 55m
        1 stop
        SAN 12:55
        New York - San Diego | Tue, Jun 2 | Delta Air Lines
        AU$ 156
        41% off
        AU$ 264 AU$ 156
      • LGA 14:55
        9h 49m
        1 stop
        SAN 21:44
        New York - San Diego | Fri, May 15 | Delta Air Lines
        AU$ 183
        31% off
        AU$ 264 AU$ 183
      • NYC 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SAN 14:00
        New York - San Diego | Wed, May 13 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from New York to San Diego are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

New York to San Diego Flight Details

The distance between New York and San Diego is approximately 3,909.11km. It takes around 6 hours 12 minutes on average to fly from New York to San Diego. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is August.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 146
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 260
Off-season for travelAugust
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance3,909.11km
Average flight time6 hours 12 minutes
Popular airlineHawaiian Airlines
Flight statistics for the New York–San Diego route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from New York to San Diego

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from to San Diego?

Average price of one-way flights from to San Diego purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from to San Diego is February, with an average price of AU$ 300. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically December, with an average price of up to AU$ 499.

AU$ 499
AU$ 400
AU$ 300
AU$ 201
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 326
    May
  • AU$ 331
    Jun
  • AU$ 347
    Jul
  • AU$ 330
    Aug
  • AU$ 312
    Sep
  • AU$ 301
    Oct
  • AU$ 349
    Nov
  • AU$ 499
    Dec
  • AU$ 352
    Jan
  • AU$ 300
    Feb
  • AU$ 300
    Mar
  • AU$ 383
    Apr

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from to San Diego?

Average price of round-trip flights from to San Diego purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from to San Diego are found during September, with an average price of AU$ 488. Conversely, the highest prices are found during August, with an average price of up to AU$ 1,033.

AU$ 1,033
AU$ 761
AU$ 488
AU$ 216
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 730
    May
  • AU$ 669
    Jun
  • AU$ 720
    Jul
  • AU$ 1,033
    Aug
  • AU$ 488
    Sep
  • AU$ 598
    Oct
  • AU$ 680
    Nov
  • AU$ 659
    Dec
  • AU$ 527
    Jan
  • AU$ 524
    Feb
  • AU$ 552
    Mar
  • AU$ 585
    Apr

What's the cheapest day to fly from to San Diego?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from to San Diego on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from to San Diego is Tuesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sunday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 396
AU$ 341
AU$ 285
AU$ 230
  • AU$ 372
    Mon
  • AU$ 285
    Tue
  • AU$ 314
    Wed
  • AU$ 333
    Thu
  • AU$ 359
    Fri
  • AU$ 370
    Sat
  • AU$ 396
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from New York to San Diego during King's Birthday?

Data is based on the lowest one-way fares from New York to San Diego during King's Birthday, sourced from the Trip.com database over the last 3 days.

King's Birthday is scheduled for Jun 8. The lowest flight fares from New York to San Diego are available on Jun 9, starting from AU$ 196.

AU$ 380
AU$ 288
AU$ 196
AU$ 104
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 213
    4
    Jun
  • AU$ 200
    5
  • AU$ 207
    6
  • AU$ 380
    7
  • AU$ 233
    8
  • AU$ 196
    9
  • AU$ 201
    10

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from New York (NYC) to San Diego (SAN)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Alaska Airlines offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 146 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. EWR to SAN on Tue, Jun 2), while Spirit Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 260 departing on Wed, May 13 and returning on Mon, May 18.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from New York to San Diego with the following airlines, including: Alaska Airlines Hawaiian Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 6 hours 12 minutes to fly from New York (NYC) to San Diego (SAN).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from New York to San Diego is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 49 flight per week flying from New York to San Diego. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Alaska Airlines: S/M/-/-/-/-/- -- AS035 (09:56)
  • To find best deals on flights from New York to San Diego, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Jun 2, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 146.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Alaska Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for San Diego travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from New York to San Diego is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our May flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from New York to San Diego on May 15, 2026 with Jetblue Airways, with prices starting at AU$ 142.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in San Diego, with John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Diego International Airport (JFK-SAN) is by far the most common option on this route: McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) Marine Corps Air Station Miramar (NKX) San Diego International Airport (SAN).
  • The time difference between San Diego and New York is 3h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from New York toSan Diego

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from New York to San Diego?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from New York to San Diego on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest nonstop flights from New York to San Diego, with an average price of AU$ 244.

AU$ 165
AU$ 244
AU$ 324
AU$ 403
AU$ 482
Frontier Airlines
AU$ 244
Frontier Airlines
Delta Air Lines
AU$ 347
Delta Air Lines
Hawaiian Airlines
AU$ 358
Hawaiian Airlines
Jetblue Airways
AU$ 360
Jetblue Airways
Alaska Airlines
AU$ 396
Alaska Airlines
United Airlines
AU$ 482
United Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from New York to San Diego?

Data is based on the number of flights from New York to San Diego operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, United Airlines operates the most flights from New York to San Diego, with 41 flight per week.

2
15
28
41
United Airlines
41
United Airlines
Delta Air Lines
22
Delta Air Lines
Alaska Airlines
22
Alaska Airlines
Virgin Atlantic
22
Virgin Atlantic
El Al
17
El Al
Jetblue Airways
15
Jetblue Airways

How many flights are there each day from New York to San Diego?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from New York to San Diego within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from New York to San Diego depart on Friday, and the fewest flights depart on Saturday.

196
173
149
126
Highest
172
Mon
158
Tue
164
Wed
170
Thu
196
Fri
149
Sat
181
Sun

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