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Flights from New York to San Diego

Search for direct flights from New York to San Diego in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$133, and round-trip direct flights start at US$284.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        JFK 16:29
        6h 6m
        Nonstop
        SAN 19:35
        New York - San Diego | Thu, Aug 27 | Alaska Airlines
        SAN 14:20
        5h 39m
        Nonstop
        JFK 22:59
        San Diego - New York | Fri, Sep 4 | Alaska Airlines
        US$284 US$398
        28% off
        28% off
        US$398 US$284
      • JFK 20:29
        6h 14m
        Nonstop
        SAN 23:43
        New York - San Diego | Fri, Jul 17 | Delta Air Lines
        SAN 14:15
        5h 41m
        Nonstop
        JFK 22:56
        San Diego - New York | Fri, Jul 24 | Alaska Airlines
        US$286 US$398
        28% off
        28% off
        US$398 US$286
      • LGA 13:55
        8h 59m
        1 stop
        SAN 19:54
        New York - San Diego | Thu, Aug 20 | American Airlines
        SAN 11:05
        7h 50m
        1 stop
        LGA 21:55
        San Diego - New York | Thu, Aug 27 |
        US$211 US$398
        47% off
        47% off
        US$398 US$211
      • NYC 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SAN 14:00
        New York - San Diego | Thu, Jul 16 | Normal Airline
        SAN 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        NYC 16:00
        San Diego - New York | Sat, Jul 18 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        EWR 16:35
        5h 53m
        Nonstop
        SAN 19:28
        New York - San Diego | Sun, Sep 6 | Alaska Airlines
        US$133 US$194
        31% off
        31% off
        US$194 US$133
      • JFK 17:30
        6h 18m
        Nonstop
        SAN 20:48
        New York - San Diego | Sun, Sep 6 | Delta Air Lines
        US$135 US$194
        30% off
        30% off
        US$194 US$135
      • JFK 11:55
        5h 55m
        Nonstop
        SAN 14:50
        New York - San Diego | Wed, Aug 26 | Alaska Airlines
        US$139 US$194
        28% off
        28% off
        US$194 US$139
      • JFK 20:29
        6h 14m
        Nonstop
        SAN 23:43
        New York - San Diego | Tue, Sep 1 | Delta Air Lines
        US$139
        28% off
        US$194 US$139
      • LGA 07:30
        9h 44m
        1 stop
        SAN 14:14
        New York - San Diego | Sun, Aug 30 | American Airlines
        US$107
        45% off
        US$194 US$107
      • LGA 06:00
        9h 48m
        1 stop
        SAN 12:48
        New York - San Diego | Wed, Sep 2 | American Airlines
        US$109
        44% off
        US$194 US$109
      • LGA 14:30
        8h 14m
        1 stop
        SAN 19:44
        New York - San Diego | Wed, Sep 9 | American Airlines
        US$137
        28% off
        US$194 US$137
      • NYC 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SAN 14:00
        New York - San Diego | Thu, Jul 16 | Normal Airline
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Cheapest airlines flights from New York to San Diego

You can choose from 4 airlines that fly from New York to San Diego, including Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Frontier Airlines. Alaska Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
Alaska Airlines logo Alaska Airlines
Delta Air Lines logo Delta Air Lines
Frontier Airlines logo Frontier Airlines
Jetblue Airways logo Jetblue Airways
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from New York to San Diego according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

New York to San Diego Flight Details

The distance between New York and San Diego is about 3,909.11 km. The average flying time from New York to San Diego is around 6 hours 10 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is August.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$107
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$211
Cheapest monthAugust
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance3,909.11 km
Average flight time6 hours 10 minutes
Popular airlineAlaska 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

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from New York to San Diego?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from New York to San Diego, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from New York to San Diego is February, with an average price of US$218; while the month with the highest flight price is usually December, with an average price of up to US$363.

US$363
US$291
US$218
US$146
    Cheapest
  • US$263
    Jul
  • US$240
    Aug
  • US$227
    Sep
  • US$219
    Oct
  • US$254
    Nov
  • US$363
    Dec
  • US$256
    Jan
  • US$218
    Feb
  • US$218
    Mar
  • US$278
    Apr
  • US$287
    May
  • US$269
    Jun

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from New York to San Diego?

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

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from New York to San Diego are found during September, with an average price of US$355. Conversely, the highest prices are found during August, with an average price of up to US$750.

US$750
US$553
US$355
US$158
    Cheapest
  • US$485
    Jul
  • US$750
    Aug
  • US$355
    Sep
  • US$435
    Oct
  • US$494
    Nov
  • US$479
    Dec
  • US$383
    Jan
  • US$381
    Feb
  • US$401
    Mar
  • US$425
    Apr
  • US$442
    May
  • US$480
    Jun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to San Diego (NYC-SAN)?

    Based on Trip.com data, American Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$107 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. LGA to SAN on Sun, Aug 30), while American Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$211 departing on Thu, Aug 20 and returning on Thu, Aug 27.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from New York to San Diego with the following airlines, including: Alaska Airlines Delta Air Lines Jetblue Airways 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 10 minutes to fly from New York to San Diego.
  • 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 51 flight per week flying from New York to San Diego. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Delta Air Lines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- DL683 (09:16) Jetblue Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- B6189 (07:53)
  • 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 Sun, Aug 30, with one-way flights priced at just US$107.
    · 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.
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  • 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 July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from New York to San Diego on July 28, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at US$127.
  • 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 canceled 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 to San Diego

Which airline offers the cheapest direct 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 over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Hawaiian Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from New York to San Diego, with fares starting at US$252.

US$217
US$252
US$287
US$322
US$357
Hawaiian Airlines
US$252
Hawaiian Airlines
Delta Air Lines
US$265
Delta Air Lines
Jetblue Airways
US$268
Jetblue Airways
Alaska Airlines
US$284
Alaska Airlines
American Airlines
US$317
American Airlines
United Airlines
US$357
United Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from New York to San Diego?

Total flights from New York to San Diego across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, United Airlines operates the most frequent flights from New York to San Diego, with 42 flights per week.

2
15
29
42
United Airlines
42
United Airlines
Alaska Airlines
23
Alaska Airlines
Virgin Atlantic
22
Virgin Atlantic
Delta Air Lines
22
Delta Air Lines
El Al
16
El Al
Qatar Airways
15
Qatar Airways

How many flights fly from New York to San Diego daily?

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 the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from New York to San Diego is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Sunday.

195
176
157
138
Highest
165
Mon
172
Tue
172
Wed
168
Thu
195
Fri
174
Sat
157
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.