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Cheap flights from New York to San Diego

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN). 2,441 miles, 5h 45m nonstop.

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JFK to SAN at a glance

Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.

Distance
2,441 milesgreat-circle
Typical flight time
5h 45mnonstop, gate to gate
Nonstop airlines
AADLWNB65 airlinesAmerican, Delta, Southwest
Nonstop flights per day
28all airlines combined
Cheapest month
January 2027over the next six months
Best day to fly
Tuesday20% less than Sunday
Time difference
3h behindSan Diego vs New York

New York to San Diego

Round trips from $166

Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.

Cheapest month: January 2027

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New York to San Diego fares by month

Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.

  1. September 2026from Wed, Sep 30$231
  2. October 2026from Tue, Oct 13$200
  3. November 2026from Tue, Nov 17$192
  4. December 2026from Tue, Dec 1$191
  5. January 2027from Tue, Jan 5$166
  6. February 2027from Wed, Feb 10$177

Airlines flying New York to San Diego

5 airlines fly nonstop with 28 departures a day combined, plus 5 more with one stop.

Connecting options

Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.

Which airport should I use?

New York has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.

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Tips for this route

  • American, Delta, Southwest and JetBlue all fly JFK to SAN nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
  • January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $166; September 2026 is the most expensive at $231 and up, a difference of $65 per traveler.
  • Departing on a Tuesday averages 20% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
  • Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
  • San Diego is 3 hours behind New York. A morning departure lands in San Diego with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.

Destination guide

San Diego: 70 degrees, 70 miles of coastline

San Diego has the most reliable weather of any big US city and an airport ten minutes from downtown. Balboa Park, the zoo, La Jolla's coves and a fish-taco culture make it an easy, relaxed beach trip with strong fare competition from Southwest and Alaska.

Best time to visit: September–November is the warmest ocean and clearest skies. Spring is pleasant but 'May gray' fog is common at the coast; summer is peak for families. Winter is mild and inexpensive.

Flying the other way? San Diego to New YorkFares, airlines and tips for SAN to JFK.

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New York to San Diego: common questions

How long is the flight from New York to San Diego?

A nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to San Diego (SAN) takes about 5h 45m gate to gate, covering 2,441 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.

Which airlines fly nonstop from JFK to SAN?

American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue and Alaska Airlines operate nonstop flights from New York (JFK) to San Diego (SAN), with 28 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through DEN, IAH and LAS.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to San Diego?

Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from New York (JFK) to San Diego (SAN), starting at $166 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.

How far in advance should I book New York to San Diego flights?

Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.

What is the time difference between New York and San Diego?

San Diego is 3 hours behind New York. JFK is on America/New York time and SAN on America/Los Angeles time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.

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