Are there direct flights from New York to San Diego?

Historically, direct flights from New York to San Diego have constituted approximately 31.5% of the available options. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers. This data reflects observations over a 90-day period. While direct options are available, connecting flights are also a common occurrence on this route.

How long does it take to fly from New York to San Diego?

The typical duration for a direct flight from New York to San Diego is approximately 5 hours and 54 minutes. For flights involving one stop, the median travel time increases to about 9 hours and 7 minutes. The total air distance between these two cities is approximately 3895 kilometers. These durations are based on historical flight data for this route.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from New York to San Diego?

Historically, good prices on flights from New York to San Diego are observed with frequent regularity. This route is classified as one with frequent deal availability. This assessment is based on pricing trends and patterns observed over a 30-day period, indicating consistent opportunities for favorable fares.

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New York to San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to San Diego

For travelers seeking cheap flights from New York to San Diego, prices typically range from $294–$709, with a median of $449. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 11% of recent fares from New York to San Diego have been classified as a good price.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to San Diego? You'll find the lowest median fares in January, with prices around $174. Other cost-effective months include September, with a median fare of $277, and April, where the median price is $280.

Most itineraries for flights from New York to San Diego connect at least once, with only 31.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. This means that while direct flights from New York to San Diego are available, you are more likely to find options with one or more stops.

A typical journey from New York to San Diego takes approximately 5h 54m, including connections. For non-stop flights, the median flight time is also 5h 54m. However, for itineraries that include connections, the median journey time extends to 9h 58m.

The route from New York to San Diego covers a distance of 3895 kilometers, which is classified as a medium-haul journey. This distance typically involves several hours of flight time, often with a stopover given the prevalence of connecting flights on this route.

How much is a round trip from New York to San Diego

Regular price: $270 - $334

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from New York to San Diego.

The regular price range for flights from New York to San Diego is between $270 and $334. The current lowest deal is $246 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Sep 11-Sep 14.

now $246

Low $270

High $334

The cheapest time to fly from New York to San Diego

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to SAN is January, with a median price of $191. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $746. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $191

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $746

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New York to San Diego

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from New York to San Diego

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - San Diego

New York (EWR) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$664

$405

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - San Diego

New York (EWR) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$664

$467

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - San Diego

New York (EWR) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$734

$484

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - San Diego

New York (EWR) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$713

$494

One-way

Sat, Aug 22

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - San Diego

New York (EWR) - San Diego (SAN)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$471

$396

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - San Diego

New York (LGA) - San Diego (SAN)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$429

$363

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to San Diego

2 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 15

$734 → $485

34%

3 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 16

$718 → $478

33%

4 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 17

$713 → $513

28%

2 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 13

$664 → $468

29%

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New York - San Diego route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for New York to San Diego are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the lowest prices.

Historically, January offers the lowest median prices at $174 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 5h 54m.

The median flight time for direct routes is 5 hours 54 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common.

Connecting flights make up 68.5% of routes, often with 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines offers direct flights.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. is one airline that historically offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals for flights from New York to San Diego appear frequently.

New York main airports to depart from

LaGuardia (LGA)

Cheapest

Fly from LaGuardia for a convenient and potentially cheaper option for your trip to San Diego.

📍 ~13 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$210

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

John F. Kennedy International offers another major departure point for flights to San Diego.

📍 ~21 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$237

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

Consider New York Stewart International Airport as an alternative departure point for your journey.

📍 ~88 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$340

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International provides a significant hub for flights departing to San Diego.

📍 ~14 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$276

San Diego main airports to arrive at

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from New York to San Diego.

📍 ~3 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$209

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Tijuana International (TIJ)

Tijuana International (TIJ) is useful for travelers heading to Mexico, with direct US border access.

📍 ~25 km from San Diego (reachable by car via CBX)

💸 Flights from ~$323

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Diego

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from New York to San Diego is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $405. Booking within 7-13 days of travel saw average prices rise to $468, while last-minute bookings (0-6 days out) were significantly higher, averaging $1447. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance also tended to be more expensive, with an average price of $514.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from New York to San Diego was considered to be $294 or less. The median price for this route historically stood at $449. Prices above $709 were observed in the higher quartile of fares. This threshold is based on data collected over a 90-day period.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from New York to San Diego include January, with a median price of $174, and September, with a median price of $277. April also shows a relatively low median price of $280. The annual median price for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days, is $449. These months typically offer more budget-friendly options for travelers.

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New York to San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to San Diego

How much is a round trip from New York to San Diego

Regular price: $270 - $334

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from New York to San Diego.

The regular price range for flights from New York to San Diego is between $270 and $334. The current lowest deal is $246 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Sep 11-Sep 14.

now $246

Low $270

High $334

The cheapest time to fly from New York to San Diego

January

Cheapest

Flights from $191

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $746

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New York to San Diego

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from New York to San Diego

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - San Diego

New York (EWR) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$664

$405

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - San Diego

New York (EWR) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$664

$467

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - San Diego

New York (EWR) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$734

$484

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - San Diego

New York (EWR) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$713

$494

One-way

Sat, Aug 22

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - San Diego

New York (EWR) - San Diego (SAN)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$471

$396

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - San Diego

New York (LGA) - San Diego (SAN)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$429

$363

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to San Diego

2 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 15

$734 → $485

34%

3 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 16

$718 → $478

33%

4 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 17

$713 → $513

28%

2 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 13

$664 → $468

29%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to San Diego

New York - San Diego route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for New York to San Diego are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the lowest prices.

Historically, January offers the lowest median prices at $174 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 5h 54m.

The median flight time for direct routes is 5 hours 54 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common.

Connecting flights make up 68.5% of routes, often with 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines offers direct flights.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. is one airline that historically offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals for flights from New York to San Diego appear frequently.

New York main airports to depart from

LaGuardia (LGA)

Cheapest

Fly from LaGuardia for a convenient and potentially cheaper option for your trip to San Diego.

📍 ~13 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$210

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

John F. Kennedy International offers another major departure point for flights to San Diego.

📍 ~21 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$237

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

Consider New York Stewart International Airport as an alternative departure point for your journey.

📍 ~88 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$340

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International provides a significant hub for flights departing to San Diego.

📍 ~14 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$276

San Diego main airports to arrive at

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from New York to San Diego.

📍 ~3 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$209

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Tijuana International (TIJ)

Tijuana International (TIJ) is useful for travelers heading to Mexico, with direct US border access.

San Diego, United States

88% AI deal score

$1,590

$1,113

Save $477

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Diego

Cheap Flights from New York to San Diego

Today’s best flight deals from New York to San Diego

New York to San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to San Diego

How much is a round trip from New York to San Diego

The cheapest time to fly from New York to San Diego

Direct flights from New York to San Diego

Last-minute flights going from New York to San Diego

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to San Diego

Popular Airports to fly from New York to San Diego

New York - San Diego route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in January for the lowest prices.

Direct flights average 5h 54m.

Connecting flights are more common.

Alaska Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently.

New York main airports to depart from

San Diego main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Diego

Best Elite deals to San Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Diego

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to San Diego?

What is a good price for a flight from New York to San Diego?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from New York to San Diego?

Are there direct flights from New York to San Diego?

How long does it take to fly from New York to San Diego?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from New York to San Diego?

Related routes

More routes from New York

Flights to San Diego from other cities

New York to San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to San Diego

How much is a round trip from New York to San Diego

The cheapest time to fly from New York to San Diego

Direct flights from New York to San Diego

Last-minute flights going from New York to San Diego

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to San Diego

Popular Airports to fly from New York to San Diego

New York - San Diego route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in January for the lowest prices.

Direct flights average 5h 54m.

Connecting flights are more common.

Alaska Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently.

New York main airports to depart from

San Diego main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Diego

Best Elite deals to San Diego

Aug 24

Aug 31

Aug 29

Aug 29

Sep 09

Sep 06

Sep 29

Aug 26

Sep 04

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Oct 17

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Diego

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to San Diego?

What is a good price for a flight from New York to San Diego?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from New York to San Diego?