Cheap Flights from New York to San Diego from $113

Frequently Asked Questions

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

  Based on Trip.com data, Delta Air Lines offers one-way fares as low as $113 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. JFK to SAN on Tue, Aug 11), while American Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $261 departing on Tue, Aug 4 and returning on Wed, Aug 12.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from New York to San Diego?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from New York to San Diego with the following airlines, including: Jetblue Airways Alaska Airlines Delta Air Lines American Airlines Hawaiian Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from New York (NYC) to San Diego (SAN) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 6 hours 10 minutes to fly from New York (NYC) to San Diego (SAN).

• When is the best time to book flights 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.

• How many flights are there per week from New York to San Diego?

  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: United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA2147 (10:20)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from New York to San Diego?

  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, Aug 11, with one-way flights priced at just $113.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Delta Air Lines.
  · 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.

• When are flight tickets from New York (NYC) to San Diego (SAN) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from New York to San Diego is August, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from New York to San Diego on?

  After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from New York to San Diego on June 13, 2026 with Delta Air Lines, with prices starting at $272.

• Which airports can I fly to for San Diego from New York?

  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: San Diego International Airport (SAN) McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) Marine Corps Air Station Miramar (NKX).

• Is there any time difference between New York and San Diego?

  The time difference between San Diego and New York is 3h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from New York to San Diego?

  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.