American AirlinesDepart07:00
Mon, Dec 14JFK → SAN
7h 20m · 1 stop
$121one way, per person
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- Cheapest fare
- $121
- Cheapest month
- December
- Direct flights
- Yes
- Flight time
- 5h 54m
American Airlines · Mon, Dec 14
from $121
Alaska Airlines
3,910 km
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Cheapest month to fly from New York to San Diego
Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.
Cheapest dates in December 2026
The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.
American Airlines
Frontier AirlinesDepart06:30
Sat, Dec 12LGA → SAN
10h 39m · 3 stops
$179one way, per person
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American AirlinesDepart09:10
Tue, Dec 29JFK → CLD
7h 01m · 1 stop
$251one way, per person
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jetBlueDepart19:50
Sat, Dec 19JFK → SAN
7h 15m · 1 stop
$270one way, per person
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About flights from New York to San Diego
New York (NYC) and San Diego (SAN) are about 3,910 km apart. Direct flights take around 5h 54m, and recent direct fares were with Alaska Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $121, and December 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a flight from New York to San Diego?
The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $121 with American Airlines, departing Monday, December 14, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $121 to $243.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to San Diego?
December 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $121 one way.
Are there direct flights from New York to San Diego?
Yes. Recent direct fares were with Alaska Airlines.
How long is the flight from New York to San Diego?
A direct flight takes about 5h 54m. New York and San Diego are around 3,910 km apart.
Which airlines fly from New York to San Diego?
Recent fares on this route were with United Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines and jetBlue.
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