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Flight deals from New York John F. Kennedy to San Diego International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to San Diego International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from ر.ق.‏ 1,045. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Diego.ر.ق.‏ 490 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 490, select.
San Diego.ر.ق.‏ 495 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 495, select.
San Diego.ر.ق.‏ 518 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound direct flight with jetBlue departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 518, select.
San Diego.ر.ق.‏ 520 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Jan.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 520, select.
San Diego.ر.ق.‏ 520 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Mar.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 520, select.
San Diego.ر.ق.‏ 521 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Aug.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 521, select.
San Diego.ر.ق.‏ 522 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Feb.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 522, select.
San Diego.ر.ق.‏ 522 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 522, select.
San Diego.ر.ق.‏ 522 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Jun.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 522, select.
San Diego.ر.ق.‏ 544 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Apr.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 3 Apr, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 544, select.
San Diego.ر.ق.‏ 551 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 May.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound direct flight with jetBlue departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 30 May, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 551, select.
San Diego.ر.ق.‏ 574 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound direct flight with jetBlue departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 574, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to San Diego International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York John F. Kennedy to San Diego International flights are currently cheapest in September.
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Direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy to San Diego International

New York John F. Kennedy to San Diego International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York John F. Kennedy to San Diego below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Diego International.

San Diego International

4km from central San Diego
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McClellan-Palomar

48km from central San Diego
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New York to San Diego: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundر.ق.‏ 490
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time6 hrs, 9 mins
Most popular airlineKLM
Average flights per week239

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to San Diego International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to San Diego International is ر.ق.‏ 977. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
6 hours and 9 minutes is the average flight time from New York John F. Kennedy to San Diego International.
KLM, Qatar Airways and jetBlue fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to San Diego International.
As of May 2026, there are 239 flights per week flying from New York John F. Kennedy to San Diego International.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to San Diego International is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to San Diego International Airport on Thursday, 8 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 9 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Diego International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Diego is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, jetBlue offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Diego International.

Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 6 hours 10 minutes.

  • San Diego is three hours behind New York and is in the UTC-7 timezone.

  • You can choose from 107 weekly John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Diego International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with JetBlue Airways is the earliest you can take. Delta Air Lines operates the latest service of the day at 21:30.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your JFK to SAN flight.

  • You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Diego International Airport. When you're ready to start your San Diego adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see part of United States:

  • Alaska Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.

  • Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier offering JFK to SAN flights. A reliable 86.98% of its departures on this route arrive on time.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Diego International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between JFK and SAN include:

    • Indianapolis International Airport

    • Kansas City International Airport

    • Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)

How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • ر.ق.‏ 490 is currently the best price for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Diego International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ر.ق.‏ 977. These prices can change depending on demand.

  • Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from JFK to SAN.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Diego International Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from JFK to SAN.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Diego International Airport.

Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • JFK's address is JFK Airport.

  • Of all flights departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% arrive on time at their destination.

  • Central New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near JFK. Whether you're catching an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Diego International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:

Arriving at San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Getting from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego

  • You'll find SAN at Airport Drive.

  • San Diego International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of San Diego. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.

  • It'll take around 20 minutes to get there using public transport.

When to fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Diego International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit San Diego. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in May.

  • The warmest month in San Diego is August, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Diego International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • Look for cheap tickets from JFK to SAN in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 23ºC on average.

Explore more of United States

  • You've seen San Diego, now it's time to explore other corners of United States. Travel around 177 kilometres north-west to Los Angeles to check off its leading sights. From Griffith Observatory to The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in United States, consider Phoenix, about 483 kilometres east of San Diego. Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park are key reasons to visit.

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