Cheap flights from San Diego to New York from $153 CLD, SAN → EWR, JFK, LGA
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The cheapest return found recently is $535 with jetBlue, 22 Dec – 26 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $153 with jetBlue, 15 Dec, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $153, jetBlue, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $535, 22 Dec to 26 Dec
- Usual return price
- $354 to $535
- Cheapest month to fly
- January 2027, return fares from $315 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Alaska Airlines, jetBlue, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 5 h 20 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 12 departure dates is usually $354 to $535.
Cheapest return found recently
$535
22 Dec – 26 Dec · jetBlue
San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Leaves 10:35 a.m. · Return leaves 4:36 p.m. · 16 h 32 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back nonstop · via Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) · separate tickets likely: collect your bags and check in again
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$579
22 Dec – 26 Dec · Alaska Airlines
San Diego International Airport (SAN) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Leaves 10:23 p.m. · Return leaves 10:48 p.m. · 11 h 43 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Every nonstop date from San Diego to New York
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$535 22 Dec – 26 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$315 15 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027found 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $279 to $369.
At $535, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 12 departure dates from 17 Nov to 22 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 4-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 22 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
369 fares on 12 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov – 25 Nov | $537 | Alaska Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Nov – 2 Dec | $394 | American Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Dec – 16 Dec | $362 | American Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → LaGuardia Airport (LGA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Dec – 26 Dec | $535 | jetBlue | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Dec – 2 Jan 2027 | $557 | Alaska Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Dec – 2 Jan 2027 | $768 | American Airlines | McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Jan 2027 – 4 Jan 2027 | $424 | American Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Jan 2027 – 5 Jan 2027 | $510 | Alaska Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Jan 2027 – 11 Jan 2027 | $330 | Alaska Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Jan 2027 – 17 Jan 2027 | $316 | jetBlue | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027 | $315 | Alaska Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Jan 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 | $371 | Alaska Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $315.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, jetBlue.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $144 to $222.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$153
15 Dec · jetBlue
San Diego International Airport (SAN) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Leaves 9:40 p.m. · 5 h 20 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$153
15 Dec · jetBlue
San Diego International Airport (SAN) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Leaves 9:40 p.m. · 5 h 20 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Every nonstop date from San Diego to New York
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$153 15 Decfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
$118 26 Novfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $105 to $226.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates from 17 Nov to 10 Jul 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 15 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
85 fares on 6 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov | $141 | Southwest Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → LaGuardia Airport (LGA) | stops unknown | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 24 Nov | $214 | Alaska Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | nonstop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Nov | $118 | jetBlue | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Dec | $153 | jetBlue | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 16 Mar 2027 | $224 | United Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 10 Jul 2027 | $224 | United Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $118.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: jetBlue, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from San Diego to New York
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 22 Dec – 26 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 15 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for San Diego to New York?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 28% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $465 | $315 | +38% | 32 |
| 7–13 days | $401 | $305 | +19% | 37 |
| 14–29 days | $338 | $279 | +0% | 36 |
| 30–59 days | $337 | $279 | Cheapest seen | 44 |
| 60–89 days | $370 | $315 | +10% | 49 |
| 90–179 days | $486 | $445 | +44% | 25 |
| 180+ days | $428 | $321 | +27% | 20 |
One-way
Fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 65% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $408 | $183 | +189% | 16 |
| 7–13 days | $141 | $105 | Cheapest seen | 15 |
| 14–29 days | $170 | $118 | +21% | 42 |
| 30–59 days | $174 | $107 | +23% | 33 |
| 60–89 days | $147 | $111 | +4% | 21 |
| 90–179 days | $215 | $205 | +52% | 10 |
| 180+ days | $234 | $202 | +66% | 36 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Palm Springs → New York
136 km from San Diego
$403
$132 less than flying from San Diego
19 Dec – 17 Jan 2027 · PSP → JFK · out nonstop, back 1 stop
found 5 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
San Diego → Philadelphia
130 km from New York
$139
$14 less than flying to New York
15 Dec · SAN → PHL · 2 stops
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 22 Dec – 26 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from San Diego to New York?
The cheapest return found recently is $535 with jetBlue, 22 Dec to 26 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $315 with Alaska Airlines, 15 Jan 2027 to 24 Jan 2027, found 8 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 12 departure dates is usually $354 to $535.
How much is a one-way flight from San Diego to New York?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $153 with jetBlue, 15 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $118 with jetBlue, 26 Nov, found 7 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $144 to $222.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to New York?
January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $315, 15 Jan 2027 to 24 Jan 2027, found 8 days ago. November 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $118, 26 Nov, found 7 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to New York?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 28% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 65% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from San Diego to New York?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $579 with Alaska Airlines, 22 Dec to 26 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $153 with jetBlue, 15 Dec, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from San Diego to New York?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with jetBlue on 15 Dec, takes 5 h 20 min from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from San Diego to New York?
Between 17 Nov and 22 Jan 2027, Alaska Airlines has the cheapest return on 6 of the 12 departure dates we hold, American Airlines on 4 and jetBlue on 2. Between 17 Nov and 10 Jul 2027, jetBlue has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 6 departure dates we hold, United Airlines on 2 and Southwest Airlines on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work