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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

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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

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $535 22 Dec – 26 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $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

17 Nov – 25 Nov: $537, found 8 days ago26 Nov – 2 Dec: $394, found 4 days ago2 Dec – 16 Dec: $362, found 6 days ago22 Dec – 26 Dec: $535, found 2 days ago26 Dec – 2 Jan 2027: $557, found 3 days ago30 Dec – 2 Jan 2027: $768, found 2 days ago1 Jan 2027 – 4 Jan 2027: $424, found 8 days ago2 Jan 2027 – 5 Jan 2027: $510, found 5 days ago8 Jan 2027 – 11 Jan 2027: $330, found 5 days ago14 Jan 2027 – 17 Jan 2027: $316, found 8 days ago15 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027: $315, found 8 days ago22 Jan 2027 – 28 Feb 2027: $371, found 4 days agoNovDecJan
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
17 Nov – 25 Nov$537Alaska AirlinesSan Diego International Airport (SAN) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)out nonstop, back 1 stopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
26 Nov – 2 Dec$394American AirlinesSan Diego International Airport (SAN) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
2 Dec – 16 Dec$362American AirlinesSan Diego International Airport (SAN) → LaGuardia Airport (LGA)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
22 Dec – 26 Dec$535jetBlueSan Diego International Airport (SAN) → Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)out 1 stop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
26 Dec – 2 Jan 2027$557Alaska AirlinesSan Diego International Airport (SAN) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
30 Dec – 2 Jan 2027$768American AirlinesMcClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
1 Jan 2027 – 4 Jan 2027$424American AirlinesSan Diego International Airport (SAN) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
2 Jan 2027 – 5 Jan 2027$510Alaska AirlinesSan Diego International Airport (SAN) → Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
8 Jan 2027 – 11 Jan 2027$330Alaska AirlinesSan Diego International Airport (SAN) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
14 Jan 2027 – 17 Jan 2027$316jetBlueSan Diego International Airport (SAN) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
15 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027$315Alaska AirlinesSan Diego International Airport (SAN) → Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
22 Jan 2027 – 28 Feb 2027$371Alaska AirlinesSan Diego International Airport (SAN) → Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $315.

November 2026From $3942 departure dates26 Nov – 2 Dec · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $3624 departure dates2 Dec – 16 Dec · found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
January 2027From $315Cheapest seen6 departure dates15 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027 · found 8 days agoSee prices for these dates

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

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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

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $153 15 Decfound 2 days agoOpen this trip

Cheapest we hold, of any age $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.

$153, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $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

17 Nov: $141, found 3 days ago24 Nov: $214, found 8 days ago26 Nov: $118, found 7 days ago15 Dec: $153, found 2 days ago16 Mar 2027: $224, found 2 days ago10 Jul 2027: $224, found 6 days agoNovDecMarJul
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
17 Nov$141Southwest AirlinesSan Diego International Airport (SAN) → LaGuardia Airport (LGA)stops unknownfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
24 Nov$214Alaska AirlinesSan Diego International Airport (SAN) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)nonstopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
26 Nov$118jetBlueSan Diego International Airport (SAN) → Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)1 stopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
15 Dec$153jetBlueSan Diego International Airport (SAN) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
16 Mar 2027$224United AirlinesSan Diego International Airport (SAN) → Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
10 Jul 2027$224United AirlinesSan Diego International Airport (SAN) → Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)1 stopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $118.

November 2026From $118Cheapest seen3 departure dates26 Nov · found 7 days agoOpen this trip
December 2026From $1531 departure date15 Dec · found 2 days agoOpen this trip
March 2027From $2241 departure date16 Mar 2027 · found 2 days agoOpen this trip
July 2027From $2241 departure date10 Jul 2027 · found 6 days agoOpen this trip

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.

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.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays 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$279Cheapest seen44
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.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$408$183+189%16
7–13 days$141$105Cheapest seen15
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

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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

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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