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2:12 pm - 12:30 pmSAN-LGA
19h 18m2 stops
7:00 am - 8:18 pmLGA-SAN
16h 18m2 stops
$152Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 11
9:00 pm - 12:30 pmSAN-LGA
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6:00 am - 6:58 pmLGA-SAN
15h 58m3 stops
$158Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 11
10:40 pm - 7:06 amSAN-JFK
5h 26mnonstop
4:50 pm - 7:50 pmJFK-SAN
6h 00mnonstop
$257Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Jul 17 - Tue, Jul 23
7:00 am - 3:37 pmSAN-EWR
5h 37mnonstop
7:29 pm - 10:23 pmEWR-SAN
5h 54mnonstop
$277Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Aug 20 - Sat, Aug 24
9:45 pm - 6:05 amSAN-EWR
5h 20mnonstop
7:00 am - 11:33 amEWR-SAN
7h 33m1 stop
$282United Airlines
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9:40 pm - 12:47 pmSAN-JFK
12h 07m1 stop
10:59 am - 8:48 pmJFK-SAN
12h 49m1 stop
$292JetBlue
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10:05 pm - 8:48 amSAN-EWR
7h 43m1 stop
6:05 am - 10:21 amEWR-SAN
7h 16m1 stop
$296Delta
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9:40 pm - 12:37 pmSAN-JFK
11h 57m1 stop
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6h 00mnonstop
$299JetBlue
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9:50 pm - 6:29 amSAN-JFK
5h 39mnonstop
9:19 pm - 12:30 amJFK-SAN
6h 11mnonstop
$307Delta
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9:45 pm - 5:59 amSAN-EWR
5h 14mnonstop
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5h 44mnonstop
$327United Airlines
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8:35 am - 9:29 pmSAN-LGA
9h 54m2 stops
$76Spirit Airlines
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8:50 am - 2:11 pmSAN-EWR
26h 21m1 stop
$77Spirit Airlines
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8:28 pm - 7:15 amSAN-LGA
7h 47m1 stop
$122JetBlue
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10:40 pm - 7:06 amSAN-JFK
5h 26mnonstop
$129Alaska Airlines
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7:00 am - 3:37 pmSAN-EWR
5h 37mnonstop
$149Alaska Airlines
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8:41 pm - 5:00 amSAN-JFK
5h 19mnonstop
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9:50 pm - 8:42 amSAN-LGA
7h 52m1 stop
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8h 25m1 stop
$163Delta
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7:01 am - 3:30 pmSAN-EWR
5h 29mnonstop
$166United Airlines
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10:10 pm - 6:29 amSAN-EWR
5h 19mnonstop
$174United Airlines
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11:31 am - 10:00 pmSAN-LGA
7h 29m1 stop
5:48 pm - 8:34 amLGA-SAN
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5:20 pm - 10:44 amSAN-EWR
14h 24m1 stop
4:49 pm - 10:02 amEWR-SAN
20h 13m2 stops
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7:00 am - 3:33 pmSAN-EWR
5h 33mnonstop
5:58 pm - 8:55 pmEWR-SAN
5h 57mnonstop
$472Alaska Airlines
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Thu, May 30 - Thu, Jun 6
8:15 pm - 9:00 amSAN-JFK
9h 45m1 stop
6:00 am - 9:05 amJFK-SAN
6h 05mnonstop
$490JetBlue
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Sun, Jun 2 - Fri, Jun 7
11:20 am - 10:25 pmSAN-JFK
8h 05m1 stop
6:54 am - 9:40 amJFK-SAN
5h 46mnonstop
$510JetBlue
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7:00 am - 3:33 pmSAN-EWR
5h 33mnonstop
5:58 pm - 8:55 pmEWR-SAN
5h 57mnonstop
$522Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 4
9:45 pm - 5:59 amSAN-EWR
5h 14mnonstop
4:50 pm - 7:37 pmEWR-SAN
5h 47mnonstop
$564United Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 3
1:40 pm - 10:20 pmSAN-JFK
5h 40mnonstop
8:45 pm - 12:07 amJFK-SAN
6h 22mnonstop
$627Delta
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Fri, May 31 - Mon, Jun 3
8:45 am - 9:21 pmSAN-LGA
9h 36m2 stops
12:30 pm - 8:20 pmLGA-SAN
10h 50m1 stop
$657United Airlines
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Fri, May 31 - Fri, Jun 7
6:35 am - 3:16 pmSAN-JFK
5h 41mnonstop
8:40 am - 11:51 amJFK-SAN
6h 11mnonstop
$677Delta
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Wed, May 29 - Wed, Jun 5
7:00 am - 3:37 pmSAN-EWR
5h 37mnonstop
7:29 pm - 10:23 pmEWR-SAN
5h 54mnonstop
$257Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Aug 20 - Tue, Aug 27
10:40 pm - 7:06 amSAN-JFK
5h 26mnonstop
4:50 pm - 7:50 pmJFK-SAN
6h 00mnonstop
$257Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Jul 17 - Tue, Jul 23
9:50 pm - 6:29 amSAN-JFK
5h 39mnonstop
9:19 pm - 12:30 amJFK-SAN
6h 11mnonstop
$307Delta
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Mon, Aug 19 - Sat, Aug 31
8:45 pm - 5:05 amSAN-EWR
5h 20mnonstop
4:50 pm - 7:34 pmEWR-SAN
5h 44mnonstop
$316United Airlines
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Thu, Sep 19 - Mon, Sep 23
8:41 pm - 4:57 amSAN-EWR
5h 16mnonstop
6:30 am - 9:14 amEWR-SAN
5h 44mnonstop
$319United Airlines
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Wed, Jul 3 - Wed, Jul 10
9:50 pm - 6:29 amSAN-JFK
5h 39mnonstop
9:19 pm - 12:30 amJFK-SAN
6h 11mnonstop
$327Delta
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Thu, Aug 22 - Mon, Aug 26
10:50 am - 7:32 pmSAN-JFK
5h 42mnonstop
6:54 am - 9:40 amJFK-SAN
5h 46mnonstop
$372JetBlue
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Fri, Jun 14 - Sun, Jun 16
8:40 pm - 5:02 amSAN-JFK
5h 22mnonstop
4:30 pm - 7:30 pmJFK-SAN
6h 00mnonstop
$387JetBlue
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Mon, Jun 24 - Mon, Jul 1
7:00 am - 3:37 pmSAN-EWR
5h 37mnonstop
7:29 pm - 10:23 pmEWR-SAN
5h 54mnonstop
$548American Airlines
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Mon, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 22
7:00 am - 3:36 pmSAN-EWR
5h 36mnonstop
7:29 pm - 10:22 pmEWR-SAN
5h 53mnonstop
$557American Airlines
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Flights from San Diego to New York - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to New York to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest San Diego to New York flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from San Diego to New York.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from San Diego to New York cost $138 and was between San Diego and Newark Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly from San Diego to New York LaGuardia Airport. The average price for a return flight for this route is $247.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to New York?

The average price of all flights from San Diego to New York clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to New York on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to San Diego, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to New York?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Diego to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to New York is September, where tickets cost $285 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $399 and $398 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Diego to New York?

The average price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $249, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to New York?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Diego to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to New York, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 48 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Diego to New York?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Spirit Airlines ($76) and Frontier ($94). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Spirit Airlines ($152) and Frontier ($193).

Which airlines fly most frequently between San Diego and New York?

Delta connects San Diego to New York with up to 6 flights per day. Alaska Airlines also offers 4 flights per day, while United Airlines follows with 4 flights per day.

Which airlines fly non-stop between San Diego and New York?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Diego to New York.
There are 4 airlines that fly nonstop from San Diego to New York. They are: Alaska Airlines, Delta, JetBlue and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with JetBlue at $118 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at JetBlue.

How many flights are there between San Diego and New York per day?

Each day, there are between 15 and 21 nonstop flights that take off from San Diego and land in New York, with an average flight time of 5h 33m. The most common departure time is 1:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Each week, there are 120 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 18% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Diego and New York?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from San Diego to New York take?

Direct flights take on average 5h 06m to travel the 2,428 miles between San Diego and New York.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Diego to New York?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Diego at 6:35 am and will be landing in New York at 3:15 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from San Diego to New York?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Diego to New York jets off at 10:40 pm and lands at 7:06 am.

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Low season

February

High season

June

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$76
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 20% increase in price.
Flight from San Diego to New York LaGuardia Airport

When to book flights from San Diego to New York

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to New York based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to New York

  • What are the popular layover options for flights from San Diego to New York?

    Layover cities for San Diego-to-New York flights vary depending on your destination airport and airline. United Airlines and Spirit Airlines offer some of these flights with popular layover options at Las Vegas Harry Reid International (LAS), Washington-Dulles International (IAD), and Orlando International Airport (MCO).

  • Which airlines fly sustainably from San Diego to New York?

    Each passenger flying from San Diego to New York emits about 3,790 pounds of CO2. Airlines flying some of the most sustainable flights on this route are United Airlines, JetBlue, and American Airlines. They offer nonstop and single-layover flights from San Diego to New York and emit about 27% - 31% less CO2.

  • Does New York Newark Airport offer support for travelers with special needs?

    Yes, EWR is an accessible airport with lots of programs and amenities for passengers with special needs. The airport offers a Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyard for passengers with hidden disabilities like PTSD or autism. EWR also supports the AIRA mobile app that helps low-vision or blind travelers get through the airport with ease. Additionally, all airlines flying through EWR offer wheelchair services to their passengers.

  • Is there an on-site hotel at John F. Kennedy International Airport?

    Yes, JFK hosts the TWA Hotel, where you can book a room after your flight. TWA Hotel is just outside the secure zone in Terminal 5, so you will need to get through security to access it. You can easily get to the hotel using the AirTrain. Additionally, the hotel offers day rooms on either four- or six-hour periods.

  • Does New York International Airport offer pet-relief areas?

    Yes, JFK has several pet-relief areas. Pet-relief areas are just outside Terminal 1 on the arrivals level, near Gate 31, airside of Terminal 4; near Gate C60, airside of Terminal 2; near Gate 28, airside of Terminal 5; and between Gates 9 and 10, airside of Terminal 7.

  • What is the easiest way to get to New York City from Newark Liberty Airport?

    The AirTrain offers one of the easiest ways to get to New York City from Newark Airport. The AirTrain is a rail line that links all EWR's terminals to Newark Liberty Airport Station. From the station, you can use NJ Transit Train to get to the New York Penn Station.

  • What kind of concessions are available at San Diego Airport?

    San Diego has lots of dining options that spotlight local flavors as well as national brands. The airport also has a growing number of shopping choices in the main terminal from boutiques and gift shops. If you have extra time, book a treatment at one of the two airport spas or one of the premier airline lounges to relax before your flight. Eco-friendly travelers should be on the lookout for concessions who have joined the SAN Green Concession program, which recognizes their efforts in energy and waste reduction.

  • Is it possible to fly directly to New York from San Diego?

    It is possible to fly directly from San Diego to New York. There is a greater variety of flight options if you choose to fly into Newark (EWR), usually with United Airlines or Alaska Airlines. There are some nonstop flight options to JFK on the same airlines as well as Delta Air Lines.

  • What kind of accessibility does San Diego Airport have?

    The airport offers several different services for travelers with limited ability or people who may require extra assistance, such as courtesy carts operated by Volunteer Airport Ambassadors. Additionally, the airport hosts TDD telephones and visual paging monitors.

  • What parking services does the San Diego Airport offer?

    Terminal 1 has one parking lot and Terminal 2 has two parking lots. All lots are located just steps away from the terminals, within 5min walking distance. You have the option to book your parking ahead of time at $42 for an overnight stay.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to New York?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to New York was $76 for a one-way ticket and $152 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Diego and New York?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Diego to New York?

    JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Diego to New York flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to New York?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Diego to New York flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to New York?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and New York, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Diego to New York?

    There are nonstop flights from San Diego to New York on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to New York, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to New York are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $346 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $346 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to New York?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to New York.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to New York?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York from San Diego is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to New York?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New York with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to New York?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New York from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to New York

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $203 or less one-way and $331 or less round-trip.
  • Consider flying with Alaska Airlines when traveling from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to New York. SAN is a hub city for Alaska Airlines, therefore flying with the airline will give you more flight options including nonstop flights.
  • Consider flying into New York’s Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) if you’re flying on a budget. The airport handles some of the best budget-friendly flights from San Diego to New York.
  • When flying from SAN to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, consider using JetBlue, American Airlines, or Delta. The airport is a major operating base for JetBlue and a hub for Delta and American Airlines. JetBlue is the major airline using Terminal 5; therefore, its passengers will have almost the whole terminal to themselves when flying with this airline.
  • San Diego only has one major airport to depart from, and that’s San Diego International Airport (SAN), which is conveniently located just 3 miles northwest of Downtown San Diego. The airport can be conveniently accessed with Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner.
  • In New York, you have three airports that you can choose for your arrival, either the LaGuardia Airport (LGA), the John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), or the Newark International Airport (EWR). JFK is 15 miles away from New York City and is considered the best connected, easily reached by subway. It is also well-known for having the greatest variety of flight and time options for domestic and international flights. It is also, therefore, one of the most crowded airports. Therefore, look into the airport's VIP FastTrack services to avoid delays.
  • LaGuardia (LGA) is even closer to New York City, only 8.5 miles away, however virtually only reached by taxi or rideshare. There are good flights from San Diego with American Airlines.
  • Finally, Newark (EWR) is 16 miles away, even though it is technically located in New Jersey, another state. Newark Airport is more difficult to reach, requiring various transfers. However, EWR has some great flight offers with United, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines.
  • Travelers leaving from the San Diego Airport are recommended to check the schedule before arriving at the airport for any updates to flight times. This can be done by tuning into 1690 AM, which has all kinds of information on travel services, including flight times and other important security-related information.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from San Diego to New York?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Diego to New York, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

San Diego to New York

Monday

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, +16 more

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +17 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, +16 more

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +17 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +16 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +16 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, +14 more

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +15 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +16 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, +16 more

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +17 more

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Nonstop returns

New York to San Diego

Monday

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, +13 more

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +14 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, +13 more

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +14 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, +13 more

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +14 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, +12 more

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +13 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, +12 more

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +13 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, +12 more

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +13 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, +12 more

Aer Lingus, Air Europa, +13 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to New York

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to New York. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Diego to New York? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9192 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
8.2Boarding
7.3Entertainment
8.6Crew
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I had a middle seat in between two large men. It was a redeye so needless to say I didn’t get a minute of sleep. One guy was pouring over into my seat the other kept falling onto my shoulder

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2024SAN - JFK
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I had a middle seat in between two large men. It was a redeye so needless to say I didn’t get a minute of sleep. One guy was pouring over into my seat the other kept falling onto my shoulder

It was ok. Alaska was adequate. Efficient and what I paid for it was fair. The boarding area at the gate was a joke. By the time they get past the C boarding group people all line up impatiently and then it’s chaos. We were boarding early then we sat on the tarmac for 30 minutes. I would of rather sat in the airport.

Pilot warned us it was going to be bumpy, which I usually like when it is, but it wasn't, so I spent most of the flight unnecessarily wondering when it was going to get rough. Just can't win sometimes. Ha!

Flight itself was great! Snacks are never really good; in this case, the "butter braids" and Biscotti cookie were both hard. The attendants' were good. We felt we found a good deal on the cost. The check-in process was very smooth: Alaskan Airlines always does a good job. Boarding was pretty timely, too. We fly Alaskan whenever possible and will continue to do so.

The space for legs in coach is better than other Airlines you can even cross your legs!!

Comfortable seat, plenty of leg room which is so rare, overhead bin comfortably accommodated my carry-on bag. Deli box was tasty, service was good, bathrooms were clean. Uneventful flight, which I appreciate. Departed on time and landed early.

Honestly, there was not much they could do. Due to wind, the flight was delayed for several hours because we had to be diverted to San Jose where we needed to refuel before departing to Hawaii. Wish they had offered some snacks during the delays/diversion because we had to wait such a long time to finally get our food served during the flight after leaving California.

Attentive crew. Best of all was the empty seat between me and my rowmate.

I really like Alaska airline, it's my favorite airline❤️

Alaska Airlines was fantastic. Kayak on the other hand was extremely poor. I got tickets through Kayak for a flight to a funeral. The date got changed less than 12 hours after I made my reservations. When I attempted to change my flights through Kayak, I was unable to use either the website or the phone system. The phone matrix did not give an option to cancel or change. The website said Kayak could not find any record of me making airline reservations through Kayak and even through I never left the Kayak website when making the reservations to my knowledge. After more than a half hour of frustration on the phone and computer ( on top of dealing with the death of a member of my family) I finally contacted Alaska Airline directly and they cancelled my flight and refunded the cost very quickly and efficiently. Alaska Airlines gets 10 stars. Kayak gets zero stars and has permanently lost a customer. I will never use Kayak again.

Our flight to Zurich was delayed by almost 3 hours, so we missed our next flight. There was no indication it would be delayed this much. We were told the gate had changed and then it apparently took over 2 hours to load the "catering" on the plane. We were not compensated in any way for the trouble.

The 1st class male crew member was very pleasant - the short female with round glasses , maybe in 50’s had no personality- never spoke when delivering my food, drink, & never smiled the whole trip! In fact looked annoyed when the boarding proses was happening- I would never hire this woman - unfriendly . Have never dealt with a crew member like her-

A regional sized plane was used for a cross country flight with no overhead bin space. I had to "pink check" my laptop and my medications. I was NOT pleased!!!!

Best airline! Always friendly and welcoming. Skyclub was great and loved the fast free wifi on board. I also love that you can pre-order your meal on the app!

The gate area was incredibly short staffed, with one representative manning 4-5 flights, which caused a 3 hr delay in boarding even though the plane was all ready to leave. Other flights also were delayed because of this. The flight crew was awesome and I feel bad for the only gate worker on call, but Delta needs to hire more employees.

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

It was a crowded flight. They did the best they could.

Boarding was great. The flight landed early. It took the crew over an hour and a half to bring out drinks. I paid to upgrade my seat to Comfort+ only to be near a crying/screaming baby who was seldom quiet. Noise-cancelling earbuds didn’t even help. Waste of money to upgrade.

Boarding was a sh!t show. JFK BOARDING was awful. The agent called three sections at a time Clogging the area then yelling at people to not block the walk way. How are you going to call delta one , premium select and comfort plus at once and the yell at highest paying passengers. Need to do a lot better and the flight attendants in the galley need to understand that their voices travel. They were talking about others and everyone in the cabin heard them

The main person that was coordinating everything was a short white/light skin Spanish man and he was very rude. It honestly made me feel like it was everyone’s First day at work. His announcements were very not reasonable and they did not make sense. The stewardess on the flight that made the announcements she didn’t even know what she was talking about she sounded inebriated. There were no snacks or drinks on our flight there wasn’t even much turbulence. This flight was not enjoyable nor was it what a Delta flight should be and just this past week I flew with Delta 3 times.

Flight was delayed by almost 5 hours. Suitcase was not loaded despite the flight being near empty (my colleagues’ suitcases did reach JFK, unlike mine). Had to argue on phone to get JetBlue to deliver the case to my hotel. Never again

Great. Loved that there was WiFi on flight to keep in touch and excellent service of beverages and snacks.

great flight. Pilot was communicative, flight attendants were excellent. Really nice experience except my tv didn’t work.

Overall, the flight was better than the flight I took to go to Florida, which had a bunch of problems. The crew is really nice and the plane was new so it had a small problem when we were on the runway, but the flight itself was great. They even made some time back up, which is always a good thing.

Everything was good except for deplaning in NY. Took way too long!!

Jet Blue keeps getting iit wrong. 4 hour mechanical delay followed by terrible boarding experience. This is my third horrific jet blue flight in 2024. I am going to try to avoid this loser in the sky

no wifi and the aircraft was very old with tiny 4” screens.

After we landed, we were held on the plane for 30 minutes. There was no one at the gate once we landed and we forced to sit on a plan that had already over an hour delayed.

Flawless trip. Pilot came out and introduced himself, welcomed everyone, made a light joke to put everyone at ease. Arrived quite early.

JetBlue's check-in was great, but there was an in-flight flight attendant who was very rude and unkind. I didn't realize that the bathrooms were already locked 30 mins prior to landing and needed to use the restroom. Instead of politely asking me to return, she rudely told me, 'No, bathrooms are locked! Go back to your seat!' The flight was more than an hour delay, which made me almost miss my connecting flight. I understand the reasoning, but the action they took to get a hold of maintenance was time consuming. It took them so long to get a hold of maintenance and for maintenance to get started. Most importantly, my 3 checked baggages are missing! I'm writing this review 3 days after my arrival to the Philippines, and my 3 checked baggages, where my wedding dress is, are all missing!

There was no screens on board AND the WiFi didn’t work. My seat was broken and couldn’t recline so I couldn’t even sleep. The flight attendants didn’t offer anything to make it more comfortable. It was such an old cramped plane, when the person in front of me reclined I couldn’t even open my tray table. All the United ads talk about guaranteeing everyone gets a screen!

Surprisingly easy! I was hesitant to try this, but the cost swayed me. I actually felt like I had less stress than all the taxiing and possible delays that occur with short regional flights where you spend less time in the air than getting to and from the plane..

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

We waited to takeoff for about 1 hour delay for a 20 min flight.

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

Your app is impossible to use. I couldn't load it. Then i couldn't open it. When i finally got both those things done -with much help -then i couldn't open the app to install a credit card. The upshot was 4 flights without access to food or drink. When i first tried to download united app some company called starlier opened instead and i would up signing up for some 49 dollar a month music service which i still have not been able to cancel.

Overall it was good. The flight was bumpy at times, but the pilot made us aware every time. As a result, no snacks/drinks were made available. Seats were tight but that’s okay as I had a window seat.

the head jack on my seat didn't work and the power outlet didn't work for my seat

That flight was smooth, and staff we courteous. it was a full flight so very tight. The boarding through security was not properly controlled. it was rushed and the scanning process for our bags, etc. was pilling up at the other end with no time to empty our belonging my personal items almost toppled over on the floor if i hadn't caught it rapidly. Was it just that time, or always like this - cant say. other than that all else was fine.

Wheelchair assistance was not complete. The person left me at the departure gate without informing the groundstaff of my requirements. I had to walk to the departure counter to ask for help to reach the plane door. The crew informed me that in future they were not allowed to help passengers like me, senior citizen and Wheelchair passenger with placing their carry on bags in the overhead compartments!

Worst experience flying American Airlines. I fly with them often, so I was super disappointed in the service I received at gate 30 in LGA on May 24, mid-day. The flight was delayed twice. I was patiently waiting in the American Airlines lounge when I received the notice on my app that the plane was boarding 45 minutes before its newly re-scheduled take off of 4 pm (from the orginal 1:45 pm then 3:00 pm). It took me 5 min to travel from the lounge to the gate and when I arrived there at 3:20 flight gate attendant told me the flight had closed and that they announced for passengers multiple times. I showed them the notification on my app and they were really rude and unempathetic. The person who rescheduled my flight at customer service wasn't any happier but was at least helpful in getting me on the next flight.

Was lucky to have a employee at the AA checkin counter that had compassion and understood they ordeal that we went through with our original flight being diverted, needing to stay in the aircraft and then flying to the original destination; adding hours to the trip and forcing us to miss our connection and our rebooked connection. She was able to get up on standby on the highest priority on the next flight to the closest airport we need to be at and it all worked out despite being many hours late.

I like the boarding process, it was fast. The seat doesn’t have a TV for a long flight and food wasn’t served, just snacks.

Horrible - they lied to me about baggage & boarding, even though I specifically spoke to their agents the day before my flight about my issue. When I showed up they did not let me board and stranded me at my airport until I bought a new flight with money I did not have to spend.

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

I arrived to the airport 2 hours before my American Airlines flight was scheduled to take off. I have TSA pre-check. The airport was crazy packed when I arrived. After momentarily standing in the pre-check line, the TSA agent said that I am not pre-check. Of course I said that I am because I entered my KTN number on all my traveling sites and programs. I had to get out of line and go back to the AA counter to discover that American Airlines did not add my KTN to my boarding pass. I had to call TSA to find out my number, then have AA enter it onto my boarding pass. The emblem would not load onto my boarding pass. By this time, I decided to use my Clear in order to get through TSA but the line was ridiculous long. By the time I made through TSA, I missed my 11:08am flight and was re-booked for the 5:30pm. This is after the AA employee told me I should have gotten to the airport early. AA use to be a dependable airline not I use them only if I have too.

Horrible people at the gate, they force me to check in my carry on, even thought no one behind me has to do it. I had to get out of the airport in NY to get my bag and go thru security again on my way to Honk Kong. The worst part is the employee threatened me with loosing the flights if don’t comply.

Cut off carry ons, had to check, got on and there was plenty of bin space. Disappointing.

One of the worst flights I have ever taken Delayed over an hour without communication from the crew; very scary Entertainment not working Crew NASTY cabin cold

May never fly American again Delay in take off WITHOUT EXPLANATION Cabin freezing Crew NASTY entertainment did not work entire flight

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