- Must visit
USS Midway Museum
A historic naval aircraft carrier museum offering interactive exhibits and an extensive collection of restored aircraft.
Flights from New York, NY to San Diego, CA depart on average 83 times per day, taking around 6h 42m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $116 (€94) if you book in advance.
There are 6 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 23:58. The fastest flight covers the 2427 miles (3907 km) distance in 6h 5m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 2427 miles (3907 km) |
Average flight duration 6h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $116 (€94) |
Flights per day 83 |
Direct flights 6 |
Fastest flight 6h 5m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Cheapest price
$465
Average price
$808
Fastest journey
6 h 4 m
Average duration
6 h 5 m
Flights per day
119
Distance
3907 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from New York, NY to San Diego, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to San Diego, CA will cost around $808 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $465.
Of the 119 flights that leave New York, NY for San Diego, CA onMon, May 18, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct flights cover the 3907 km distance in an average of 6 h 5 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 6 h 4 m .
On Mon, May 18 the longest flights will take 6 h 8 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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AS25Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $140. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $140, and a train costs an average of $291.
Distance: 2427 miles (3907 km)
Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$417 Average price | $800 Average price | $388 Average price Cheapest | $628 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 42m Average total duration Fastest 6h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 68h 4m Average total duration 67h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 64h 58m Average total duration 64h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to San Diego, CA:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to San Diego, CA costing on average $417 (€337).
A bus is $412 (€333) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to San Diego, CA costing on average $800 (€646).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 64h 28m.
Train takes on average 67h 34m.
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to San Diego, CA flights for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SY568 · SY407 | 11:51 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 8h07 | 4:58 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1067 · UA1281 | 11:55 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h24 | 5:19 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2200 · UA1281 | 12:25 PM LaGuardia Airport | 7h54 | 5:19 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2829 · AA2721 | 12:29 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 8h56 | 6:25 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1685 · UA1072 | 12:35 PM LaGuardia Airport | 8h18 | 5:53 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2051 · AA2722 | 1:54 PM LaGuardia Airport | 8h06 | 7:00 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2191 · UA5386 | 2:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 9h02 | 8:02 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2120 · UA5529 | 2:10 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 9h59 | 9:09 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2690 | 2:11 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h53 | 8:04 PM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1627 · UA1868 | 2:20 PM LaGuardia Airport | 10h05 | 9:25 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1627 · UA2690 | 2:20 PM LaGuardia Airport | 8h44 | 8:04 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3179 · AA2056 | 2:30 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 9h20 | 8:50 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1766 · AA1243 | 2:30 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 9h03 | 8:33 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3688 · UA2054 | 2:50 PM LaGuardia Airport | 8h55 | 8:45 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3280 · AA2056 | 3:04 PM LaGuardia Airport | 8h46 | 8:50 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1992 · UA2054 | 3:08 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h37 | 8:45 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1303 · UA5529 | 3:21 PM LaGuardia Airport | 8h48 | 9:09 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1303 · UA540 | 3:21 PM LaGuardia Airport | 8h51 | 9:12 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1303 · UA1835 | 3:21 PM LaGuardia Airport | 9h55 | 10:16 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1043 · AA1243 | 3:24 PM LaGuardia Airport | 8h09 | 8:33 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS280 · AS650 | 3:45 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 23h06 | 11:51 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS280 · AS1369 | 3:45 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 11h14 | 11:59 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS280 · AS1367 | 3:45 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 21h37 | 10:22 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS280 · AS664 | 3:45 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 20h30 | 9:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA636 · AA559 | 3:59 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 8h56 | 9:55 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS21 · AS650 | 4:15 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 22h36 | 11:51 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS21 · AS1369 | 4:15 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 10h44 | 11:59 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS21 · AS1367 | 4:15 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 21h07 | 10:22 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS21 · AS664 | 4:15 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 20h00 | 9:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1608 · AA973 | 4:15 PM LaGuardia Airport | 8h45 | 10:00 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1156 | 4:29 PM LaGuardia Airport | 9h10 | 10:39 PM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS297 | 4:35 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h04 | 7:39 PM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS28 | 4:41 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 6h17 | 7:58 PM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
B61189 | 4:45 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 6h15 | 8:00 PM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1626 | 4:49 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h06 | 7:55 PM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1835 | 4:59 PM LaGuardia Airport | 8h17 | 10:16 PM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS290 · AS1394 | 5:08 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 23h10 | 1:18 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS290 · AS724 | 5:08 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 19h50 | 9:58 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1849 · AA2568 | 5:20 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 9h36 | 11:56 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1789 · AA559 | 5:22 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 7h33 | 9:55 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS17 · AS1367 | 5:29 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 19h53 | 10:22 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS17 · AS664 | 5:29 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 18h46 | 9:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS17 · AS650 | 5:29 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 21h22 | 11:51 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2500 · AA2285 | 5:55 PM LaGuardia Airport | 8h38 | 11:33 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS217 · AS1407 | 5:58 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 17h00 | 7:58 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3234 · AA2568 | 5:58 PM LaGuardia Airport | 8h58 | 11:56 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS462 · AS1367 | 6:29 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 18h53 | 10:22 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS462 · AS664 | 6:29 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 17h46 | 9:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS462 · AS650 | 6:29 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 20h22 | 11:51 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS23 · AS664 | 8:15 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 16h00 | 9:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS23 · AS650 | 8:15 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 18h36 | 11:51 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS23 · AS1367 | 8:15 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 17h07 | 10:22 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS23 · AS621 | 8:15 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 21h45 | 3:00 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, May 18 | |||||
UA492 · UA2491 | 5:35 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h28 | 11:03 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2061 · AA2720 | 6:00 AM LaGuardia Airport | 8h13 | 11:13 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3656 · UA1930 | 6:00 AM LaGuardia Airport | 8h16 | 11:16 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2115 · UA5510 | 6:00 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 9h12 | 12:12 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA567 · UA660 | 6:00 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h25 | 11:25 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1366 · UA1930 | 6:10 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h06 | 11:16 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1113 · AA2720 | 6:10 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h03 | 11:13 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2099 · AA3284 | 6:35 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h53 | 12:28 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1282 · AA1478 | 6:36 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h21 | 11:57 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA462 · AA3284 | 6:38 AM LaGuardia Airport | 8h50 | 12:28 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1826 | 6:49 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h04 | 9:53 AM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
B6289 | 6:50 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 6h05 | 9:55 AM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS31 · AS621 | 7:00 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 11h00 | 3:00 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS31 · AS1424 | 7:00 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 18h26 | 10:26 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS31 · AS1369 | 7:00 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 19h59 | 11:59 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS31 · AS623 | 7:00 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 15h38 | 7:38 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS31 · AS765 | 7:00 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 12h21 | 4:21 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3305 · AA2878 | 7:00 AM LaGuardia Airport | 8h14 | 12:14 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS31 · AS697 | 7:00 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 13h53 | 5:53 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1202 · AA2878 | 7:04 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 8h10 | 12:14 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA909 · AA3284 | 7:10 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h18 | 12:28 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1812 · UA1940 | 7:20 AM LaGuardia Airport | 8h27 | 12:47 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1023 · AA466 | 7:25 AM LaGuardia Airport | 8h49 | 1:14 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS299 · AS623 | 7:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 15h08 | 7:38 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS299 · AS697 | 7:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 13h23 | 5:53 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS299 · AS765 | 7:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 11h51 | 4:21 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS299 · AS1369 | 7:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 19h29 | 11:59 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS299 · AS621 | 7:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 10h30 | 3:00 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS299 · AS1424 | 7:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 17h56 | 10:26 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2505 · AA466 | 7:42 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h32 | 1:14 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1758 · UA1940 | 7:55 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 7h52 | 12:47 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1758 · UA5507 | 7:55 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h04 | 12:59 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1444 · AA466 | 7:58 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 8h16 | 1:14 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3289 · AA2719 | 9:00 AM LaGuardia Airport | 8h05 | 2:05 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2819 · AA2733 | 9:03 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 8h15 | 2:18 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS373 · AS1424 | 9:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 15h56 | 10:26 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS373 · AS623 | 9:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 13h08 | 7:38 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS227 · AS2415 | 9:30 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 11h57 | 6:27 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS227 · AS3376 | 9:30 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 12h53 | 7:23 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS227 · AS3455 | 9:30 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 13h59 | 8:29 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS373 · AS697 | 9:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 11h23 | 5:53 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS373 · AS1369 | 9:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 17h29 | 11:59 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS227 · AS3482 | 9:30 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 9h35 | 4:05 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS373 · AS765 | 9:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 9h51 | 4:21 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA299 | 9:34 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h09 | 12:43 PM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS19 · AS1312 | 9:59 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 10h24 | 5:23 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS19 · AS669 | 9:59 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 13h21 | 8:20 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA586 · UA1302 | 10:00 AM LaGuardia Airport | 7h56 | 2:56 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1310 · UA2683 | 10:15 AM LaGuardia Airport | 8h18 | 3:33 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1525 · UA2683 | 10:24 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h09 | 3:33 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1525 · UA2240 · UA5529 | 10:24 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 13h45 | 9:09 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3516 · UA1434 · UA5508 | 10:27 AM LaGuardia Airport | 13h21 | 8:48 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3516 · UA2862 · UA5508 | 10:27 AM LaGuardia Airport | 13h21 | 8:48 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA3058 · AA3104 | 10:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h17 | 3:47 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA652 · AA572 | 10:36 AM LaGuardia Airport | 8h15 | 3:51 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS723 · AS3455 | 11:30 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 11h59 | 8:29 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS25 | 11:30 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 6h08 | 2:38 PM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS723 · AS2415 | 11:30 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 9h57 | 6:27 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS723 · AS3376 | 11:30 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 10h53 | 7:23 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
SY234 · SY407 | 11:41 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h17 | 4:58 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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