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Flights from San Diego, CA to New York, NY depart on average 84 times per day, taking around 5h 59m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $116 (€94) if you book in advance.
There are 7 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 5h 0m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 2427 miles (3907 km) |
Average flight duration 5h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $116 (€94) |
Flights per day 84 |
Direct flights 7 |
Fastest flight 5h 0m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 63 days |
Cheapest price
$158
Average price
$370
Fastest journey
5 h 20 m
Average duration
5 h 28 m
Flights per day
103
Distance
3907 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from San Diego, CA to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Diego, CA to New York, NY will cost around $370 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $158.
Of the 103 flights that leave San Diego, CA for New York, NY onSat, May 16, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 16 the direct flights cover the 3907 km distance in an average of 5 h 28 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 5 h 20 m .
On Sat, May 16 the longest flights will take 5 h 35 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.
AA2720 · AA2068
AA1651 · AA1373
AA1651 · AA1060
AS24
AA2720 · AA2794
B61190
UA1827
UA427
UA327
AS302Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Diego, CA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $151. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $151, and a train costs an average of $290.
Distance: 2427 miles (3907 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$403 Average price | $748 Average price | $375 Average price Cheapest |
8h 59m Average total duration Fastest 5h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 67h 32m Average total duration 67h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 68h 11m Average total duration 67h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Diego, CA to New York, NY:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Diego, CA to New York, NY costing on average $403 (€324).
A bus is $373 (€300) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Diego, CA to New York, NY costing on average $748 (€602).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 67h 2m.
Bus takes on average 67h 41m.
The table below shows live departures for San Diego, CA to New York, NY flights for today, Friday, May 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA518 · AA3103 | 6:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 7h43 | 4:58 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA496 · UA2190 | 6:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 10h20 | 7:35 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA496 · UA686 | 6:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 9h51 | 7:06 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2535 · AA1313 | 6:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 8h44 | 5:59 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2535 · AA606 | 6:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 7h59 | 5:14 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1309 · AS84 | 6:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 13h06 | 10:21 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1309 · AS293 | 6:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 14h44 | 11:59 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2535 · AA3234 | 6:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 7h48 | 5:03 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA435 | 6:20 AM San Diego International Airport | 8h17 | 5:37 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA435 · UA713 | 6:20 AM San Diego International Airport | 9h30 | 6:50 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2057 · UA1791 · UA2248 | 6:20 AM San Diego International Airport | 14h03 | 11:23 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2057 · UA433 · UA2248 | 6:20 AM San Diego International Airport | 14h03 | 11:23 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA625 · AA535 | 6:30 AM San Diego International Airport | 6h57 | 4:27 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA625 · AA1541 | 6:30 AM San Diego International Airport | 8h05 | 5:35 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1714 · UA598 | 6:32 AM San Diego International Airport | 7h51 | 5:23 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS24 | 7:00 AM San Diego International Airport | 5h39 | 3:39 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS399 · AS18 | 7:00 AM San Diego International Airport | 9h13 | 7:13 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2343 · UA1821 | 7:00 AM San Diego International Airport | 7h13 | 5:13 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1055 · AA578 | 7:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 9h50 | 8:05 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1055 · AA1152 | 7:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 8h44 | 6:59 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS709 · AS84 | 7:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 12h06 | 10:21 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS709 · AS274 | 7:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 20h37 | 6:52 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1055 · AA1313 | 7:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 7h44 | 5:59 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA327 | 7:20 AM San Diego International Airport | 5h29 | 3:49 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS3463 · AS372 | 7:43 AM San Diego International Airport | 19h27 | 6:10 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1071 · UA3497 | 8:00 AM San Diego International Airport | 7h43 | 6:43 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2687 · AA578 | 8:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 8h50 | 8:05 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2687 · AA1152 | 8:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 7h44 | 6:59 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2687 · AA1769 | 8:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 8h45 | 8:00 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5520 · UA1715 | 8:30 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 9h57 | 9:27 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5520 · UA1023 · UA396 | 8:30 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 11h53 | 11:23 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2476 · UA1023 · UA396 | 8:54 AM San Diego International Airport | 11h29 | 11:23 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS302 | 8:54 AM San Diego International Airport | 5h35 | 5:29 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2476 · UA1715 | 8:54 AM San Diego International Airport | 9h33 | 9:27 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2476 · UA394 | 8:54 AM San Diego International Airport | 8h08 | 8:02 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2034 · AA1769 | 9:12 AM San Diego International Airport | 7h48 | 8:00 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2034 · AA578 | 9:12 AM San Diego International Airport | 7h53 | 8:05 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2983 · AA3026 | 9:28 AM San Diego International Airport | 8h32 | 9:00 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1368 · AS274 | 10:11 AM San Diego International Airport | 17h41 | 6:52 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS2455 · AS372 | 10:13 AM San Diego International Airport | 16h57 | 6:10 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1980 · UA404 | 10:23 AM San Diego International Airport | 9h36 | 10:59 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1980 · UA1747 | 10:23 AM San Diego International Airport | 8h34 | 9:57 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
B6290 | 10:25 AM San Diego International Airport | 5h49 | 7:14 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1710 · UA534 | 10:46 AM San Diego International Airport | 7h53 | 9:39 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1337 · UA1023 · UA396 | 11:00 AM San Diego International Airport | 9h23 | 11:23 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA3138 · AA1100 | 11:01 AM San Diego International Airport | 7h58 | 9:59 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2309 · UA2248 | 11:04 AM San Diego International Airport | 9h19 | 11:23 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS726 · AS274 | 11:18 AM San Diego International Airport | 16h34 | 6:52 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS726 · AS22 | 11:18 AM San Diego International Airport | 16h58 | 7:16 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS726 · AS293 | 11:18 AM San Diego International Airport | 9h41 | 11:59 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2720 · AA2794 | 12:03 PM San Diego International Airport | 7h27 | 10:30 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2720 · AA2068 | 12:03 PM San Diego International Airport | 8h22 | 11:25 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1565 · UA2033 | 12:40 PM San Diego International Airport | 7h44 | 11:24 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA444 · UA3413 | 12:55 PM San Diego International Airport | 7h35 | 11:30 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA444 · UA1997 | 12:55 PM San Diego International Airport | 8h04 | 11:59 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5515 · UA2033 | 1:05 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 7h19 | 11:24 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5515 · UA2613 | 1:05 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 7h52 | 11:57 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3352 · AS372 | 1:15 PM San Diego International Airport | 13h55 | 6:10 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2122 · AA1967 | 1:16 PM San Diego International Airport | 7h07 | 11:23 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2122 · AA832 | 1:16 PM San Diego International Airport | 7h02 | 11:18 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA427 | 1:50 PM San Diego International Airport | 5h29 | 10:19 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS3013 · AS211 | 3:17 PM San Diego International Airport | 20h46 | 3:03 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3013 · AS372 | 3:17 PM San Diego International Airport | 11h53 | 6:10 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3013 · AS755 | 3:17 PM San Diego International Airport | 20h24 | 2:41 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS622 · AS26 | 3:56 PM San Diego International Airport | 20h16 | 3:12 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS622 · AS274 | 3:56 PM San Diego International Airport | 11h56 | 6:52 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS622 · AS22 | 3:56 PM San Diego International Airport | 12h20 | 7:16 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3473 · AS372 | 4:17 PM San Diego International Airport | 10h53 | 6:10 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3473 · AS211 | 4:17 PM San Diego International Airport | 19h46 | 3:03 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3473 · AS755 | 4:17 PM San Diego International Airport | 19h24 | 2:41 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS574 · AS26 | 5:17 PM San Diego International Airport | 18h55 | 3:12 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS574 · AS274 | 5:17 PM San Diego International Airport | 10h35 | 6:52 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS574 · AS298 | 5:17 PM San Diego International Airport | 20h39 | 4:56 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS574 · AS22 | 5:17 PM San Diego International Airport | 10h59 | 7:16 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS574 · AS34 | 5:17 PM San Diego International Airport | 21h18 | 5:35 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS2290 · AS211 | 5:42 PM San Diego International Airport | 18h21 | 3:03 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS2290 · AS372 | 5:42 PM San Diego International Airport | 9h28 | 6:10 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS2290 · AS755 | 5:42 PM San Diego International Airport | 17h59 | 2:41 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1308 · AS26 | 6:19 PM San Diego International Airport | 17h53 | 3:12 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1308 · AS298 | 6:19 PM San Diego International Airport | 19h37 | 4:56 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1308 · AS274 | 6:19 PM San Diego International Airport | 9h33 | 6:52 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1308 · AS477 | 6:19 PM San Diego International Airport | 21h07 | 6:26 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1308 · AS22 | 6:19 PM San Diego International Airport | 9h57 | 7:16 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1308 · AS34 | 6:19 PM San Diego International Airport | 20h16 | 5:35 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1302 · UA2278 · UA2092 | 6:26 PM San Diego International Airport | 13h52 | 11:18 AM LaGuardia Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1302 · UA2278 · UA1657 | 6:26 PM San Diego International Airport | 12h52 | 10:18 AM LaGuardia Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2721 · AA2156 | 7:20 PM San Diego International Airport | 7h35 | 5:55 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS652 · AS477 | 8:04 PM San Diego International Airport | 19h22 | 6:26 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS652 · AS298 | 8:04 PM San Diego International Airport | 17h52 | 4:56 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS652 · AS26 | 8:04 PM San Diego International Airport | 16h08 | 3:12 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS652 · AS34 | 8:04 PM San Diego International Airport | 18h31 | 5:35 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
B62120 · B6217 | 8:25 PM San Diego International Airport | 9h40 | 9:05 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1406 · AS755 | 8:35 PM San Diego International Airport | 15h06 | 2:41 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1406 · AS211 | 8:35 PM San Diego International Airport | 15h28 | 3:03 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
B61190 | 9:10 PM San Diego International Airport | 5h20 | 5:30 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS27 | 9:37 PM San Diego International Airport | 5h40 | 6:17 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1827 | 10:20 PM San Diego International Airport | 5h25 | 6:45 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2366 · AA327 | 10:40 PM San Diego International Airport | 7h39 | 9:19 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1457 · UA2092 | 10:40 PM San Diego International Airport | 9h38 | 11:18 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1457 · UA2145 | 10:40 PM San Diego International Airport | 7h32 | 9:12 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1457 · UA563 | 10:40 PM San Diego International Airport | 8h40 | 10:20 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1457 · UA1657 | 10:40 PM San Diego International Airport | 8h38 | 10:18 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2366+ AA4680 | 10:40 PM San Diego International Airport | 9h50 | 11:30 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2366 · AA386 | 10:40 PM San Diego International Airport | 8h36 | 10:16 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2366+ AA3573 | 10:40 PM San Diego International Airport | 8h32 | 10:12 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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