YOUR NEXT SAN DIEGO ESCAPEBest fares checked Sep 11, 2026Seven-night round trip · one adult · USD · sampled fares
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NEW YORK → SAN

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New York to San Diego.

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Last checked Sep 11, 20261 adult · Economy · USDSources & coverage
Lowest recently sampled round trip
$337
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EWR → SAN · Jan 23–Jan 30
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A LOWER FARE. A BIGGER TRIP BUDGET.

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FLEXIBLE TRAVEL DATES$126 less

27% below the priciest date sample

$337 for Jan 23–Jan 30, 2027, compared with $463 for May 23–May 30, 2027.

24 seven-night date pairs from EWR to the same arrival-airport set (SAN). Lowest returned fare per date pair; checks within 24 hours. Airlines, stops and ticket conditions can differ. A travel-date comparison, not a booking-time prediction.

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WHY WATCH THE PRICE?16% price gap

$60 between this search’s high and low

The same dated search ranged from $297 to $357 across 62 historical price observations.

EWR → SAN · Jan 23–Jan 30, 2027. Google Flights history covers Jul 12, 2026–Sep 11, 2026. The percentage is the low below the high. This does not prove when you should book or what subscribers will save.

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OUR LOWEST RECORDED FARE$337

The lowest seven-night fare in our archive

EWR → SAN · Jan 23–Jan 30, 2027. Recorded Sep 11, 2026.

Our archive starts Sep 10, 2026 and contains 1,020 seven-night fare observations for this route. Search fare; return may require confirmation. This is our record, not an industry-wide all-time low or a current offer.

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START WITH THE RIGHT AIRPORT

JFK, Newark or LaGuardia?

Same dates: Jan 23–Jan 30. Same arrival airports: SAN.

JFK
John F. Kennedy
$377

Nonstop outbound

EWR
Newark Liberty
$337

Nonstop outbound

LGA
LaGuardia
$377

1 stop outbound

$40 separates the lowest and highest airport sample for these dates. These are search-result fares for seven-night trips. Flight times, stops and baggage can differ. Ground transport is excluded.

Across 24 matched date pairs in this sample, JFK had the lowest airport fare 12 time(s); EWR had the lowest airport fare 17 time(s); LGA had the lowest airport fare 6 time(s). Ties count for each airport. This describes the sampled dates only.

YOUR AIRPORT, YOUR MATH

Which airport wins for you?

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JFK

Flight sample $397

$397fare + transport
EWR

Flight sample $389

$389fare + transport
LGA

Flight sample $384

$384fare + transport

Add your transport estimates to compare your total.

One adult, economy, USD. The three fares use identical dates and arrival-airport sets, checked within 24 hours. Transport starts at $0 because we don’t know your starting point. Baggage and other extras are excluded. Prices and itineraries can differ.

A FEW NUMBERS TO TRAVEL BY

San Diego, by the flight.

5h 48m

Fastest sampled outbound

EWR → SAN, Sep 25. Nonstop.

7

Airlines in the mix

Across 72 seven-night airport/date searches. Includes connecting carriers.

24

Travel windows sampled

Lowest: $337, Jan 23–Jan 30 from EWR.

2 / 3

Origins with nonstop samples

EWR, JFK in these outbound results. This is not a full schedule.

Derived from the current seven-night observations on this page. Outbound times describe the outbound journey only; fare amounts are round-trip search results. See sources and coverage.

A LITTLE FLEXIBILITY CAN HELP

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Lowest fare in each sampled departure month. Seven-night trips only.

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Departure monthLowest sampleDate pairs
2026-09$3841
2026-10$3673
2026-11$3593
2026-12$3573
2027-01$3372
2027-02$3773
2027-03$3682
2027-04$4072
2027-05$4072
2027-06$4072
2027-07$4071

Sampled dates, not a complete fare calendar. Each month can have different date coverage. This chart describes future travel dates, not past price movements.

THE DETAILS BEHIND THE PRICE

Find a fare worth your next trip.

Prices checked within seven days. Use the filters to find a trip that fits.

Round-trip search fares · 36 representative results · return verification marked individually
Dates / airportsAirline / outboundRound tripCheck price
Jan 23–Jan 30EWR → SAN · 7 nightsAlaskaNonstop · 6h 16m$337Select return to confirmChecked Sep 11Google Skyscanner ↗
Dec 9–Dec 16EWR → SAN · 7 nightsUnitedNonstop · 6h 12m$357Select return to confirmChecked Sep 11Google Skyscanner ↗
Nov 5–Nov 12EWR → SAN · 7 nightsAlaskaNonstop · 6h 16m$359Return also checkedChecked Sep 11Google Skyscanner ↗
Itinerary

EWR → SAN
AS 573 · 2026-11-05 16:29

SAN → EWR
AS 382 · 2026-11-12 10

Dec 9–Dec 16JFK → SAN · 7 nightsJetBlueNonstop · 6h 14m$362Select return to confirmChecked Sep 11Google Skyscanner ↗
Oct 10–Oct 17EWR → SAN · 7 nightsUnitedNonstop · 5h 54m$367Select return to confirmChecked Sep 11Google Skyscanner ↗
Oct 10–Oct 17JFK → SAN · 7 nightsJetBlueNonstop · 5h 59m$368Select return to confirmChecked Sep 11Google Skyscanner ↗
Nov 5–Nov 12JFK → SAN · 7 nightsAlaska1 stop · 9h 52m$368Select return to confirmChecked Sep 11Google Skyscanner ↗
Nov 9–Nov 16EWR → SAN · 7 nightsAlaskaNonstop · 6h 16m$368Select return to confirmChecked Sep 11Google Skyscanner ↗
Dec 9–Dec 16LGA → SAN · 7 nightsUnited1 stop · 8h 14m$368Select return to confirmChecked Sep 11Google Skyscanner ↗
Mar 9–Mar 16EWR → SAN · 7 nightsAlaskaNonstop · 5h 54m$368Select return to confirmChecked Sep 11Google Skyscanner ↗
Nov 5–Nov 12JFK → SAN · 7 nightsAlaskaNonstop · 5h 59m$376Return also checkedChecked Sep 11Google Skyscanner ↗
Itinerary

JFK → SAN
AS 25 · 2026-11-05 16

SAN → JFK
AS 24 · 2026-11-12 7

Nov 5–Nov 12LGA → SAN · 7 nightsSouthwest1 stop · 9h 5m$377Select return to confirmChecked Sep 11Google Skyscanner ↗
Nov 9–Nov 16JFK → SAN · 7 nightsAlaska1 stop · 10h 47m$377Select return to confirmChecked Sep 11Google Skyscanner ↗
Nov 9–Nov 16LGA → SAN · 7 nightsSouthwest1 stop · 11h 35m$377Select return to confirmChecked Sep 11Google Skyscanner ↗
Jan 8–Jan 15EWR → SAN · 7 nightsAlaskaNonstop · 6h 16m$377Select return to confirmChecked Sep 11Google Skyscanner ↗
Jan 8–Jan 15JFK → SAN · 7 nightsAlaskaNonstop · 6h 28m$377Select return to confirmChecked Sep 11Google Skyscanner ↗
Jan 23–Jan 30JFK → SAN · 7 nightsAlaskaNonstop · 6h 28m$377Select return to confirmChecked Sep 11Google Skyscanner ↗
Jan 23–Jan 30LGA → SAN · 7 nightsUnited1 stop · 8h 11m$377Select return to confirmChecked Sep 11Google Skyscanner ↗
Feb 4–Feb 11EWR → SAN · 7 nightsAlaskaNonstop · 6h 16m$377Select return to confirmChecked Sep 10Google Skyscanner ↗
Feb 4–Feb 11JFK → SAN · 7 nightsAlaskaNonstop · 6h 28m$377Select return to confirmChecked Sep 10Google Skyscanner ↗
Feb 22–Mar 1EWR → SAN · 7 nightsAlaskaNonstop · 5h 54m$377Select return to confirmChecked Sep 11Google Skyscanner ↗
Feb 22–Mar 1JFK → SAN · 7 nightsAlaskaNonstop · 6h 30m$377Select return to confirmChecked Sep 11Google Skyscanner ↗
Dec 10–Dec 17JFK → SAN · 7 nightsAlaskaNonstop · 6h 28m$383Select return to confirmChecked Sep 10Google Skyscanner ↗
Sep 25–Oct 2LGA → SAN · 7 nightsFrontier1 stop · 14h 49m$384Select return to confirmChecked Sep 11Google Skyscanner ↗
Oct 10–Oct 17LGA → SAN · 7 nightsAmerican1 stop · 8h 16m$387Select return to confirmChecked Sep 11Google Skyscanner ↗
Nov 24–Dec 1EWR → SAN · 7 nightsAmerican1 stop · 8h 31m$387Select return to confirmChecked Sep 11Google Skyscanner ↗
Feb 4–Feb 11LGA → SAN · 7 nightsUnited1 stop · 8h 11m$387Select return to confirmChecked Sep 10Google Skyscanner ↗
Oct 25–Nov 1JFK → SAN · 7 nightsAmerican1 stop · 10h 2m$388Select return to confirmChecked Sep 11Google Skyscanner ↗
Mar 9–Mar 16JFK → SAN · 7 nightsAlaskaNonstop · 6h 30m$388Select return to confirmChecked Sep 11Google Skyscanner ↗
Sep 25–Oct 2EWR → SAN · 7 nightsAlaskaNonstop · 5h 56m$389Select return to confirmChecked Sep 11Google Skyscanner ↗
Nov 24–Dec 1LGA → SAN · 7 nightsAmerican1 stop · 8h 57m$392Select return to confirmChecked Sep 11Google Skyscanner ↗
Dec 10–Dec 17EWR → SAN · 7 nightsUnitedNonstop · 6h 20m$392Select return to confirmChecked Sep 10Google Skyscanner ↗
Dec 10–Dec 17LGA → SAN · 7 nightsAmerican1 stop · 8h 11m$392Select return to confirmChecked Sep 10Google Skyscanner ↗
Feb 7–Feb 14EWR → SAN · 7 nightsAlaskaNonstop · 6h 16m$392Select return to confirmChecked Sep 11Google Skyscanner ↗
Feb 7–Feb 14JFK → SAN · 7 nightsAlaskaNonstop · 6h 28m$392Select return to confirmChecked Sep 11Google Skyscanner ↗
Mar 9–Mar 16LGA → SAN · 7 nightsAmerican1 stop · 8h 21m$392Select return to confirmChecked Sep 11Google Skyscanner ↗

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ONE SEARCH, OVER TIME

How this search’s price moved.

EWR → SAN · Jan 23–Jan 30, 2027

Jul 12, 2026$297–$357Sep 11, 2026
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Observation datePrice
Jul 12, 2026$297
Jul 13, 2026$297
Jul 14, 2026$297
Jul 15, 2026$297
Jul 16, 2026$297
Jul 17, 2026$307
Jul 18, 2026$307
Jul 19, 2026$307
Jul 20, 2026$307
Jul 21, 2026$307
Jul 22, 2026$307
Jul 23, 2026$317
Jul 24, 2026$317
Jul 25, 2026$317
Jul 26, 2026$317
Jul 27, 2026$317
Jul 28, 2026$317
Jul 29, 2026$337
Jul 30, 2026$317
Jul 31, 2026$317
Aug 1, 2026$317
Aug 2, 2026$317
Aug 3, 2026$317
Aug 4, 2026$317
Aug 5, 2026$327
Aug 6, 2026$327
Aug 7, 2026$347
Aug 8, 2026$347
Aug 9, 2026$347
Aug 10, 2026$347
Aug 11, 2026$347
Aug 12, 2026$347
Aug 13, 2026$347
Aug 14, 2026$357
Aug 15, 2026$357
Aug 16, 2026$357
Aug 17, 2026$357
Aug 18, 2026$357
Aug 19, 2026$357
Aug 20, 2026$357
Aug 21, 2026$357
Aug 22, 2026$357
Aug 23, 2026$357
Aug 24, 2026$317
Aug 25, 2026$317
Aug 26, 2026$317
Aug 27, 2026$317
Aug 28, 2026$317
Aug 29, 2026$357
Aug 30, 2026$357
Aug 31, 2026$337
Sep 1, 2026$337
Sep 2, 2026$337
Sep 3, 2026$337
Sep 4, 2026$337
Sep 5, 2026$337
Sep 6, 2026$337
Sep 7, 2026$337
Sep 8, 2026$337
Sep 9, 2026$337
Sep 10, 2026$337
Sep 11, 2026$337

Google Flights price history returned through Scrapingdog for the dates and settings above. It is not a destination-wide average or a prediction. Source checked Sep 11, 2026.

THE FLIGHT IS ONLY PART OF THE TRIP

Arriving in San Diego.

Airport context and source-backed details to help you compare the whole journey.

SAN · San Diego International Airport

San Diego, United States · Airport coordinates 32.734, -117.190

Lowest sample to SAN: $337 round trip from EWR, Jan 23–Jan 30. Different arrival airports may use different dates.

Airport information

Which San Diego airports are included?

This page searches SAN — San Diego International Airport. Airport coverage follows the destination city market in the passenger dataset, with minor airports excluded. Always check the airport code on both legs: a city search can include different arrival airports, and the cheapest option may not be closest to where you are staying.

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Why this route is in our research

BTS recorded 582,804 scheduled passengers departing JFK, Newark and LaGuardia for this destination city market from 2025-06 to 2026-05. That puts it at number 27 in our selected ranking. These are historical on-flight market passengers, not unique travelers, current flight frequencies or a measure of search popularity.

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Check the location before choosing SAN

The airport reference places San Diego International Airport in San Diego, United States, at 32.734°, -117.190°. Use the airport’s official information to plan your arrival and return journey. Our fare table compares air travel only; ground transfers, luggage and accommodation can change the total trip budget.

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FLIGHT FOUND. ADVENTURE NEXT.

Make a trip of San Diego.

Keep an eye on the whole travel budget, from your first night to your last mile.

A good stay. A happy budget.

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GOOD QUESTIONS. STRAIGHT ANSWERS.

Before you take off for San Diego.

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What is the cheapest flight to San Diego you have recorded?

The lowest seven-night round-trip search fare in our archive is $337, recorded Sep 11, 2026 for EWR to SAN, Jan 23–Jan 30, 2027. Our route archive starts Sep 10, 2026. This is our observed record, not an industry-wide all-time low, a verified booking price or a current offer.

How much are cheap flights from New York to San Diego?

Our lowest current seven-night sample is $337 round trip for one adult in economy, from EWR to SAN, Jan 23–Jan 30, 2027. It was checked Sep 11, 2026. This is a dated search result, not a guaranteed ticket price; confirm the return and full fare conditions before paying.

Is JFK, Newark or LaGuardia cheaper for San Diego?

For the matched Jan 23–Jan 30, 2027 search, EWR had the lowest sample at $337. The highest and lowest airport fares were $40 apart. That applies to those dates and settings only. Try other matched dates and add your own ground transport cost in the airport calculator above.

Can I fly nonstop from New York to San Diego?

The current sample includes a nonstop outbound from EWR to SAN on Jan 23, 2027, with a round-trip search fare of $337. Check the return direction separately: a nonstop outbound does not guarantee a nonstop return.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?

The travel-period chart compares only the dates we sampled. It cannot establish the cheapest month of the year. Start with a promising sampled period, then check nearby dates with the same trip length. The separate history chart tracks one specific search over time; it is not a travel calendar.

Which San Diego airport should I choose?

This destination market includes San Diego International Airport (SAN). Check the exact arrival code on the fare you choose, then compare the onward journey to your accommodation. The arrival section links airport information and our source-backed planning notes.

Will Skyscanner show the same price as Google Flights?

Not necessarily. The buttons open separate searches with matching airports and dates when a dated sample is available. Providers can show different airlines, sellers, baggage rules and live prices. The sampled Google Flights price is never a Skyscanner quote.

Are bags, hotels and rental cars included?

Do not assume bags are included unless the provider explicitly confirms them. Our research shows flight search fares; the accommodation and rental-car links are separate planning tools. Compare the final total, cancellation terms and location before booking any part of the trip.

Answers use the dated research and sources on this page. Read our flight-saving field notes for a broader planning checklist.

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OPEN ABOUT THE NUMBERS

Sources, coverage & limitations.

This page contains 1019 current search-result observations across 75 airport/date searches. Route research is compiled by the New York Flight Research desk from the sources below.

Destination photography: photographer, source and reuse license. Airline logos identify the carriers shown in results; no partnership is implied.

BTS demand period: 2025-06 to 2026-05. Searches use one adult, economy, USD and the US market. We do not sell tickets, guarantee fares, or infer baggage inclusions. Read the full methodology