Flights from New York to San Diego

4 airlines fly nonstop from New York to San Diego.

Distance: 2,428 mi
Nonstop flight: Varies
Time difference: −3h
Nonstop airlines: 4

Fares from New York to San Diego

Checking today’s fares with the airlines.

Nonstop flights

Airline	From	To
Alaska Airlines	JFK John F. Kennedy International Airport	SAN San Diego International Airport
JetBlue	JFK John F. Kennedy International Airport	SAN San Diego International Airport
Delta Air Lines	JFK John F. Kennedy International Airport	SAN San Diego International Airport
Alaska Airlines	EWR Newark Liberty International Airport	SAN San Diego International Airport
United Airlines	EWR Newark Liberty International Airport	SAN San Diego International Airport

Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.

Getting from the airport into San Diego

SAN

San Diego International Airport

3 miles (4.8 km) from the city centre. 25.3 million passengers in 2025

How	Route	Time	Cost
Bus	MTS Route 992 to the Santa Fe Depot downtown, every 15 minutes	about 15m	$3.00 one way (adult)
Shuttle	Free San Diego Flyer shuttle to Old Town Transit Center for trolley and train connections	–	free

Before you go

Domestic travel: a REAL ID-compliant license or other acceptable ID, such as a US passport, is required to board flights within the US.

San Diego is 3 hours behind New York. San Diego uses the US dollar (USD).

Read the San Diego guide: when to go, weather, airports and tips

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from New York to San Diego?

Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.

Which airlines fly nonstop from New York to San Diego?

As of October 2026, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines fly this route nonstop.

Which airports do nonstop flights use?

Nonstop flights leave from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and arrive at San Diego International Airport (SAN).

How far is San Diego from New York?

About 2,428 miles (3,907 km), measured between the city centres.

What is the time difference?

San Diego is 3 hours behind New York.

What ID do I need to fly to San Diego?

Domestic travel: a REAL ID-compliant license or other acceptable ID, such as a US passport, is required to board flights within the US.

How do I get from San Diego International Airport into San Diego?

MTS Route 992 to the Santa Fe Depot downtown, every 15 minutes, about 15 minutes, $3.00 one way (adult).

Sources

Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.