San Diego to New York CLD, SAN → EWR, JFK, LGA
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The cheapest return found recently is $346 with Alaska Airlines, 28 Oct – 1 Nov, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way found recently is $226 with jetBlue, 17 Dec, found today.
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 13 departure dates is usually $357 to $424.
Cheapest return found recently
$346
28 Oct – 1 Nov · Alaska Airlines
San Diego International Airport (SAN) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Leaves 2:22 p.m. · Return leaves 9:30 a.m. · 11 h 51 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
$346
28 Oct – 1 Nov · Alaska Airlines
San Diego International Airport (SAN) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Leaves 2:22 p.m. · Return leaves 9:30 a.m. · 11 h 51 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$346 28 Oct – 1 Novfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates
$321 20 Apr 2027 – 4 May 2027found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $279 to $369.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 13 departure dates from 22 Oct to 22 Apr 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold 4-night return fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 28 Oct, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
38 fares on 13 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct – 30 Oct | $357 | Alaska Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Oct – 28 Oct | $322 | Alaska Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Oct – 1 Nov | $346 | Alaska Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Oct – 1 Nov | $417 | Alaska Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) | out 2 stops, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Nov – 28 Nov | $647 | jetBlue | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Nov – 23 Nov | $373 | American Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → LaGuardia Airport (LGA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Nov – 27 Nov | $424 | Alaska Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Nov – 28 Nov | $586 | jetBlue | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Nov – 11 Dec | $442 | American Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Dec – 1 Jan 2027 | $372 | American Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → LaGuardia Airport (LGA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 | $417 | United Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Apr 2027 – 4 May 2027 | $321 | American Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → LaGuardia Airport (LGA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Apr 2027 – 28 Apr 2027 | $408 | American Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → LaGuardia Airport (LGA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
April 2027 is the cheapest month — from $321.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, jetBlue, United Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $145 to $192.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$226
17 Dec · jetBlue
San Diego International Airport (SAN) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Leaves 10:35 a.m. · 9 h 14 min trip
1 stop
found today
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$226 17 Decfound todayOpen this trip
$131 26 Novfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $111 to $165.
At $226, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates from 11 Nov to 17 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 17 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
5 fares on 3 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov | $158 | American Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → LaGuardia Airport (LGA) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 26 Nov | $131 | Alaska Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) | stops unknown | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 17 Dec | $226 | jetBlue | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | 1 stop | found today | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $131.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, jetBlue.
Premium cabin fares from San Diego to New York
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 28 Oct – 1 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 17 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for San Diego to New York?
Return
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 35% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $492 | $322 | +53% | 19 |
| 7–13 days | $417 | $305 | +30% | 24 |
| 14–29 days | $322 | $279 | Cheapest seen | 20 |
| 30–59 days | $342 | $279 | +6% | 22 |
| 60–89 days | $380 | $368 | +18% | 25 |
| 90–179 days | $552 | $531 | +71% | 8 |
| 180+ days | $428 | $321 | +33% | 16 |
One-way
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 51% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $271 | $140 | +102% | 7 |
| 14–29 days | $165 | $157 | +23% | 21 |
| 30–59 days | $327 | $131 | +144% | 9 |
| 60–89 days | $134 | $111 | Cheapest seen | 17 |
| 180+ days | $235 | $202 | +75% | 15 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Tijuana → New York
25 km from San Diego
$783
$437 more than flying from San Diego
23 Oct – 28 Oct · TIJ → EWR · out 1 stop, back 2 stops
found 4 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 28 Oct – 1 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work