New York to San Diego (JFK–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
JFK–SAN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 2,441 miles in approximately 6h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, LY, SK, UX, VS | 21 | A21N | 5h19-6h | SkyTeam | AF, LY, SK, UX, VS | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: DE, HA, QR | 14 | 7M9, B39M | 5h35-5h41 | Oneworld | DE, HA, QR | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: EI, HA, JU, LO, SQ, TP | 14 | 32S | 5h49-6h02 | – | EI, HA, JU, LO, SQ, TP |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Diego from New York
| Metric | JFK→SAN | TEB→SAN | EWR→SAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 21 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 10 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 167 | 1 | 56 |
| Flight time | 6h 2m | 4h 59m | 5h 4m |
| Departure OTP | 69% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · SAN: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 3:00 PM in San Diego.
The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.
JFK–SAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to SAN
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. With 167 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
JFK to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to SAN is about 6 hours 2 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,441 miles (3,928 km). There are approximately 167 weekly flights outbound and 155 return, totaling 322 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, John Glenn Columbus and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), Newark (EWR) and White Plains (HPN).