New York to San Diego (JFK–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
JFK–SAN is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,441 miles in approximately 5h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 64 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 21 | 32Q, A21N | 5h45-6h31 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 18 | 738, 7M8, 7M9 | 5h39-6h38 | Oneworld | – | |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines | 15 | 73J, 7M9 | 6h22-6h27 | – | – | |
| AF Air France | 14 | A21N | 6h23-6h30 | SkyTeam | – | |
| B6 JetBlue | 14 | 32S | 6h04-6h18 | – | – |
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 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 82 | 1 | 50 |
| Flight time | 5h 45m | 5h 55m | 5h 9m |
| Departure OTP | 67% | – | – |
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 Air France, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and Hawaiian Airlines. With 82 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
JFK to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to SAN ranges from 5 hours 45 minutes to 6 hours 38 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,441 miles (3,928 km). There are approximately 82 weekly flights outbound and 79 return, totaling 161 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
64 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via HPN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), Newark (EWR) and White Plains (HPN).