San Diego to New York (SAN–JFK) — 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.
SAN–JFK 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 5h 42m. 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, KL, LA, LY, SK, UX, VS | 22 | 32Q, 76W, A21N | 4h32-5h44 | SkyTeam | AF, KL, LA, LY, SK, UX, VS | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: DE, HA, QR | 14 | 73J | 4h58-5h49 | Oneworld | DE, HA, QR | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: EI, HA, JL, JU, LO | 14 | 321, A21N | 4h54-4h59 | – | EI, HA, JL, JU, LO |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New York from San Diego
| Metric | SAN→JFK | CLD→JFK | SNA→JFK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SAN | – | 28 mi | 76 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 132 | 1 | 17 |
| Flight time | 5h 42m | 4h 34m | 5h 23m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SAN: PDT · JFK: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 9:00 PM in New York.
AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.
Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.
Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.
SAN–JFK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SAN to JFK
San Diego International Airport (SAN) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. With 132 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SAN to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SAN to JFK is about 5 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,441 miles (3,928 km). There are approximately 132 weekly flights outbound and 166 return, totaling 298 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Albuquerque International Sunport, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Carlsbad (CLD), Santa Ana (SNA) and Palm Springs (PSP).