San Diego to New York (SAN–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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 14m. Beyond nonstop, 97 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KL, LA, LY, SK, UX, VS | 34 | 32Q, A21N | 5h14-5h50 | SkyTeam | AF, KL, LA, LY, SK, UX, VS | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: DE, HA, QR | 19 | 73J, 7M9 | 5h37-5h41 | Oneworld | DE, HA, QR | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: EI, HA, JL, JU, LO | 14 | 32S | 5h24-5h32 | – | EI, HA, JL, JU, LO |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach New York from San Diego
| Metric | SAN→JFK | SNA→JFK | PSP→JFK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SAN | – | 76 mi | 85 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 165 | 33 | 2 |
| Flight time | 5h 14m | 5h 30m | 5h 28m |
| Departure OTP | 0% | – | – |
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 Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and Delta Air Lines. With 165 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SAN to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SAN to JFK ranges from 5 hours 14 minutes to 5 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,441 miles (3,928 km). There are approximately 165 weekly flights outbound and 143 return, totaling 308 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
97 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via HPN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), Palm Springs (PSP) and Ontario (ONT).