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You can find the USO at JFK landside, in Terminal 5, across from baggage claim carousel 3. This military lounge is open every day from 6 am to 10 pm and offers its services and facilities to active members of the US military and their families free of charge. Some amenities include refreshments, comfortable seating, multimedia, flight information, and more.

At SAN, all rental car pick-ups and drop-offs occur at the Rental Car Center, a separate facility from the airport terminals. Take a free shuttle between the airport terminals and the Rental Car Center.

Yes. If you need to breastfeed or pump before your flight to SAN, you can use one of the 12 different Mamava pods in JFK, spread throughout the six terminals. These fiberglass freestanding lactation suites each has a fold-down shelf, seating, a mirror, a coat hook, a USB port, and an electrical outlet.

Yes. Travelers can use one of eight Mamava pods at JFK to breastfeed or pump before a flight to SAN. The airport has five terminals and also offers lactation rooms.

At SAN, all rental car companies are located in the rental car center, a separate facility from the airport terminals. Take a free shuttle from the Arrivals curb to your car rental agency. Some companies at SAN include Enterprise, Avis, Alamo, Hertz, and others.

Yes. If you want to ease the kinks out of your muscles after your cross-country flight, feel free to stop in at one of the Be Relax Spa locations at SAN. You can find these retail spa outlets in Terminal 2, at Gates 26 and 36. These spas are open daily from 7 am to 8 pm.

Among airlines operating New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and San Diego. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• JetBlue
• Alaska Airlines

Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego usually depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $253 round-trip via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), compared to $424 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

One-stop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego most commonly connect through:

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 46% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 10% of one-stop connections

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $383 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $510, a difference of $127. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, evening flights for 28%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Convention Center and SeaWorld San Diego. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego:

• Earliest: departs at 5:30 am and lands at 11:39 am
• Latest: departs at 8:59 pm and lands at 3:08 am.

The flight takes about 6h 09m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 52% above the route average of $421. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego takes 6h 09m, covering 2,440 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $322 to $1,915. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $201, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 00m, compared with 9h 01m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 9h 26m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

San Diego is 3 hours behind New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Payless
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Fox

Round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego range from $324 to $558, with an average of $421 over the past 12 months. Anything below $324 counts as a good deal.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego flights:

• Alaska Airlines
• JetBlue
• Delta

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.