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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 11:49 am
• Latest: departs at 8:59 pm and lands at 3:18 am.

The flight takes about 6h 19m.

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.

A nonstop flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego takes 6h 19m, 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.

Round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego range from $340 to $578, with an average of $436 over the past 12 months. Anything below $340 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 50% above the $436 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $260 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $441 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.

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. Evening departures account for 42%, afternoon flights for 15%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $350 to $1,958. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

• JetBlue
• Alaska Airlines
• 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.

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 $197, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $53 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Payless
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Fox

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).

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

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 39% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Diego. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $395 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $523, a difference of $128.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 07m, compared with 8h 31m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 8h 50m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

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.

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.

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

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

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

• JetBlue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Alaska Airlines: 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 always check the fare details before booking.

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. 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.