Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Ithaca?

Flights from San Diego to Ithaca usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Ithaca Tompkins County (ITH).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Diego to Ithaca?

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Diego to Ithaca: • Economy Class • Premium Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from San Diego to Ithaca pass through?

Connecting flights from San Diego to Ithaca most commonly pass through: • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 70% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 30% of one-stop connections Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Ithaca?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 80% on the San Diego to Ithaca route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $407 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $2,006, a difference of $1,599. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from San Diego to Ithaca?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from San Diego to Ithaca. Flights with 1 layover take between 7h 55m and 9h 02m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego to Ithaca?

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.

Have flight prices from San Diego to Ithaca changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $389 to $1,820. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from San Diego to Ithaca looking right now?

One-way fares from San Diego to Ithaca are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $332, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Diego to Ithaca?

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 55m, compared with 9h 02m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

What is the time difference between San Diego and Ithaca?

Ithaca is 3 hours ahead of San Diego (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a San Diego to Ithaca flight?

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Ithaca range from $428 to $1,318, with an average of $921 over the past 12 months. Anything below $428 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Diego to Ithaca?

Delta ($389) and United Airlines ($494) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Diego to Ithaca according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from San Diego to Ithaca?

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) is the most popular layover for the San Diego to Ithaca route. 70% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via IAD.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San Diego to Ithaca?

Flights via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $683. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Diego to Ithaca which airport offers the shortest layover?

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) had the shortest average connection time for San Diego to Ithaca layovers at 284 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Ithaca

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21

10:20 pm - 12:20 pmSAN San Diego-ITH Ithaca Tompkins County

11h 00m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County New York John F Kennedy Intl

5:45 am - 3:01 pmITH Ithaca Tompkins County-SAN San Diego

12h 16m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Los Angeles

$389Delta

Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14

8:45 am - 11:44 pmSAN San Diego-ITH Ithaca Tompkins County

11h 59m2 stops Denver Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:00 am - 11:46 amITH Ithaca Tompkins County-SAN San Diego

8h 46m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$494United Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14

7:30 am - 11:44 pmSAN San Diego-ITH Ithaca Tompkins County

13h 14m2 stops San Francisco Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:00 am - 3:32 pmITH Ithaca Tompkins County-SAN San Diego

12h 32m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl San Francisco

$499United Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14

6:40 am - 11:34 pmSAN San Diego-ITH Ithaca Tompkins County

13h 54m2 stops Los Angeles New York John F Kennedy Intl

1:00 pm - 11:46 pmITH Ithaca Tompkins County-SAN San Diego

13h 46m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Minneapolis St Paul

$499Delta

Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14

8:45 am - 11:44 pmSAN San Diego-ITH Ithaca Tompkins County

11h 59m3 stops Denver Intl Cleveland Hopkins Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:00 am - 5:15 pmITH Ithaca Tompkins County-SAN San Diego

14h 15m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Denver Intl

$505United Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21

7:53 pm - 12:20 pmSAN San Diego-ITH Ithaca Tompkins County

13h 27m2 stops Los Angeles New York John F Kennedy Intl

5:45 am - 5:05 pmITH Ithaca Tompkins County-SAN San Diego

14h 20m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$509Delta

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21

10:30 pm - 12:20 pmSAN San Diego-ITH Ithaca Tompkins County

10h 50m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson New York John F Kennedy Intl

5:45 am - 11:36 amITH Ithaca Tompkins County-SAN San Diego

8h 51m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$513Delta

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21

10:30 pm - 12:20 pmSAN San Diego-ITH Ithaca Tompkins County

10h 50m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson New York John F Kennedy Intl

5:45 am - 11:36 amITH Ithaca Tompkins County-SAN San Diego

8h 51m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$553Delta

Tue, Dec 22 - Wed, Dec 30

6:15 am - 10:29 pmSAN San Diego-ITH Ithaca Tompkins County

13h 14m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson New York John F Kennedy Intl

5:45 am - 12:12 pmITH Ithaca Tompkins County-SAN San Diego

9h 27m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$793Delta

Tue, Dec 22 - Wed, Dec 30

6:15 am - 10:29 pmSAN San Diego-ITH Ithaca Tompkins County

13h 14m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson New York John F Kennedy Intl

5:45 am - 12:12 pmITH Ithaca Tompkins County-SAN San Diego

9h 27m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$853Delta

Recent last minute flight deals from San Diego to Ithaca

Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 1

2:15 pm - 9:50 amSAN San Diego-ITH Ithaca Tompkins County

16h 35m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Boston Logan Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

7:59 pm - 10:18 amITH Ithaca Tompkins County-SAN San Diego

17h 19m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl San Francisco

$1,153United Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 1

1:10 pm - 12:42 amSAN San Diego-ITH Ithaca Tompkins County

8h 32m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

5:30 am - 11:38 amITH Ithaca Tompkins County-SAN San Diego

9h 08m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,157Delta

Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 1

12:40 pm - 11:44 pmSAN San Diego-ITH Ithaca Tompkins County

8h 04m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:00 am - 2:50 pmITH Ithaca Tompkins County-SAN San Diego

11h 50m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Denver Intl

$1,162United Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 1

9:49 am - 11:44 pmSAN San Diego-ITH Ithaca Tompkins County

10h 55m2 stops San Francisco Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:00 am - 8:45 pmITH Ithaca Tompkins County-SAN San Diego

17h 45m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl San Francisco

$1,167United Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 1

8:45 am - 11:44 pmSAN San Diego-ITH Ithaca Tompkins County

11h 59m3 stops Denver Intl Cleveland Hopkins Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:00 am - 6:35 pmITH Ithaca Tompkins County-SAN San Diego

15h 35m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Denver Intl San Francisco

$1,178United Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 1

6:20 am - 11:44 pmSAN San Diego-ITH Ithaca Tompkins County

14h 24m2 stops San Francisco Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:00 am - 8:45 pmITH Ithaca Tompkins County-SAN San Diego

17h 45m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl San Francisco

$1,297United Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 1

12:40 pm - 11:44 pmSAN San Diego-ITH Ithaca Tompkins County

8h 04m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:00 am - 6:35 pmITH Ithaca Tompkins County-SAN San Diego

15h 35m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl San Francisco

$1,326United Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 1

1:10 pm - 12:42 amSAN San Diego-ITH Ithaca Tompkins County

8h 32m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

5:30 am - 11:38 amITH Ithaca Tompkins County-SAN San Diego

9h 08m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,355Delta

Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 1

9:49 am - 11:44 pmSAN San Diego-ITH Ithaca Tompkins County

10h 55m2 stops San Francisco Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:00 am - 6:35 pmITH Ithaca Tompkins County-SAN San Diego

15h 35m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Denver Intl San Francisco

$1,371United Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 1

8:45 am - 11:44 pmSAN San Diego-ITH Ithaca Tompkins County

11h 59m3 stops Denver Intl Cleveland Hopkins Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:00 am - 6:35 pmITH Ithaca Tompkins County-SAN San Diego

15h 35m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Denver Intl San Francisco

$1,498United Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego to Ithaca?

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Ithaca start at $389. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $428 to $1,318. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $389 on Delta.

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Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Ithaca?
Flights from San Diego to Ithaca usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Ithaca Tompkins County (ITH).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Diego to Ithaca?
Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Diego to Ithaca:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class
Which airports do connecting flights from San Diego to Ithaca pass through?
Connecting flights from San Diego to Ithaca most commonly pass through:

• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 70% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 30% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Ithaca?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 80% on the San Diego to Ithaca route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $407 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $2,006, a difference of $1,599. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How long is a flight from San Diego to Ithaca?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from San Diego to Ithaca. Flights with 1 layover take between 7h 55m and 9h 02m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego to Ithaca?
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.
Have flight prices from San Diego to Ithaca changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $389 to $1,820. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San Diego to Ithaca looking right now?
One-way fares from San Diego to Ithaca are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $332, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Diego to Ithaca?
Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 55m, compared with 9h 02m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Ithaca?
Ithaca is 3 hours ahead of San Diego (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
How much should I expect to pay for a San Diego to Ithaca flight?
Round-trip flights from San Diego to Ithaca range from $428 to $1,318, with an average of $921 over the past 12 months. Anything below $428 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $407 - about $1,599 less than Thursday (80% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Diego to Ithaca trip for October. Fares historically average $358 round-trip in that month - typically $1,364 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Ithaca Tompkins County Airport.
- Cayuga Blu Hotel
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Ithaca
- Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca Airport/University

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