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

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 12:27 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:23 pm and lands at 3:50 am.

The flight takes about 5h 27m.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from San Diego to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 5h 27m, 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 San Diego to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport range from $309 to $518, with an average of $392 over the past 12 months. Anything below $309 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 62% above the $392 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $328 round-trip via Boston Logan Intl (BOS), compared to $394 for nonstop.

Alaska Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on San Diego to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights are:

• Alaska Airlines: 91% on time
• Delta: 90% on time
• JetBlue: 85% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 89% of the time on average.

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 San Diego to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, night flights for 33%, and evening 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 $333 to $2,030. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Diego to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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 San Diego to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $190, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $72 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Diego to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 56m.

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

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from San Diego to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $369 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $509, a difference of $140.

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 San Diego and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. 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 10m, compared with 8h 11m via Los Angeles (LAX) and 8h 42m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

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

Some of the most popular sights in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are Times Square, New York City Center and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on KAYAK.

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

John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) is one of the major airports in the country. It is no surprise that people from cities such as Woodmere, Long Beach, New Hyde Park, and West Hempstead, which are but a few of the cities close to the airport, prefer to book flights from JFK.

Yes, there are. San Diego International Airport has three such rooms set aside. These can be found at Terminal 1 at the West Rotunda on the second level, and at the East Rotunda on the ground level. The third one is at Terminal 2 West, close to Gates 34-25. In JFK, breastfeeding moms can do so at one of the many lactation pods provided all over the airport. These pods are portable, have charging ports for the pumps, and the doors are also fitted with locks to ensure privacy.

John F. Kennedy Airport has a USO lounge that is set aside for passengers who are active members of the US military. This lounge is situated at Terminal 5, and can also be used by the family members of the service men and women. Here they can have some snacks, watch television, and even have access to a children’s play area.

There are lost and found services at the San Diego International Airport, however, you can only go check for your items after contacting the Lost and Found office and booking an appointment. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays are also the only days that you can pick up your stuff, and also only between 8am and 11am.