New YorktoSan DiegoFlight Time
JFK–SAN · Nonstop
New York (John F. Kennedy International Airport) to San Diego (San Diego International Airport).
The estimated flight time from New York (JFK) to San Diego (SAN) is about 5h 37m, covering 2,441 miles. Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue fly the route nonstop with 6-7/day departures, from 07:45 to 20:29 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~5h 37m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 2,441 mi | Nonstop | 6-7/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from New York to San Diego
Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue operate 6-7/day flights from JFK to SAN. Departures leave from Terminals 4 and 8 and 5 at JFK.
- First departure
- 07:45
- Last departure
- 20:29
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 10
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 2-3/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 767 · Terminal 4 · Seat map |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
SAN to JFK flights — 6-7/day on 3 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for JFK, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 44 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from New York to San Diego?
The estimated flight time from New York (JFK) to San Diego (SAN) is about 5h 37m, based on the 2,441-mile flying distance.
How far is New York from San Diego?
New York (JFK) to San Diego (SAN) is about 2,441 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from New York to San Diego?
Yes. Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue fly nonstop from New York (JFK) to San Diego (SAN), with 6-7/day departures.
Which airlines fly from New York to San Diego?
Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue fly nonstop from New York (JFK) to San Diego (SAN).
What aircraft fly from New York to San Diego?
The JFK–SAN route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Boeing 767.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near New York
- LGA - New YorkLaguardia Airport · 11 mi from JFKFlights from LGA
- EWR - NewarkNewark Liberty International Airport · 21 mi from JFKFlights from EWR
- PHL - PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia International Airport · 94 mi from JFKFlights from PHL
Near San Diego
- SNA - Santa AnaJohn Wayne/Orange County Airport · 76 mi from SANFlights to SNA
- PSP - Palm SpringsPalm Springs International Airport · 85 mi from SANFlights to PSP
- ONT - OntarioOntario International Airport · 94 mi from SANFlights to ONT