Cheap flights from SAN to JFK (San Diego Intl. to John F. Kennedy Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from SAN to JFK starting at $159 One Way, $292 Round Trip

Prices starting at $292 for return flights and $159 for one-way flights to John F. Kennedy Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Fri, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 7
SAN
San Diego
JFK
New York
$292 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$292
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, Nov 6 from San Diego to New York, returning Sat, Nov 7, priced at $292 found 6 days ago
Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 30
SAN
San Diego
JFK
New York
$301 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$301
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Sep 15 from San Diego to New York, returning Wed, Sep 30, priced at $301 found 6 days ago
Fri, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 7
SAN
San Diego
JFK
New York
$308 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$308
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, Nov 6 from San Diego to New York, returning Sat, Nov 7, priced at $308 found 6 days ago
Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 21
SAN
San Diego
JFK
New York
$317 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$317
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 20 from San Diego to New York, returning Wed, Oct 21, priced at $317 found 5 days ago
Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 10
SAN
San Diego
JFK
New York
$317 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$317
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Wed, Nov 4 from San Diego to New York, returning Tue, Nov 10, priced at $317 found 2 hours ago

Hotel Ideas near John F. Kennedy Intl.

Airport Hotels near John F. Kennedy Intl.

Hampton Inn NY-JFK

Hampton Inn NY-JFK

2.5 out of 5
144-10 135th Avenue Jamaica NY
The price is $238 total per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
$238 total
per night
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jamaica. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,424 reviews)
"clean room, quiet, bus to airport great"

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2026

Hampton Inn NY-JFK
Comfort Inn JFK Airport

Comfort Inn JFK Airport

2.5 out of 5
132-15 150th Avenue Jamaica NY
The price is $220 total per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
$220 total
per night
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jamaica. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Comfort Inn JFK Airport
DoubleTree by Hilton New York JFK Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton New York JFK Airport

3.5 out of 5
135-30 140th Street Jamaica NY
The price is $257 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$257 total
per night
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jamaica. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,100 reviews)
"Very disappointing experience at the DoubleTree. For $315 a night, I expected a clean, well-maintained room and property, but that was far from what we experienced. The room was dusty, the toilet did not flush properly, and the overall condition of both the room and property made it clear that maintenance ..."

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton New York JFK Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In New York

ROW NYC

ROW NYC

4 out of 5
700 8th Avenue New York NY
The price is $229 total per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
$229 total
per night
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Times Square and Broadway are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (917 reviews)
"they charged a $700 smoking fee. no one in our party smokes or vapes."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2026

ROW NYC
Hyatt Grand Central New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York

4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street New York NY
The price is $223 total per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
$223 total
per night
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Lotte New York Palace

Lotte New York Palace

4.5 out of 5
455 Madison Ave New York NY
The price is $551 total per night from Aug 14 to Aug 15
$551 total
per night
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,190 reviews)
"Disappointing Experience at Lotte New York Palace Unfortunately, my stay at Lotte New York Palace was quite disappointing. The staff was generally rude and not helpful, and I did not receive the level of hospitality I would expect from a luxury hotel. My room was very noisy, and when I asked to be ..."

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2026

Lotte New York Palace
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

New York Hotels With Airport Transportation

DoubleTree by Hilton New York LaGuardia Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton New York LaGuardia Airport

4 out of 5
104-04 Ditmars Blvd East Elmhurst NY
The price is $228 total per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
$228 total
per night
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in East Elmhurst. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
DoubleTree by Hilton New York LaGuardia Airport
Best Western JFK Airport Hotel

Best Western JFK Airport Hotel

2.5 out of 5
14425 153rd Ln Jamaica NY
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jamaica. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Resorts World Casino ...
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Best Western JFK Airport Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott New York JFK Airport

Courtyard by Marriott New York JFK Airport

3 out of 5
145-11 N Conduit Ave Jamaica NY
The price is $256 total per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
$256 total
per night
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jamaica. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Courtyard by Marriott New York JFK Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced New York Hotels

Pod 51

Pod 51

3 out of 5
230 E 51st St New York NY
The price is $154 total per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
$154 total
per night
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,237 reviews)
"The hotel is clean and the staff is helpful. The showers are not in the room but superior to what I have seen in premium hotels. It's a great value in a great neighborhood. Dozens of great restaurants within a 3 block walk."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2026

Pod 51
Pod 39

Pod 39

3 out of 5
145 East 39th Street New York NY
The price is $158 total per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
$158 total
per night
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,852 reviews)
"Tiny rooms, shoebox size, but clean, decent, nice location, good bar."

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2026

Pod 39
Hotel St. James

Hotel St. James

3 out of 5
109 W. 45TH ST. New York NY
The price is $165 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$165 total
per night
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
Hotel St. James
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in New York

The Belvedere Hotel

The Belvedere Hotel

3.5 out of 5
319 W 48th St New York NY
$143 nightly
The price is $170 total per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
$170 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness center, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,190 reviews)
"Pillows horrible, did not sleep well, noisy AC, no coffee in room, coffee only available from 7-10am and two days staff was late opening it up. Front staff could be nicer."

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2026

The Belvedere Hotel
TRYP by Wyndham New York City Times Square / Midtown

TRYP by Wyndham New York City Times Square / Midtown

4.5 out of 5
345 W 35th Street New York NY
$167 nightly
The price is $196 total per night from Aug 13 to Aug 14
$196 total
Aug 13 - Aug 14
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,271 reviews)

Families like: Bicycle rentals nearby, cribs, rollaway beds, games and toys

Travelers say...
"La habitación excelente, limpia y muy confortable. Con todo lo necesario para nuestra estadía. El gimnasio no estaba disponible."

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2026

TRYP by Wyndham New York City Times Square / Midtown
Tempo by Hilton New York Times Square

Tempo by Hilton New York Times Square

4 out of 5
1568 Broadway New York NY
$223 nightly
The price is $259 total per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
$259 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (6,184 reviews)
"Pros: directly underneath Times Square and close to everything Broadway- and restaurants-wise. It genuinely doesn’t get any closer than here. Water was very gentle on sensitive skin and heated quickly for showers. Rooms were always kept clean and housekeeping was incredibly friendly and understanding ..."

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2026

Tempo by Hilton New York Times Square
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

SAN to JFK Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
SAN Address & GPS
Address:
Airport Drive
San Diego CA, 92101
United States
IATA Code:
SAN
Longitude:
-117.197312
Latitude:
32.731938
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles
JFK Address & GPS
Address:
JFK Airport
New York NY, 11430
United States
IATA Code:
JFK
Longitude:
-73.78817
Latitude:
40.642335
Time Zone:
America/New_York

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from SAN to John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK)?
We're just about to make your upcoming vacation even better — there are 3 airlines that will take you directly from SAN to JFK. Regular flyers recommend these quality carriers:

  • Delta Air Lines
  • JetBlue Airways
  • Alaska Airlines

What is the shortest flight from San Diego Airport to JFK Airport?
From San Diego, the eclectic sights and sounds of New York are 5 hours and 8 minutes away. Lock in your favorite seat, or maybe even upgrade to one with extra legroom, and get to your destination in pure comfort.
How many hours flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to JFK?
Typically, it takes 5 hours and 18 minutes to fly from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to JFK. Get through the flight by watching TV shows and getting stuck into a good book. Alternatively, why not catch up on some rest?
What airlines have the most flights from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to JFK Airport?
What do you factor in when deciding which airline to fly with — fantastic service? Prices that won't break the bank? You'll find a number of carriers that offer flights between SAN and JFK Airport for you to choose from. Have a look at Alaska Airlines (AS), a popular option which provides 45 flights each month. Alternatively, reserve your favorite window (or aisle) seat with JetBlue Airways (B6). You'll have 56 monthly flights between San Diego and New York to choose from with this company.

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