$139 Cheap American Airlines flights San Diego (SAN) to New York (JFK)

Apply the “Price (lowest to highest)” filter on Expedia to find cheap American Airlines return flights from $238 from SAN to JFK. Affordable one-way options from $139 are also available.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

January is one of the most affordable months to travel to New York with American Airlines. You could also find fantastic deals on return and one-way tickets in February.

To find cheap American Airlines fares from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK), start searching one to three months before your intended departure. Reserving domestic flights 34 to 86 days in advance could save you 25% compared to booking just 6 to 12 days ahead. The day you book can also affect what you pay. Sunday tends to be the cheapest, while Monday is often the most expensive for domestic flights. You can save 6% on average by booking on a Sunday.**Ideal booking window recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through November for 2024. Best day of the week to book recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through October 2024. All data sourced from ARC’s global airline sales database.

Use our “Nonstop” filter when searching for direct American Airlines flights from SAN to JFK. It’s also a great way to compare other airlines servicing the same direct route.

Filter your results by “Morning” and “Early Morning” to see the earliest flights from SAN to JFK. Taking off early means you’re less likely to experience cancellations.**Most reliable time of the day recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.

American Airlines flights from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to New York come in to land at John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK). This is the main gateway to this city.

Changes are typically free within 24 hours of booking, but your airline may add a charge after that. For more information about altering your flights, check out your “Trips,” select your flight and click on “Manage Booking.” If you’d like the flexibility to make changes without additional charges, tick the “Changes included” and “No cancel fee” filters when organizing your next trip.