Live signal for JFK to SAN · Updated September 23, 2026
Flights from JFK to San Diego
What have fares historically cost? — JFK (JFK) to San Diego (SAN)
Historical prices in USD for JFK (JFK) to San Diego (SAN) (round-trip) ranged from $297 to $757 across 411 accepted price checks from 2026-06-28 through 2026-09-23, inclusive; source: SERPRadio verified price observations; these are historical observations, not fares available to buy now. The latest accepted price check for JFK (JFK) to San Diego (SAN) was observed on 2026-09-23, based on 1 accepted observation from 2026-09-23 through 2026-09-23; source: SERPRadio verified price observations.
Observed prices by departure day — JFK (JFK) to San Diego (SAN)
For JFK (JFK) to San Diego (SAN), historical round-trip USD median prices by departure weekday were Monday $457 (52 checks); Tuesday $397 (73 checks); Wednesday $384.5 (50 checks); Thursday $437 (60 checks); Friday $384.5 (66 checks); Saturday $423 (65 checks); Sunday $603 (45 checks), from 411 accepted price checks observed from 2026-06-28 through 2026-09-23; source: SERPRadio verified price observations. Comparisons describe only qualifying captured departure-day cells, not a recommendation for all flights.
Observed prices by departure month — JFK (JFK) to San Diego (SAN)
For JFK (JFK) to San Diego (SAN), historical round-trip USD median prices by departure month were 2026-07 $442 (16 checks); 2026-08 $463 (169 checks); 2026-09 $387 (155 checks); 2026-10 $447 (71 checks), from 411 accepted price checks observed from 2026-06-28 through 2026-09-23; source: SERPRadio verified price observations. Named-month comparisons do not establish annual seasonality.
How reliable were these flights? — JFK (JFK) to San Diego (SAN)
Across 1574 JFK (JFK) to San Diego (SAN) flights reported from 2025-09-01 through 2026-04-30, 84.2% of departures were on time; source: U.S. Department of Transportation. Across 1574 JFK (JFK) to San Diego (SAN) flights reported from 2025-09-01 through 2026-04-30, 2.7% were canceled; source: U.S. Department of Transportation.
Which departure days were most reliable? — JFK (JFK) to San Diego (SAN)
For JFK (JFK) to San Diego (SAN), Wednesday and Tuesday were the most reliable departure days among the qualifying weekday groups across 1574 flights reported from 2025-09-01 through 2026-04-30; source: U.S. Department of Transportation. For JFK (JFK) to San Diego (SAN), Saturday and Sunday were the least reliable departure days among the qualifying weekday groups across 1574 flights reported from 2025-09-01 through 2026-04-30; source: U.S. Department of Transportation.
On-time performance put Delta Air Lines at 81.5% and JetBlue Airways at 88.8%, across 1,574 flights in 8 months of U.S. Department of Transportation reporting from September 2025 through April 2026.
Traveler questions — JFK (JFK) to San Diego (SAN)
What prices were observed for JFK (JFK) to San Diego (SAN)?
Historical prices in USD for JFK (JFK) to San Diego (SAN) (round-trip) ranged from $297 to $757 across 411 accepted price checks from 2026-06-28 through 2026-09-23, inclusive; source: SERPRadio verified price observations; these are historical observations, not fares available to buy now.
When was the latest verified price check for JFK (JFK) to San Diego (SAN)?
The latest accepted price check for JFK (JFK) to San Diego (SAN) was observed on 2026-09-23, based on 1 accepted observation from 2026-09-23 through 2026-09-23; source: SERPRadio verified price observations.
How did observed prices differ by departure day for JFK (JFK) to San Diego (SAN)?
For JFK (JFK) to San Diego (SAN), historical round-trip USD median prices by departure weekday were Monday $457 (52 checks); Tuesday $397 (73 checks); Wednesday $384.5 (50 checks); Thursday $437 (60 checks); Friday $384.5 (66 checks); Saturday $423 (65 checks); Sunday $603 (45 checks), from 411 accepted price checks observed from 2026-06-28 through 2026-09-23; source: SERPRadio verified price observations. Comparisons describe only qualifying captured departure-day cells, not a recommendation for all flights.
How did observed prices differ by departure month for JFK (JFK) to San Diego (SAN)?
For JFK (JFK) to San Diego (SAN), historical round-trip USD median prices by departure month were 2026-07 $442 (16 checks); 2026-08 $463 (169 checks); 2026-09 $387 (155 checks); 2026-10 $447 (71 checks), from 411 accepted price checks observed from 2026-06-28 through 2026-09-23; source: SERPRadio verified price observations. Named-month comparisons do not establish annual seasonality.
What operational reliability is supported for JFK (JFK) to San Diego (SAN)?
Across 1574 JFK (JFK) to San Diego (SAN) flights reported from 2025-09-01 through 2026-04-30, 84.2% of departures were on time; source: U.S. Department of Transportation.
Which departure days were most reliable for JFK (JFK) to San Diego (SAN)?
For JFK (JFK) to San Diego (SAN), Wednesday and Tuesday were the most reliable departure days among the qualifying weekday groups across 1574 flights reported from 2025-09-01 through 2026-04-30; source: U.S. Department of Transportation.
Which departure days were least reliable for JFK (JFK) to San Diego (SAN)?
For JFK (JFK) to San Diego (SAN), Saturday and Sunday were the least reliable departure days among the qualifying weekday groups across 1574 flights reported from 2025-09-01 through 2026-04-30; source: U.S. Department of Transportation.
What cancellation rate was observed for JFK (JFK) to San Diego (SAN)?
Across 1574 JFK (JFK) to San Diego (SAN) flights reported from 2025-09-01 through 2026-04-30, 2.7% were canceled; source: U.S. Department of Transportation.
Sources and methodology — JFK (JFK) to San Diego (SAN)
- SERPRadio verified price observations; 2026-06-28–2026-09-23; 411 price checks.
- SERPRadio verified price observations; 2026-09-23–2026-09-23; 1 price checks.
- U.S. Department of Transportation; 2025-09-01–2026-04-30; 1574 flights.
- U.S. Department of Transportation; 2025-09-01–2026-04-30; 1574 flights.
- U.S. Department of Transportation; 2025-09-01–2026-04-30; 1574 flights.
- U.S. Department of Transportation; 2025-09-01–2026-04-30; 1574 flights.
- SERPRadio verified price observations; 2026-06-28–2026-09-23; 411 price checks.
- SERPRadio verified price observations; 2026-06-28–2026-09-23; 411 price checks.
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