Cheap flights New York (LGA) to San Diego (SAN)
New York to San Diego is a 2865-mile trip with 6 airports worth comparing across both ends. The closest airport to New York is rarely the cheapest one once you price the drive and parking — on this route the gap between nearest and cheapest runs around $32.
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| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | LGA → SAN | $617 | $106 | $722 |
| Cheapest combo | JFK → SAN | $582 | $107 | $690 |
Estimated savings by not defaulting to the nearest airport: ~$32. These are modeled estimates, not live fares — always confirm on the search page.
Departure airports near New York
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to SAN | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LGA — New York | 10 mi / 14m | $92 | $617 | $708 |
| EWR — Newark | 10.3 mi / 15m | $100 | $577 | $677 |
| JFK — New York | 15.2 mi / 21m | $93 | $582 | $676 |
Arrival airports near San Diego
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from LGA | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAN — San Diego | 2.3 mi / 4m | $14 | $617 | $631 |
| SNA — Santa Ana | 92.3 mi / 1h 28m | $207 | $593 | $800 |
| PSP — Palm Springs | 101.1 mi / 1h 36m | $226 | $620 | $847 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 2865 miles, 1d 23h, and an estimated $503 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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