United States Β· 2,441 miles (3,928 km)

San Diego (SAN) to New York (JFK) flights

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12,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Alaska Atmos Rewards

An economy award from San Diego (SAN) to New York (JFK) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Alaska Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. American AAdvantage charges the same. 3 airlines fly nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to New York (JFK): Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways. The two airports are 2,441 miles (3,928 km) apart. Alaska Airlines is in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 45 ways to fly it with one stop, through Pittsburgh, Kansas City and Columbus and more.

How many miles SAN to JFK costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Alaska Airlines12,500$5.60
American AAdvantageOn Alaska Airlines12,500$5.60
Iberia ClubOn Alaska Airlines13,000$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn JetBlue Airways13,000$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Alaska Airlines15,000$5.60
SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines15,000$56–112
Finnair PlusOn Alaska Airlines17,500$5.60
British Airways ClubOn Alaska Airlines20,000$5.60
Starlux (COSMILE)On Alaska Airlines20,000$38.60
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines22,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn Alaska Airlines23,000$5.60
Etihad GuestOn JetBlue Airways28,000$5.60–255.60

Business and first class prices, and 2 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

Compare every program in the Award Flight Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from SAN to JFK

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    Alaska Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it
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    Delta Air LinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it
  • JetBlue Airways logo
    JetBlue AirwaysNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 2 programsWho books it

Book SAN to JFK with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

SAN to JFK with one stop

45 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Pittsburgh (PIT)Southwest Airlines and Breeze Airways, then American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more
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  • Via Kansas City (MCI)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Columbus (CMH)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Indianapolis (IND)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Albuquerque (ABQ)Southwest Airlines, then JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Cincinnati (CVG)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 2 more, then JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Milwaukee (MKE)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Washington (DCA)Alaska Airlines, then American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more
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  • Via Vail (EGE)Alaska Airlines, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines the whole way
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SAN to JFK: common questions

How many miles does SAN to JFK cost?

In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Alaska Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (12,500), Iberia Club (13,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (13,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from SAN to JFK?

Alaska Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and JetBlue Airways fly nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to New York (JFK).

How far is San Diego from New York by plane?

San Diego (SAN) and New York (JFK) are 2,441 miles (3,928 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book SAN to JFK award flights?

19 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 11 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between San Diego and New York?

The most direct connections are through Pittsburgh (PIT), Kansas City (MCI), Columbus (CMH), Indianapolis (IND) and Albuquerque (ABQ). On 18 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Phoenix.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.