Cheap Flights from LGA to SAN: When to Fly from New York to San Diego

 

The cheapest times to fly from LGA to SAN are

• January 1st to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
• April 16th to April 29th
• August 13th to November 18th
• December 3rd to December 16th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from LGA to SAN is mid January. Prices can be as high as $1068 for Sunday flights during late July, or as low as $282 for Tuesday flights around mid January.

 

When to Fly to San Diego

Flying from New York, NY (LGA) to San Diego, CA (SAN) will usually cost between $283 to $589 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is mid January with an average ticket price of $294. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late July, with an average price of $550. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $256 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $365 can be considered a good price for a round-trip LGA to SAN flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the LGA to SAN route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the LGA to SAN flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from New York. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.09, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $151 (32%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $329. Return trip prices are from the SAN to LGA flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from LGA to SAN can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 5 hour 22 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from LGA to SAN while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from LGA to SAN? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 9 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Qatar Airways, Southwest, Spirit, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from San Diego International Airport to LaGuardia Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 2435 miles or 3919 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from LGA to SAN?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop LGA to SAN flight is about 5 hour 22 minutes.

How many flights go between New York, NY and San Diego, CA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 80 available flights from LGA to SAN.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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