New York (JFK) to San Diego (SAN)
Flight Distance & Air Miles
💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn
| Airline | Base Miles | Elite Total |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage | 2,441 | 3,906 Platinum |
| 🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles | 2,441 | 3,906 Gold Medallion |
| ⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus | 2,441 | 3,662 Premier Gold |
| ❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards | 2,441 | 3,662 A-List Preferred |
| 🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan | 2,441 | 4,882 MVP Gold |
| 🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue | 2,441 | 3,662 Mosaic |
* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.
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💡 Did You Know?
Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from New York to San Diego would take approximately 6 days compared to just 5h 9m by air.
✈️ Flight Details
The JFK to SAN route connects New York, United States with San Diego, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,441 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.
This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 271° from New York. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.
🛫 About JFK
John F Kennedy International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is New York City's main international airport and one of the busiest in the United States.
🛬 About SAN
San Diego International Airport
San Diego International Airport (SAN) serves San Diego, United States.