Award flights from San Diego (SAN) to New York JFK
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 9 programs for SAN→JFK. Lowest economy: 8,000 points + $5.60 (JetBlue True Blue). Lowest business: 32,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first: 25,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Data as of
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SAN to JFK at a glance
- From
- San Diego International, San Diego, United States (SAN)
- To
- John F Kennedy International, New York, United States (JFK)
- Programs with award space seen
- 9 of 9 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business and first, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, JetBlue True Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to New York JFK
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue True BlueLowest observed | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 8,800 pts | JetBlue (B6) | 5 | 322 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 12,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 320 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 328 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 325 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 15,100 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 313 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 16,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6) | 7 | 158 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 16,958 pts + $31.21 | 1 stopNonstop from 18,333 pts | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 40 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 22,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 234 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 23,300 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 28,200 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 298 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 22,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 55 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 67,200 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 268 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 71,600 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 16 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 100,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 325 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Alaska Atmos Rewards, JetBlue True Blue, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 32,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 16 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 43,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6) | 1 | 31 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 52,800 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 73,400 pts · Mixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 310 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 322 | See dates |
Not seen in business: Alaska Atmos Rewards, JetBlue True Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 320 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 328 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 50,700 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 51,700 pts | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 3 | 313 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 56,100 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 63,900 pts | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 325 | See dates |
Not seen in first: JetBlue True Blue, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | JetBlue True Blue | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $5.60 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 52,800 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 74,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 51,700 pts + $5.60 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 56,100 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 8,800 points via JetBlue True Blue, which showed nonstop space on 322 dates (9 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 43,000 Avios via Qatar Airways Privilege Club, which showed nonstop space on 31 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- First: nonstop from 25,000 miles via American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop space on 306 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly SAN to JFK on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9,000 · AAdvantage (15 dates) | 22,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 62,900 · Qantas (16 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (15 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 22,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 55,200 · Qantas (27 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 22,500 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 52,800 · Qantas (26 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 22,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 43,000 · Privilege Club (5 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 22,500 · AAdvantage (10 dates) | 43,000 · Privilege Club (2 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 22,500 · AAdvantage (10 dates) | 62,900 · Qantas (29 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 22,500 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 52,800 · Qantas (29 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 22,500 · AAdvantage (13 dates) | 52,800 · Qantas (28 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 22,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 52,800 · Qantas (30 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 93,700 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | 32,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 93,700 · SkyMiles (23 dates) | 32,500 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | 32,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (7 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| JetBlue True Blue | 5:4 · Instant | — | 1:0.6 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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What's the lowest San Diego to New York JFK award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 8,000 points + $5.60 with JetBlue True Blue. JetBlue True Blue showed economy award space on 322 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 07:20 UTC). In business, 32,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business award space on 16 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 21:43 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on SAN→JFK?
9 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 320 dates, premium economy 55 dates, business 16 dates, first 320 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 328 dates, first 328 dates); JetBlue True Blue (economy 322 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 313 dates, premium economy 268 dates, first 313 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 40 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 298 dates, premium economy 16 dates, business 310 dates); Qatar Airways Privilege Club (economy 158 dates, business 31 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 325 dates, premium economy 325 dates, business 322 dates, first 325 dates) and 1 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from SAN to JFK?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business and first, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, JetBlue True Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 8,800 points with JetBlue True Blue.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: JetBlue True Blue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: JetBlue True Blue (1:0.6), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: JetBlue True Blue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), JetBlue True Blue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: JetBlue True Blue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest SAN→JFK award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 8,000 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 32,500 miles with AAdvantage (8 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.