How long is the flight from Manhattan to San Diego?

Departing from Manhattan to San Diego will take you 7h 33m. There are 1226 mi between Manhattan and San Diego.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Manhattan to San Diego round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Manhattan to San Diego round-trip from $274. American Airlines is currently priced 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Manhattan to San Diego?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Manhattan to San Diego flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Manhattan to San Diego?

Friday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 146%.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Manhattan to San Diego?

Our data shows that November tends to be the cheapest month to fly to San Diego from Manhattan. Users have commonly found prices around $421 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $284. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MHK to SAN?

It’s optimal to fly from Manhattan to San Diego in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Can I find deals for flights from Manhattan to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Manhattan to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Manhattan to San Diego?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Manhattan to San Diego.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Manhattan to San Diego?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manhattan to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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mié. 9/35:03 pmMHK - SAN

1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines

dom. 9/71:17 pmSAN - MHK

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mié. 9/35:03 pmMHK - SAN

1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines

dom. 9/71:17 pmSAN - MHK

1 stop8h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/18

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mié. 9/35:03 pmMHK - SAN

1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines

dom. 9/71:17 pmSAN - MHK

1 stop8h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/18

$422

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Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manhattan to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Manhattan to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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American Airlines

7.2

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Anonymous,Jan 2024

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This was the best flight I have experienced in all the years I have been f doing this journey with BA. Flight, food and service A1. Well done BA.

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Anonymous,Jan 2024

LHR - SAN

This was the best flight I have experienced in all the years I have been f doing this journey with BA. Flight, food and service A1. Well done BA.

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How long is the flight from Manhattan to San Diego?
Departing from Manhattan to San Diego will take you 7h 33m. There are 1226 mi between Manhattan and San Diego.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Manhattan to San Diego round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Manhattan to San Diego round-trip from $274. American Airlines is currently priced 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from Manhattan to San Diego that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Manhattan to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Manhattan to San Diego?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Manhattan to San Diego.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Manhattan to San Diego?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manhattan to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Manhattan to San Diego?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manhattan to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Manhattan to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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American Airlines	Cheapest$274	Average$416	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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Best time to book a flight from Manhattan to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Manhattan to San Diego

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Manhattan to San Diego?

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Manhattan to San Diego, such as American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Manhattan to San Diego?

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