HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
San Diego

$588+ Cheap flights from Manhattan to San Diego (MHK - SAN)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MHK — SAN
Jan 9 — Jan 161
Fri 1/9
Fri 1/16
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Manhattan to San Diego with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from Manhattan to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Manhattan to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manhattan to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 10, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:16 pmMHK - SAN
1 stop5h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/292:23 pmSAN - MHK
1 stop6h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$588

Find flight deals from Manhattan to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Manhattan (MHK) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 10, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September
Provider with most accurate pricing for Manhattan-San Diego flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Manhattan-San Diego flights.
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($60 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Manhattan to San Diego that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 10, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Manhattan to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Manhattan

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManhattanSan Diego

MHK - SAN

MHKSAN

Manhattan

Thu 12/25

6:16 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop5h 40m

San Diego

Mon 12/29

2:23 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$588

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/10

Compare providers for flights from Manhattan to San Diego

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Manhattan to San Diego in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Manhattan-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Manhattan-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Manhattan-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Manhattan-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Manhattan-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Manhattan to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Manhattan with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manhattan to San Diego (average of $75). Flying from Manhattan to San Diego in October is currently the most expensive (average of $189). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated December 10, 2025.
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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,048 reviews

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.5

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,048 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,048 reviews

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.5

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Manhattan to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Manhattan to San Diego?

    Departing from Manhattan to San Diego will take you 5h 40m. 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 25% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manhattan to San Diego (average of $75). Flying from Manhattan to San Diego in October is currently the most expensive (average of $189). 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near San Diego?

Book flights to San Diego if you plan to visit one of these locations
El Cajon
Chula Vista
Coronado
La Mesa
Poway
Lemon Grove
Julian
National City

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Manhattan to San Diego

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Kansas City to Las Vegas flights
Kansas City to Los Angeles flights
Kansas City to San Diego flights
Kansas City to San Francisco flights
Tulsa to Las Vegas flights
Tulsa to Los Angeles flights
Wichita to Las Vegas flights
Kansas City to Ontario flights
Kansas City to Santa Ana flights
Kansas City to Burbank flights
Tulsa to Ontario flights
Wichita to Los Angeles flights
Kansas City to Sacramento flights
Wichita to Ontario flights
Tulsa to San Francisco flights
Kansas City to San Jose flights
Tulsa to San Diego flights
Kansas City to Palm Springs flights
Kansas City to Oakland flights
Wichita to Santa Ana flights
Wichita to San Diego flights
Tulsa to Sacramento flights
Kansas City to San Luis Obispo flights
Kansas City to Long Beach flights
Tulsa to Long Beach flights
Kansas City to Fresno flights
Kansas City to Reno flights
Tulsa to Santa Ana flights
Tulsa to Fresno flights
Kansas City to Bakersfield flights
Tulsa to Burbank flights
Wichita to San Francisco flights
Wichita to Reno flights
Tulsa to Reno flights
Kansas City to Medford flights
Joplin to Las Vegas flights
Kansas City to Monterey flights
Wichita to Fresno flights
Salina to Los Angeles flights
Tulsa to Oakland flights
Joplin to Los Angeles flights
Wichita to San Jose flights
Tulsa to Palm Springs flights
Wichita to Sacramento flights
Wichita to Burbank flights
Tulsa to San Jose flights
Wichita to San Luis Obispo flights
Wichita to Palm Springs flights
Tulsa to Medford flights
Kansas City to Santa Barbara flights

Top airline flying from Manhattan to San Diego

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Manhattan to San Diego. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$274Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.