$278 Find Cheap Flights from Manhattan to California

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Manhattan to California departing on 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Manhattan to California, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Manhattan to California, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Best California Flight Deals from Manhattan

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$458
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$278
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$458
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$278

Cheap Flight Deals from Manhattan to California (MHK-USCA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Manhattan to California that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Manhattan to California

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Manhattan to California.
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American Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 12:10 pmMHK-SAN
7h 05m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:54 pm - 11:47 pmSAN-MHK
6h 53m1 stop
$278American Airlines
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Fri, Jun 6 - Mon, Jun 9
American Airlines Logo
12:12 pm - 3:53 pmMHK-SAN
5h 41m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 3:56 pmSAN-MHK
7h 41m1 stop
$296American Airlines
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Thu, May 15 - Mon, May 19
American Airlines Logo
12:12 pm - 3:53 pmMHK-SAN
5h 41m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:57 pm - 11:18 pmSAN-MHK
8h 21m2 stops
$302American Airlines
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Thu, May 15 - Mon, May 19
American Airlines Logo
4:26 pm - 10:00 pmMHK-LAS
7h 34m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 12:29 amLAS-MHK
5h 59m1 stop
$412American Airlines
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Tue, May 27 - Thu, Jun 5
American Airlines Logo
4:26 pm - 7:45 pmMHK-LAS
5h 19m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:21 pm - 12:29 amLAS-MHK
10h 08m2 stops
$418American Airlines
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Tue, May 27 - Thu, Jun 5
American Airlines Logo
12:28 pm - 5:54 pmMHK-SAN
7h 26m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:48 pm - 12:29 amSAN-MHK
9h 41m2 stops
$419American Airlines
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Fri, Jun 6 - Mon, Jun 9
American Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 12:00 pmMHK-SAN
8h 15m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 11:18 pmSAN-MHK
11h 18m2 stops
$433American Airlines
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Thu, May 15 - Mon, May 19
American Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 2:07 pmMHK-LAX
9h 02m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:07 pm - 11:48 pmLAX-MHK
6h 41m1 stop
$458American Airlines
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Wed, Jul 23 - Sun, Jul 27
American Airlines Logo
12:24 pm - 6:27 pmMHK-LAX
8h 03m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 11:48 pmLAX-MHK
9h 08m1 stop
$464American Airlines
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Wed, Jul 23 - Sun, Jul 27
American Airlines Logo
3:38 pm - 9:17 pmMHK-LAS
7h 39m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:07 am - 3:56 pmLAS-MHK
7h 49m1 stop
$466American Airlines
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Wed, May 14 - Sun, May 18
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Manhattan to California flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Manhattan to California to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Manhattan to California?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Manhattan to California clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Manhattan to California, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Manhattan, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.


Good to know

Low seasonAugust
High seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$278
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight from Manhattan to San Diego

FAQs - booking California flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Manhattan to California?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Manhattan to California.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Manhattan to California?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Manhattan to California is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Manhattan to California?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Manhattan to California with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Manhattan to California?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Manhattan to California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to California?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $439 on average. Morning departures are around 3% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $539.

Top airline flying from Manhattan to California

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Manhattan to California. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Manhattan to California? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.2
American AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.2Comfort
6.9Entertainment
6.5Food
8.0Crew
7.5Boarding
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One bottle of water and a package of cookies for comfort plus. We had to literally beg a flight attendant for an extra bottle of water later in the flight due to feeling dehydrated.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Mar 2025PHL - LAX
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One bottle of water and a package of cookies for comfort plus. We had to literally beg a flight attendant for an extra bottle of water later in the flight due to feeling dehydrated.

Flight boarded from Gate 39 at OGG, the farthest gate in the terminal. There were no Hawaiian themed amenities for the flight. The first class service was mediocre at best; I received not special welcome or recognition as an executive platinum member of American Advantage program. The flight attendants were more concerned with their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as we disembarked. Fortunately, the flight arrived at LAX a few minutes early.

Bigger seats. Board back to front! Disembark front to back!

Extraordinary service in business class, and very good breakfast and snacks. A really lovely flight.

This flight didn’t happen because AA agents didn’t let us board the flight

Plane was pretty clean, staff was friendly and helpful, flight left about on time arrived early. Took a long time to board and get off the plane - carry on items didn't have enough room so people had to move all around to find places.

The service and food needs to improve to catch up with other international flights

Would have been good to have a meal since it was a 5.5 hour flight

We boarded after several delays due to mechanical failure and a gate change. The seat cushion in the exit row was very compressed and offered no cushion, making the four-hour journey reasonably uncomfortable. The WiFi worked for a few people, but for most, it did not, and you cannot get entertainment unless you can connect—American Airlines flights do not have seatback screens, and you must use your mobile phone.

AA is always pretty solid. Was on time all the way around today so can’t complain!

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