Cheap flights from Manchester to California from £250

MAN — LAX
2 Dec — 9 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Manchester to California

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Cheapest flights from Manchester to California

Wed 9/1219:15 -
1 stop29h 45m
Wed 3/219:30 -
1 stop15h 05m
Deal found 29/10£503
Tue 24/1119:15 -
1 stop29h 45m
Tue 8/1219:30 -
1 stop15h 05m
Deal found 31/10£503
Wed 25/1110:10 -
1 stop14h 50m
Wed 2/1219:30 -
1 stop15h 05m
Deal found 2/11£506
Tue 24/1119:15 -
1 stop29h 45m
Tue 1/1219:30 -
1 stop30h 00m
Deal found 29/10£507
Tue 24/1119:15 -
1 stop29h 45m
Wed 2/1219:30 -
1 stop15h 05m
Deal found 1/11£509
Thu 26/1110:10 -
1 stop14h 50m
Wed 2/1219:30 -
1 stop15h 05m
Deal found 2/11£514
Sat 5/1219:15 -
1 stop29h 45m
Tue 8/1219:30 -
1 stop30h 00m
Deal found 2/11£521
Wed 25/1119:15 -
1 stop27h 35m
Wed 2/1216:45 -
1 stop17h 50m
Deal found 1/11£522
Sat 12/1219:15 -
1 stop27h 35m
Sun 10/116:45 -
1 stop17h 50m
Deal found 29/10£523
Fri 11/1219:15 -
1 stop27h 35m
Sat 9/116:45 -
2 stops19h 00m
Deal found 29/10£529
Fri 11/1219:15 -
1 stop27h 35m
Mon 11/116:45 -
1 stop17h 50m
Deal found 29/10£531
Thu 3/1219:15 -
1 stop27h 35m
Mon 7/1216:45 -
2 stops35h 30m
Deal found 30/10£532

Find flight deals from Manchester to California

Round-trip from

£496

One-way from

£250

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£619
14/1-17/1
  • 14/1-17/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 55m total
  • Manchester to California
1/2-31/12
  • 1/2-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 50m total
  • Manchester to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£39 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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ManchesterSan Francisco

MAN Manchester - SFO San Francisco

MANSFO

Manchester

Sun 7/3

13:25-14:25

2 stops33h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£326

ManchesterSan Francisco

MAN Manchester - SFO San Francisco

MANSFO

Manchester

Mon 1/3

19:55-14:45

2 stops50h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£357

ManchesterLos Angeles

MAN Manchester - LAX Los Angeles

MANLAX

Manchester

Sun 28/3

21:15-08:20

2 stops43h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£385

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN Manchester - SAN San Diego

MANSAN

Manchester

Thu 11/2

19:25-14:14

3 stops50h 49m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£397

ManchesterSan Francisco

MAN Manchester - SFO San Francisco

MANSFO

Manchester

Thu 24/12

18:40-20:10

1 stop33h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£411

ManchesterSan Francisco

MAN Manchester - SFO San Francisco

MANSFO

Manchester

Fri 26/2

11:25-14:45

1 stop35h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£420

ManchesterSan Francisco

MAN Manchester - SFO San Francisco

MANSFO

Manchester

Sun 29/11

16:35-20:13

3 stops59h 38m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£420

ManchesterSan Francisco

MAN Manchester - SFO San Francisco

MANSFO

Manchester

Wed 21/4

11:00-14:35

1 stop35h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£426

ManchesterSan Francisco

MAN Manchester - SFO San Francisco

MANSFO

Manchester

Thu 11/3

11:25-16:05

1 stop36h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£427

ManchesterSan Francisco

MAN Manchester - SFO San Francisco

MANSFO

Manchester

Wed 21/4

06:00-16:02

2 stops18h 02m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£476

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Best time to book a flight from Manchester to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Manchester with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Manchester to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Manchester to California?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to California (average of £565). Flying from Manchester to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of £750). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Manchester to California?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Manchester to California flights typically cost between £514 and £779 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £496 on Multiple Airlines (14 Jan–17 Jan).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Manchester to California?

The best time to book flights from Manchester to California is 54 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Atlantic,Scandinavian Airlines, andAer Lingus from Manchester to California to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Manchester to California?

    Manchester (MAN), located 8.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Manchester to California.

  • How long is the flight from Manchester to California?

    For as low as £711, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in California from Manchester in 18h 41m. The distance between Manchester and California is about 5264 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Manchester to California one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Manchester to California are Virgin Atlantic (£244), Royal Air Maroc (£370), and SWISS (£370).

  • What are the most popular routes from Manchester to California?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Manchester to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Manchester to California flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Manchester to California?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Manchester to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manchester to California 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 Manchester to California?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to California (average of £565). Flying from Manchester to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of £750). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Manchester to California

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British AirwaysCheapest£301Average£753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air CanadaCheapest£392Average£980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£428Average£562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapest£446Average£649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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IberiaCheapest£450Average£590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£466Average£815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapest£474Average£878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapest£477Average£661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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American AirlinesCheapest£486Average£668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air FranceCheapest£490Average£887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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