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Cheap flights from Manchester to California from £253

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 31/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — LAX
1 Feb — 8 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Manchester to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manchester to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 January 2026.

Wed 31/1214:50MAN - SFO
2 stops40h 31mFinnair
Fri 16/120:40SFO - MAN
1 stop13h 50mFinnair
Deal found 31/12£861
Wed 31/1213:30MAN - SFO
1 stop36h 29mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/115:40SFO - MAN
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12£865
Wed 31/1217:15MAN - LAX
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/120:15LAX - MAN
1 stop12h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12£1,218
Wed 31/1211:25MAN - LAX
1 stop35h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 1/116:45LAX - MAN
1 stop33h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 30/12£1,271

Find flight deals from Manchester to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Manchester to California flight deals. Data was last updated 2 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£455

One-way from

£253

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£513
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 5/2-9/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 05m total
  • Manchester to California
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31/3
  • 31/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 20m total
  • Manchester to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£94 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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California

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Price

ManchesterOntario

MAN - ONT

MANONT

Manchester

Fri 30/1

09:25-22:53

2 stops21h 28m

Ontario

Fri 6/2

06:00-12:20

2 stops22h 20m

£457

ManchesterLos Angeles

MAN - LAX

MANLAX

Manchester

Thu 29/1

09:25-19:13

2 stops17h 48m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/2

05:50-17:00

2 stops27h 10m

£457

ManchesterLos Angeles

MAN - LAX

MANLAX

Manchester

Thu 5/2

10:10-17:00

1 stop14h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/2

19:30-18:35

1 stop15h 05m

£458

ManchesterSanta Ana

MAN - SNA

MANSNA

Manchester

Wed 4/2

11:10-22:24

2 stops19h 14m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 8/2

07:55-12:20

2 stops20h 25m

£458

ManchesterLos Angeles

MAN - LAX

MANLAX

Manchester

Fri 30/1

06:10-20:44

2 stops22h 34m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/2

10:24-14:50

2 stops20h 26m

£458

ManchesterLos Angeles

MAN - LAX

MANLAX

Manchester

Mon 2/3

06:10-17:25

2 stops19h 15m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/3

08:20-12:20

2 stops21h 00m

£458

ManchesterSan Jose

MAN - SJC

MANSJC

Manchester

Sat 17/1

16:35-21:29

2 stops36h 54m

San Jose

Thu 5/2

14:32-16:30

2 stops17h 58m

£479

ManchesterSan Francisco

MAN - SFO

MANSFO

Manchester

Sun 8/2

20:30-14:35

2 stops26h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 13/2

16:40-19:45

2 stops43h 05m

£482

ManchesterOntario

MAN - ONT

MANONT

Manchester

Mon 26/1

11:50-22:48

2 stops18h 58m

Ontario

Sun 8/2

23:59-14:00

2 stops30h 01m

£496

ManchesterSanta Ana

MAN - SNA

MANSNA

Manchester

Sat 31/1

08:50-20:55

2 stops20h 05m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 7/2

15:15-16:25

2 stops17h 10m

£499

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to California (average of £352). Flying from Manchester to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of £491). 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 California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated 2 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Finnair, Virgin Atlantic, andScandinavian Airlines 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.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,343 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,343 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,343 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
678 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,343 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,629 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,343 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,418 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,343 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,635 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,343 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 £458, United Airlines can have you in California from Manchester in 14h 50m. The distance between Manchester and California is about 5296 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 Vueling (£207), Scandinavian Airlines (£250), and British Airways (£338).

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

    Most travelers choose Manchester - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Manchester - Los Angeles or Manchester - San Francisco when deciding on the best route 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to California (average of £352). Flying from Manchester to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of £491). 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Manchester to California. 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 2 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£356Average£482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£393Average£590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest£409Average£555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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American AirlinesCheapest£409Average£577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest£418Average£591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest£432Average£698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air CanadaCheapest£435Average£615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest£435Average£562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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IberiaCheapest£442Average£608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Aer LingusCheapest£449Average£737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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