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Cheap flights from Manchester to California from £266

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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — LAX
10 May — 17 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Manchester to California

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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 10 April 2026.

Thu 3/921:10
MAN
-
LAX
2 stops27h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 10/919:10
LAX
-
MAN
1 stop15h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/4£517
Thu 16/406:00
MAN
-
LAX
1 stop20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/420:10
LAX
-
MAN
1 stop20h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4£519
Fri 15/506:15
MAN
-
LAX
1 stop20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/520:10
LAX
-
MAN
1 stop20h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4£520
Tue 3/1118:35
MAN
-
LAX
2 stops30h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 10/1119:30
LAX
-
MAN
2 stops33h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/4£521
Fri 25/1210:10
MAN
-
LAX
1 stop14h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 8/119:30
LAX
-
MAN
2 stops40h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/4£522
Mon 31/820:25
MAN
-
LAX
2 stops28h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 14/919:10
LAX
-
MAN
2 stops32h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/4£525
Wed 21/1019:10
MAN
-
LAX
1 stop29h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 4/1119:30
LAX
-
MAN
1 stop15h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/4£528
Fri 28/809:35
MAN
-
LAX
1 stop15h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 16/919:10
LAX
-
MAN
1 stop15h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/4£528
Wed 2/909:35
MAN
-
LAX
1 stop15h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 6/919:10
LAX
-
MAN
1 stop29h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/4£530
Wed 30/921:10
MAN
-
LAX
2 stops51h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 14/1019:10
LAX
-
MAN
2 stops40h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/4£531
Mon 4/508:00
MAN
-
SFO
1 stop13h 50m
British Airways
Mon 11/519:30
SFO
-
MAN
1 stop18h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 6/4£614
Sun 2/816:35
MAN
-
BUR
2 stops51h 31m
American Airlines
Mon 17/807:00
BUR
-
MAN
2 stops22h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/4£616

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 10 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£517

One-way from

£266

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£582
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 3/9-10/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 00m total
  • Manchester to California
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12/5
  • 12/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 45m total
  • Manchester to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£68 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Manchester to California that are best for you.

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Cheapest return flight

ManchesterLos Angeles

MAN - LAX

MANLAX

Manchester

Wed 2/9

09:35-16:50

1 stop15h 15m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 6/9

19:10-08:55

1 stop29h 45m

£530

ManchesterLos Angeles

MAN - LAX

MANLAX

Manchester

Tue 22/9

19:10-16:50

1 stop29h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 8/10

19:10-18:30

1 stop15h 20m

£617

ManchesterLos Angeles

MAN - LAX

MANLAX

Manchester

Thu 21/5

20:55-18:10

1 stop29h 15m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 4/6

19:55-09:10

1 stop29h 15m

£648

ManchesterOntario

MAN - ONT

MANONT

Manchester

Thu 1/10

10:50-18:57

2 stops40h 07m

Ontario

Mon 5/10

10:25-13:10

2 stops18h 45m

£649

ManchesterLos Angeles

MAN - LAX

MANLAX

Manchester

Tue 28/7

12:20-18:20

1 stop14h 00m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 17/8

17:05-15:10

1 stop14h 05m

£649

ManchesterSan Francisco

MAN - SFO

MANSFO

Manchester

Tue 19/5

19:10-14:40

1 stop27h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 24/5

10:29-18:30

2 stops24h 01m

£651

ManchesterSanta Ana

MAN - SNA

MANSNA

Manchester

Mon 14/9

17:50-19:39

2 stops33h 49m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 21/9

06:45-17:05

2 stops26h 20m

£675

ManchesterSan Francisco

MAN - SFO

MANSFO

Manchester

Fri 1/5

19:10-14:40

1 stop27h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 8/5

16:45-11:45

2 stops35h 00m

£679

ManchesterLos Angeles

MAN - LAX

MANLAX

Manchester

Wed 2/9

06:05-13:10

1 stop15h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 17/9

05:10-17:20

2 stops28h 10m

£687

ManchesterSan Francisco

MAN - SFO

MANSFO

Manchester

Wed 6/5

06:05-23:06

2 stops25h 01m

San Francisco

Wed 13/5

08:19-17:35

2 stops25h 16m

£689

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Best time to book a flight from Manchester to California

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to California (average of £332). Flying from Manchester to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of £478). 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?

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 10 April 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,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.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,493 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7.7
Good
1,493 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,493 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
685 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,493 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,748 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,493 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,500 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,493 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,869 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,493 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Related info for your journey

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

  • 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 £530, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in California from Manchester in 15h 15m. 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 British Airways (£343), Virgin Atlantic (£375), and Scandinavian Airlines (£379).

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

    Most travelers choose Manchester - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Manchester - Los Angeles 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to California (average of £332). Flying from Manchester to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of £478). 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 10 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapest£182Average£482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£357Average£484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest£388Average£522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£408Average£611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapest£411Average£563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest£419Average£610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest£434Average£741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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FinnairCheapest£455Average£574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air CanadaCheapest£463Average£656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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SWISSCheapest£464Average£619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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