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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 2/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — LAX
15 Oct — 22 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Manchester to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Manchester to California flight deals. Data was last updated 15 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£402

One-way from

£266

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£479
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 8/11-13/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 50m total
  • Manchester to California
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2/10
  • 2/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 45m 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. 3% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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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 15 September 2025.

Sat 8/1110:10MAN - LAX
1 stop14h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 13/1119:30LAX - MAN
1 stop30h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 13/9£402
Thu 6/1110:10MAN - LAX
1 stop14h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 19/1119:30LAX - MAN
1 stop30h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 14/9£404
Sat 1/1110:10MAN - LAX
1 stop14h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 16/1119:30LAX - MAN
2 stops32h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 13/9£406
Tue 18/1110:10MAN - LAX
1 stop14h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 2/1219:30LAX - MAN
1 stop15h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 14/9£411
Sun 7/1209:20MAN - LAX
2 stops39h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 11/1219:30LAX - MAN
2 stops32h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 14/9£417
Thu 23/1010:10MAN - LAX
1 stop14h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 6/1119:30LAX - MAN
1 stop30h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 14/9£425
Fri 5/1219:15MAN - SFO
1 stop27h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/1212:25SFO - MAN
2 stops37h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/9£442
Mon 27/1019:15MAN - SFO
1 stop27h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 31/1017:40SFO - MAN
1 stop32h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 14/9£455
Wed 24/919:10MAN - SFO
1 stop29h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 14/1019:40SFO - MAN
1 stop29h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/9£458
Tue 21/1019:35MAN - SFO
2 stops52h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 24/1019:40SFO - MAN
1 stop14h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 13/9£460
Tue 4/1115:50MAN - SFO
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1116:35SFO - MAN
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/9£462
Wed 29/1014:50MAN - SJC
2 stops38h 16mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1115:30SJC - MAN
2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9£464

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Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterLos Angeles

MAN - LAX

MANLAX

Manchester

Wed 18/2

13:55-17:00

2 stops35h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/3

19:30-12:15

2 stops32h 45m

£406

ManchesterLos Angeles

MAN - LAX

MANLAX

Manchester

Mon 9/2

13:55-17:00

2 stops35h 05m

Los Angeles

Sun 22/2

19:30-12:15

2 stops32h 45m

£422

ManchesterLos Angeles

MAN - LAX

MANLAX

Manchester

Thu 6/11

12:55-17:00

2 stops36h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 19/11

19:30-18:35

1 stop15h 05m

£435

ManchesterLos Angeles

MAN - LAX

MANLAX

Manchester

Mon 29/9

10:10-16:20

1 stop14h 10m

Los Angeles

Thu 2/10

19:30-18:30

1 stop15h 00m

£459

ManchesterBurbank

MAN - BUR

MANBUR

Manchester

Fri 6/3

11:50-11:32

2 stops31h 42m

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 10/3

08:40-11:25

2 stops19h 45m

£463

ManchesterOntario

MAN - ONT

MANONT

Manchester

Wed 4/3

08:55-20:24

2 stops19h 29m

Ontario

Sun 8/3

23:12-11:45

2 stops29h 33m

£463

ManchesterSanta Ana

MAN - SNA

MANSNA

Manchester

Wed 19/11

08:55-20:03

2 stops19h 08m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/12

10:43-16:20

2 stops21h 37m

£465

ManchesterSanta Ana

MAN - SNA

MANSNA

Manchester

Tue 28/10

06:15-18:11

2 stops18h 56m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/11

15:03-16:30

2 stops17h 27m

£467

ManchesterOntario

MAN - ONT

MANONT

Manchester

Thu 30/10

07:45-22:18

2 stops21h 33m

Ontario

Thu 6/11

10:47-14:20

2 stops19h 33m

£468

ManchesterLos Angeles

MAN - LAX

MANLAX

Manchester

Sun 5/10

07:00-18:05

1 stop19h 05m

Los Angeles

Mon 20/10

09:51-13:15

2 stops19h 24m

£469

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to California (average of £575). Flying from Manchester to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of £811). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAN to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Manchester to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 September 2025.

When flying from Manchester to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 15 September 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Finnair, Scandinavian Airlines, andVirgin Atlantic 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
1,323 reviews
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Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

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
1,323 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,323 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

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
1,484 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,323 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

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
7.4
Good
664 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,323 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

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
1,270 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,323 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

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
7,361 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,323 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

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 £465, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in California from Manchester in 19h 08m. The distance between Manchester and California is about 5295 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 (£397), British Airways (£467), and Delta (£470).

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

    Most travelers choose Manchester - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Manchester - San Francisco or Manchester - Los Angeles 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to California (average of £575). Flying from Manchester to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of £811). 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 15 September 2025.
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DeltaCheapest£258Average£639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£353Average£487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapest£356Average£583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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British AirwaysCheapest£393Average£593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest£394Average£610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest£415Average£629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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FinnairCheapest£431Average£557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air CanadaCheapest£432Average£616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Aer LingusCheapest£446Average£753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapest£451Average£594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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