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Cheap flights from California to Manchester from £251

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 23/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAN
12 Jun — 19 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from California to Manchester

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Cheapest flights from California to Manchester
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Manchester. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 May 2026.

Sun 15/1116:45
SFO
-
MAN
2 stops35h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 18/1110:25
MAN
-
SFO
2 stops36h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/5£573
Fri 28/816:45
SFO
-
MAN
2 stops56h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 31/820:25
MAN
-
SFO
2 stops26h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/5£574
Wed 2/1208:00
SMF
-
MAN
2 stops18h 20m
United Airlines
Fri 4/1206:10
MAN
-
SMF
2 stops37h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/5£584
Sun 8/1116:45
SFO
-
MAN
2 stops19h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 15/1120:25
MAN
-
SFO
2 stops26h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/5£584
Wed 14/1019:35
SFO
-
MAN
1 stop14h 20m
SWISS
Mon 26/1009:10
MAN
-
SFO
1 stop15h 20m
SWISS
Deal found 11/5£587
Wed 14/1016:45
SFO
-
MAN
1 stop17h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 26/1020:55
MAN
-
SFO
2 stops25h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/5£589
Sun 13/916:45
SFO
-
MAN
1 stop17h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 20/920:10
MAN
-
SFO
2 stops26h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/5£592
Wed 19/817:40
SFO
-
MAN
1 stop12h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 30/805:45
MAN
-
SFO
2 stops40h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/5£593
Tue 1/1216:45
SFO
-
MAN
1 stop32h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 6/1220:25
MAN
-
SFO
2 stops26h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/5£596
Tue 8/919:35
LAX
-
MAN
1 stop14h 20m
SWISS
Tue 22/909:00
MAN
-
LAX
1 stop15h 30m
SWISS
Deal found 7/5£613
Tue 15/919:35
LAX
-
MAN
1 stop14h 20m
SWISS
Tue 29/909:00
MAN
-
LAX
1 stop15h 30m
SWISS
Deal found 8/5£613
Thu 1/1020:10
LAX
-
MAN
1 stop12h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/1006:55
MAN
-
LAX
2 stops18h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/5£621

Find flight deals from California to Manchester

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Manchester flight deals. Data was last updated 13 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£574

One-way from

£251

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£704
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 28/8-31/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 83h 10m total
  • California to Manchester
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American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 23/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 02m total
  • California to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (£117 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from California to Manchester that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 13 May 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Mon 31/8

16:45-18:30

1 stop17h 45m

Manchester

Thu 24/9

10:20-14:40

2 stops36h 20m

£636

Los AngelesManchester

LAX - MAN

LAXMAN

Los Angeles

Sat 10/10

14:12-10:25

2 stops36h 13m

Manchester

Wed 21/10

09:00-12:01

2 stops35h 01m

£647

OntarioManchester

ONT - MAN

ONTMAN

Ontario

Wed 2/9

07:00-10:25

2 stops19h 25m

Manchester

Tue 19/1

11:50-23:06

2 stops19h 16m

£651

Los AngelesManchester

LAX - MAN

LAXMAN

Los Angeles

Tue 25/8

20:55-19:00

1 stop14h 05m

Manchester

Mon 7/9

20:15-15:00

1 stop26h 45m

£653

Los AngelesManchester

LAX - MAN

LAXMAN

Los Angeles

Wed 26/8

10:10-17:35

2 stops23h 25m

Manchester

Fri 4/9

09:00-15:28

1 stop14h 28m

£661

OntarioManchester

ONT - MAN

ONTMAN

Ontario

Mon 31/8

07:00-10:25

2 stops19h 25m

Manchester

Tue 8/9

10:35-22:58

2 stops20h 23m

£683

San DiegoManchester

SAN - MAN

SANMAN

San Diego

Wed 7/10

06:15-07:15

2 stops17h 00m

Manchester

Mon 12/10

13:45-11:50

1 stop30h 05m

£684

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Mon 31/8

16:45-18:30

1 stop17h 45m

Manchester

Sat 12/9

10:40-14:40

2 stops36h 00m

£685

OntarioManchester

ONT - MAN

ONTMAN

Ontario

Sun 23/8

07:00-17:20

2 stops26h 20m

Manchester

Sun 30/8

09:00-12:12

2 stops35h 12m

£688

BurbankManchester

BUR - MAN

BURMAN

Burbank Bob Hope

Sun 16/8

12:44-17:10

2 stops44h 26m

Manchester

Sun 30/8

09:00-11:37

2 stops34h 37m

£689

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Best time to book a flight from California to Manchester

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

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

The best time to book flights from California to Manchester is 89 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.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Manchester (average of £303). Flying from California to Manchester in June is currently the most expensive (average of £556). 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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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Manchester. 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 into for flights to Manchester from California?

    If you book a flight to Manchester from California, you will be flying to Manchester, which is the city’s only airport. Manchester (MAN) is located 8.9 mi from the center of Manchester.

  • How long is the flight from California to Manchester?

    Departing from California to Manchester will take you 14h 05m. There are 5296 mi between California and Manchester. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is British Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £172. However, be on the lookout for offers from Virgin Atlantic and Aer Lingus, as they are both options that can get you from California to Manchester for a low price.

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

    The most popular flight routes from California to Manchester are Los Angeles - Manchester, San Francisco - Manchester and Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Manchester.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Manchester (average of £303). Flying from California to Manchester in June is currently the most expensive (average of £556). 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 4 airlines flying from California to Manchester

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from California to Manchester. 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 13 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest£413Average£495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£419Average£663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Aer LingusCheapest£426Average£607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£459Average£572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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