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Cheap flights from California to Manchester from £188

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 17/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAN
15 Apr — 22 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 16 March 2026.

Sat 18/419:35
SFO
-
MAN
1 stop30h 30m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 27/410:55
MAN
-
SFO
1 stop35h 40m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 15/3£477
Sat 5/919:10
LAX
-
MAN
1 stop15h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 13/909:35
MAN
-
LAX
1 stop15h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/3£504
Sun 6/919:10
LAX
-
MAN
2 stops16h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 18/909:35
MAN
-
LAX
1 stop15h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 15/3£507
Sun 26/419:10
LAX
-
MAN
1 stop15h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 7/521:10
MAN
-
LAX
2 stops27h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 16/3£508
Sat 5/919:10
LAX
-
MAN
1 stop29h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 19/919:10
MAN
-
LAX
1 stop29h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 15/3£512
Sun 13/919:10
LAX
-
MAN
1 stop29h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 21/919:10
MAN
-
LAX
1 stop29h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 14/3£514
Fri 28/820:10
LAX
-
MAN
1 stop12h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/906:55
MAN
-
LAX
2 stops18h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3£515
Thu 10/919:10
LAX
-
MAN
1 stop15h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 21/910:20
MAN
-
LAX
2 stops38h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 15/3£516
Mon 21/920:10
LAX
-
MAN
1 stop13h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 1/1006:55
MAN
-
LAX
2 stops18h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/3£522
Fri 17/419:10
LAX
-
MAN
1 stop29h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 23/409:35
MAN
-
LAX
1 stop15h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 13/3£523
Sun 25/1020:30
LAX
-
MAN
1 stop30h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 6/1110:10
MAN
-
LAX
1 stop14h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 14/3£524
Sun 20/920:10
LAX
-
MAN
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 1/1006:55
MAN
-
LAX
2 stops18h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/3£525

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 16 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£477

One-way from

£188

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£563
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
  • TAP AIR PORTUGAL
  • 18/4-27/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 10m total
  • California to Manchester
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17/8
  • 17/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 55m total
  • California to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£95 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£19 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 16 March 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

Santa AnaManchester

SNA - MAN

SNAMAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 24/8

06:45-10:25

2 stops19h 40m

Manchester

Fri 4/9

06:05-18:41

2 stops20h 36m

£597

Los AngelesManchester

LAX - MAN

LAXMAN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 1/5

12:36-17:05

2 stops20h 29m

Manchester

Wed 6/5

10:05-17:10

1 stop15h 05m

£610

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Tue 31/3

07:25-18:30

2 stops27h 05m

Manchester

Mon 6/4

20:25-14:40

2 stops26h 15m

£611

OntarioManchester

ONT - MAN

ONTMAN

Ontario

Tue 21/4

07:00-10:25

2 stops19h 25m

Manchester

Wed 29/4

06:05-17:47

2 stops19h 42m

£613

Santa AnaManchester

SNA - MAN

SNAMAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 28/4

10:50-10:25

2 stops15h 35m

Manchester

Tue 5/5

06:05-22:35

2 stops24h 30m

£613

Los AngelesManchester

LAX - MAN

LAXMAN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 2/8

18:50-17:05

1 stop14h 15m

Manchester

Tue 11/8

16:05-11:30

1 stop27h 25m

£618

OntarioManchester

ONT - MAN

ONTMAN

Ontario

Wed 13/5

07:00-10:25

2 stops19h 25m

Manchester

Wed 10/6

09:00-12:12

2 stops35h 12m

£626

OntarioManchester

ONT - MAN

ONTMAN

Ontario

Sat 12/9

13:44-17:20

2 stops43h 36m

Manchester

Mon 21/9

11:10-18:19

2 stops39h 09m

£630

Los AngelesManchester

LAX - MAN

LAXMAN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 12/9

11:15-08:15

3 stops61h 00m

Manchester

Sun 20/9

18:40-16:30

1 stop29h 50m

£638

Los AngelesManchester

LAX - MAN

LAXMAN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 16/4

20:50-23:10

1 stop18h 20m

Manchester

Fri 24/4

08:40-19:46

2 stops19h 06m

£642

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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

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 £411). Flying from California to Manchester in June is currently the most expensive (average of £602). 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 19h 40m. There are 5295 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 Virgin Atlantic, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £174. However, be on the lookout for offers from British Airways 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 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 £411). Flying from California to Manchester in June is currently the most expensive (average of £602). 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 6 airlines flying from California to Manchester

Discover the top 6 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 16 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest£423Average£507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£430Average£630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest£434Average£653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Aer LingusCheapest£436Average£618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest£499Average£536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£505Average£724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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