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Cheap flights from California to Manchester from £179

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 26/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAN
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
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 18 December 2025.

Wed 31/1210:47ONT - MAN
2 stops19h 08mAmerican Airlines
Thu 15/105:40MAN - ONT
2 stops19h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/12£464
Wed 31/1216:35SFO - MAN
1 stop15h 40mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 15/117:10MAN - SFO
1 stop30h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 16/12£496
Wed 31/1211:55SAN - MAN
2 stops18h 00mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/207:45MAN - SAN
2 stops20h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/12£499
Wed 31/1218:00SAN - MAN
1 stop14h 20mBritish Airways
Tue 13/119:25MAN - SAN
1 stop28h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/12£515
Wed 31/1214:15SAN - MAN
2 stops18h 20mDelta
Wed 14/113:30MAN - SAN
1 stop17h 15mDelta
Deal found 17/12£527
Wed 31/1217:35SAN - MAN
1 stop15h 20mLufthansa
Fri 6/206:25MAN - SAN
1 stop17h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 17/12£528
Wed 31/1207:20SAN - MAN
2 stops17h 00mDelta
Fri 9/113:00MAN - SAN
1 stop19h 04mDelta
Deal found 17/12£533
Wed 31/1207:20SAN - MAN
2 stops17h 00mKLM
Fri 6/211:00MAN - SAN
2 stops19h 31mKLM
Deal found 17/12£535
Wed 31/1217:35SAN - MAN
1 stop15h 20mLufthansa
Thu 5/217:40MAN - SAN
1 stop30h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 17/12£536
Wed 31/1206:00ONT - MAN
2 stops28h 40mDelta
Thu 15/113:30MAN - ONT
1 stop30h 01mDelta
Deal found 15/12£539
Mon 29/1219:30LAX - MAN
1 stop15h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 15/219:15MAN - LAX
2 stops35h 43mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 16/12£541
Wed 31/1207:20SAN - MAN
2 stops17h 00mDelta
Mon 12/113:40MAN - SAN
2 stops35h 00mDelta
Deal found 17/12£541

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 18 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£389

One-way from

£179

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£798
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 9/2-12/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 73h 00m total
  • California to Manchester
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 26/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 20m total
  • California to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£93 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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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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 18 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Manchester that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Manchester

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Sun 8/2

16:40-21:55

2 stops21h 15m

Manchester

Fri 13/2

16:25-14:35

2 stops30h 10m

£419

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Sat 31/1

16:40-12:15

2 stops35h 35m

Manchester

Sat 7/2

12:55-14:35

2 stops33h 40m

£440

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Thu 19/2

16:40-18:35

1 stop17h 55m

Manchester

Sat 28/2

10:10-14:35

1 stop36h 25m

£448

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Sun 8/2

16:40-18:35

1 stop17h 55m

Manchester

Fri 13/2

10:10-14:35

1 stop36h 25m

£449

Las VegasManchester

LAS - MAN

LASMAN

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 31/1

09:00-16:35

2 stops23h 35m

Manchester

Sat 7/2

06:10-20:39

2 stops22h 29m

£451

San DiegoManchester

SAN - MAN

SANMAN

San Diego

Sat 7/2

15:12-19:05

2 stops19h 53m

Manchester

Sun 15/2

14:50-16:10

1 stop33h 20m

£458

San DiegoManchester

SAN - MAN

SANMAN

San Diego

Sun 8/2

12:46-19:15

2 stops22h 29m

Manchester

Sun 15/2

19:55-16:10

1 stop28h 15m

£458

Santa AnaManchester

SNA - MAN

SNAMAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 8/1

15:15-16:30

2 stops17h 15m

Manchester

Wed 28/1

12:10-22:56

2 stops18h 46m

£460

San DiegoManchester

SAN - MAN

SANMAN

San Diego

Fri 30/1

18:00-18:30

1 stop16h 30m

Manchester

Tue 3/2

06:15-16:10

1 stop17h 55m

£461

Las VegasManchester

LAS - MAN

LASMAN

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 31/1

07:00-10:10

2 stops19h 10m

Manchester

Sat 7/2

13:30-23:15

1 stop17h 45m

£462

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Manchester (average of £422). Flying from California to Manchester in June is currently the most expensive (average of £594). 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 CA to MAN?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Manchester. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from California to Manchester in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 25% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Manchester?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from California to Manchester. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their California to Manchester flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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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 10m. There are 5071 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 £183. However, be on the lookout for offers from TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Virgin Atlantic, 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 Ontario - 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Manchester (average of £422). Flying from California to Manchester in June is currently the most expensive (average of £594). 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 5 airlines flying from California to Manchester

Discover the top 5 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 18 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest£419Average£456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Aer LingusCheapest£428Average£602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£449Average£619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest£452Average£666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapest£494Average£530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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