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Cheap flights from California to Manchester from £148

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 21/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAN
10 Feb — 17 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from California to Manchester

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Manchester flight deals. Data was last updated 11 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£346

One-way from

£148

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£525
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
  • TAP AIR PORTUGAL
  • 24/1-1/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 10m total
  • California to Manchester
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 21/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 40m total
  • California to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£92 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 11 January 2026.

Sat 24/116:35SFO - MAN
1 stop16h 40mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 1/218:05MAN - SFO
1 stop28h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/1£346
Wed 21/116:35SFO - MAN
1 stop15h 40mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 5/217:10MAN - SFO
1 stop30h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/1£363
Fri 23/119:10SFO - MAN
1 stop31h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 8/218:05MAN - SFO
1 stop28h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/1£366
Fri 23/119:10SFO - MAN
1 stop31h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 5/217:10MAN - SFO
1 stop30h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/1£366
Mon 2/216:35SFO - MAN
1 stop34h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 1/318:05MAN - SFO
1 stop28h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 10/1£368
Sat 28/216:40SFO - MAN
2 stops36h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 2/319:15MAN - SFO
1 stop27h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/1£410
Mon 2/215:12SAN - MAN
2 stops15h 58mBritish Airways
Wed 18/207:50MAN - SAN
1 stop16h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/1£415
Tue 24/214:46SAN - MAN
2 stops17h 44mBritish Airways
Tue 3/308:55MAN - SAN
1 stop15h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/1£420
Sun 18/106:00SMF - MAN
2 stops40h 40mDelta
Tue 3/213:00MAN - SMF
2 stops18h 45mDelta
Deal found 11/1£421
Wed 25/217:02ONT - MAN
2 stops15h 18mBritish Airways
Tue 10/309:40MAN - ONT
2 stops19h 27mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/1£422
Wed 25/214:48SNA - MAN
2 stops17h 32mBritish Airways
Tue 10/309:40MAN - SNA
2 stops19h 16mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/1£422
Tue 24/217:02ONT - MAN
2 stops15h 28mBritish Airways
Tue 10/308:55MAN - ONT
2 stops20h 12mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/1£424

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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

Sat 28/2

16:40-13:15

2 stops36h 35m

Manchester

Mon 2/3

19:15-14:35

1 stop27h 20m

£410

San DiegoManchester

SAN - MAN

SANMAN

San Diego

Mon 2/2

15:12-18:40

2 stops19h 28m

Manchester

Wed 18/2

19:45-16:10

2 stops28h 25m

£419

San DiegoManchester

SAN - MAN

SANMAN

San Diego

Tue 24/2

16:45-19:30

2 stops18h 45m

Manchester

Tue 3/3

20:40-16:10

2 stops27h 30m

£419

OntarioManchester

ONT - MAN

ONTMAN

Ontario

Wed 25/2

17:02-16:20

2 stops15h 18m

Manchester

Tue 10/3

09:40-22:07

2 stops19h 27m

£422

Santa AnaManchester

SNA - MAN

SNAMAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 25/2

16:32-16:20

2 stops15h 48m

Manchester

Tue 10/3

09:40-21:56

2 stops19h 16m

£423

OntarioManchester

ONT - MAN

ONTMAN

Ontario

Tue 24/2

17:02-16:30

2 stops15h 28m

Manchester

Tue 10/3

08:55-22:07

2 stops20h 12m

£424

OntarioManchester

ONT - MAN

ONTMAN

Ontario

Mon 23/2

10:56-16:30

2 stops21h 34m

Manchester

Mon 2/3

18:20-13:49

2 stops27h 29m

£429

San DiegoManchester

SAN - MAN

SANMAN

San Diego

Wed 18/3

06:15-10:30

1 stop21h 15m

Manchester

Thu 16/4

13:00-20:47

1 stop15h 47m

£441

San DiegoManchester

SAN - MAN

SANMAN

San Diego

Mon 23/2

10:50-17:40

2 stops22h 50m

Manchester

Mon 2/3

18:20-08:39

2 stops22h 19m

£446

BurbankManchester

BUR - MAN

BURMAN

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 25/2

09:43-18:40

2 stops24h 57m

Manchester

Wed 4/3

13:30-12:31

1 stop31h 01m

£447

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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 £383). Flying from California to Manchester in June is currently the most expensive (average of £593). 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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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 28m. There are 5327 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 £172. However, be on the lookout for offers from British Airways and TAP AIR PORTUGAL, 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 £383). Flying from California to Manchester in June is currently the most expensive (average of £593). 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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Air FranceCheapest£418Average£455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Aer LingusCheapest£427Average£616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£448Average£605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest£451Average£591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapest£493Average£529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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