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Cheap flights from California to Manchester from £216

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 16/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAN
11 Jan — 18 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 12 December 2025.

Wed 31/1212:45ONT - MAN
2 stops19h 35mAmerican Airlines
Thu 15/105:40MAN - ONT
2 stops21h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/12£464
Wed 31/1206:00ONT - MAN
2 stops26h 35mDelta
Thu 15/113:30MAN - ONT
1 stop30h 01mDelta
Deal found 11/12£469
Sun 14/1217:30LAX - MAN
1 stop16h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 14/106:10MAN - LAX
1 stop22h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/12£518
Wed 10/1217:30LAX - MAN
1 stop14h 50mAmerican Airlines
Fri 26/1206:00MAN - LAX
1 stop17h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/12£519
Mon 15/1215:00LAX - MAN
2 stops19h 40mBritish Airways
Fri 16/111:50MAN - LAX
1 stop14h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/12£532
Wed 31/1213:45LAX - MAN
1 stop24h 15mDelta
Thu 8/113:30MAN - LAX
2 stops26h 51mDelta
Deal found 10/12£534
Wed 31/1213:45LAX - MAN
1 stop24h 15mDelta
Wed 7/113:00MAN - LAX
1 stop29h 35mDelta
Deal found 10/12£536
Tue 30/1207:00LAX - MAN
2 stops21h 45mDelta
Thu 8/113:30MAN - LAX
2 stops26h 51mDelta
Deal found 10/12£538
Tue 30/1207:00LAX - MAN
2 stops21h 45mDelta
Wed 7/113:00MAN - LAX
1 stop29h 35mDelta
Deal found 10/12£539
Thu 11/1215:00LAX - MAN
2 stops21h 05mBritish Airways
Sun 18/112:55MAN - LAX
1 stop13h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/12£541
Sun 14/1219:15LAX - MAN
1 stop16h 55mBritish Airways
Thu 15/105:40MAN - LAX
2 stops23h 38mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/12£543
Thu 11/1219:10LAX - MAN
1 stop14h 45mSWISS
Wed 17/1209:10MAN - LAX
1 stop15h 25mSWISS
Deal found 11/12£544

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 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£437

One-way from

£216

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£801
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 19/2-28/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 10m total
  • California to Manchester
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 16/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 35m total
  • California to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£91 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 12 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

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Manchester

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Thu 19/2

07:00-09:30

2 stops18h 30m

Manchester

Sat 28/2

12:55-14:35

2 stops33h 40m

£437

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Wed 11/2

16:03-18:35

2 stops18h 32m

Manchester

Fri 20/2

20:55-14:35

2 stops25h 40m

£437

San DiegoManchester

SAN - MAN

SANMAN

San Diego

Sun 8/2

18:00-19:15

1 stop17h 15m

Manchester

Sun 15/2

07:55-16:05

1 stop16h 10m

£445

Santa AnaManchester

SNA - MAN

SNAMAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 18/1

07:45-08:40

1 stop16h 55m

Manchester

Sun 25/1

13:00-22:15

1 stop17h 15m

£453

Las VegasManchester

LAS - MAN

LASMAN

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 26/1

09:00-10:20

2 stops17h 20m

Manchester

Mon 2/2

06:10-20:39

2 stops22h 29m

£456

San DiegoManchester

SAN - MAN

SANMAN

San Diego

Sat 7/2

15:12-16:25

2 stops17h 13m

Manchester

Sun 15/2

07:55-16:05

1 stop16h 10m

£456

OntarioManchester

ONT - MAN

ONTMAN

Ontario

Sun 22/2

17:06-18:05

2 stops16h 59m

Manchester

Fri 6/3

11:50-23:58

2 stops20h 08m

£459

Santa AnaManchester

SNA - MAN

SNAMAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 22/2

08:45-10:55

2 stops18h 10m

Manchester

Fri 6/3

11:50-22:46

2 stops18h 56m

£459

San DiegoManchester

SAN - MAN

SANMAN

San Diego

Fri 30/1

18:00-16:35

1 stop14h 35m

Manchester

Tue 3/2

06:15-16:10

1 stop17h 55m

£460

Santa AnaManchester

SNA - MAN

SNAMAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 18/1

08:00-16:05

2 stops24h 05m

Manchester

Sun 25/1

10:25-22:15

2 stops19h 50m

£461

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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 £421). 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 12 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.

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 16h 55m. 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 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 £421). 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 12 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest£418Average£497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Aer LingusCheapest£427Average£596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£449Average£623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest£451Average£665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapest£493Average£530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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