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Cheap flights from California to Manchester from £171

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 17/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAN
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 18 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£344

One-way from

£171

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£484
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
  • TAP AIR PORTUGAL
  • 7/11-20/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 20m total
  • California to Manchester
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17/10
  • 17/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 55m total
  • California to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£105 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 September 2025.

Fri 7/1119:10SFO - MAN
1 stop31h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 20/1117:10MAN - SFO
1 stop30h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 16/9£344
Thu 23/1016:20SFO - MAN
1 stop33h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 6/1117:10MAN - SFO
1 stop30h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 15/9£347
Thu 23/1019:40SFO - MAN
2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1120:10MAN - SFO
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£413
Wed 15/1006:00SFO - MAN
2 stops28h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 7/1112:55MAN - SFO
2 stops33h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 15/9£415
Thu 11/1216:40SFO - MAN
1 stop32h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 14/1209:20MAN - SFO
2 stops37h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 15/9£423
Tue 14/1008:30SFO - MAN
3 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/1016:05MAN - SFO
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9£427
Thu 30/1021:30SFO - MAN
2 stops17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1114:25MAN - SFO
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£437
Thu 23/1019:40SFO - MAN
1 stop14h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 6/1112:55MAN - SFO
2 stops33h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 17/9£442
Sun 19/1006:00SFO - MAN
2 stops28h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 25/1011:15MAN - SFO
2 stops38h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 16/9£445
Mon 27/1017:35SFO - MAN
1 stop34h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 23/1118:05MAN - SFO
1 stop28h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 15/9£447
Tue 7/1008:05LAX - MAN
2 stops18h 20mBrussels Airlines
Tue 14/1006:05MAN - LAX
2 stops21h 35mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 16/9£447
Wed 24/908:05LAX - MAN
2 stops18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/1008:50MAN - LAX
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9£448

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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 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Manchester that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Manchester

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Thu 23/10

19:40-23:55

2 stops20h 15m

Manchester

Thu 6/11

20:10-14:35

2 stops26h 25m

£413

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Fri 7/11

16:40-08:40

2 stops32h 00m

Manchester

Thu 20/11

10:10-14:35

1 stop36h 25m

£451

Los AngelesManchester

LAX - MAN

LAXMAN

Los Angeles

Tue 18/11

08:30-10:10

2 stops17h 40m

Manchester

Thu 27/11

05:50-22:51

2 stops25h 01m

£453

Los AngelesManchester

LAX - MAN

LAXMAN

Los Angeles

Mon 27/10

18:34-18:35

2 stops17h 01m

Manchester

Sun 2/11

20:30-17:00

2 stops28h 30m

£453

Los AngelesManchester

LAX - MAN

LAXMAN

Los Angeles

Tue 18/11

09:50-11:25

2 stops17h 35m

Manchester

Fri 28/11

06:00-13:30

1 stop15h 30m

£456

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Wed 1/10

15:15-20:05

2 stops20h 50m

Manchester

Tue 14/10

16:05-13:25

2 stops29h 20m

£465

Santa AnaManchester

SNA - MAN

SNAMAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/11

09:39-10:10

2 stops16h 31m

Manchester

Sun 16/11

09:05-22:28

1 stop21h 23m

£466

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Sun 28/9

06:00-09:30

2 stops43h 30m

Manchester

Wed 24/12

10:10-14:35

1 stop36h 25m

£467

Los AngelesManchester

LAX - MAN

LAXMAN

Los Angeles

Wed 8/10

09:59-10:20

2 stops16h 21m

Manchester

Wed 15/10

11:55-22:29

2 stops18h 34m

£469

BurbankManchester

BUR - MAN

BURMAN

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 12/11

09:46-10:10

2 stops16h 24m

Manchester

Sun 16/11

10:25-09:06

2 stops30h 41m

£469

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Manchester (average of £117). Flying from California to Manchester in September is currently the most expensive (average of £143). 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 September 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Manchester as you normally would.

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  • 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 17h 35m. 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £175. However, be on the lookout for offers from LEVEL and British Airways, 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 San Francisco - Manchester, Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Manchester and Burbank Bob Hope - 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Manchester (average of £117). Flying from California to Manchester in September is currently the most expensive (average of £143). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£399Average£630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapest£410Average£438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Aer LingusCheapest£419Average£575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£447Average£592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£484Average£538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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