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Cheap flights from California to Manchester from £167

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 7/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAN
28 Feb — 7 Mar1
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 29 January 2026.

Fri 17/420:20
SFO
-
MAN
1 stop29h 45m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 27/417:55
MAN
-
SFO
1 stop28h 40m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 28/1£354
Sat 31/116:45
LAX
-
MAN
1 stop33h 50m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 16/217:05
MAN
-
LAX
1 stop29h 55m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 27/1£354
Fri 17/420:20
SFO
-
MAN
1 stop29h 45m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 24/411:00
MAN
-
SFO
1 stop38h 35m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 28/1£357
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 28/1£359
Sat 18/416:45
SFO
-
MAN
2 stops18h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 20/412:45
MAN
-
SFO
2 stops33h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 27/1£385
Mon 20/416:45
SFO
-
MAN
2 stops35h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 23/410:20
MAN
-
SFO
2 stops36h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 28/1£397
Thu 19/319:55
LAX
-
MAN
1 stop31h 40m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 30/317:55
MAN
-
LAX
1 stop28h 50m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 28/1£406
Wed 6/520:10
LAX
-
MAN
1 stop12h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/507:20
MAN
-
LAX
2 stops42h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£416
Mon 2/1116:40
SFO
-
MAN
2 stops60h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 6/1112:55
MAN
-
SFO
2 stops33h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 27/1£418
Tue 5/520:10
LAX
-
MAN
1 stop12h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/513:50
MAN
-
LAX
2 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/1£434
Wed 4/317:30
LAX
-
MAN
1 stop15h 25m
Lufthansa
Tue 10/306:25
MAN
-
LAX
1 stop16h 50m
Lufthansa
Deal found 28/1£436
Fri 15/516:40
LAX
-
MAN
1 stop33h 25m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 25/510:55
MAN
-
LAX
1 stop35h 50m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 27/1£436

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 29 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£354

One-way from

£167

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£510
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
  • TAP AIR PORTUGAL
  • 17/4-27/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 25m total
  • California to Manchester
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 5/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 50m total
  • California to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£86 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 29 January 2026.
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

Sat 18/4

16:45-19:30

2 stops18h 45m

Manchester

Mon 20/4

12:45-14:40

2 stops33h 55m

£385

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Mon 16/2

16:40-17:55

2 stops17h 15m

Manchester

Mon 9/3

10:10-15:35

1 stop36h 25m

£441

OntarioManchester

ONT - MAN

ONTMAN

Ontario

Tue 24/2

17:02-18:45

2 stops17h 43m

Manchester

Sun 1/3

09:40-22:07

2 stops20h 27m

£447

Los AngelesManchester

LAX - MAN

LAXMAN

Los Angeles

Thu 19/3

22:00-22:15

1 stop17h 15m

Manchester

Mon 23/3

06:05-19:30

1 stop20h 25m

£448

Los AngelesManchester

LAX - MAN

LAXMAN

Los Angeles

Sun 1/3

19:30-09:30

1 stop30h 00m

Manchester

Tue 10/3

18:35-18:00

2 stops30h 25m

£448

Las VegasManchester

LAS - MAN

LASMAN

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 26/2

09:50-10:30

2 stops16h 40m

Manchester

Thu 5/3

13:30-23:33

1 stop18h 03m

£449

OntarioManchester

ONT - MAN

ONTMAN

Ontario

Sat 28/2

17:02-19:05

2 stops18h 03m

Manchester

Sat 7/3

09:50-22:49

2 stops20h 59m

£450

Los AngelesManchester

LAX - MAN

LAXMAN

Los Angeles

Tue 31/3

16:30-17:55

2 stops17h 25m

Manchester

Tue 5/5

09:00-16:30

1 stop15h 30m

£459

OntarioManchester

ONT - MAN

ONTMAN

Ontario

Tue 3/3

14:39-16:30

2 stops17h 51m

Manchester

Tue 31/3

21:35-18:42

2 stops29h 07m

£460

Los AngelesManchester

LAX - MAN

LAXMAN

Los Angeles

Tue 3/3

13:34-14:00

2 stops16h 26m

Manchester

Tue 31/3

12:20-22:58

2 stops18h 38m

£460

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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 £378). Flying from California to Manchester in June is currently the most expensive (average of £576). 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.

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 40m. 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 Virgin Atlantic, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £167. 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 - Manchester, Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Manchester and San Francisco - 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 £378). Flying from California to Manchester in June is currently the most expensive (average of £576). 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 29 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest£406Average£442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Aer LingusCheapest£418Average£594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£422Average£623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£435Average£582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£479Average£514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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