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Cheap flights from California to Manchester from £170

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 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAN
19 Mar — 26 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from California to Manchester

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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 17 February 2026.

Thu 26/218:55
LAX
-
MAN
1 stop31h 40m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 2/317:05
MAN
-
LAX
1 stop29h 55m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 15/2£410
Sat 28/216:45
LAX
-
MAN
1 stop16h 30m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 16/317:05
MAN
-
LAX
1 stop29h 55m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 16/2£417
Mon 2/1116:40
SFO
-
MAN
2 stops60h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 6/1110:10
MAN
-
SFO
1 stop36h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 14/2£422
Thu 23/416:45
SFO
-
MAN
1 stop32h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 26/408:40
MAN
-
SFO
2 stops38h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 13/2£426
Thu 26/218:55
LAX
-
MAN
1 stop31h 40m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 4/311:25
MAN
-
LAX
1 stop35h 15m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 15/2£426
Sat 21/216:45
LAX
-
MAN
1 stop33h 50m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 4/311:25
MAN
-
LAX
1 stop35h 15m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 15/2£431
Tue 3/316:40
SFO
-
MAN
1 stop17h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 9/320:45
MAN
-
SFO
2 stops25h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 13/2£446
Mon 2/1116:35
SFO
-
MAN
2 stops56h 25m
Air Canada
Fri 6/1106:10
MAN
-
SFO
2 stops23h 12m
Air Canada
Deal found 12/2£449
Tue 7/417:30
LAX
-
MAN
1 stop21h 45m
Lufthansa
Tue 21/407:00
MAN
-
LAX
1 stop16h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 16/2£451
Sun 15/321:15
LAX
-
MAN
1 stop15h 00m
Aer Lingus
Fri 20/308:05
MAN
-
LAX
1 stop18h 25m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 13/2£452
Mon 13/419:35
LAX
-
MAN
1 stop14h 20m
SWISS
Mon 27/418:40
MAN
-
LAX
1 stop29h 50m
SWISS
Deal found 14/2£452
Tue 3/316:40
SFO
-
MAN
1 stop17h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 10/318:35
MAN
-
SFO
2 stops52h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 15/2£453

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 17 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£410

One-way from

£170

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£567
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
  • TAP AIR PORTUGAL
  • 5/3-9/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 35m total
  • California to Manchester
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 20/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 25m total
  • California to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£78 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£15 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 17 February 2026.
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

OntarioManchester

ONT - MAN

ONTMAN

Ontario

Tue 24/3

15:19-16:30

2 stops18h 11m

Manchester

Mon 30/3

20:15-16:22

2 stops28h 07m

£463

Santa AnaManchester

SNA - MAN

SNAMAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 1/4

16:32-21:45

2 stops21h 13m

Manchester

Wed 8/4

07:55-20:50

2 stops20h 55m

£465

SacramentoManchester

SMF - MAN

SMFMAN

Sacramento Intl

Thu 19/3

06:15-10:10

2 stops20h 55m

Manchester

Wed 25/3

13:00-10:52

2 stops28h 52m

£466

Santa AnaManchester

SNA - MAN

SNAMAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 22/4

16:23-21:45

2 stops21h 22m

Manchester

Thu 30/4

10:50-22:05

2 stops19h 15m

£466

Santa AnaManchester

SNA - MAN

SNAMAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 22/4

16:23-21:45

2 stops21h 22m

Manchester

Wed 29/4

09:20-21:13

2 stops19h 53m

£466

BurbankManchester

BUR - MAN

BURMAN

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 1/4

13:04-19:05

2 stops22h 01m

Manchester

Wed 8/4

07:05-18:30

2 stops19h 25m

£471

San DiegoManchester

SAN - MAN

SANMAN

San Diego

Mon 11/5

07:20-08:15

1 stop16h 55m

Manchester

Tue 19/5

05:55-11:50

1 stop13h 55m

£479

Los AngelesManchester

LAX - MAN

LAXMAN

Los Angeles

Wed 1/4

18:50-17:05

1 stop14h 15m

Manchester

Mon 6/4

17:50-18:22

2 stops32h 32m

£480

SacramentoManchester

SMF - MAN

SMFMAN

Sacramento Intl

Sun 10/5

23:04-08:15

2 stops25h 11m

Manchester

Tue 19/5

13:00-22:54

1 stop17h 54m

£482

San DiegoManchester

SAN - MAN

SANMAN

San Diego

Sun 10/5

15:05-16:55

2 stops17h 50m

Manchester

Mon 18/5

13:45-11:50

1 stop30h 05m

£482

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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 £388). Flying from California to Manchester in June is currently the most expensive (average of £582). 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 18h 11m. There are 5264 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 £169. 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 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Manchester (average of £388). Flying from California to Manchester in June is currently the most expensive (average of £582). 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 17 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest£411Average£488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£417Average£611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Aer LingusCheapest£423Average£588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£443Average£633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapest£484Average£520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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