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Cheap flights from California to Manchester from £197

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 25/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAN
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
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 27 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£370

One-way from

£197

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£630
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 19/1-23/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 94h 15m total
  • California to Manchester
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 25/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 25m total
  • California to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£96 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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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 27 November 2025.

Wed 31/1210:47ONT - MAN
2 stops21h 33mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/105:40MAN - ONT
2 stops25h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11£431
Tue 2/1219:25SFO - MAN
1 stop14h 30mSWISS
Tue 9/1209:10MAN - SFO
1 stop15h 20mSWISS
Deal found 25/11£451
Wed 3/1221:40SFO - MAN
1 stop17h 40mLufthansa
Wed 10/1206:25MAN - SFO
1 stop21h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 26/11£453
Thu 4/1207:00LGB - MAN
2 stops25h 05mAir France
Wed 10/1213:30MAN - LGB
2 stops34h 39mAir France
Deal found 25/11£460
Fri 12/1210:17LAS - MAN
2 stops17h 38mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/109:00MAN - LAS
1 stop13h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 26/11£460
Wed 3/1215:40SFO - MAN
1 stop16h 25mDelta
Fri 12/1205:50MAN - SFO
1 stop14h 00mDelta
Deal found 26/11£462
Wed 3/1208:25SFO - MAN
2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1206:10MAN - SFO
2 stops23h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11£464
Wed 3/1212:25SFO - MAN
2 stops19h 40mDelta
Mon 8/1213:40MAN - SFO
1 stop30h 10mDelta
Deal found 26/11£466
Fri 5/1207:00LGB - MAN
2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1205:50MAN - LGB
2 stops18h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11£467
Tue 30/1216:47ONT - MAN
2 stops17h 58mBritish Airways
Wed 14/117:25MAN - ONT
2 stops36h 48mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/11£470
Tue 30/1216:25SNA - MAN
2 stops16h 05mBritish Airways
Wed 14/112:10MAN - SNA
2 stops18h 46mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/11£470
Wed 31/1206:00ONT - MAN
2 stops22h 45mDelta
Thu 15/105:50MAN - ONT
2 stops24h 48mDelta
Deal found 24/11£476

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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 DiegoManchester

SAN - MAN

SANMAN

San Diego

Mon 26/1

18:00-19:40

1 stop17h 40m

Manchester

Mon 2/2

18:20-08:32

2 stops22h 12m

£426

Santa AnaManchester

SNA - MAN

SNAMAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 13/1

13:54-16:30

2 stops18h 36m

Manchester

Tue 20/1

17:30-22:01

2 stops36h 31m

£426

San DiegoManchester

SAN - MAN

SANMAN

San Diego

Mon 12/1

16:00-16:30

2 stops16h 30m

Manchester

Tue 20/1

08:55-16:10

1 stop15h 15m

£428

OntarioManchester

ONT - MAN

ONTMAN

Ontario

Wed 18/2

17:06-18:45

2 stops17h 39m

Manchester

Wed 25/2

12:10-22:51

2 stops18h 41m

£430

OntarioManchester

ONT - MAN

ONTMAN

Ontario

Tue 20/1

16:45-17:35

2 stops16h 50m

Manchester

Wed 28/1

09:50-22:48

2 stops20h 58m

£430

San DiegoManchester

SAN - MAN

SANMAN

San Diego

Tue 13/1

16:00-16:30

2 stops16h 30m

Manchester

Fri 23/1

11:50-21:58

2 stops18h 08m

£430

OntarioManchester

ONT - MAN

ONTMAN

Ontario

Wed 31/12

10:47-16:20

2 stops21h 33m

Manchester

Thu 15/1

05:40-22:48

2 stops25h 08m

£431

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Sun 18/1

13:00-18:35

2 stops21h 35m

Manchester

Sat 24/1

12:55-14:35

2 stops33h 40m

£433

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Sat 17/1

16:03-18:35

2 stops18h 32m

Manchester

Thu 22/1

10:10-14:35

1 stop36h 25m

£439

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

16:40-18:35

1 stop17h 55m

Manchester

Wed 25/2

13:55-14:35

2 stops32h 40m

£445

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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 £407). Flying from California to Manchester in June is currently the most expensive (average of £602). 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 27 November 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 17h 38m. 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 Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £197. However, be on the lookout for offers from British Airways and LEVEL, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Manchester (average of £407). Flying from California to Manchester in June is currently the most expensive (average of £602). 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 27 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest£424Average£504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Aer LingusCheapest£433Average£603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£462Average£631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest£464Average£678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapest£500Average£537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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