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Cheap flights from California to Manchester from £253

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 30/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAN
28 May — 4 Jun1
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 28 April 2026.

Wed 6/520:50
LAX
-
MAN
1 stop14h 15m
British Airways
Tue 12/508:35
MAN
-
LAX
1 stop14h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 24/4£552
Sun 23/820:10
LAX
-
MAN
1 stop26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/919:25
MAN
-
LAX
1 stop30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£563
Mon 24/820:10
LAX
-
MAN
1 stop13h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/907:45
MAN
-
LAX
2 stops41h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£564
Tue 15/920:10
LAX
-
MAN
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/1013:50
MAN
-
LAX
2 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£569
Sun 23/820:10
LAX
-
MAN
1 stop26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/907:45
MAN
-
LAX
2 stops41h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£570
Tue 25/815:05
LAX
-
MAN
2 stops21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/919:25
MAN
-
LAX
1 stop30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£577
Thu 5/1119:30
LAX
-
MAN
2 stops32h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 10/1110:10
MAN
-
LAX
1 stop14h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 26/4£580
Tue 1/1205:25
SMF
-
MAN
2 stops27h 30m
United Airlines
Thu 3/1211:50
MAN
-
SMF
2 stops29h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/4£582
Sun 30/820:10
LAX
-
MAN
1 stop26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/907:45
MAN
-
LAX
2 stops41h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£584
Wed 23/920:10
LAX
-
MAN
1 stop12h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 1/1006:55
MAN
-
LAX
2 stops18h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£585
Mon 24/823:07
SMF
-
MAN
2 stops23h 23m
United Airlines
Thu 27/806:05
MAN
-
SMF
2 stops22h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/4£588
Wed 4/1119:30
LAX
-
MAN
1 stop30h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 11/1110:10
MAN
-
LAX
1 stop14h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 23/4£591

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 28 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£563

One-way from

£253

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£634
23/8-3/9
  • 23/8-3/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 35m total
  • California to Manchester
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 30/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 36m total
  • California to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£111 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 28 April 2026.
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SacramentoManchester

SMF - MAN

SMFMAN

Sacramento Intl

Mon 24/8

23:07-06:30

2 stops23h 23m

Manchester

Thu 27/8

06:05-20:39

2 stops22h 34m

£588

Santa AnaManchester

SNA - MAN

SNAMAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 17/8

18:30-06:30

3 stops28h 00m

Manchester

Wed 26/8

09:00-11:17

2 stops34h 17m

£642

Los AngelesManchester

LAX - MAN

LAXMAN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 23/9

20:55-21:45

1 stop16h 50m

Manchester

Fri 2/10

12:15-18:25

1 stop14h 10m

£642

Los AngelesManchester

LAX - MAN

LAXMAN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 21/9

20:55-19:15

1 stop14h 20m

Manchester

Mon 5/10

20:15-18:25

1 stop30h 10m

£643

OntarioManchester

ONT - MAN

ONTMAN

Ontario

Mon 17/8

19:13-06:30

2 stops27h 17m

Manchester

Tue 25/8

06:05-18:19

2 stops20h 14m

£659

Santa AnaManchester

SNA - MAN

SNAMAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 18/8

18:30-10:25

3 stops31h 55m

Manchester

Tue 25/8

06:05-18:41

2 stops20h 36m

£659

BurbankManchester

BUR - MAN

BURMAN

Burbank Bob Hope

Mon 17/8

13:50-17:55

2 stops20h 05m

Manchester

Tue 25/8

18:40-21:58

2 stops35h 18m

£661

BurbankManchester

BUR - MAN

BURMAN

Burbank Bob Hope

Mon 17/8

20:15-06:30

2 stops26h 15m

Manchester

Tue 25/8

06:05-11:45

3 stops37h 40m

£667

Santa AnaManchester

SNA - MAN

SNAMAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 4/9

15:25-06:30

2 stops31h 05m

Manchester

Tue 27/10

11:50-14:02

2 stops33h 12m

£679

San DiegoManchester

SAN - MAN

SANMAN

San Diego

Tue 22/9

22:10-08:15

1 stop26h 05m

Manchester

Mon 5/10

13:45-11:50

1 stop30h 05m

£679

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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

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Manchester?

The best time to book flights from California to Manchester is 89 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 £303). Flying from California to Manchester in June is currently the most expensive (average of £556). 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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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 50m. 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 British Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £172. However, be on the lookout for offers from Virgin Atlantic 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 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Manchester (average of £303). Flying from California to Manchester in June is currently the most expensive (average of £556). 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 4 airlines flying from California to Manchester

Discover the top 4 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 28 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest£414Average£495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£419Average£706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£420Average£626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Aer LingusCheapest£426Average£609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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