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Cheap flights from California to Manchester from £169

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 18/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAN
25 Jul — 1 Aug1
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 25 June 2026.

Thu 6/813:00
SNA
-
MAN
2 stops19h 45m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 23/811:15
MAN
-
SNA
1 stop18h 41m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 24/6£446
Mon 10/816:30
SFO
-
MAN
2 stops20h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/819:40
MAN
-
SFO
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/6£553
Sun 20/1222:10
SAN
-
MAN
1 stop24h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 3/113:00
MAN
-
SAN
2 stops18h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 24/6£559
Mon 17/817:35
SFO
-
MAN
1 stop13h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 24/822:35
MAN
-
SFO
2 stops45h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/6£579
Wed 19/817:40
SFO
-
MAN
1 stop20h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 26/818:55
MAN
-
SFO
2 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/6£581
Tue 18/817:40
SFO
-
MAN
1 stop16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 26/818:55
MAN
-
SFO
2 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/6£582
Sun 16/817:40
SFO
-
MAN
1 stop19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 26/818:55
MAN
-
SFO
2 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/6£583
Mon 17/817:35
SFO
-
MAN
1 stop13h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 27/822:25
MAN
-
SFO
2 stops45h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/6£585
Sun 2/817:40
SFO
-
MAN
1 stop14h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 24/822:35
MAN
-
SFO
2 stops45h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/6£586
Wed 29/719:20
LAS
-
MAN
1 stop14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 27/822:25
MAN
-
LAS
2 stops31h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/6£597
Tue 18/806:50
LAS
-
MAN
3 stops29h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/807:30
MAN
-
LAS
2 stops22h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/6£625
Tue 25/806:50
LAS
-
MAN
2 stops20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/822:35
MAN
-
LAS
2 stops31h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/6£628

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 25 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£446

One-way from

£169

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£962
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 6/8-23/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 26m total
  • California to Manchester
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Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 18/8
  • Nonstop
  • 9h 40m total
  • California to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (£127 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£23 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 25 June 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

Santa AnaManchester

SNA - MAN

SNAMAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 6/8

13:00-16:45

2 stops19h 45m

Manchester

Sun 23/8

11:15-21:56

1 stop18h 41m

£446

San DiegoManchester

SAN - MAN

SANMAN

San Diego

Sun 20/12

22:10-06:40

1 stop24h 30m

Manchester

Sun 3/1

13:00-23:55

2 stops18h 55m

£559

OntarioManchester

ONT - MAN

ONTMAN

Ontario

Tue 1/12

18:53-08:40

2 stops29h 47m

Manchester

Tue 8/12

11:30-21:21

2 stops41h 51m

£647

Santa AnaManchester

SNA - MAN

SNAMAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/12

11:05-10:20

2 stops15h 15m

Manchester

Tue 8/12

11:30-14:02

2 stops34h 32m

£647

BurbankManchester

BUR - MAN

BURMAN

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 1/12

20:00-08:40

2 stops28h 40m

Manchester

Tue 8/12

11:30-10:04

2 stops30h 34m

£666

BurbankManchester

BUR - MAN

BURMAN

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 1/12

20:00-08:40

3 stops28h 40m

Manchester

Tue 8/12

11:30-08:39

3 stops29h 09m

£669

SacramentoManchester

SMF - MAN

SMFMAN

Sacramento Intl

Mon 26/10

11:10-16:05

2 stops21h 55m

Manchester

Tue 3/11

13:30-22:55

1 stop17h 25m

£674

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Mon 17/8

14:36-18:30

2 stops19h 54m

Manchester

Wed 26/8

21:10-14:40

2 stops25h 30m

£678

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Mon 17/8

14:36-18:30

2 stops19h 54m

Manchester

Thu 27/8

12:45-14:40

2 stops33h 55m

£678

SacramentoManchester

SMF - MAN

SMFMAN

Sacramento Intl

Mon 12/10

07:00-08:50

1 stop17h 50m

Manchester

Wed 21/10

10:40-18:38

1 stop15h 58m

£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

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 £312). Flying from California to Manchester in June is currently the most expensive (average of £649). 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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How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Manchester?

The best time to book flights from California to Manchester is 90 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.

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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 19h 45m. There are 5295 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 £175. 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 Los Angeles - Manchester, San Francisco - Manchester and Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - 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 £312). Flying from California to Manchester in June is currently the most expensive (average of £649). 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 25 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest£425Average£509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£430Average£641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£472Average£617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Aer LingusCheapest£478Average£655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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