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Cheap flights from San Francisco 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 25/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MAN
15 Feb — 22 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Manchester

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Manchester (MAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 16 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£429

One-way from

£167

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£603
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 28/2-2/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 62h 25m total
  • San Francisco to Manchester
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 25/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 50m total
  • San Francisco to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£117 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% 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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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Manchester
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Manchester. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 January 2026.

Sat 28/216:40
SFO
-
MAN
2 stops36h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 2/320:45
MAN
-
SFO
2 stops25h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 14/1£429
Wed 22/416:35
SFO
-
MAN
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/418:10
MAN
-
SFO
1 stop31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1£430
Fri 20/216:40
SFO
-
MAN
1 stop32h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 2/319:15
MAN
-
SFO
1 stop27h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 15/1£441
Wed 20/517:35
SFO
-
MAN
1 stop12h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/520:10
MAN
-
SFO
2 stops29h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1£444
Mon 2/216:35
SFO
-
MAN
1 stop34h 00m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 1/318:05
MAN
-
SFO
1 stop28h 30m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 15/1£447
Wed 13/517:35
SFO
-
MAN
1 stop12h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/513:55
MAN
-
SFO
2 stops36h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1£452
Sun 1/216:40
SFO
-
MAN
2 stops19h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 28/210:10
MAN
-
SFO
1 stop36h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 15/1£456
Thu 19/216:40
SFO
-
MAN
1 stop17h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 28/212:55
MAN
-
SFO
2 stops33h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 14/1£458
Mon 2/216:40
SFO
-
MAN
2 stops17h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 28/210:10
MAN
-
SFO
1 stop36h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 15/1£459

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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 16 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Manchester that are best for you.

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SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Sat 28/2

16:40-13:15

2 stops36h 35m

Manchester

Mon 2/3

20:45-14:35

2 stops25h 50m

£429

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Wed 13/5

17:35-13:55

1 stop12h 20m

Manchester

Mon 18/5

13:55-17:55

2 stops36h 00m

£452

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Fri 6/3

16:40-09:30

1 stop32h 50m

Manchester

Fri 13/3

12:55-15:35

2 stops33h 40m

£458

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Sun 15/3

17:40-18:35

1 stop17h 55m

Manchester

Wed 15/4

19:10-14:40

1 stop27h 30m

£477

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

16:59-20:10

2 stops20h 11m

Manchester

Fri 20/3

08:05-16:35

1 stop15h 30m

£495

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Sun 1/2

16:40-18:35

1 stop17h 55m

Manchester

Sun 22/2

10:10-14:35

1 stop36h 25m

£497

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Wed 4/2

17:20-19:40

2 stops18h 20m

Manchester

Fri 27/2

14:15-00:52

1 stop18h 37m

£497

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Tue 31/3

16:35-15:10

1 stop14h 35m

Manchester

Tue 7/4

20:05-15:50

2 stops27h 45m

£498

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Wed 25/2

13:50-13:55

2 stops16h 05m

£177

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Tue 24/2

20:40-18:45

1 stop14h 05m

£177

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Manchester

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Manchester

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Manchester. Price data was last updated on 9 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Manchester is 56 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 San Francisco to Manchester?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Manchester (average of £430). Flying from San Francisco to Manchester in June is currently the most expensive (average of £633). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Manchester

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Manchester. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Manchester. Reviews last updated 16 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Atlantic, Aer Lingus, andBritish Airways from San Francisco to Manchester have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
678 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
678 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
678 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,435 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
678 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,680 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
678 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Manchester. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Manchester?

    Airlines like Scandinavian Airlines fly from San Francisco to Manchester in about 36h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . San Francisco and Manchester are separated by a distance of 5204 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Manchester round-trip?

    British Airways, at £434, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Manchester.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Virgin Atlantic and Aer Lingus. Users have found that British Airways is 37% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Manchester one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Virgin Atlantic, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £172. However, be on the lookout for offers from British Airways and TAP AIR PORTUGAL, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Manchester for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Manchester that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Manchester flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Manchester?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Manchester.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Manchester?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Manchester?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Manchester (average of £430). Flying from San Francisco to Manchester in June is currently the most expensive (average of £633). 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 3 airlines flying from San Francisco to Manchester

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 16 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£434Average£668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£488Average£636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Aer LingusCheapest£503Average£673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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