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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Manchester from £233

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 2/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MAN
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Manchester

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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 22 March 2026.

Wed 4/1116:40
SFO
-
MAN
1 stop17h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 11/1112:55
MAN
-
SFO
2 stops33h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 17/3£468
Thu 23/419:55
SFO
-
MAN
1 stop30h 10m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 27/410:55
MAN
-
SFO
1 stop35h 40m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 17/3£471
Sat 18/419:35
SFO
-
MAN
1 stop30h 30m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 27/410:55
MAN
-
SFO
1 stop35h 40m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 18/3£471
Mon 20/412:55
SFO
-
MAN
2 stops25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/522:35
MAN
-
SFO
2 stops26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3£480
Mon 12/1016:45
SFO
-
MAN
2 stops18h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 26/1012:55
MAN
-
SFO
2 stops33h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 17/3£512
Mon 28/916:45
SFO
-
MAN
1 stop17h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 5/1010:20
MAN
-
SFO
2 stops36h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 17/3£521
Tue 25/816:45
SFO
-
MAN
1 stop32h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 1/912:45
MAN
-
SFO
2 stops33h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/3£525

Find 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 22 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£471

One-way from

£233

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£617
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
  • TAP AIR PORTUGAL
  • 23/4-27/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 50m total
  • San Francisco to Manchester
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 2/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 56m total
  • San Francisco to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£84 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Mon 4/5

11:00-18:30

2 stops23h 30m

Manchester

Mon 11/5

20:25-14:40

2 stops26h 15m

£643

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Thu 7/5

10:42-11:30

2 stops16h 48m

Manchester

Tue 12/5

08:35-19:20

2 stops18h 45m

£730

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Mon 4/5

05:30-10:25

2 stops20h 55m

Manchester

Mon 11/5

11:10-17:36

2 stops38h 26m

£752

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Wed 6/5

19:30-19:05

1 stop15h 35m

Manchester

Sat 16/5

16:45-13:50

1 stop29h 05m

£757
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Wed 8/7

11:40-13:10

2 stops17h 30m

Manchester

Thu 23/7

06:55-13:50

1 stop14h 55m

£781

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

23:52-10:25

2 stops26h 33m

Manchester

Sun 26/4

10:35-19:00

1 stop16h 25m

£819

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Mon 20/7

23:05-06:30

2 stops23h 25m

Manchester

Fri 7/8

09:00-12:15

2 stops35h 15m

£824

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

23:52-10:25

2 stops26h 33m

Manchester

Sun 12/4

10:35-22:55

2 stops20h 20m

£827

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Wed 8/7

13:38-16:55

2 stops19h 17m

Manchester

Thu 23/7

11:10-22:40

2 stops19h 30m

£830
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

17:40-16:55

1 stop15h 15m

£234

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Manchester

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Manchester from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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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 13 March 2026.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Manchester is 86 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Manchester (average of £433). Flying from San Francisco to Manchester in June is currently the most expensive (average of £636). 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 22 March 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
682 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.6

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

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
682 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
682 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.6

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

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
1,481 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
682 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.6

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

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
7,807 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
682 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.6

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

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, British Airways, and United Airlines fly from San Francisco to Manchester in about 13h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 35m. San Francisco and Manchester are separated by a distance of 5204 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Virgin Atlantic, at £491, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Manchester.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Aer Lingus and British Airways. Users have found that Virgin Atlantic is 29% 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 British Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £175. However, be on the lookout for offers from Virgin Atlantic and Aer Lingus, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Manchester (average of £433). Flying from San Francisco to Manchester in June is currently the most expensive (average of £636). 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 22 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest£491Average£639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Aer LingusCheapest£540Average£676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£542Average£810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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