Cheap flights from San Francisco to Manchester from £180

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 24/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MAN
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Manchester are usually found in March or October, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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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 5 December 2025.

Wed 10/1217:30SFO - MAN
1 stop19h 20mBritish Airways
Fri 26/1209:00MAN - SFO
1 stop14h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/12£600
Thu 4/1220:40SFO - MAN
1 stop14h 25mBritish Airways
Thu 11/1205:40MAN - SFO
1 stop17h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/12£647
Tue 30/1220:40SFO - MAN
1 stop14h 05mBritish Airways
Sat 10/112:40MAN - SFO
2 stops20h 07mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/12£696
Wed 3/1213:35SFO - MAN
1 stop14h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 13/106:00MAN - SFO
1 stop14h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12£720
Tue 30/1217:20SFO - MAN
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/114:15MAN - SFO
1 stop18h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12£746
Sun 14/1215:26SFO - MAN
2 stops20h 44mBritish Airways
Sun 28/1207:55MAN - SFO
1 stop15h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/12£749
Mon 15/1210:16SFO - MAN
2 stops17h 29mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/111:40MAN - SFO
2 stops18h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/12£753

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 5 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£421

One-way from

£180

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£879
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 25/2-28/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 07m total
  • San Francisco to Manchester
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 24/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 00m total
  • San Francisco to Manchester
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£126 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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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 5 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Manchester that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Wed 25/2

13:08-18:35

2 stops21h 27m

Manchester

Sat 28/2

10:10-14:35

1 stop36h 25m

£422

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Sat 17/1

13:00-18:35

2 stops21h 35m

Manchester

Sat 24/1

12:55-14:35

2 stops33h 40m

£426

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Sun 18/1

16:03-18:35

2 stops18h 32m

Manchester

Wed 21/1

12:55-14:35

2 stops33h 40m

£430

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Sun 18/1

16:03-18:35

2 stops18h 32m

Manchester

Sat 24/1

12:55-14:35

2 stops33h 40m

£430

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Thu 19/2

07:00-09:30

2 stops18h 30m

Manchester

Sat 28/2

12:55-14:35

2 stops33h 40m

£438

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Sun 15/3

17:40-20:05

2 stops19h 25m

Manchester

Wed 15/4

21:10-14:40

2 stops25h 30m

£459

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Tue 24/3

21:40-18:45

1 stop14h 05m

Manchester

Mon 30/3

10:55-13:50

1 stop34h 55m

£461

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Wed 1/4

16:35-15:35

1 stop15h 00m

Manchester

Mon 13/4

19:45-13:50

1 stop26h 05m

£472

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Mon 30/3

16:35-15:10

1 stop14h 35m

Manchester

Tue 14/4

07:00-13:50

1 stop14h 50m

£472

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Wed 1/4

19:20-18:50

1 stop15h 30m

Manchester

Wed 15/4

07:05-13:50

1 stop14h 45m

£472

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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 28 November 2025.

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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Manchester (average of £442). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to MAN?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 5 December 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Manchester is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 38% on airfare.

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 5 December 2025.
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.

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Entertainment

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!

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Entertainment

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!

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Entertainment

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!

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Entertainment

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 fly from San Francisco to Manchester in about 21h 27m. 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?

    Aer Lingus, at £505, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Manchester.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. Users have found that Aer Lingus is 28% 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 £183. However, be on the lookout for offers from TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Scandinavian Airlines, 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Manchester (average of £442). 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 5 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Aer LingusCheapest£505Average£667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£542Average£884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£563Average£639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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