Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Manchester to San Diego from £397

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 10/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — SAN
28 Jan — 4 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Manchester to San Diego

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest flights from Manchester to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manchester to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 December 2025.

Mon 29/1219:45MAN - SAN
2 stops28h 25mAer Lingus
Fri 9/106:20SAN - MAN
2 stops24h 40mAer Lingus
Deal found 26/12£1,222
Mon 29/1218:45MAN - SAN
2 stops36h 06mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/117:35SAN - MAN
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12£1,326
Mon 29/1213:00MAN - SAN
3 stops39h 48mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/110:52SAN - MAN
2 stops15h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/12£1,330
Mon 29/1218:50MAN - SAN
1 stop29h 20mBritish Airways
Fri 9/118:00SAN - MAN
1 stop13h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/12£1,373
Sat 27/1213:40MAN - SAN
2 stops36h 25mKLM
Mon 5/116:20SAN - MAN
2 stops39h 45mKLM
Deal found 27/12£1,472
Sat 27/1211:00MAN - SAN
2 stops19h 09mDelta
Mon 5/122:30SAN - MAN
1 stop28h 00mDelta
Deal found 27/12£1,528
Sat 27/1209:50MAN - SAN
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/118:00SAN - MAN
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/12£2,691
Mon 29/1218:30MAN - SAN
4 stops53h 25mEthiopian Air
Fri 9/122:00SAN - MAN
4 stops49h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/12£2,790

Find flight deals from Manchester to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Manchester (MAN) to San Diego (SAN). 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 29 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£500

One-way from

£397

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£938
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 13/1-27/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 40m total
  • Manchester to San Diego
Search Deals
10/1
  • 10/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 22m total
  • Manchester to San Diego
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£20 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from Manchester to San Diego 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 29 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Manchester to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Manchester

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

Tue 20/1

09:25-23:05

2 stops21h 40m

San Diego

Mon 26/1

06:15-17:00

3 stops26h 45m

£531

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

Tue 10/2

06:00-18:36

2 stops20h 36m

San Diego

Tue 17/2

19:50-12:20

3 stops32h 30m

£531

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

Thu 22/1

06:00-17:28

2 stops19h 28m

San Diego

Sun 25/1

08:10-12:20

2 stops20h 10m

£531

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

Wed 28/1

06:00-14:52

3 stops40h 52m

San Diego

Mon 16/2

17:00-10:20

2 stops33h 20m

£532

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

Tue 13/1

13:30-22:45

1 stop17h 15m

San Diego

Tue 27/1

07:05-10:10

2 stops19h 05m

£535

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

Wed 14/1

13:00-21:05

1 stop16h 05m

San Diego

Tue 27/1

09:55-10:10

2 stops16h 15m

£535

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

Tue 13/1

13:00-21:05

1 stop16h 05m

San Diego

Wed 28/1

07:05-10:10

2 stops19h 05m

£535

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

Wed 14/1

06:10-22:50

2 stops24h 40m

San Diego

Wed 21/1

18:00-16:20

1 stop14h 20m

£537

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

Wed 14/1

07:50-22:50

2 stops23h 00m

San Diego

Wed 28/1

18:00-18:45

1 stop16h 45m

£538

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

Wed 14/1

13:30-09:57

2 stops28h 27m

San Diego

Sun 25/1

22:15-06:40

1 stop24h 25m

£538

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 26/12

Showing 1-10 of 18 results
1
2

Best time to book a flight from Manchester to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Manchester with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Manchester to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 26 December 2025.

Booking 56 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Manchester to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Manchester to San Diego?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to San Diego (average of £443). Flying from Manchester to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of £581). 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 MAN to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Manchester to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Manchester to San Diego in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 11% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated 29 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Finnair, andVirgin Atlantic from Manchester to San Diego. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,436 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7.7
Good
1,436 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,436 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,339 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,436 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
677 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,436 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,659 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,436 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,617 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,436 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Manchester to San Diego. 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 Manchester to San Diego?

    There are many flights that can get you from Manchester to San Diego in 21h 40m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 5327 mi between Manchester and San Diego.

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

    Flying on Finnair is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at £457. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at £465 and £475, respectively. Finnair is 29% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to San Diego (average of £443). Flying from Manchester to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of £581). 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.

See more FAQs

Travelling to a place near San Diego?

Book flights to San Diego if you plan to visit one of these locations
Coronado
El Cajon

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Manchester to San Diego

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Heathrow to Los Angeles flights
Heathrow to San Francisco flights
Heathrow to Las Vegas flights
Gatwick to Los Angeles flights
London City to Los Angeles flights
Stansted to Los Angeles flights
Gatwick to San Francisco flights
Gatwick to Las Vegas flights
Heathrow to Ontario flights
London City to San Francisco flights
London City to Las Vegas flights
Stansted to San Francisco flights
Heathrow to San Diego flights
Heathrow to Santa Ana flights
Luton to Los Angeles flights
Stansted to Las Vegas flights
Manchester to Las Vegas flights
Heathrow to San Jose flights
Heathrow to Burbank flights
Heathrow to Oakland flights
Luton to San Francisco flights
Manchester to Los Angeles flights
Gatwick to San Diego flights
Luton to Las Vegas flights
Gatwick to Oakland flights
Gatwick to Burbank flights
Manchester to San Francisco flights
London City to San Diego flights
Gatwick to San Jose flights
Leeds to San Diego flights
Birmingham to Los Angeles flights
Edinburgh to San Francisco flights
Heathrow to Sacramento flights
Manchester to Santa Ana flights
Manchester to Ontario flights
Heathrow to Palm Springs flights
Manchester to San Jose flights
Edinburgh to Los Angeles flights
Gatwick to Santa Ana flights
Newcastle upon Tyne to Las Vegas flights
Newcastle upon Tyne to Los Angeles flights
Heathrow to Long Beach flights
Birmingham to Las Vegas flights
Manchester to Burbank flights
Edinburgh to Las Vegas flights
Stansted to San Diego flights
Heathrow to Medford flights
Gatwick to Sacramento flights
Manchester to Oakland flights

Top 10 airlines flying from Manchester to San Diego

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Manchester to San Diego. 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 29 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FinnairCheapest£457Average£537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Search Finnair flights
American AirlinesCheapest£465Average£576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Search American Airlines flights
British AirwaysCheapest£475Average£596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Search British Airways flights
United AirlinesCheapest£476Average£628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Search United Airlines flights
Virgin AtlanticCheapest£495Average£632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Virgin Atlantic flights
IberiaCheapest£511Average£598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Search Iberia flights
LufthansaCheapest£528Average£585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Search Lufthansa flights
DeltaCheapest£534Average£698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Delta flights
KLMCheapest£565Average£672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search KLM flights
Aer LingusCheapest£691Average£878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Aer Lingus flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Manchester to San Diego?

Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Manchester to San Diego via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Manchester to San Diego?

Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Manchester to San Diego for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Manchester to San Diego with no change fees?

Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Manchester to San Diego flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Manchester to San Diego become cheaper?

Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.