Cheap flights from Manchester to San Diego from £423

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 26/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — SAN
17 Dec — 24 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Manchester to San Diego are usually found in January or February, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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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 17 November 2025.

Wed 26/1110:10MAN - SAN
2 stops20h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 3/1216:04SAN - MAN
2 stops33h 26mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 16/11£675
Wed 31/1213:30MAN - SAN
1 stop28h 45mDelta
Wed 7/106:30SAN - MAN
1 stop20h 00mDelta
Deal found 16/11£675
Tue 2/1219:25MAN - SAN
2 stops28h 23mBritish Airways
Tue 9/1218:00SAN - MAN
1 stop17h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/11£690
Wed 3/1213:30MAN - SAN
1 stop18h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 17/1208:00SAN - MAN
1 stop18h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 15/11£700
Tue 2/1213:40MAN - SAN
2 stops34h 46mDelta
Mon 8/1222:15SAN - MAN
1 stop24h 25mDelta
Deal found 15/11£700
Wed 31/1213:30MAN - SAN
2 stops40h 08mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 7/106:30SAN - MAN
1 stop20h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/11£704

Cheap 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 17 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£596

One-way from

£423

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£600
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 11/1-26/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 58h 51m total
  • Manchester to San Diego
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 26/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 20m total
  • Manchester to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£77 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Manchester to San Diego that are best for you.

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Price

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

Wed 4/3

06:00-17:29

2 stops19h 29m

San Diego

Sun 8/3

22:15-12:20

2 stops31h 05m

£597

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

Wed 4/3

06:25-15:45

1 stop17h 20m

San Diego

Sun 8/3

18:35-23:20

1 stop21h 45m

£612

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

Thu 23/4

18:40-18:40

2 stops32h 00m

San Diego

Thu 7/5

17:15-23:15

1 stop22h 00m

£621

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

Thu 23/4

07:00-15:25

1 stop16h 25m

San Diego

Thu 7/5

17:15-23:15

1 stop22h 00m

£624

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

Wed 4/3

08:55-16:10

1 stop15h 15m

San Diego

Sun 8/3

15:45-15:35

2 stops16h 50m

£641

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

Wed 4/3

07:50-16:10

1 stop16h 20m

San Diego

Sun 8/3

13:38-14:00

2 stops17h 22m

£644

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

Sun 26/4

16:35-14:55

1 stop30h 20m

£423

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

Tue 25/11

06:20-23:13

3 stops48h 53m

£451

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

Tue 25/11

08:55-22:17

2 stops21h 22m

£686

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

Sat 27/12

13:30-21:28

1 stop15h 58m

£739

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Best time to book a flight from Manchester to San Diego

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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 14 November 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 £454). Flying from Manchester to San Diego in July 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 17 November 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 17 November 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.

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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 17h 20m. Fly via United Airlines or Lufthansa to get the fastest option. There are 5327 mi between Manchester and San Diego. 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 Manchester to San Diego round-trip?

    Flying on Finnair is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at £475. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at £477 and £488, 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 £454). Flying from Manchester to San Diego in July 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.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Manchester to San Diego

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FinnairCheapest£475Average£575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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American AirlinesCheapest£477Average£590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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British AirwaysCheapest£488Average£616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapest£488Average£644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapest£504Average£621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£508Average£647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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IberiaCheapest£523Average£612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£543Average£602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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DeltaCheapest£547Average£715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£549Average£666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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