Cheap flights from Manchester to San Diego from £392

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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — SAN
23 aug — 30 aug1
1 adult

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

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 18 augusti 2025.

Round-trip from

£558

One-way from

£392

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£996
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 1/10-8/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 40h 46m total
  • Manchester to San Diego
6/2
  • 6/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 30m total
  • Manchester to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£95 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£24 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Find flight deals from Manchester to San Diego

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 18 augusti 2025.

ons 1/1011:25MAN - SAN
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
ons 8/1013:59SAN - MAN
2 stops19h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/8£558
ons 17/906:50MAN - SAN
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
ons 1/1016:07SAN - MAN
2 stops17h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/8£559
ons 1/1011:25MAN - SAN
2 stops20h 50mLufthansa
ons 8/1017:15SAN - MAN
1 stop15h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 17/8£561
ons 17/906:05MAN - SAN
2 stops39h 15mUnited Airlines
ons 1/1022:15SAN - MAN
2 stops35h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/8£587
mån 15/920:25MAN - SAN
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
mån 22/917:15SAN - MAN
3 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/8£589
mån 15/917:45MAN - SAN
1 stop29h 40mLufthansa
mån 22/917:15SAN - MAN
1 stop21h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 16/8£591
ons 15/1013:05MAN - SAN
2 stops42h 42mScandinavian Airlines
ons 22/1007:10SAN - MAN
2 stops28h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 16/8£594
tors 2/1006:05MAN - SAN
2 stops35h 35mUnited Airlines
tors 9/1006:30SAN - MAN
2 stops19h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/8£601
ons 17/910:10MAN - SAN
3 stops20h 49mScandinavian Airlines
ons 1/1016:05SAN - MAN
2 stops18h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 17/8£603
ons 1/1010:10MAN - SAN
2 stops21h 19mScandinavian Airlines
ons 8/1010:00SAN - MAN
3 stops24h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 17/8£606

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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 18 augusti 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Manchester to San Diego that are best for you.

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Manchester

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San Diego

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Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

ons 1/10

11:25-00:15

2 stops20h 50m

San Diego

ons 8/10

13:59-17:55

2 stops19h 56m

£558

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

ons 17/9

06:50-15:25

1 stop16h 35m

San Diego

ons 1/10

16:07-17:55

2 stops17h 48m

£559

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

ons 1/10

11:25-00:15

2 stops20h 50m

San Diego

ons 8/10

17:15-17:00

1 stop15h 45m

£561

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

ons 17/9

06:05-13:20

2 stops39h 15m

San Diego

ons 1/10

22:15-17:20

2 stops35h 05m

£587

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

ons 1/10

14:15-23:29

1 stop17h 14m

San Diego

ons 8/10

08:00-08:35

1 stop16h 35m

£587

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

mån 15/9

06:00-19:35

2 stops21h 35m

San Diego

mån 22/9

08:10-10:50

2 stops18h 40m

£587

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

ons 17/9

11:55-19:27

1 stop15h 32m

San Diego

ons 1/10

08:00-08:35

1 stop16h 35m

£587

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

mån 15/9

20:25-15:25

2 stops27h 00m

San Diego

mån 22/9

17:15-12:30

3 stops35h 15m

£589

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

lör 18/10

10:00-19:08

2 stops17h 08m

San Diego

fre 24/10

07:10-10:35

2 stops19h 25m

£591

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

mån 15/9

17:45-15:25

1 stop29h 40m

San Diego

mån 22/9

17:15-23:05

1 stop21h 50m

£591

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Manchester to San Diego

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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 8 August 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to San Diego (average of £585). Flying from Manchester to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of £920). 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 18 augusti 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Manchester to San Diego in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 12% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Manchester to San Diego?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Manchester to San Diego?

Share of one-stop return flights from Manchester to San Diego chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 81% of one-stop itineraries from Manchester to San Diego on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Manchester to San Diego?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Manchester to San Diego, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Toronto (YYZ) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £570.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Manchester to San Diego?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Manchester to San Diego, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 44m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Manchester to San Diego?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Manchester to San Diego, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 39m.

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 18 augusti 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.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

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 20h 50m. Fly via Lufthansa or United Airlines 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 American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at £463. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Finnair and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £465 and £474, respectively. American Airlines is 28% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to San Diego (average of £585). Flying from Manchester to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of £920). 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
American AirlinesCheapest£463Average£573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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FinnairCheapest£465Average£556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest£474Average£594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapest£474Average£601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£489Average£627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapest£490Average£619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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IberiaCheapest£514Average£627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£528Average£607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapest£532Average£695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest£536Average£600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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