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Cheap flights from Manchester to San Diego from £410

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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — SAN
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Manchester to San Diego are usually found in March or September, 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 4 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£555

One-way from

£411

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£761
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 25/8-11/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 19m total
  • Manchester to San Diego
Aer Lingus
  • Aer Lingus
  • 9/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 50m total
  • Manchester to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£82 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 4 July 2025.

Mon 25/819:15MAN - SAN
2 stops32h 49mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/919:50SAN - MAN
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7£555
Sun 5/1006:05MAN - SAN
2 stops21h 30mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/1011:15SAN - MAN
2 stops22h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/7£571
Tue 19/812:25MAN - SAN
2 stops18h 05mBritish Airways
Tue 26/810:42SAN - MAN
2 stops18h 28mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/7£580
Sat 23/817:45MAN - SAN
1 stop29h 40mLufthansa
Thu 11/916:11SAN - MAN
2 stops17h 09mLufthansa
Deal found 3/7£584
Mon 25/813:45MAN - SAN
1 stop30h 15mDelta
Thu 11/907:00SAN - MAN
1 stop16h 35mDelta
Deal found 3/7£585
Mon 18/810:55MAN - SAN
1 stop15h 05mAmerican Airlines
Thu 28/816:20SAN - MAN
2 stops19h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/7£592
Wed 13/810:55MAN - SAN
1 stop15h 05mFinnair
Wed 20/816:20SAN - MAN
2 stops18h 30mFinnair
Deal found 3/7£631
Mon 8/910:10MAN - SAN
2 stops20h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 12/907:00SAN - MAN
2 stops19h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/7£633
Thu 28/814:15MAN - SAN
1 stop29h 32mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 2/913:55SAN - MAN
1 stop34h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/7£647
Mon 8/914:40MAN - SAN
1 stop36h 50mAer Lingus
Fri 12/920:40SAN - MAN
1 stop26h 10mAer Lingus
Deal found 3/7£655

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

Fly from

Manchester

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San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

Mon 25/8

19:15-20:04

2 stops32h 49m

San Diego

Thu 11/9

19:50-19:20

1 stop15h 30m

£555

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

Sun 5/10

06:05-19:35

2 stops21h 30m

San Diego

Fri 10/10

11:15-17:20

2 stops22h 05m

£571

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

Tue 19/8

12:25-22:30

2 stops18h 05m

San Diego

Tue 26/8

10:42-13:10

2 stops18h 28m

£580

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

Sat 23/8

17:45-15:25

1 stop29h 40m

San Diego

Thu 11/9

16:11-17:20

2 stops17h 09m

£584

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

Mon 25/8

13:45-12:00

1 stop30h 15m

San Diego

Thu 11/9

07:00-07:35

1 stop16h 35m

£585

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

Mon 18/8

10:55-18:00

1 stop15h 05m

San Diego

Thu 28/8

16:20-19:20

2 stops19h 00m

£592

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

Wed 13/8

10:55-18:00

1 stop15h 05m

San Diego

Wed 20/8

16:20-18:50

2 stops18h 30m

£631

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

Mon 8/9

10:10-22:30

2 stops20h 20m

San Diego

Fri 12/9

07:00-10:35

2 stops19h 35m

£633

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

Thu 28/8

14:15-11:47

1 stop29h 32m

San Diego

Tue 2/9

13:55-08:20

1 stop34h 25m

£647

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

Mon 8/9

14:40-19:30

1 stop36h 50m

San Diego

Fri 12/9

20:40-06:50

1 stop26h 10m

£655

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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 27 June 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 4 July 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.

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 4 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, andFinnair 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

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at £571. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at £580 and £584, respectively. United Airlines is 11% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Manchester to San Diego one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Aer Lingus. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £411. Users have also found prices from £1,838 and £1,891 on Ethiopian Air and Scandinavian Airlines, respectively.

  • 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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American AirlinesCheapest£460Average£570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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FinnairCheapest£466Average£551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£471Average£596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapest£471Average£588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£485Average£618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapest£487Average£614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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IberiaCheapest£510Average£591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£522Average£726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£524Average£608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Aer LingusCheapest£684Average£880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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