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Cheap flights from Manchester to San Francisco from £243

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 30/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — SFO
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Manchester to San Francisco are usually found in November or March, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Manchester to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Manchester (MAN) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£494

One-way from

£243

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£786
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 21/9-28/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 38m total
  • Manchester to San Francisco
30/9
  • 30/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 29m total
  • Manchester to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£81 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from Manchester to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manchester to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 July 2025.

Sun 21/911:50MAN - SFO
1 stop17h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/919:30SFO - MAN
1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7£494
Sat 20/910:00MAN - SFO
2 stops21h 38mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 3/1019:40SFO - MAN
1 stop13h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/7£494
Mon 15/907:00MAN - SFO
2 stops24h 59mAmerican Airlines
Thu 25/910:15SFO - MAN
2 stops17h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/7£495
Sun 31/819:50MAN - SFO
1 stop26h 00mBritish Airways
Tue 25/1120:40SFO - MAN
1 stop12h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/7£500
Sat 22/1109:10MAN - SFO
1 stop15h 15mSWISS
Sun 23/1119:25SFO - MAN
1 stop14h 30mSWISS
Deal found 10/7£501
Wed 17/906:05MAN - SFO
2 stops21h 46mAir Canada
Sun 28/908:30SFO - MAN
2 stops17h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 9/7£510
Sat 30/806:50MAN - SFO
1 stop15h 30mLufthansa
Wed 19/1121:40SFO - MAN
1 stop17h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 10/7£514
Sun 31/810:40MAN - SFO
1 stop16h 20mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/907:30SFO - MAN
1 stop18h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/7£515
Tue 23/905:55MAN - SFO
1 stop13h 50mDelta
Mon 6/1011:05SFO - MAN
2 stops18h 20mDelta
Deal found 10/7£520

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Manchester to San Francisco 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 11 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Manchester to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Manchester

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San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterSan Francisco

MAN - SFO

MANSFO

Manchester

Sun 21/9

11:50-20:53

1 stop17h 03m

San Francisco

Sun 28/9

19:30-08:05

1 stop28h 35m

£494

ManchesterSan Francisco

MAN - SFO

MANSFO

Manchester

Sat 20/9

10:00-23:38

2 stops21h 38m

San Francisco

Fri 3/10

19:40-17:15

1 stop13h 35m

£494

ManchesterSan Francisco

MAN - SFO

MANSFO

Manchester

Mon 15/9

07:00-23:59

2 stops24h 59m

San Francisco

Thu 25/9

10:15-11:35

2 stops17h 20m

£495

ManchesterSan Francisco

MAN - SFO

MANSFO

Manchester

Sun 31/8

19:50-13:50

1 stop26h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 26/11

20:40-18:45

1 stop14h 05m

£500

ManchesterSan Francisco

MAN - SFO

MANSFO

Manchester

Sat 22/11

09:10-16:25

1 stop15h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 25/11

19:25-17:55

1 stop14h 30m

£501

ManchesterSan Francisco

MAN - SFO

MANSFO

Manchester

Tue 6/1

06:10-21:22

2 stops23h 12m

San Francisco

Thu 15/1

08:25-10:20

2 stops17h 55m

£503

ManchesterSan Francisco

MAN - SFO

MANSFO

Manchester

Sat 30/8

06:50-14:20

1 stop15h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 19/11

21:40-23:20

1 stop17h 40m

£514

ManchesterSan Francisco

MAN - SFO

MANSFO

Manchester

Sun 31/8

10:40-19:00

1 stop16h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 12/9

07:30-10:20

1 stop18h 50m

£515

ManchesterSan Francisco

MAN - SFO

MANSFO

Manchester

Tue 23/9

05:55-11:45

1 stop13h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 6/10

11:05-13:25

2 stops18h 20m

£520

ManchesterSan Francisco

MAN - SFO

MANSFO

Manchester

Tue 30/9

20:40-18:09

3 stops53h 29m

£243

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Best time to book a flight from Manchester to San Francisco

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Manchester to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

The best time to book flights from Manchester to San Francisco is 67 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 Manchester to San Francisco?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from Manchester to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Manchester to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 July 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 26% on flights from Manchester to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Manchester to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Manchester to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Manchester to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 Francisco. Reviews last updated 11 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, SWISS, andUnited Airlines from Manchester to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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 Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve San-Francisco to Manchester flights?

    Fly to Manchester from San Francisco with Tap Air Portugal, Lufthansa, Swiss Air or United Airlines.  San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is situated around 13 miles south of downtown San Francisco, with most international flights departing from here.  You can connect to the airport easily by the BART rapid transit system. The journey takes around half an hour at an approximate cost of $7-10 (£5-7). Oakland International Airport (OAK) is located around 10 miles south of downtown Oakland in San Francisco’s Bay area. However, it mostly serves internal or South American flights.  Manchester Airport (MAN) is the largest airport in the north of England and the third busiest airport in the United Kingdom after London Heathrow (LHR) and London Gatwick (LGW).  Manchester Airport sits approximately 8 miles south-west of Manchester city centre.  The fastest connection to the airport is by train from Manchester Piccadilly Station. It costs around £3 with a journey time of around 20min.

  • Which airlines fly directly from San Francisco to Manchester?

    Unfortunately, there are no direct routes flying to Manchester from San Francisco, however, flights with one and two stopovers are available.  Tap Air Portugal, Swiss Air, United Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa all offer routes with one stopover.  Lufthansa also offer routes with two-transfer options.

  • What are the stopover options between San Francisco to Manchester?

    The cheapest options available to Manchester from San Francisco are offered by Tap Air Portugal and Lufthansa.  Lufthansa’s cheapest route involves two stopovers in London Heathrow (LHR) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA) for 1h 45min and 1h respectively, with a total journey time of 16h 10min.  Tap Air Portugal’s most economical route involves a stopover in Lisbon Airport (LIS) for 2h 45min and a total journey time of 16h 35min.  Swiss Air offer routes with stopovers of either 1h 45min or 15h 20min at Zurich Airport (ZRH) and total journey times between 14h and 30h.  Lufthansa also offer routes with one transfer of around 3h at Frankfurt Airport, with a total travel duration of around 15h.  The most expensive fares are offered by Turkish and United Airlines with one stopover in either Istanbul for 1h or Frankfurt for 2h 15min.  Total journey durations are around 18h and 15h respectively.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from San Francisco to Manchester?

    Citizens from the United States travelling to Manchester from San Francisco do not require a visa to enter the United Kingdom for tourist or business stays of up to six months.  Your US passport must be valid for the entire stay. It is recommended to carry proofs of your return journey and means of financial sustenance and accommodation for the duration of your stay.

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

    Scandinavian Airlines, at £494, was found to be the cheapest airline from Manchester to San Francisco.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include American Airlines and British Airways. These flights start at 15% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Manchester to San Francisco are Vueling (£481), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (£493), and Lufthansa (£544).

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Manchester to San Francisco?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in London?

    If you're on a stopover in London and looking for things to do, consider visiting Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, or Royal Albert Hall. Travelers on a layover in London can visit Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, and Royal Albert Hall, by traveling 12.5 mi, 16.5 mi, and 12.2 mi, respectively after landing at London Heathrow. Those looking to explore during their stopover in London can hire a car from London Heathrow for about £35 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Dublin?

    If you're on a stopover in Dublin and looking for things to do, consider visiting Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, 3Olympia Theatre, or Vicar Street. Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, 3Olympia Theatre, and Vicar Street can be accessed by travelling approximately 5.7 mi, 5.7 mi, and 5.9 mi, respectively from Dublin. Travellers can rent a car at Dublin for an average daily rate of £19 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Manchester to San Francisco flights?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from Manchester to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). 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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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£382Average£511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest£393Average£634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest£414Average£551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapest£429Average£531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest£434Average£527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Aer LingusCheapest£447Average£620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£459Average£580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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DeltaCheapest£464Average£691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest£471Average£515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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SWISSCheapest£474Average£601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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