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Find cheap flights from San Diego to Manchester from £487

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Diego to Manchester departing on 15/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Diego to Manchester, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Manchester (SAN-MAN)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Manchester that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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20:15 - 18:40SAN-MAN
14h 25m1 stop
07:50 - 15:25MAN-SAN
15h 35m1 stop
£544British Airways
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Tue, 1 Oct - Tue, 8 Oct
20:15 - 18:40SAN-MAN
14h 25m1 stop
08:10 - 18:09MAN-SAN
17h 59m2 stops
£545American Airlines
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Tue, 1 Oct - Tue, 8 Oct
07:20 - 09:45SAN-MAN
18h 25m2 stops
08:10 - 19:47MAN-SAN
19h 37m2 stops
£549American Airlines
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Tue, 1 Oct - Tue, 8 Oct
20:15 - 19:20SAN-MAN
15h 05m1 stop
08:40 - 18:15MAN-SAN
17h 35m1 stop
£567Iberia
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Mon, 2 Sep - Tue, 15 Oct
17:15 - 15:15SAN-MAN
14h 00m1 stop
08:10 - 19:47MAN-SAN
19h 37m2 stops
£569American Airlines
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Mon, 2 Sep - Tue, 15 Oct
20:15 - 19:20SAN-MAN
15h 05m1 stop
16:50 - 18:15MAN-SAN
33h 25m1 stop
£587British Airways
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Mon, 2 Sep - Mon, 14 Oct
11:00 - 12:55SAN-MAN
18h 55m2 stops
13:10 - 00:13MAN-SAN
19h 03m1 stop
£602Delta
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Wed, 30 Oct - Sun, 3 Nov
11:00 - 12:55SAN-MAN
18h 55m2 stops
13:10 - 00:13MAN-SAN
19h 03m1 stop
£602Delta
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Wed, 30 Oct - Sun, 3 Nov
06:20 - 07:15SAN-MAN
16h 55m1 stop
11:40 - 23:29MAN-SAN
19h 49m1 stop
£634Virgin Atlantic
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Thu, 16 May - Thu, 23 May
10:10 - 16:00SAN-MAN
21h 50m2 stops
08:55 - 21:55MAN-SAN
21h 00m2 stops
£2,307Iberia
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Sun, 23 Jun - Fri, 28 Jun

Flights from San Diego to Manchester - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Manchester to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Manchester?

The average price of all flights from San Diego to Manchester clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Manchester on a Monday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to San Diego, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Manchester?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Diego to Manchester, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to Manchester is November, where tickets cost £567 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is £1,265 and £920 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Diego to Manchester, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Manchester, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 68 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Diego to Manchester?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Manchester from San Diego were found on Delta (£487) and United Airlines (£617), and the lowest return tickets were found on British Airways (£544) and American Airlines (£545).

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Diego to Manchester

Low season

February

High season

January

Cheapest flight

£487
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Diego to Manchester

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Manchester based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Manchester

  • What are the most eco-friendly airlines offering flights from San Diego (SAN) to Manchester (MAN)?

    Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa, British Airways, and Virgin Atlantic offer eco-friendly flights between San Diego (SAN) and Manchester (MAN). They have implemented measures to reduce fuel consumption and emissions, including utilizing newer, more fuel-efficient aircraft and employing advanced operational techniques. They have also introduced sustainable aviation fuels on some flights.

  • What is the carry-on limit on airlines flying between San Diego (SAN) and Manchester (MAN)?

    The hand luggage limit between San Diego (SAN) and Manchester (MAN) varies depending on the airline and the size of the aircraft. For instance, those flying aboard Virgin Atlantic are allowed one carry-on bag with a maximum size of 9 x 14 x 22 in. At the same time, the carry-on baggage on British Airways must be at most 22 x 17.7 x 9.8 in.

  • Are pets allowed on flights between San Diego (SAN) and Manchester (MAN)?

    Every airline has its specific pet policy and checking with your carrier before traveling from San Diego (SAN) to Manchester (MAN) might be helpful. For example, British Airways and KLM allow small domestic animals like cats and dogs in the cabin. However, the furry passengers must have up-to-date health documentation and remain locked in their cabins throughout the journey.

  • Which airlines offer seat upgrades between San Diego (SAN) and Manchester (MAN)?

    Carriers such as British Airways, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines offer seat upgrades between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Manchester Airport (MAN). They offer seat upgrade options such as upgrading from economy to premium economy, business class, or first class, depending on the flight and availability. Upgrades can typically be purchased using cash or miles.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Manchester?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Manchester was £611 for a one-way ticket and £682 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Manchester?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Manchester?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and Manchester, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Manchester, Virgin Atlantic or British Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Manchester are Virgin Atlantic and British Airways. With an average price for the route of £612 and an overall rating of 7.7, Virgin Atlantic is the most popular choice. British Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £659 and an overall rating of 6.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to Manchester?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to Manchester.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to Manchester?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Manchester from San Diego is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to Manchester?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Manchester with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to Manchester?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Manchester from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to Manchester

  • British Airways, Delta, Lufthansa, and Air Canada offer priority boarding for families with young children traveling from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Manchester Airport (MAN). This allows them to board the aircraft early and settle in comfortably. Also, they often provide in-flight entertainment systems with a variety of movies, TV shows, games, and music that can help keep children entertained during the flight.
  • Business and First-Class passengers between San Diego (SAN) and Manchester Airport (MAN) usually have access to dedicated check-in counters and priority boarding, allowing them to skip the queues and board the aircraft before other passengers. In addition, premium cabins typically feature larger and more comfortable seats that recline into lie-flat beds. You can thus enjoy a relaxing nap during long-haul flights.
  • Flights between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Manchester Airport (MAN) involve long-haul journeys, so you will likely have layovers in various cities. Popular stopovers along this route include Toronto (YYZ), Atlanta (ATL), London (LHR), Dubai (DBX), Munich (MUC), New York (JFK), Zurich (ZRH), and Vienna (VIE). These transits depend on the airlines and demand.
  • When booking flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Manchester Airport (MAN), remember that the destination airport is a major gateway to many other destinations in the neighborhood. Nearby towns easily accessible by bus, taxi, or private shuttles include Crewe, Halifax, Macclesfield, Glossop, and Burnley.
  • Passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility often receive priority boarding, allowing them to board the aircraft early and settle in comfortably when traveling from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Manchester Airport (MAN). Airlines may also provide seating options that accommodate their needs, such as seats with extra legroom or closer proximity to lavatories.
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Top airlines flying from San Diego to Manchester

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Manchester. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Diego to Manchester? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.7
Virgin AtlanticOverall score based on 740 reviews
8.3Crew
7.4Comfort
7.7Entertainment
7.8Boarding
7.1Food
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Cabin crew on our flight showed lack of any customer service gruff and acting annoyed if you asked anything and I mean anything Example a man on the seat over dropped his beer on my husbands blanket We asked if we could switch out blankets cabin crew Said. No we don’t have any extras OK well can you take the wet one Cabin crew looked disgusted and annoyed Took it no OK or yes just a growl

6.0 GoodSonia, Apr 2024LAX - LHR
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Cabin crew on our flight showed lack of any customer service gruff and acting annoyed if you asked anything and I mean anything Example a man on the seat over dropped his beer on my husbands blanket We asked if we could switch out blankets cabin crew Said. No we don’t have any extras OK well can you take the wet one Cabin crew looked disgusted and annoyed Took it no OK or yes just a growl

Quick flight. But cabin crew were very noisy and talking too much, especially when we were seated at the back of the plane trying to sleep through the night .

My ticket was for Premium Economy and all the seats were taken, I was placed in Economy class and I’m looking for a refund.

The delay was an issue. Other than that. Every thing good

Hi vergin Atlantic service was good but the flight ticket agent travel up charge me extra 57 pounds as a airport charges, actually I refuse to pay but they say if I not pay £57 then they say you will not be able to travel from Heathrow to goa ,so for me there was no option and it was just 3 day before my departure so i paid, so please look in to the matter. And I have a receipt of £ 57 as well .thanks

Staff didn’t check cabin well for landing seemed more interested in chatting to each other. Food was poor and differed from pre order.

We were in the last group to be called to the flight - which was 30 minutes late taking off. While we were lucky enough to have been given bulkhead seats (due to a medical condition I’d told them about beforehand) the seats weren’t particularly comfortable. A crying baby for the whole trip made things worse, so the crew managed very well with coping. The final thing I’d say was that there wasn’t enough food served during the flight.

Very good. Glad we had Premium for the flight out.

We flew Upper Class from London to The Turks and Caicos. Check in was amazing. Our ldriver too us directly to a special entrance to terminal 3. It took 10 minutes to check in and clear customs. Amazing! The VA lounge is large and comfortable. Boarding the flight was easy and without a wait. The crew was excellent. But the seats were awful, strange and uncomfortable. Having a comfortable flat bed seat is the reason we pays 1000s extra. The VA 787 uses a reverse herringbone configuration. Look it up. You have your back to the window and are facing the aisle with no privacy. Turning the seat into a bed requires assistance from the crew so not very spontaneous. . The food was ok. A bit tasteless and meager portions. Had to pay for WiFi. I believe VA has other configuration on their dream airbus flights. Lots of stuff about all this on YouTube where you can see what I have been describing. I can not recommend taking VA on a long flight with these seats.

From the start everything was perfectly fine. First meal was fantastic. Breakfast needs a lot of work and food was overcooked and not very nice for breakfast. Staff were fantastic friendly nice they came round and check we need anything else to eat or drink

We missed the flight to Barcelona because the flight from Baltimore was delayed. We flew on Vueling VW6653. Our luggage didn’t arrive. Please help us get our luggage. We are staying at Hotel Gran Via in Barcelona

The seats were tiny, being of a fairly petite build, I don’t usually expect to feel crammed and cramped in a seat, but I definitely was on this flight. I couldn’t even bend over to get anything out from under the seat in front and getting up to go to the bathroom at night with the seat backs reclined was nearly impossible. I had to do gymnastics to get over and out. For an airline that does long flights overnight, it’s kind of ridiculous.

In economy and food was ok, but with limited leg space (and I was in a 2 seat configuration) it was difficult to eat with a tiny seat tray. I spilt wine on my trousers. First time on British Air (I usually fly Turkish Air) and in a 777. Heathrow was pleasant but changing terminals awkward.

Starting with the flight Cairo to London the plain was so poor no entertainment at all uncomfortable seats although it’s 5 hours long,then an American airline plain took me from London to Miami it was a bad experience the crew most of flight time not available and they asked us to help our selves for any snacks if we need. From Miami to London actually was perfect flight with a huge plain and perfect crew but from London to Cairo was horrible plain with stiff fixed seats not movable no entertainment or wi fi very poor Menu which is unacceptable for a business class

I've done hundreds of flights in my life, and this flight was one of the best I've ever taken, From beginning to end, everything went smoothly, professionally, and with a smile and friendly attitude from all employees I interacted with. The food was delicious (and free), as were the drinks. There was just a genial and effective way in the way that British Airways organized the flight -that reminded of days in the 70's, 80's, and 90's, when flying was a fun, and exciting adventure. I enjoyed and had confidence in the abilities of the flight crew, I'll be flying British Airways several more times this summer. Thank you so much for the great experience! Cheryl Olso

Terrible! I missed my flight to my final destination and British airlines and American Airlines keep pointing fingers on each other’s. Nobody wants to take responsibility

Overall, terrific service, accommodations, and experience. Only reason comfort was rated lower was because it was difficult to keep a comfortable sleeping position for the overnight flight, but I also had an economy seat.

Very cramped seats in economy, difficult to get comfortable with your legs and feet and back. The seat width is ok but I’m average size. Food is HORRIBLE. Crew is friendly. Delays and very tight connections made it tough for navigating. We would have missed our connecting flight if it wasn’t delayed too. The terminal transit was slow and normally every 10 minutes before 8pm, after 8 pm is every 30 minutes!!!!! No free wine or drinks!! Below average attitude.

Leg room was better than expected. Lavatory’s were easy to access.crew was grea!

Horrible seat allocation. Boarding was slow. Food was average and so was entertainment. The TV terminal didn't work and so had to use remote.

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Cheapest flights to Manchester from San Diego found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Diego to Manchester found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
15/8Thu
1 stopDelta
24h 15mSAN-MAN
£487
15/8Thu
3 stopsUnited Airlines
26h 45mSAN-MAN
£617
23/6Sun
1 stopLufthansa
15h 45mSAN-MAN
£636
23/6Sun
2 stopsUnited Airlines
19h 24mSAN-MAN
£643
23/6Sun
3 stopsAmerican Airlines
25h 39mSAN-MAN
£817
31/5Fri
2 stopsIcelandair
32h 55mSAN-MAN
£1,544
30/5Thu
3 stops
55h 15mSAN-MAN
£1,650
30/5Thu
2 stops
18h 35mSAN-MAN
£1,732
30/5Thu
1 stopLufthansa
21h 45mSAN-MAN
£4,522
31/5Fri
4 stopsEthiopian Air
51h 10mSAN-MAN
£5,139

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Last minute flights from San Diego to Manchester

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Diego to Manchester that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/5Mon
multi-stop
26h 57mSAN-MAN
12/5Sun
multi-stop
22h 17mMAN-SAN
£860
6/5Mon
multi-stop
17h 45mSAN-MAN
10/5Fri
multi-stop
17h 37mMAN-SAN
£976
6/5Mon
multi-stopBritish Airways
13h 40mSAN-MAN
12/5Sun
multi-stopBritish Airways
14h 35mMAN-SAN
£994
6/5Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
17h 43mSAN-MAN
12/5Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
19h 05mMAN-SAN
£996
6/5Mon
multi-stop
22h 34mSAN-MAN
11/5Sat
multi-stop
35h 38mMAN-SAN
£1,063
6/5Mon
multi-stopLufthansa
15h 45mSAN-MAN
11/5Sat
multi-stopLufthansa
53h 25mMAN-SAN
£1,104
6/5Mon
multi-stop
23h 37mSAN-MAN
11/5Sat
multi-stop
31h 20mMAN-SAN
£1,237
6/5Mon
multi-stop
16h 45mSAN-MAN
11/5Sat
multi-stop
29h 34mMAN-SAN
£1,240
6/5Mon
multi-stop
15h 20mSAN-MAN
10/5Fri
multi-stop
18h 10mMAN-SAN
£1,417
6/5Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
51h 01mSAN-MAN
11/5Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
53h 18mMAN-SAN
£2,472

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