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£450 Find Cheap Flights from Manchester to San Diego

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Cheap Flights from Manchester to San Diego (MAN-SAN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Manchester to San Diego 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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Recent return flight deals from Manchester to San Diego

Sat, 30 Aug - Sat, 6 Sep
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10:00 - 23:37MAN-SAN
21h 37m3 stops
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06:15 - 18:50SAN-MAN
28h 35m3 stops
Mon, 5 Jan - Fri, 16 Jan
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09:40 - 16:10MAN-SAN
14h 30m1 stop
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18:00 - 18:30SAN-MAN
16h 30m1 stop
£588British Airways
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Sat, 30 Aug - Sat, 13 Sep
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06:50 - 15:25MAN-SAN
16h 35m1 stop
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10:54 - 10:20SAN-MAN
15h 26m2 stops
£590Lufthansa
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Mon, 1 Sep - Sat, 13 Sep
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06:50 - 15:25MAN-SAN
16h 35m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
10:54 - 10:20SAN-MAN
15h 26m2 stops
£594Lufthansa
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Mon, 5 Jan - Fri, 16 Jan
British Airways Logo
09:40 - 16:10MAN-SAN
14h 30m1 stop
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15:03 - 15:15SAN-MAN
16h 12m2 stops
£596British Airways
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Mon, 5 Jan - Fri, 16 Jan
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11:50 - 21:54MAN-SAN
18h 04m2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:03 - 15:15SAN-MAN
16h 12m2 stops
£600British Airways
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Mon, 1 Sep - Sat, 13 Sep
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10:35 - 12:57MAN-SAN
34h 22m2 stops
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10:54 - 10:20SAN-MAN
15h 26m2 stops
£607United Airlines
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Sun, 14 Sep - Sun, 21 Sep
United Airlines Logo
11:50 - 11:31MAN-SAN
31h 41m1 stop
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21:45 - 17:20SAN-MAN
35h 35m2 stops
£610United Airlines
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Tue, 26 Aug - Tue, 2 Sep
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14:15 - 17:53MAN-SAN
35h 38m2 stops
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13:00 - 08:35SAN-MAN
35h 35m1 stop
£635Virgin Atlantic
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Sun, 14 Sep - Sun, 21 Sep
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14:15 - 11:41MAN-SAN
29h 26m1 stop
Delta Logo
22:30 - 08:35SAN-MAN
26h 05m1 stop
£652Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Manchester to San Diego flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Manchester to San Diego 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 Manchester to San Diego?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Manchester to San Diego clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San Diego on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Manchester, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Manchester to San Diego, 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 Manchester to San Diego is March, where tickets cost £556 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,029 and £870 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Manchester to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Manchester to San Diego, you should book around 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 32% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.


Good to know - Cheap tickets from Manchester to San Diego

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£450
Best time to beat the crowds (17% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.
Flight from Manchester to San Diego

When to book flights from Manchester to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Manchester to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Manchester to San Diego

  • Which airports provide stopover options for flights from Manchester to San Diego?

    You can find various flights that include stopovers, and the major European airports that provide stopovers include London Heathrow Airport (LHR), Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF), Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Frankfurt Am Main Airport (FRA), Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). Stateside, you can stop over at Atlanta Airport (ATL), Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), Houston Airport (IAH) and New York JFK Airport (JFK) amongst others.

  • Which flights can help cut my carbon emissions from Manchester to San Diego?

    If you want to reduce your carbon emissions when flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) you can find flights with Delta Airlines that will significantly reduce your CO2 emissions by 49%. This route includes two stopovers at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) and Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP).

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest Business Class services from Manchester to San Diego?

    When travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) you can book a Business Class ticket for a cheaper price than you might expect with Icelandair, which includes two stopovers in Reykjavik, Seattle, or Portland. The Saga Premium Class service includes priority boarding, extra legroom and a second checked bag.

  • Which flights from Manchester to San Diego have the shortest stopovers?

    For the shortest stopovers between Manchester and San Diego, check out flights with Iberia, British Airways, American Airlines and Finnair. All of these airlines operate a service with a short turnaround at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), with various stopover times under 3 hours.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Manchester to San Diego was £596 for a one-way ticket and £764 for a return.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Manchester to San Diego are Delta and Virgin Atlantic. With an average price for the route of £712 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Virgin Atlantic is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £643 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Manchester to San Diego.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from Manchester 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 Manchester to San Diego?

    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 San Diego with an airline and back to Manchester with another airline.

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

    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 San Diego from Manchester up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Manchester to San Diego

  • If you’re looking to improve your flight experience and upgrade your Economy Class ticket, it’s worth checking out Delta Airlines’ Premium Economy service. The Refundable Premium offers passengers various perks such as priority check-in and boarding, ticket changes, a refundable ticket, and two checked bags.
  • If you want to arrange special mobility assistance for help at the airport, as well as getting on the plane and when you arrive in San Diego, your airline can make all the necessary arrangements. Just make sure to contact them at least 48 hours prior to your flight so they can book everything you need.
  • If you’re looking for airlines that can help with pet transport for your flight from Manchester Airport (MAN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) check out flights with British Airways. Their pet travel service is outstanding and guarantees the compassionate care you and your pet deserve. Service dogs and emotional support pets are allowed to travel in the cabin, provided you present the necessary certificates.
  • By choosing Icelandair and opting for Economy Flex when making your flight reservations, you can take advantage of additional perks. These include a checked bag allowance of 22 kg, hand luggage of up to 10 kg, the ability to select your seat, complimentary flight change, complimentary non-alcoholic beverages during the flight, the option for a refund of the airfare if needed, and the accumulation of extra Saga Points.
  • Opting for a San Diego airport taxi or private transfer for your journey from the airport to downtown offers the simplest and most comfortable travel option. These services are not only accessible round the clock but also provide convenient door-to-door transportation. However, if you prefer a more economical alternative, you can consider utilising the airport bus number 992.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Manchester to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Manchester to San Diego. 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.
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7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1383 reviews
7.7Comfort
7.8Boarding
8.4Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.3Food
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The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

6.0 GoodSimon, Jul 2025STR - AMS
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The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

You should not have to pay for WiFi in business class

Overall very positive. Boarding was quick and organized. Cabin was clean and seats were reasonably comfortable. Cabin crew was excellent and the meals provided were also of good quality

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

It was okay. The airplane was a little smaller than a flight from Thailand to Helsinki.

Wish that everyone would board the back of the plane first. Also let kids on first. The gate wasn’t open at arrival and we waited 45 minutes to takeoff. They made up for time in the air.

This was an absolutely exceptional flight. The flight attendants were extremely attentive and very friendly. They seemed to go out of their way to make us comfortable and to make sure that we had everything we needed., We were in business and were very happy with the size and the details for our pods. We would definitely recommend Finnair and will definitely be flying with them again.

We had an excellent trip with Finnair. This was our first time and we’re very pleased. The only issue was with the boarding - it was a little bit confusing and needs a little bit of streamlining.

Crew very lovely. Arrived an hour late due to bad weather. We were given new tickets to an other flight but it could have been organised better, so we did not have to run through the whole airport to.

Flight delayed over an hour. They said they would hold our connection but then did not.

Major problems checking in at Alaska counter. They could not find our booking code because it came from Finnair.

Do not use KAYAK or Finair for future travel. Unless you purchase the tickets directly from the airline, you were going to have a difficult time checking in. Kayak canceled my flights twice and ended up causing great difficulty in me getting back from Europe because they double sold my tickets between American Airlines and Finair. The event caused significant delays and led to me having to rebook my flights.

The staff were all particularly great. The plane was clean and fresh. The bassinet worked great. It was all very nice.

Boarding uncomfortable. Stewardess said I would have to check my carry on as there was no room in the overhead bins. Another passenger helped me find a spot.

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

Food was excellent. Service was very good. Staff was very helpful to all passengers.

The crew was excellent as ever on Virgin. The special meal was poor unfortunately. More significantly when we arrived at Manchester Airport there was no air bridge provided and we had to exit the plane down a rickety stair case. This is unacceptable for a transatlantic flight. Whilst I understand that this is the airport’s fault at the end of the day the airline is responsible for our transportation and needs to do something.

Super friendly and helpful staff, from check-in desk to cabin crew.

Following a paid seat upgrade for enhanced comfort, I encountered an unacceptable odor in my assigned area. It took three hours for the crew to relocate me, and the replacement seat was unacceptably close to the lavatory, offering no improvement.

Good overall. Cannot fault the airlines. I have had better entertainment systems before ie ice in Emirates but it was not too bad. Food was decent and staff were friendly.

I did not fly by vergin atlantic from bangalore to vasco da gama

Your flight delayed at Heathrow n I almost missed my mother funeral.you idiots. I had to waste 10 hours in different airports. Thank your stars I'm not suing you.

Miami airport needs more thorough signage. It was a long walk from my transport point to the check in desk,

The plane was late (as was my flight out from Birmingham the day before)

Best flight attendants ever! Very customer and service oriented, courteous, professional and helpful.

Never happened. Flight was delayed. Had to be re rojyed

Lufthansa is my favorite airline and have flown oversea with them for the past 25 years: i always found them so professional and incredibly efficient from checking in to arrival. I also love their Munich or Frankfurt airports.

We paid for business class, and my seat did not work at all. Each time I wanted to adjust the position, an attendant had to come to physically force the seat into its new position. They tried to fix it by fiddling with the electronics (military reset, for example), to no avail. Also, the food was just mediocre. We were at the end of a serving section, so they ran out of several choices. (This was on the flight from Los Angeles to Munich.)

The flight was delayed by an hour. Made the connection uncomfortably tight.

The plane was very clean. The bathroom was clean as well. The land crew were very polite and informative and helpful. They informed me that there is a long way and challenging to go from international terminal to national terminal and in addition to getting my suitcases and going through customs and dropping them again for my second leg of trip which was San Francisco to Los Angeles . I have left knee issue and had a recent fall with aching muscles all over, the land crew suggested wheelchair help for me, God bless her. If I did not have help, I could not make it to my last terminal. Thank you UNITED AIRLINE!

I was very happy with everything, thank you for the smooth flight ✈️

helpful and friendly. The Lufthanza people I dealt with before my holiday were so unhelpful by comparison.

Entertainment system is old. Food can be tastier Need to provide toothbrush and toothpaste at least when asked.

Everything about the flight check-in was smooth no line the plane is clean and bathroom

Excellent everywhere but Philly, the most rotten airport in the world.

Check in was not the greatest as had to talk to an agent to clarify things and then he transferred us to another agent who had difficulty processing my credit card as there was a system glitch and not a card error.

I was put into business class. Wow! My flight attendant was great! The food amazing’

The gate at London Gatwick had confusing signs for the different zones and the staff seemed harried because people didn't know when it was their turn to come to the desk. Plus, with there were too many carry-on bag travelers, myself included. The charge scheme for checking bags is frustrating. If you travel light, you want the freedom to leave as soon as you deplane. When you are forced to gate-check your bag simply because the flight is fully booked, you lose whatever time you'd hoped to save because you're still stuck waiting for your bag to come off the conveyor belt.

Both the flight from/to San Diego and London went very well. There were lots of movies from which to choose for entertainment, the food was nice, and the flight departure and landing times were good to minimize jet lag.

Not so good with their baggage handling as they damaged one of my check in luggage

All went well on the flight, not happy of course with having to pay for a seat and in hold luggage of £50

We never made it onto this flight due to BA's lackluster organisation.

The air hostess were good, cheerful, but I didn't like the boarding. My son and I initially bought our flight tickets, making sure it included 1 luggage and a carry on. Tickets were purchased for British airlines, but we were merged with American Airlines. At checking in our languages, we were told, we don't have luggage prepaid so we had to pay extra $125 each and almost £60 on our way back. I think that's unfair.

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