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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

Mon, 12 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan
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06:00 - 20:49MAN-SAN
22h 49m2 stops
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10:52 - 17:55SAN-MAN
23h 03m2 stops
£565Multiple Airlines
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Mon, 12 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan
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06:00 - 20:49MAN-SAN
22h 49m2 stops
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18:00 - 23:20SAN-MAN
21h 20m2 stops
£568Lufthansa
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Tue, 25 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec
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09:25 - 00:13MAN-SAN
22h 48m2 stops
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10:52 - 17:00SAN-MAN
22h 08m3 stops
£588United Airlines
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Mon, 12 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan
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06:00 - 14:52MAN-SAN
40h 52m2 stops
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10:52 - 12:20SAN-MAN
17h 28m2 stops
£594United Airlines
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Mon, 12 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan
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07:50 - 16:10MAN-SAN
16h 20m1 stop
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15:12 - 16:30SAN-MAN
17h 18m2 stops
£603British Airways
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Mon, 12 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan
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07:50 - 16:10MAN-SAN
16h 20m1 stop
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18:00 - 10:55SAN-MAN
32h 55m1 stop
£611Finnair
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Mon, 12 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan
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09:40 - 16:10MAN-SAN
14h 30m1 stop
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16:00 - 19:30SAN-MAN
19h 30m2 stops
£621British Airways
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Wed, 3 Dec - Wed, 17 Dec
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13:30 - 23:35MAN-SAN
18h 05m1 stop
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11:05 - 10:30SAN-MAN
15h 25m1 stop
£650Virgin Atlantic
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Wed, 3 Dec - Wed, 17 Dec
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13:30 - 23:35MAN-SAN
18h 05m1 stop
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09:59 - 10:30SAN-MAN
16h 31m2 stops
£651Virgin Atlantic
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Mon, 17 Nov - Mon, 24 Nov
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07:50 - 16:10MAN-SAN
16h 20m1 stop
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09:42 - 09:45SAN-MAN
16h 03m2 stops
£656Finnair
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Cheapest • from £568 (return)
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Cheapest return fare
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Overall average: £571
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Typical prices: £731-£773
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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 January, where tickets cost £571 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £940 and £801 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 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Manchester to San Diego

Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight£429
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 20% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
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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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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 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 £429 for a one-way ticket and £565 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, SkyTeam, and oneworld 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 KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Manchester to San Diego are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of £715 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £666 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • 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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7.7
KLMOverall score based on 1406 reviews
8.4Crew
7.7Comfort
7.3Food
7.1Entertainment
7.8Boarding
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They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

4.0 OkayMarcel, Oct 2025JFK - AMS
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They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

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.

All reviews good because...flight from BWI to London ,economy seats was miserable. I usually book 1,step up from economy but this would have added 1500 bucks 1 way. Bit the bullet and upgraded for retun flight, otherwise all ratings would have been rock bottom.

Great. It was awesome to have boarding from the front and back of the plane as it made the process go very quickly

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.

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.

Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

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.

Paid for exit row at the back of the plane. Window seat with lots of leg space. Food was inedible (as usual). Brought my own.

They don’t give information on why a flight is delayed in a timely manner. Very frustrating.

The plane (Mitsubishi CRJ) felt old, creaking and not very new. The crew was okay. Hot water provision was broken so hot beverages could't be served.

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!

There might be more food options for people who can't eat so much starch/sugar/bread/rice. Meat, cheese, walnuts/pecans for snack, maybe jerky or other kinds of meat-based snacks would be better than bread and rice and sweets. I had an extra chardonnay, which was fine. The entertainment was great.

Unfortunately, my flight was cancelled because of some sort of emergency over the Atlantic and had to return to London. While I think British Airways made every effort to mitigate the situation, I must say it was still pretty unpleasant. I do appreciate the fact, however, that British Airways put my safety first…and I think the effort to correct a bad situation was very sincere. But I think the process might be handled better in future.

Crew service was poor and very little difference between premium economy and economy. Disappointed.

My bags never made it on the flight and I now have to wait for them to arrive hopefully tomorrow. You can’t even track your bags in the app to see where they are since they didn’t arrive. You have to file a claim and then wait for them to inform you when you will receive your bag. We were already delayed for an hour due to baggage so I don’t understand how my bag didn’t make the flight.

One of the worst experience given the middle seat even asked for the change no one honored,boarded at the end and overall one of the worst experience

Very bad.i will never book British flights for future

It was good although our flight to the UK was cancelled and rescheduled for two days later. This was after we were already seated on the plane. We missed the first leg of our trip. BA did put us up at a hotel and paid for our meals but we lost our hotel costs in Glasgow.

The crew was very nice and pleasant. We were very reluctant to book our flight with British Airlines because we had bad experience with their flight attendants on the previous trips, they were rude and not helpful.

I am a 25+ years American Airlines member. British Airways is simply above and beyond in every customer satisfaction category.

The seat pads are past there sell by date now and are uncomfotable. Also, with screens in the back of the seat, the seats shouldnt be able to recline as this puts rhe screen in your face.

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