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Cheap Flights from Manchester to San Francisco (MAN-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Manchester to San Francisco 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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Fri, 5 Dec - Tue, 9 Dec
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19:15 - 14:35MAN-SFO
27h 20m1 stop
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12:25 - 09:30SFO-MAN
37h 05m2 stops
£442Scandinavian Airlines
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Mon, 27 Oct - Fri, 31 Oct
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19:15 - 16:10MAN-SFO
27h 55m1 stop
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17:40 - 09:30SFO-MAN
32h 50m1 stop
£455Scandinavian Airlines
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Mon, 27 Oct - Fri, 31 Oct
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19:15 - 16:10MAN-SFO
27h 55m1 stop
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17:40 - 08:40SFO-MAN
32h 00m2 stops
£458Scandinavian Airlines
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Mon, 27 Oct - Fri, 31 Oct
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:15 - 16:10MAN-SFO
27h 55m1 stop
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17:40 - 09:30SFO-MAN
32h 50m1 stop
£459Scandinavian Airlines
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Thu, 5 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb
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05:50 - 11:50MAN-SFO
14h 00m1 stop
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15:40 - 18:40SFO-MAN
19h 00m1 stop
£464Virgin Atlantic
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Tue, 28 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov
Virgin Atlantic Logo
05:50 - 12:50MAN-SFO
14h 00m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
15:40 - 16:05SFO-MAN
16h 25m1 stop
£467Virgin Atlantic
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Tue, 7 Oct - Wed, 15 Oct
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08:10 - 15:55MAN-SFO
15h 45m1 stop
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17:40 - 13:50SFO-MAN
12h 10m1 stop
£474Aer Lingus
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Wed, 29 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov
British Airways Logo
06:10 - 16:00MAN-SFO
16h 50m1 stop
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17:30 - 16:20SFO-MAN
14h 50m1 stop
£477British Airways
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Tue, 11 Nov - Wed, 19 Nov
Finnair Logo
08:55 - 20:34MAN-SFO
19h 39m2 stops
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17:30 - 16:20SFO-MAN
14h 50m1 stop
£478Finnair
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Thu, 2 Oct - Wed, 3 Dec
British Airways Logo
07:00 - 13:50MAN-SFO
14h 50m1 stop
British Airways Logo
20:40 - 19:40SFO-MAN
15h 00m1 stop
£480British Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Manchester to San Francisco flights

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

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Planning a trip from Manchester to San Francisco? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Manchester to San Francisco, 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 Francisco is September, where tickets cost £489 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £768 and £733 respectively.

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

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 Francisco, 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 Francisco, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Manchester to San Francisco

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£266
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Manchester to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Manchester to San Francisco 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 Francisco

  • Do I need a visa to travel to San Francisco?

    Before your flight from Manchester to San Francisco, you will need to apply for entry under the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). This is not a visa, but it is a requirement to advise the US of your travel plans, including your travel dates and reason for travel. A visa is not required for holders of British Passports if only visiting for 90 days or less. You can make this application online, and the cost is approximately $14 (£10.70) per application.

  • Are there any passenger lounges at Manchester Airport?

    If you are looking for somewhere to relax before your flight from Manchester to San Francisco, you can find an Escape Lounge in all three terminals of Manchester Airport. Here you can enjoy comfortable chairs and charging ports for your mobile devices, or freshly prepared buffet food. Alternatively, you can enter the 1903 Lounges in Terminal 1 and 3 with a well-stocked bar. You must be over 16 years of age to enter this lounge.

  • Where can I purchase some United States Dollars in San Francisco or Manchester Airport?

    Before your flight, you can pre-order your currency on the Manchester Airport website through Travelex. You purchase can then be picked up at any one of the numerous Travelex currency exchange counters throughout the airport. Alternatively, you can purchase United States Dollars upon arrival at San Francisco Airport from the Travelex counters in the arrivals area of the international terminal.

  • How can I travel from San Francisco Airport into the city?

    There are various different public transport options departing from San Francisco Airport. The SamTrans buses link the airport to San Francisco, San Mateo County and Palo Alto. The local Caltrain commuter trains can take you from the airport to Bayshore or 22nd St station and the BART rapid rail trains can take you to East Bay. The station is a 15min walk from the terminal.

  • Which airlines and routes have lower CO2 emissions?

    If you're looking to lower your carbon footprint on your flight from Manchester to San Francisco, consider booking an Air France flight that stops in Paris at Charles de Gaulle Airport. These flights emit up to 31% less CO2 than other routes.

  • Where is the car hire centre at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    You can take the AirTrain Blue Line to the car hire centre near San Francisco Airport. If you're using a company that isn't at the airport, there's also a shuttle to a number of off-site agencies. Don't forget that you may need an International Driver's Permit to pick up your car.

  • Where do flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to San Francisco usually stop?

    Flights from Manchester to San Francisco usually stop in other U.S. cities. JFK Airport in New York is common, as is Atlanta Airport (ATL). Virgin, KLM and Air France all run flights that stop at JFK and KLM also offer routes that stop at ATL. British Airways flights usually stop at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

  • How much luggage can I take?

    Most airlines flying from Manchester to San Francisco offer Economy Light and Standard tickets. In Light, you can take a cabin bag, usually weighing no more than 10 kg. In Standard, you can add checked luggage and you'll often get free seat selection. Checked luggage is also available for an extra fee if you select a Light Economy fare.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Manchester to San Francisco was £361 for a one-way ticket and £599 for a return.

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

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

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

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

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to San Francisco from Manchester?

    London is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from Manchester to San Francisco.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Manchester to San Francisco, KLM or Finnair?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Manchester to San Francisco are KLM and Finnair. With an average price for the route of £656 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. Finnair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £501 and an overall rating of 7.6.

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

    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 Francisco.

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

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

    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 Francisco 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 Francisco?

    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 Francisco 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 Francisco

  • If you are looking for some things to do at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO), the SFO Museum presents exhibitions in the terminal galleries. Galleries can be found throughout the airport, including before security in the international departures area on Level 3.
  • There are 3 terminals at Manchester Airport (MAN) from which you could be potentially flying. For example, British Airways flies from Terminal 3, whereas Delta and Air Canada fly from Terminal 2. To figure out which terminal you are flying from, you can visit the airport website.
  • If you’re looking for some additional assistance at San Francisco Airport, you can hire the Airport Butler. Services include assistance through immigration, bag collection, connecting flight support or even business services such as printing, copying and translation.
  • For those interested in duty free shopping, you can start your shopping before you even enter Manchester Airport. The airport offers a Shop Now, Collect On Return service, which means you can buy online and pick up your tax-free shopping when you come back to Manchester.
  • If you want a bite to eat after your flight from Manchester to San Francisco, you can find a Food Court in the international terminal near Boarding Area G, before passing through security. Here you can grab a range of cuisine, including Mexican, Chinese, Latin, European or coffee shops.
  • Flying with Air France is a great way to get lounge access during the stopovers on your flight from Manchester to San Francisco. Their flights usually stop at either JFK Airport (JFK) or Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and they have lounges for Business Class passengers and some Frequent Flyers.
  • Most flights from Manchester to San Francisco have one stop but you may find two stops better suits your budget or travel plans. KLM has flights that stop at Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and Seattle Airport (SEA). Amsterdam Schiphol has a museum and casino to keep you entertained during your stopover.

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Manchester to San Francisco. 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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7.6
FinnairOverall score based on 1323 reviews
8.1Crew
6.7Food
6.9Entertainment
7.6Boarding
7.5Comfort
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Great. It was awesome to have boarding from the front and back of the plane as it made the process go very quickly

10.0 ExcellentSarah, Aug 2025CPH - HEL
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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.

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.

I didn't book special seats but the ones I got were great. The food wasn't good but on par with other airlines

Service, food was outstanding. They make every effort to make sure that your long flight is as comfortable as possible. The only reason I did not rate them excellent is the way they handled our cancelled flight. They were great about re-booking except for the hotel. A communication breakdown ensued regarding who was booking the hotel for our overnight stay: the city where the flight was cancelled or the city where we were going to lay over for the night. In the end, neither of them did, so we ended up doing it ourselves and were extremely lucky to get a room at all. Given that, I still would not hesitate to fly with them anytime.

I paid extra for our seats on the way coming back from Stockholm to New York the seats were changed and it was totally waved. This happened to three more passengers.

Online check in of SAS is very poor. Even the kiosks at London had system problems. Either it would print boarding tickets or luggage tags. Many other customers had problems . SAS staff was good and helped.

great crew, professional, funny, and great service. good condition plane too! great experience

The seats were really close together and hard to get comfortable. The food was okay. The cheese was amazing! I loved the cold towels they gave us.

When my flight was changed from delays they were quick to rebook me.

The seats have no legroom. I was bruised on my knees for having them pressed up against the seat in front of me. Then I got food poisoning from the special meal I ordered. Pretty horrible all around.

Airline left me stranded in the U.S. gave me an unrequested refund of 40% of booking and canceled my trip back! When I asked why, the said “we don’t have to tell you why”. “But you can rebook”. Never again! Paid 2x and rebooked on Austrian. What a joke!

Painful seats for a 10 hour flight. There’s a very hard flat board in the seat that goes up to half the back and after 7 hours it gets impossible to find the right position to avoid the pain.

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.

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.

The flight from Cincinnati to Philadelphia was satisfactory and uneventful.

All of my Aer Lingus flights were delayed. The seat I purchased with extra leg room was exactly the same as my previous seat that was free. I would appreciate my money back.

It was fine. Not worth the premium price. Overhead bins were so high I could barely reach and no crew offered to help me. Average food. Lounge in Dublin - 51st and green- absolutely appalling. Plagued with hordes of flies, dirty, meager food and beverages. Shameful.

Dear Aer Lingus Customer Care, I am writing to formally raise a complaint regarding my recent experience on Aer Lingus flight EI53 from Dublin to Seattle on 22/08/2025. Both my wife and I were seated in 15D, 15E directly under a faulty air conditioning unit. Even though the unit was switched off, cold air continued seeping through the sides and blew directly onto us for the entire duration of the flight (over 9 hours). We reported the issue to the cabin crew, but the only attempted solution was placing a piece of food-packaging sticker over the vent. Unsurprisingly, this had no effect. When we pressed further, the crew told us: “It is hard to fix it because we don’t have an engineer on board.” As a result, my wife and I remained exposed to constant cold airflow for the whole flight, and both of us became unwell afterwards, experiencing chills, sore throat and fever at the end of the flight. This has caused significant distress, disrupted our work plans. This experience highlights both a serious maintenance issue and a lack of adequate care for passengers. We therefore request: A full investigation into the defective AC system on this aircraft. An explanation of why no effective remedy (such as reseating us) was provided. Compensation for the illness and disruption caused to both myself and my wife. We ask for a full written response within 28 days. Should this matter not be satisfactorily resolved, we are prepared to escalate the complaint to the Irish Aviation Authority and Commission for Aviation Regulation and other relevant authorities. Thank you for your urgent attention to this matter. Sincerely, Temuujin Tuvshingal Myagmarsuren Ganbold

Best travel day I've had in a long time. Everything went perfectly, no delays. 10 out of 10

Not JetBlue's fault but Aer Lingus never explained how to transfer to JetBlue.

Poor check-in experience in Manchester. Delayed boarding and check-in agent never explained how to transfer in NYC to JetBlue.

The space between seats was reduced even further. Could not even open the tray table fully and got compressed the moment the front guy reclined. For a long haul flight it was extremely uncomfortable.

The space between seats has reduced even further making it extremely uncomfortable. Couldn't even open the tray table properly or got compressed the moment the front guy reclined.

Not satisfying due to loss Luguage for 4days. Damage Luguage that had no way to fill up a report for and me as a client to spend more money and time to replace it. Thank you for soliciting my opinion, but it was unfortunately a very disappointing experience. Stephanie Zvi

what would have been better would have been that my booking not been canceled by the system and had I been informed that the booking had been cancelled by the system I could have immediately rebooked and not found out that there was an issue when I was told by the system that I needed to book in. It would have also been good if either the booking agent or BA or anyone been in anyway useful. In the end I had to rebook a flight at an additional cost of $350. So no I'm not impressed by BA any of the other parties involved.

Boarding was poor. Why are first class passengers not boarded first?! Bus to the plane and then held on a packed bus because we were waiting for people on the bus before to finish boarding. Seat belt on the fist clas seat is very uncomfortable, cutting into your neck. Other than that crew, seating and food were all excellent. Entertainment, as usual - rubbish.

Flight was delayed but my previous flight was as well so It worked to my advantage. This was my first time in first class. I don't think they ever stopped feeding us. The seating area was very spacious and comfortable. The attendants were wonderful, warm, friendly and very personable.

We had a pretty good experience. Enjoyed both the flights. Crew was very good and helpful.

They issued seat assignments and sat my 2 year-old in the row behind me, separate from me and my daughter. Communication/ customer service was terrible. They told me to change it in London, then in London, they told me to talk to the cabin crew, then a supervisor came and stuck us in the back of the plane when we were supposed to be in row 25. Overall, they need to really work on their customer service. Additionally the food was terrible and they ran out of meals and didn’t have any kid options. To top it off there was no in-flight entertainment for the first hour of the trip.

We missed the connection because we had to wait for a shuttle from the plane to the Terminal. Also, we needed assistance and none was available.

When we arrived at the airport - 1st step - printing out your boarding pass - no issue. Not long lines as these machines. 2nd step - processing your bag drop off. There was only one associate there to help 10 kiosks. We had a family in front of us for 20 minutes trying to work on the machine and figure out every step for 4 pieces of luggage. My husband alerted the associate who was able to assist the family. Highly suggest that there are more associates to assist in this process. Besides this issue, security check went very quickly. Our flight was direct to Philadelphia. We had to carry our bags down two flights of steps, then out to the tarmac to a bus, then carry our bags up two flights of stairs to the plane. No one on the flight was expecting that long trek. I could see some people were struggling a bit. All in all - great flight crew, plane was clean and food was great!

There were no gluten-free vegan options available, so food was very limited on this flight, and some of the crew weren’t especially helpful about it. To make matters worse, a passenger was sick on board, and although the area was cleaned, the smell lingered for the rest of the journey. On top of that, we ended up circling for an extra hour, which only made the unpleasant situation drag on even longer.

Checking in prior on line and wait time at Gatwick was terrible. I would rate a big fat ZERO.

I checked in to bags, one arrived one was delayed. I did not receive the bag for 4 days - arrived on Tuesday, received bag on Saturday!

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