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Find cheap flights from Manchester to San Francisco from £418

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Cheap flight deals from Manchester to San Francisco (MAN-SFO)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip 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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09:50 - 15:50MAN-SFO
14h 00m1 stop
17:40 - 18:30SFO-MAN
16h 50m1 stop
£431Scandinavian Airlines
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Sun, 12 May - Sun, 19 May
19:10 - 15:50MAN-SFO
28h 40m1 stop
17:40 - 18:30SFO-MAN
16h 50m1 stop
£465Scandinavian Airlines
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Tue, 14 May - Tue, 21 May
07:50 - 18:06MAN-SFO
18h 16m2 stops
14:25 - 16:00SFO-MAN
17h 35m2 stops
£478British Airways
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Sun, 12 May - Sun, 19 May
13:10 - 15:50MAN-SFO
34h 40m2 stops
17:40 - 18:30SFO-MAN
16h 50m1 stop
£488Scandinavian Airlines
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Tue, 14 May - Tue, 21 May
07:00 - 13:15MAN-SFO
14h 15m1 stop
15:30 - 12:25SFO-MAN
12h 55m1 stop
£494British Airways
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Wed, 8 May - Wed, 15 May
07:00 - 13:15MAN-SFO
14h 15m1 stop
15:30 - 22:00SFO-MAN
22h 30m1 stop
£509Finnair
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Thu, 16 May - Thu, 23 May
16:20 - 13:15MAN-SFO
28h 55m1 stop
18:50 - 22:00SFO-MAN
19h 10m2 stops
£513Finnair
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Thu, 16 May - Thu, 23 May
08:10 - 15:50MAN-SFO
15h 40m1 stop
17:45 - 16:50SFO-MAN
15h 05m1 stop
£525Aer Lingus
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Wed, 22 May - Wed, 29 May
05:55 - 11:45MAN-SFO
13h 50m1 stop
06:00 - 07:15SFO-MAN
17h 15m1 stop
£562Virgin Atlantic
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Wed, 29 May - Wed, 5 Jun
05:55 - 11:45MAN-SFO
13h 50m1 stop
06:00 - 07:15SFO-MAN
17h 15m1 stop
£567Virgin Atlantic
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Fri, 24 May - Wed, 5 Jun

Flights from Manchester to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

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

The average price of all flights from Manchester to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Manchester to San Francisco, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from San Francisco back to Manchester, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Thursday being the most expensive.

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 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 February, where tickets cost £460 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets is £756 and £741 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Manchester to San Francisco, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Manchester to San Francisco found on KAYAK was with Vueling for £565. Scandinavian Airlines proposed a return connection from £431 and British Airways from £478.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Manchester to San Francisco

Low season

January

High season

September

Cheapest flight

£418
Best time to beat the crowds (16% 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 £520 for a one-way ticket and £536 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?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam 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, Virgin Atlantic or Finnair?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Manchester to San Francisco are Virgin Atlantic and Finnair. With an average price for the route of £648 and an overall rating of 7.7, Virgin Atlantic is the most popular choice. Finnair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £614 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • 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.

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

  • 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.
  • 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.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Manchester to San Francisco

 
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7.7
FinnairOverall score based on 1383 reviews
7.5comfort
7.8boarding
7.0entertainment
8.2crew
6.9food
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Great flight- smooth, nice crew, nice clean aircraft, departed a little late but arrived 10 early.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2024LHR - SFO
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Great flight- smooth, nice crew, nice clean aircraft, departed a little late but arrived 10 early.

It was listed on my ticket as Finnair but there was no indication that the flight was Finnair. In fact the number was even different. There were no employees there until exactly 2 hours before so we had to wait in line at Iberia and hope

Sorting on line would have been appreciated Onward information on flights missed No ability to get seating arranged before we got to gate Very unfriendly at gate

I booked the flight with Finnair, which made the arrangements for downloading a boarding pass unnecessarily complicated. I wouldn't do that again. Instead I'd book direct with AA.

Flight ok, but me and other two passengers didn’t have connection with the entertainment in our seats. So, no movies, no games, no music… for 9 hours. The crew just told us that there’s nothing they can do but I noticed during the flight that there were empty seats, so they could have offered to us to change seats. Customer service could be better.

Had a nice flight to London on BA will fly with them again in the future

Finnair cancelled my flight 12 hours prior to leaving for Helsinki. They stated there were mechanical problems. I had to scurry around to find a new flight that would meet my needs for arrival in Helsinki. Luckily I was able to find alternate transportation through Lufthansa/United.

I’m very disappointed, to fly into an airplane for 10 straight hours, and not having a TV even though when I put the ticket I was told that I will have entertainment for the TV. Very disappointed.

Helpful steward. Allowed me to move to some empty seats and I was able to get some sleep. He also had milk for my tea. Americans don’t realise that cream or half and half ruin tea.

Security was a mess at the Helsinki Airport. But I was delighted by the connecting flight waiting for us for JFK.

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.

Unfortunately delayed 2 hrs due to faulty tyre.. which had to be changed, but better safe than sorry.

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

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 originally had a window seat. Our seats were changed to the center isle between 2 bathrooms. This was a red eye flight and we were traveling with an infant. Due to the light from the bathroom doors opening and closing throughout the night our infant would not sleep and cried the whole night which kept us awake and everyone around us. It was a very unpleasant experience for everyone trying to sleep.

All was good. I think the back of the plane should be boarded first. It would be faster. Minimal waiting time behind passengers loading their carry on baggage.

This was my first time flying SAS and used them for 4 flights. The crews, flight and communication was outstanding. I flew premium economy and was extremely impressed by their SAS lounges. I will 100% ise SAS again. Everyone was so pleasant!

I upgraded to economy plus and it’s so worth the price. The crew is exceptional and the food is pretty decent. I would definitely fly with them again.

I had economy plus and it’s definitely worth the price. The seats are so comfortable, so much space, great large TV screens, and you get fed often. Really decent food (although other fish was overcooked.) They do need better movie choices. The crew is the best. Super friendly and accommodating. So much better than most American run Airlines.

They lost my luggage. Tromso in winter without warm clothes is not fun.

The flight was on time and loading was fine. I really disliked that all drinks other than coffee or tea had a cost. Deplaning was also an issue as people did not wait for those in front of them to get out before they pushed forward

I paid for wifi and it worked about a total of 5 min. Feel ripped off

Overall, this flight team did a fantastic job. They came often with the water, coffee and tea. There was no meal choice in coach, but the lasagna lunch was decent. The sandwich snack just before landing was tasty. The baggage bins were large, so no trouble holding carry on luggage.

Good friendly service and food - The seats in business class are old, too hard and not very comfortable.

Last minute cancelation, though a substitute flight was found I could not pick my meal or seat. The hotel offered didn't have working air control or shower.

the room on the plane was good but that is because flight not sold the other three seat and I had room. the food in terrible.

First the price I paid was excellent, my flight was full, but my seat was roomy. The one downside to the experience was they had games on the entertainment console. The guy behind me poked at my head about half the flight. I hope they get rid of this feature.

There were a lot of empty rows. As a single passenger I should not have been seated with 2 others. The WiFi didn’t work. The Kosher meal was awful.

They should. Heck planes more often not when they are suppose to be leaving causing delays

Thankfully not a full flight so although my headphone jack wasn’t working 100% on my window seat, I was able to move to the aisle seat. Food was fine, nothing great but tasty enough. Crew were friendly and made enough rounds. Always have a decent experience with Aer Lingus

Crew was fantastic got lovely food and plenty of water. Entertainment was good. Never had to ask for anything. Left on time and got to Seattle early. Luggage did not take long either.

Great hospitality and service! Seats are better cushioned then some

Great hospitality and service! Seats could always be cushioned better.

Customs is always a challenge. The customs officials were real humans, which was nice-not robots programmed on angry 😊. If you’re in a hurry to get through you’ll be stressed out. Allow yourselves plenty of time and it will be a stress free experience.

I got rerouted to another flight/city because the original flight was late and I would not have made my connection. I had to wait an additional five hours (no compensation) for the new flight which was also delayed because the computer was not working. Arrived at my final destination after nearly 20 hours of travel only to discover that my baggage had not arrived with me. Two days later and still waiting for my baggage. Customer service has been incredibly unhelpful and even hung up on me because I dared to ask for them to have someone call me when my bag arrived at the airport. No one apologized to me for what I experienced and they were dismissive of the fact that I have absolutely no clothes or toiletries. Absolutely awful, disorganized and stressful experience. Am dreading the return flight.

The crew was very attentive and kept busy serving a variety of treats!

Offered vegetable curry when it was actually tofu which I don’t care for.

The flight was good the crew excellent…but take off delayed three hours!!!

Both mine and my husband's chairs were broken. Also it took 2 hours to get our bags after our flight which was wild.

perhaps eye contact with the cabin crew, instead of abruptness and an impatience to serve.

Not enough trash pickups throughout the flight. Everything else was great.

Overall good, the gluten free food is very hit/miss though and you must tell them you have an allergy days in advance.

All was good. The headphones they supply are of poor quality. The food is good but too much dairy.

Seating space was crowded and I am a very small woman.

I sat in the last row of seats. On an 8 hour flight they allowed folks to stand and talk and drink in the back area near the toilets the whole time. They were at times loud and in the way. It was a little annoying. The crew on this trip were pretty mediocre and the plane was littered with trash when we disembarked.

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Cheapest flights to San Francisco from Manchester found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Manchester to San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
12/6Wed
3 stops
33h 31mMAN-SFO
£418
22/7Mon
3 stops
48h 37mMAN-SFO
£427
11/7Thu
3 stops
45h 58mMAN-SFO
£450
19/7Fri
1 stopVueling
32h 40mMAN-SFO
£565
27/7Sat
1 stopIberia
28h 35mMAN-SFO
£674
24/7Wed
1 stopIberia
29h 20mMAN-SFO
£686
11/7Thu
1 stopTurkish Airlines
32h 35mMAN-SFO
£741
25/7Thu
1 stopTurkish Airlines
30h 10mMAN-SFO
£766
23/7Tue
1 stopAer Lingus
26h 55mMAN-SFO
£853
28/7Sun
1 stopAer Lingus
26h 55mMAN-SFO
£904

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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 Manchester to San Francisco that are departing in the next 10 days.
30/4Tue
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
34h 40mMAN-SFO
7/5Tue
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
16h 50mSFO-MAN
£573
30/4Tue
multi-stopAer Lingus
15h 40mMAN-SFO
7/5Tue
multi-stopAer Lingus
29h 50mSFO-MAN
£631
30/4Tue
multi-stop
33h 00mMAN-SFO
7/5Tue
multi-stop
20h 50mSFO-MAN
£677
30/4Tue
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
34h 40mMAN-SFO
7/5Tue
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
34h 50mSFO-MAN
£733
26/4Fri
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
30h 10mMAN-SFO
3/5Fri
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
31h 10mSFO-MAN
£745
26/4Fri
multi-stop
17h 30mMAN-SFO
3/5Fri
multi-stop
21h 20mSFO-MAN
£790
26/4Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
21h 01mMAN-SFO
3/5Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
19h 16mSFO-MAN
£908
26/4Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
18h 55mMAN-SFO
2/5Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
26h 16mSFO-MAN
£937
30/4Tue
multi-stopCathay Pacific
34h 45mMAN-SFO
6/5Mon
multi-stopCathay Pacific
47h 40mSFO-MAN
£9,863
30/4Tue
multi-stop
34h 45mMAN-SFO
6/5Mon
multi-stop
34h 25mSFO-MAN
£9,900

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