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Three cabin classes are available on flights from Manchester to San Francisco:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Manchester to San Francisco takes 00m, covering 5,204 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Manchester to San Francisco range from £583 to £783, with an average of £676 over the past 12 months. Anything below £583 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the £676 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

One-way fares from Manchester to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £461, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £11 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Manchester to San Francisco usually depart from Manchester (MAN) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

One-stop flights from Manchester to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Dublin (DUB) – 53% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Manchester to San Francisco. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £640 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £753, a difference of £114.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 36m, compared to 14h 04m via Dublin (DUB) and 14h 24m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

San Francisco is 7 hours behind Manchester (Pacific Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Union Square, Fisherman's Wharf, and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.