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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from San Francisco to Manchester 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 San Francisco to Manchester range from £637 to £964, with an average of £780 over the past 12 months. Anything below £637 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the £780 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Manchester are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £273, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

Manchester Airport (MAN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £6 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• DRIVALIA
• Ace
• Alamo

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

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

• Dublin (DUB) – 54% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from San Francisco to Manchester. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £696 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £1,017, a difference of £321.

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 46m, compared to 13h 48m via Dublin (DUB) and 14h 14m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Manchester are Etihad Stadium, Heaton Park, and Manchester Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Manchester on KAYAK.

For passengers who need assistance getting around the airport, a complimentary wheelchair service is available. If you have any accessibility needs, SFO recommends that you make arrangements with your airline ahead of your trip.

There is no faster way to get to the city center than by taxi, and you can expect to pay around £16.60 ($20). If you're looking to get a taxi from Manchester Airport, you have a few options. You can book one in advance, or just hail one on the day. There are plenty of local taxi services that operate in the area.

The Bay Area Rapid Transit system (BART) is the best way to get to SFO from downtown San Francisco. It's quick, easy, and low cost. Plus, you avoid traffic and can be at the airport in approximately 30 minutes.

For the safety of all our passengers, smoking is not allowed in any public area of the airport. This rule applies to electronic cigarettes and vaping devices that emit scents. You are not allowed to smoke inside the terminals, but SFO has designated smoking areas outside. If you have a connecting flight, you will need to go outside the terminal to smoke, and then go through security again.