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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Manchester from £252

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MAN
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from San Francisco to Manchester are usually found in November or August, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Manchester

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Manchester (MAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£516

One-way from

£252

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£638
Aer Lingus
  • Aer Lingus
  • 7/5-4/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 15m total
  • San Francisco to Manchester
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3/3
  • 3/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 20m total
  • San Francisco to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (£157 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£28 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Manchester
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Manchester. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Wed 7/517:45SFO - MAN
1 stop18h 40mAer Lingus
Wed 4/608:10MAN - SFO
1 stop15h 35mAer Lingus
Deal found 20/2£516
Mon 3/317:30SFO - MAN
1 stop17h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 15/413:05MAN - SFO
2 stops35h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 21/2£533
Mon 10/317:40SFO - MAN
1 stop15h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 13/317:10MAN - SFO
1 stop31h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 20/2£574
Tue 11/318:30SFO - MAN
1 stop17h 10mBritish Airways
Thu 20/306:00MAN - SFO
1 stop17h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2£578
Mon 10/317:40SFO - MAN
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/307:45MAN - SFO
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2£600
Mon 21/400:08SFO - MAN
2 stops24h 17mUnited Airlines
Tue 29/405:55MAN - SFO
2 stops23h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2£606
Thu 6/318:50SFO - MAN
1 stop31h 15mTurkish Airlines
Thu 13/317:00MAN - SFO
1 stop26h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2£618
Thu 6/318:00SFO - MAN
2 stops17h 10mAmerican Airlines
Thu 13/307:45MAN - SFO
2 stops20h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/2£640
Fri 21/323:55SFO - MAN
1 stop24h 40mDelta
Sun 30/314:00MAN - SFO
1 stop17h 20mDelta
Deal found 20/2£669
Thu 4/916:00SFO - MAN
1 stop35h 40mAir Transat
Sat 20/913:25MAN - SFO
1 stop30h 58mAir Transat
Deal found 19/2£696
Tue 20/511:30SFO - MAN
2 stops16h 10mIcelandair
Tue 10/613:05MAN - SFO
2 stops17h 06mIcelandair
Deal found 20/2£733
Sun 6/419:30SFO - MAN
1 stop28h 35mSWISS
Sun 13/418:40MAN - SFO
1 stop29h 30mSWISS
Deal found 20/2£753

Find flights from San Francisco to Manchester within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Manchester that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Wed 7/5

17:45-20:25

1 stop18h 40m

Manchester

Wed 4/6

08:10-15:45

1 stop15h 35m

£516

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

17:30-18:35

1 stop17h 05m

Manchester

Tue 15/4

13:05-16:30

2 stops35h 25m

£533

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Mon 10/3

17:40-16:15

1 stop15h 35m

Manchester

Thu 13/3

17:10-17:15

1 stop31h 05m

£574

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Tue 11/3

18:30-18:40

1 stop17h 10m

Manchester

Thu 20/3

06:00-16:00

1 stop17h 00m

£578

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Mon 10/3

17:40-12:00

2 stops35h 20m

Manchester

Fri 14/3

07:45-21:10

1 stop20h 25m

£600

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Mon 21/4

00:08-08:25

2 stops24h 17m

Manchester

Tue 29/4

05:55-21:45

2 stops23h 50m

£606

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Thu 6/3

18:50-10:05

1 stop31h 15m

Manchester

Thu 13/3

17:00-12:05

1 stop26h 05m

£618

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Thu 6/3

18:00-19:10

2 stops17h 10m

Manchester

Thu 13/3

07:45-20:55

2 stops20h 10m

£640

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Fri 21/3

23:55-07:35

1 stop24h 40m

Manchester

Sun 30/3

14:00-23:20

1 stop17h 20m

£669

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Tue 20/5

11:30-11:40

2 stops16h 10m

Manchester

Tue 10/6

13:05-22:11

2 stops17h 06m

£733

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Manchester

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Manchester

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Manchester including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Manchester. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Manchester is 67 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Manchester?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Manchester (average of £117). Flying from San Francisco to Manchester in September is currently the most expensive (average of £143). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to MAN?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Manchester. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Manchester is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 39% on airfare.

Rainfall in Manchester by month

Plan your trip to Manchester by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Manchester ranges from 50.0 - 90.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Manchester when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Manchester by month

Plan your trip to Manchester by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Manchester, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Manchester

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Manchester. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Manchester. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Manchester, such as Delta, Air Transat and SWISS. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,217 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,217 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,217 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Air Transat
7.8
Good
380 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,217 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,217 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,217 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
654 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,217 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Manchester. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Manchester round-trip?

    Aer Lingus, at £516, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Manchester.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Scandinavian Airlines and TAP AIR PORTUGAL. Users have found that Aer Lingus is 28% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Manchester one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is TAP AIR PORTUGAL, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £296. However, be on the lookout for offers from Scandinavian Airlines and SWISS, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Manchester for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Manchester that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Manchester flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Manchester?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Manchester.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Manchester?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Manchester by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Manchester (average of £117). Flying from San Francisco to Manchester in September is currently the most expensive (average of £143). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Aer LingusCheapest£451Average£676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£484Average£681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest£492Average£839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapest£612Average£1,147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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