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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Manchester from £328

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 24/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MAN
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from San Francisco to Manchester are usually found in November or February, 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£543

One-way from

£328

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£628
2/2-9/2
  • 2/2-9/2
  • 5 total stops
  • 68h 20m total
  • San Francisco to Manchester
24/1
  • 24/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 00m total
  • San Francisco to Manchester
High demand for flights, 22% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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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 17 January 2025.

Sun 2/217:30SFO - MAN
3 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/213:35MAN - SFO
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£543
Thu 20/217:30SFO - MAN
2 stops18h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 25/212:50MAN - SFO
2 stops58h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 16/1£549
Mon 3/217:20SFO - MAN
1 stop12h 05mAer Lingus
Sun 9/208:10MAN - SFO
1 stop15h 20mAer Lingus
Deal found 16/1£573
Tue 25/213:10SFO - MAN
1 stop36h 55mTurkish Airlines
Thu 6/314:15MAN - SFO
1 stop28h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1£628
Mon 27/107:25SFO - MAN
2 stops20h 20mBritish Airways
Mon 3/220:00MAN - SFO
1 stop27h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/1£656
Mon 2/613:40SFO - MAN
1 stop14h 00mAir Transat
Mon 9/613:25MAN - SFO
1 stop31h 13mAir Transat
Deal found 16/1£658
Tue 25/213:30SFO - MAN
2 stops16h 30mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/307:45MAN - SFO
2 stops21h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/1£664
Mon 24/209:00SFO - MAN
1 stop14h 00mDelta
Fri 7/314:00MAN - SFO
1 stop17h 17mDelta
Deal found 16/1£666
Mon 3/319:25SFO - MAN
1 stop14h 35mSWISS
Mon 10/314:10MAN - SFO
1 stop34h 15mSWISS
Deal found 17/1£667
Mon 3/308:30SFO - MAN
2 stops24h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/312:45MAN - SFO
2 stops39h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/1£682
Fri 14/206:05SFO - MAN
2 stops17h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 28/212:00MAN - SFO
2 stops19h 18mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 17/1£695
Tue 15/419:20SFO - MAN
1 stop15h 45mFinnair
Sun 20/410:35MAN - SFO
2 stops18h 29mFinnair
Deal found 17/1£695

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 17 January 2025.

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SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Sun 2/2

17:30-11:45

3 stops34h 15m

Manchester

Sun 9/2

13:35-15:40

2 stops34h 05m

£543

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Thu 20/2

17:30-20:00

2 stops18h 30m

Manchester

Tue 25/2

12:50-15:40

2 stops58h 50m

£549

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

17:20-13:25

1 stop12h 05m

Manchester

Sun 9/2

08:10-15:30

1 stop15h 20m

£573

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Tue 25/2

13:10-10:05

1 stop36h 55m

Manchester

Thu 6/3

14:15-11:05

1 stop28h 50m

£628

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Mon 27/1

07:25-11:45

2 stops20h 20m

Manchester

Mon 3/2

20:00-15:00

1 stop27h 00m

£656

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Mon 2/6

13:40-11:40

1 stop14h 00m

Manchester

Mon 9/6

13:25-12:38

1 stop31h 13m

£658

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Tue 25/2

13:30-14:00

2 stops16h 30m

Manchester

Thu 6/3

07:45-20:56

2 stops21h 11m

£664

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Mon 24/2

09:00-07:00

1 stop14h 00m

Manchester

Fri 7/3

14:00-23:17

1 stop17h 17m

£666

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

19:25-18:00

1 stop14h 35m

Manchester

Mon 10/3

18:45-17:25

1 stop29h 40m

£667

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

19:30-12:35

3 stops33h 05m

Manchester

Mon 10/3

12:45-13:35

1 stop31h 50m

£690

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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 10 January 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 17 January 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.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from San Francisco to Manchester. Price data was last updated on 31 March 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Manchester flight should consider departing on Monday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 17 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Manchester, such as Turkish Airlines, Iberia and TAP AIR PORTUGAL. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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8,513 reviews

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8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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1 / 10

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

8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.8
Good
381 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.6
Good
1,285 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5
Good
826 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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?

    Scandinavian Airlines, at £549, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Manchester.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Aer Lingus and Turkish Airlines. Users have found that Scandinavian Airlines is 25% 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 £360. However, be on the lookout for offers from Scandinavian Airlines and Delta, 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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Top 4 airlines flying from San Francisco to Manchester

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Aer LingusCheapest£467Average£859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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