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$326+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Manchester (MAN)

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 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MAN
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Sun 4/20
Sun 4/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Manchester are usually found in November or March, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

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 April 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$685
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$326
(Booking.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$863
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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 April 15, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/68:15 amSFO - MAN
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/154:40 pmMAN - SFO
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$685
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/177:40 pmSFO - MAN
2 stops29h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 9/610:00 amMAN - SFO
1 stop14h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/14$690
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/74:20 pmSFO - MAN
1 stop15h 15mBritish Airways
Tue 5/138:40 amMAN - SFO
1 stop16h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/14$701
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/67:10 amSFO - MAN
1 stop17h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 5/1512:35 pmMAN - SFO
1 stop18h 57mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/14$708
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/77:30 pmSFO - MAN
1 stop15h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/138:10 amMAN - SFO
2 stops18h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$715
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/145:45 pmSFO - MAN
1 stop18h 40mAer Lingus
Wed 5/219:25 amMAN - SFO
1 stop14h 30mAer Lingus
Deal found 4/14$716
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/1911:30 amSFO - MAN
2 stops22h 40mDelta
Wed 8/2011:55 amMAN - SFO
1 stop16h 54mDelta
Deal found 4/14$727
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/77:30 pmSFO - MAN
1 stop28h 35mSWISS
Mon 5/121:40 pmMAN - SFO
2 stops57h 55mSWISS
Deal found 4/13$733
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/512:10 amSFO - MAN
2 stops26h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/1510:40 amMAN - SFO
1 stop16h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$746
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/14:35 pmSFO - MAN
1 stop14h 35mIberia
Mon 9/227:15 pmMAN - SFO
1 stop28h 55mIberia
Deal found 4/14$786
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/152:40 pmSFO - MAN
1 stop24h 05mLufthansa
Sun 8/319:10 amMAN - SFO
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 4/15$879
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/168:20 pmSFO - MAN
1 stop29h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 5/195:55 pmMAN - SFO
1 stop28h 40mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 4/14$882

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Manchester that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Manchester

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Depart

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Price

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

8:15 am-1:45 pm

2 stops21h 30m

Manchester

Thu 5/15

4:40 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops35h 30m

$685

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Sun 8/17

7:40 pm-8:50 am

2 stops29h 10m

Manchester

Sat 9/6

10:00 am-4:30 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$690

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

4:20 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Manchester

Tue 5/13

8:40 am-5:15 pm

1 stop16h 35m

$701

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

7:10 am-8:35 am

1 stop17h 25m

Manchester

Thu 5/15

12:35 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop18h 57m

$708

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

7:30 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Manchester

Tue 5/13

8:10 am-6:34 pm

2 stops18h 24m

$715

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

5:45 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Manchester

Wed 5/21

9:25 am-3:55 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$716

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Sat 7/19

11:30 am-6:10 pm

2 stops22h 40m

Manchester

Wed 8/20

11:55 am-8:49 pm

1 stop16h 54m

$727

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

7:30 pm-8:05 am

1 stop28h 35m

Manchester

Mon 5/12

1:40 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops57h 55m

$733

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

12:10 am-10:40 am

2 stops26h 30m

Manchester

Thu 5/15

10:40 am-7:00 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$746

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

4:35 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Manchester

Mon 9/22

7:15 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$786

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Manchester

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Manchester in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
business-class.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
JetabroadPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Manchester flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Manchester flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Manchester flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Manchester flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Manchester flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Manchester

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Manchester from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Manchester

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Manchester. Price data was last updated on April 11, 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 $645). Flying from San Francisco to Manchester in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,033). 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 April 15, 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 in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 18% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Manchester. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Manchester flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings 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 2.0 - 3.5 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Manchester when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

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 April 15, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Air Transat and SWISS from San Francisco to Manchester have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
7,918 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
385 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
1,578 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
846 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,658 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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?

    British Airways, at $701, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Manchester.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Virgin Atlantic and American Airlines. These flights start at 21% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Vueling, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $326. However, be on the lookout for offers from British Airways and Aer Lingus, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Manchester for a low price.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Manchester?

    San Francisco to Manchester flights have a layover in London most of the time.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in London?

    London travelers tend to visit Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace more than anywhere else. Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace are located about 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 13.7 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Those landing in London looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $50 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Manchester flights?

    The least popular layover on flights from San Francisco to Manchester is Dublin.

  • 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 vacation 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 $645). Flying from San Francisco to Manchester in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,033). 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 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Manchester

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Manchester. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$562Average$966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$585Average$804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$586Average$909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$601Average$1,060FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
SWISSCheapest$606Average$877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LufthansaCheapest$615Average$1,117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Aer LingusCheapest$634Average$833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$635Average$802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$649Average$1,162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$680Average$1,067FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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