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Cheap flights from California to Manchester from £149

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Multiple Airlines Logo
19:40 - 14:40
SFO
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MAN
35h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:40 - 21:55
MAN
-
SFO
34h 15m
2 stops
£427Multiple Airlines
Sun, 26 Apr - Tue, 12 May
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
17:40 - 18:35
SFO
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MAN
17h 55m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:30 - 14:40
MAN
-
SFO
27h 10m
1 stop
£453Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, 23 Mar - Sun, 5 Apr
British Airways Logo
17:05 - 15:10
LAX
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MAN
14h 05m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
12:15 - 18:20
MAN
-
LAX
14h 05m
1 stop
£467British Airways
Tue, 18 Aug - Fri, 28 Aug
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19:55 - 10:05
SFO
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MAN
30h 10m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
10:55 - 14:35
MAN
-
SFO
35h 40m
1 stop
£470TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu, 23 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
19:55 - 10:05
SFO
-
MAN
30h 10m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
11:00 - 16:35
MAN
-
SFO
37h 35m
1 stop
£479TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu, 16 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
British Airways Logo
17:05 - 15:10
LAX
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MAN
14h 05m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
06:55 - 13:45
MAN
-
LAX
14h 50m
1 stop
£484British Airways
Tue, 7 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr
Delta Logo
10:40 - 12:45
LAX
-
MAN
19h 05m
2 stops
Delta Logo
05:55 - 17:51
MAN
-
LAX
19h 56m
2 stops
£494Delta
Tue, 24 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar
Delta Logo
07:05 - 20:05
BUR
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MAN
29h 00m
2 stops
Delta Logo
13:45 - 16:09
MAN
-
BUR
34h 24m
2 stops
£507Delta
Wed, 15 Apr - Thu, 23 Apr
United Airlines Logo
07:00 - 10:25
ONT
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MAN
19h 25m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:05 - 22:30
MAN
-
ONT
24h 25m
2 stops
£515United Airlines
Mon, 27 Apr - Thu, 7 May
United Airlines Logo
06:45 - 10:25
SNA
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MAN
19h 40m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:05 - 18:48
MAN
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SNA
20h 43m
2 stops
£515United Airlines
Mon, 27 Apr - Fri, 8 May

British Airways flights from California to Manchester

Our best British Airways deals on California to Manchester flight tickets
British Airways
18 Aug
LAX17:05Los Angeles
14h 05m
1 stop
MAN15:10Manchester
28 Aug
MAN12:15Manchester
14h 05m
1 stop
LAX18:20Los Angeles
£467
British Airways
7 Apr
LAX17:05Los Angeles
14h 05m
1 stop
MAN15:10Manchester
21 Apr
MAN06:55Manchester
14h 50m
1 stop
LAX13:45Los Angeles
£484
British Airways
7 Apr
LAX20:55Los Angeles
14h 05m
1 stop
MAN19:00Manchester
21 Apr
MAN07:55Manchester
15h 00m
1 stop
LAX14:55Los Angeles
£485

United Airlines flights from California to Manchester

Our best United Airlines deals on California to Manchester flight tickets
United Airlines
14 Apr
LAX07:00Los Angeles
19h 25m
2 stops
MAN10:25Manchester
23 Apr
MAN06:05Manchester
24h 39m
2 stops
LAX22:44Los Angeles
£506
United Airlines
13 Apr
LAX23:44Los Angeles
26h 41m
2 stops
MAN10:25Manchester
21 Apr
MAN06:05Manchester
20h 34m
2 stops
LAX18:39Los Angeles
£510
United Airlines
27 Apr
ONT07:00Ontario
19h 25m
2 stops
MAN10:25Manchester
7 May
MAN06:05Manchester
24h 25m
2 stops
ONT22:30Ontario
£515

momondo Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from California 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, momondo users made 279,928 searches. Data last updated 28 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Manchester that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Sun 26/4

19:40-14:40

1 stop35h 00m

Manchester

Tue 12/5

19:40-21:55

2 stops34h 15m

£427

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Mon 23/3

17:40-18:35

1 stop17h 55m

Manchester

Sun 5/4

19:30-14:40

1 stop27h 10m

£453

Los AngelesManchester

LAX - MAN

LAXMAN

Los Angeles

Tue 18/8

17:05-15:10

1 stop14h 05m

Manchester

Fri 28/8

12:15-18:20

1 stop14h 05m

£467

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Thu 23/4

19:55-10:05

1 stop30h 10m

Manchester

Mon 27/4

10:55-14:35

1 stop35h 40m

£470

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Thu 16/4

19:55-10:05

1 stop30h 10m

Manchester

Wed 29/4

11:00-16:35

1 stop37h 35m

£479

Los AngelesManchester

LAX - MAN

LAXMAN

Los Angeles

Tue 7/4

17:05-15:10

1 stop14h 05m

Manchester

Tue 21/4

06:55-13:45

1 stop14h 50m

£484

Los AngelesManchester

LAX - MAN

LAXMAN

Los Angeles

Tue 24/3

10:40-12:45

2 stops19h 05m

Manchester

Tue 31/3

05:55-17:51

2 stops19h 56m

£494

BurbankManchester

BUR - MAN

BURMAN

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 15/4

07:05-20:05

2 stops29h 00m

Manchester

Thu 23/4

13:45-16:09

2 stops34h 24m

£507

OntarioManchester

ONT - MAN

ONTMAN

Ontario

Mon 27/4

07:00-10:25

2 stops19h 25m

Manchester

Thu 7/5

06:05-22:30

2 stops24h 25m

£515

Santa AnaManchester

SNA - MAN

SNAMAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 27/4

06:45-10:25

2 stops19h 40m

Manchester

Fri 8/5

06:05-18:48

2 stops20h 43m

£515

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from California to Manchester

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Manchester?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from California to Manchester. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around £475. If you aren’t able to travel to Manchester during the month of January, then flying in September is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of £500.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Manchester?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Manchester from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Manchester for around £603 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Manchester from California for as low as £525 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on California to Manchester flights?

You could potentially save up to 65% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Manchester flight.

Cheap California to Manchester flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from California to Manchester

Fastest flight time

9h 40m

Direct flights

Mon, Wed and Sat

Airports in Manchester

1 airport
The fastest flight from California to Manchester takes 9h 40m
Direct flights go from California to Manchester on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..
There is 1 airport in Manchester. From California there are direct flights to Manchester (MAN).
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  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Manchester Airport?

    Prices for flights from California to Manchester Airport refresh daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from California to Manchester Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Manchester Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Manchester Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Manchester Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Manchester Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from California to Manchester

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Air FrancePriceFrom £416Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,539 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom £422Free CancellationRating
7.5
679 reviews
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Aer LingusPriceFrom £428Free CancellationRating
7.2
1,464 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom £448Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,772 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom £490Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,817 reviews
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