How many flights depart from California to Manchester on average per week?

As of September 2025, there are 12 flights per week flying from California to Manchester. The most common day of the week flights depart is Tue, with 33% of flights taking off on this day.

Which airlines fly to Manchester?

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Aer Lingus are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Manchester from California according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 38% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Manchester. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Manchester on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long does it take to fly to Manchester?

The flight from California to Manchester depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Los Angeles (a popular airport in California) to Manchester (the most popular airport in Manchester), then the flight time is 12h 25m on average. If you fly from San Francisco (another popular airport in California) to Manchester, then the average flight time is 12h 50m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Manchester?

TAP AIR PORTUGAL, Virgin Atlantic, and British Airways are the most popular carriers operating from California to Manchester

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Manchester Airport?

Prices for flights from California to Manchester Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Manchester Airport?

As of September 2025, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Manchester Airport.

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.

£172 Cheap Flights from California to Manchester in 2025/26

1 adult

0 bags

Discover deals from 900+ travel sites with momondo.

Voted winner of Europe's Best Travel App 2023

Save money when you book flights with momondo

Big names, great deals

Search 100s of travel sites to compare prices.

Filter for what you want

Free Wi-Fi? Stopover? Instantly customise your results.

Trusted and free

We’re completely free to use - no hidden charges or fees.

Price Alerts

Not ready to book? to track prices.

Search flight deals

Find the cheapest flights from California to Manchester

Round-trip

One-way

Last minute

Direct

Cheap return flights

16:20 - 10:05SFO-MAN

33h 45m1 stop

17:10 - 16:05MAN-SFO

30h 55m1 stop

£347TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Find Deal

Thu, 23 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov

19:40 - 23:55SFO-MAN

20h 15m2 stops

20:10 - 14:35MAN-SFO

26h 25m2 stops

£414Multiple Airlines

Find Deal

Thu, 23 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov

06:00 - 18:30SFO-MAN

28h 30m2 stops

12:55 - 14:35MAN-SFO

33h 40m2 stops

£415Scandinavian Airlines

Find Deal

Wed, 15 Oct - Fri, 7 Nov

16:40 - 09:30SFO-MAN

32h 50m1 stop

09:20 - 14:35MAN-SFO

37h 15m2 stops

£423Scandinavian Airlines

Find Deal

Thu, 11 Dec - Sun, 14 Dec

08:30 - 19:45SFO-MAN

27h 15m3 stops

16:05 - 16:10MAN-SFO

32h 05m2 stops

£427Multiple Airlines

Find Deal

Tue, 14 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct

19:35 - 17:55LAX-MAN

14h 20m1 stop

14:05 - 17:35MAN-LAX

34h 30m1 stop

£445SWISS

Find Deal

Wed, 22 Oct - Mon, 27 Oct

07:00 - 07:35LAX-MAN

16h 35m1 stop

05:50 - 16:56MAN-LAX

18h 06m2 stops

£447Delta

Find Deal

Sun, 12 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct

08:05 - 10:25LAX-MAN

18h 20m2 stops

06:05 - 19:40MAN-LAX

21h 35m2 stops

£447Brussels Airlines

Find Deal

Tue, 7 Oct - Tue, 14 Oct

11:36 - 11:10LAX-MAN

15h 34m2 stops

11:10 - 22:29MAN-LAX

19h 19m2 stops

£460Delta

Find Deal

Wed, 1 Oct - Fri, 10 Oct

19:10 - 17:55LAX-MAN

14h 45m1 stop

14:05 - 16:35MAN-LAX

34h 30m1 stop

£470SWISS

Find Deal

Fri, 14 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov

Brussels Airlines flights from California to Manchester

Our best Brussels Airlines deals on California to Manchester flight tickets

Brussels Airlines

7 Oct

LAX08:05Los Angeles

18h 20m

2 stops

MAN10:25Manchester

14 Oct

MAN06:05Manchester

21h 35m

2 stops

LAX19:40Los Angeles

£447

Find similar

Brussels Airlines

24 Sept

LAX08:05Los Angeles

18h 20m

2 stops

MAN10:25Manchester

1 Oct

MAN06:05Manchester

17h 10m

2 stops

LAX15:15Los Angeles

£463

Find similar

Brussels Airlines

22 Sept

SFO21:05San Francisco

16h 45m

2 stops

MAN21:50Manchester

7 Oct

MAN06:05Manchester

21h 46m

2 stops

SFO19:51San Francisco

£532

Find similar

Virgin Atlantic flights from California to Manchester

Our best Virgin Atlantic deals on California to Manchester flight tickets

Virgin Atlantic

28 Sept

LAX08:35Los Angeles

16h 00m

1 stop

MAN08:35Manchester

5 Oct

MAN12:35Manchester

28h 14m

1 stop

LAX08:49Los Angeles

£454

Find similar

Virgin Atlantic

30 Sept

SAN06:15San Diego

18h 20m

1 stop

MAN08:35Manchester

7 Oct

MAN12:35Manchester

18h 39m

1 stop

SAN23:14San Diego

£488

Find similar

Virgin Atlantic

30 Sept

SAN06:20San Diego

18h 15m

2 stops

MAN08:35Manchester

7 Oct

MAN14:15Manchester

17h 32m

1 stop

SAN23:47San Diego

£491

Find similar

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Thu 23/10

16:20-10:05

1 stop33h 45m

Manchester

Thu 6/11

17:10-16:05

1 stop30h 55m

£347

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Thu 23/10

19:40-23:55

2 stops20h 15m

Manchester

Thu 6/11

20:10-14:35

2 stops26h 25m

£414

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Wed 15/10

06:00-18:30

2 stops28h 30m

Manchester

Fri 7/11

12:55-14:35

2 stops33h 40m

£415

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Thu 11/12

16:40-09:30

1 stop32h 50m

Manchester

Sun 14/12

09:20-14:35

2 stops37h 15m

£423

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Tue 14/10

08:30-19:45

3 stops27h 15m

Manchester

Tue 21/10

16:05-16:10

2 stops32h 05m

£427

Los AngelesManchester

LAX - MAN

LAXMAN

Los Angeles

Wed 22/10

19:35-17:55

1 stop14h 20m

Manchester

Mon 27/10

14:05-17:35

1 stop34h 30m

£445

Los AngelesManchester

LAX - MAN

LAXMAN

Los Angeles

Sun 12/10

07:00-07:35

1 stop16h 35m

Manchester

Tue 28/10

05:50-16:56

2 stops18h 06m

£447

Los AngelesManchester

LAX - MAN

LAXMAN

Los Angeles

Tue 7/10

08:05-10:25

2 stops18h 20m

Manchester

Tue 14/10

06:05-19:40

2 stops21h 35m

£447

Los AngelesManchester

LAX - MAN

LAXMAN

Los Angeles

Wed 1/10

11:36-11:10

2 stops15h 34m

Manchester

Fri 10/10

11:10-22:29

2 stops19h 19m

£460

Los AngelesManchester

LAX - MAN

LAXMAN

Los Angeles

Fri 14/11

19:10-17:55

1 stop14h 45m

Manchester

Mon 17/11

14:05-16:35

1 stop34h 30m

£470

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Showing 1-10 of 20 resultsSorted by cheapest first

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from California to Manchester

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

Prices

Airlines

Other information

What is the cheapest month to fly to Manchester?

In general, September 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 £485. If you aren’t able to travel to Manchester during the month of September, then flying in November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of £504.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Manchester?

The cheapest day to depart from California to Manchester is on a Saturday. Travellers who choose to depart for Manchester on a Saturday will often find tickets for as low as £572. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Wednesday because tickets tend to average around £653. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Manchester.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Manchester?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Manchester is in the afternoon when flights can be purchased for as low as £554. Flights to Manchester are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of £757. Departure times in the morning fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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 £585 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 £469 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on California to Manchester flights?

You could potentially save up to 47% 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	10h 10m
Direct flights	Wed
Airports in Manchester	1 airport

The fastest flight from California to Manchester takes 10h 10m

Direct flights go from California to Manchester on Wednesday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There is 1 airport near Manchester: Manchester (MAN)

Search flight deals

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Manchester Airport?
Prices for flights from California to Manchester Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Manchester Airport?
As of September 2025, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Manchester Airport.
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

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from California to Manchester with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
British Airways	PriceFrom £400	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,363 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Air France	PriceFrom £411	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,468 reviews	Search Air France flights
Aer Lingus	PriceFrom £419	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,274 reviews	Search Aer Lingus flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom £447	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 664 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £484	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,407 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights

York

Llandudno

Chester

Windermere

Sheffield

Leicester

Southport

Harrogate

Lincoln

Bradford

Derby

Aberystwyth

Morecambe

Bolton

Skipton

Stoke-on-Trent

Preston

Shrewsbury

Kendal

Conwy

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from California to Manchester?

It is quick and easy to find California to Manchester flights on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to Manchester that suits you.

Can I find flights from California to Manchester with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Manchester from California with this policy.

How can momondo help me find flights from California to Manchester?

Once you have performed a search for California to Manchester flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

I’m not ready to book a flight from California to Manchester right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes. momondo can track prices for California to Manchester flights and alert you when they change. Perform a search to set up the price alert. All that is required is a valid email address.

An easier way to manage your Manchester trip

We make it super easy to schedule, organise and travel with friends or family. Trips is free – and available to use no matter where you book.

Start using Trips

Find my bookings

Get notified when prices go down

Daily price changes in your inbox - only with Price Alerts.

1 adult

Fri 17/10

Fri 24/10

Email me momondo's favourite deals

By creating a price alert you accept our terms of use and privacy policy.

Find better results for your trip to the United Kingdom

Airports servicing England

Popular Cities in the United Kingdom

Flights to Londonfrom £30

Flights to Birminghamfrom £35

Flights to Edinburghfrom £28

Flights to Belfastfrom £29

Flights to Glasgowfrom £34

Flights to Bristolfrom £32

Flights to Newcastle upon Tynefrom £30

Flights to Aberdeenfrom £45

Flights to Liverpoolfrom £30

Flights to Leedsfrom £37

Flights to Invernessfrom £34

Flights to Newquayfrom £34

Cheap flights from California to Manchester from £172

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from California to Manchester departing on 15/10. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.

Big names, great deals

Big names, great deals

Filter for what you want

Filter for what you want

Trusted and free

Trusted and free

Price Alerts

Price Alerts

Find the cheapest flights from California to Manchester

Cheap return flights

Cheap one-way flights

Cheap last-minute flights

Cheap direct flights

Brussels Airlines flights from California to Manchester

Our best Brussels Airlines deals on California to Manchester flight tickets

Virgin Atlantic flights from California to Manchester

Our best Virgin Atlantic deals on California to Manchester flight tickets

momondo Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Manchester that are best for you.

See travel insights to Manchester from

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from California to Manchester

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly to Manchester?

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Manchester?

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Manchester?

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

Can stopping save me money on California to Manchester flights?

You could potentially save up to 47% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Manchester flight.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Manchester?

TAP AIR PORTUGAL, Virgin Atlantic, and British Airways are the most popular carriers operating from California to Manchester

Which airlines fly to Manchester?

How many flights depart from California to Manchester on average per week?

As of September 2025, there are 12 flights per week flying from California to Manchester. The most common day of the week flights depart is Tue, with 33% of flights taking off on this day.

How long does it take to fly to Manchester?

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

Direct flights

Airports in Manchester

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Manchester Airport?

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Manchester Airport?

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

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

Best airlines flying from California to Manchester

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from California to Manchester with momondo

Travelling to a place near Manchester?

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from California to Manchester?

Can I find flights from California to Manchester with flexible booking policies on momondo?

How can momondo help me find flights from California to Manchester?

I’m not ready to book a flight from California to Manchester right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

An easier way to manage your Manchester trip

We make it super easy to schedule, organise and travel with friends or family. Trips is free – and available to use no matter where you book.

Get notified when prices go down

Daily price changes in your inbox - only with Price Alerts.

Find better results for your trip to the United Kingdom

Airports servicing England