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

British Airways, Delta, and Air France are the most popular carriers operating from Manchester to California

Which airlines fly to California?

British Airways, Aer Lingus and Scandinavian Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from Manchester 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 California. Keep in mind that there are 15 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Prices for flights from Manchester Airport to California refresh daily.

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

There are 16 operators available for flights from Manchester Airport to California as of August 2026.

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

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 Manchester Airport to California.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

The necessary travel and health documents for your California trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

£282 Cheap Flights from Manchester to California in 2026

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20:10 - 14:40MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

26h 30m2 stops Stockholm Arlanda Kastrup Copenhagen

16:45 - 19:10SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

18h 25m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Stockholm Arlanda

£567Scandinavian Airlines

Sun, 27 Sep - Mon, 12 Oct

20:10 - 14:40MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

26h 30m2 stops Stockholm Arlanda Kastrup Copenhagen

16:45 - 18:30SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

17h 45m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

£567Scandinavian Airlines

Sun, 27 Sep - Mon, 12 Oct

13:05 - 13:05MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

32h 00m2 stops Milan Linate Rome Fiumicino

15:05 - 22:05SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

23h 00m3 stops Rome Fiumicino Milan Linate Amsterdam Schiphol

£580Multiple Airlines

Mon, 16 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov

17:55 - 15:21MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

29h 26m3 stops Barcelona-El Prat Frankfurt am Main Vancouver Intl

08:10 - 18:20SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

26h 10m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Barcelona-El Prat

£581Multiple Airlines

Sun, 27 Sep - Mon, 12 Oct

08:55 - 16:25MAN Manchester-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

15h 30m1 stop Zurich

13:25 - 17:55LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-MAN Manchester

20h 30m2 stops San Francisco Zurich

£590SWISS

Sat, 10 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct

05:50 - 18:00MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

20h 10m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

23:50 - 08:15SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

24h 25m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

£591Virgin Atlantic

Sun, 6 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

08:55 - 16:25MAN Manchester-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

15h 30m1 stop Zurich

07:00 - 14:15LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-MAN Manchester

23h 15m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Zurich

£591SWISS

Sat, 10 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

15:00 - 22:23MAN Manchester-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

15h 23m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

15:45 - 09:25LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-MAN Manchester

9h 40mdirect

£592KLM

Tue, 22 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

14:55 - 22:23MAN Manchester-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

15h 28m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

16:20 - 10:00LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-MAN Manchester

9h 40mdirect

£598KLM

Fri, 11 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep

14:55 - 18:00MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

35h 05m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

20:10 - 22:20SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

18h 10m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

£636Virgin Atlantic

Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 8 Oct

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20:10 - 08:20MAN Manchester-LAX Los Angeles

44h 10m2 stops Milan Malpensa Casablanca Mohamed V

20:10 - 18:30LAX Los Angeles-MAN Manchester

14h 20m1 stop Dublin

£752Multiple Airlines

Wed, 19 Aug - Tue, 15 Sep

19:10 - 14:40MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

27h 30m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

16:45 - 18:30SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

17h 45m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

£756Scandinavian Airlines

Tue, 18 Aug - Wed, 30 Sep

11:00 - 16:20MAN Manchester-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

37h 20m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Los Angeles

07:05 - 08:50LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-MAN Manchester

17h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£758Multiple Airlines

Tue, 18 Aug - Sat, 22 Aug

19:10 - 14:40MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

27h 30m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

16:45 - 20:30SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

19h 45m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Oslo Gardermoen

£759Scandinavian Airlines

Tue, 18 Aug - Wed, 30 Sep

11:00 - 13:20MAN Manchester-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

10h 20mdirect

11:57 - 08:50LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-MAN Manchester

12h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£815Virgin Atlantic

Tue, 18 Aug - Sat, 22 Aug

11:00 - 13:20MAN Manchester-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

10h 20mdirect

15:45 - 09:25LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-MAN Manchester

9h 40mdirect

£831Air France

Tue, 18 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug

14:25 - 18:25MAN Manchester-LAX Los Angeles

36h 00m1 stop Dublin

20:10 - 20:25LAX Los Angeles-MAN Manchester

16h 15m1 stop Dublin

£850Aer Lingus

Wed, 19 Aug - Tue, 15 Sep

14:25 - 18:25MAN Manchester-LAX Los Angeles

36h 00m1 stop Dublin

20:10 - 20:25LAX Los Angeles-MAN Manchester

16h 15m1 stop Dublin

£852Aer Lingus

Wed, 19 Aug - Tue, 15 Sep

11:00 - 13:20MAN Manchester-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

10h 20mdirect

15:45 - 09:25LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-MAN Manchester

9h 40mdirect

£1,023Air France

Tue, 18 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug

17:30 - 18:35MAN Manchester-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

33h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

07:05 - 08:50LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-MAN Manchester

17h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£1,081Virgin Atlantic

Tue, 18 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug

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11:10 - 13:30MAN Manchester-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

10h 20mdirect

16:20 - 10:00LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-MAN Manchester

9h 40mdirect

£594Air France

Fri, 11 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep

11:10 - 13:30MAN Manchester-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

10h 20mdirect

16:20 - 10:00LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-MAN Manchester

9h 40mdirect

£601Air France

Fri, 11 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep

11:10 - 13:30MAN Manchester-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

10h 20mdirect

16:20 - 10:00LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-MAN Manchester

9h 40mdirect

£605KLM

Fri, 11 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep

14:10 - 16:30MAN Manchester-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

10h 20mdirect

18:45 - 12:25LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-MAN Manchester

9h 40mdirect

£606KLM

Sun, 13 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

12:00 - 14:20MAN Manchester-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

10h 20mdirect

16:35 - 10:15LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-MAN Manchester

9h 40mdirect

£610Virgin Atlantic

Fri, 16 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct

11:00 - 13:20MAN Manchester-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

10h 20mdirect

18:45 - 12:25LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-MAN Manchester

9h 40mdirect

£636Delta

Tue, 13 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct

11:00 - 13:20MAN Manchester-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

10h 20mdirect

15:45 - 09:25LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-MAN Manchester

9h 40mdirect

£636Delta

Tue, 13 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct

12:00 - 14:20MAN Manchester-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

10h 20mdirect

16:35 - 10:15LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-MAN Manchester

9h 40mdirect

£656Virgin Atlantic

Fri, 2 Oct - Fri, 9 Oct

14:10 - 16:30MAN Manchester-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

10h 20mdirect

18:45 - 12:25LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-MAN Manchester

9h 40mdirect

£699Multiple Airlines

Sun, 27 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct

11:10 - 13:30MAN Manchester-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

10h 20mdirect

16:20 - 10:00LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-MAN Manchester

9h 40mdirect

£808Multiple Airlines

Fri, 4 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep

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Aer Lingus flights from Manchester to California

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Aer Lingus

10 Sept

MAN20:55Manchester

27h 10m

2 stops

LAX16:05Los Angeles

17 Sept

LAX20:10Los Angeles

12h 45m

1 stop

MAN16:55Manchester

£608

Aer Lingus

16 Sept

MAN12:50Manchester

13h 35m

1 stop

LAX18:25Los Angeles

3 Oct

LAX20:10Los Angeles

16h 15m

1 stop

MAN20:25Manchester

£619

Aer Lingus

19 Sept

MAN12:50Manchester

13h 35m

1 stop

LAX18:25Los Angeles

29 Sept

LAX20:10Los Angeles

16h 15m

1 stop

MAN20:25Manchester

£623

British Airways flights from Manchester to California

Our best British Airways deals on Manchester to California flight tickets

British Airways

3 Sept

MAN08:50Manchester

14h 10m

1 stop

LAX15:00Los Angeles

12 Sept

LAX20:55Los Angeles

16h 30m

1 stop

MAN21:25Manchester

£609

British Airways

22 Sept

MAN07:55Manchester

18h 25m

1 stop

LAX18:20Los Angeles

29 Sept

LAX20:55Los Angeles

14h 05m

1 stop

MAN19:00Manchester

£617

British Airways

11 Sept

MAN10:35Manchester

15h 45m

1 stop

LAX18:20Los Angeles

20 Sept

LAX20:55Los Angeles

16h 35m

1 stop

MAN21:30Manchester

£622

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20:10-14:40

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San Francisco

Mon 12/10

16:45-19:10

2 stops18h 25m

£567

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Manchester

Sun 27/9

20:10-14:40

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1 stop17h 45m

£567

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MAN Manchester - SFO San Francisco

MANSFO

Manchester

Mon 16/11

13:05-13:05

2 stops32h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 26/11

15:05-22:05

3 stops23h 00m

£580

ManchesterSan Francisco

MAN Manchester - SFO San Francisco

MANSFO

Manchester

Sun 27/9

17:55-15:21

3 stops29h 26m

San Francisco

Mon 12/10

08:10-18:20

2 stops26h 10m

£581

ManchesterLas Vegas

MAN Manchester - LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

MANLAS

Manchester

Sat 10/10

08:55-16:25

1 stop15h 30m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 17/10

13:25-17:55

2 stops20h 30m

£590

ManchesterSan Francisco

MAN Manchester - SFO San Francisco

MANSFO

Manchester

Sun 6/9

05:50-18:00

1 stop20h 10m

San Francisco

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23:50-08:15

1 stop24h 25m

£591

ManchesterLas Vegas

MAN Manchester - LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

MANLAS

Manchester

Sat 10/10

08:55-16:25

1 stop15h 30m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 24/10

07:00-14:15

2 stops23h 15m

£591

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ManchesterLas Vegas

MAN Manchester - LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

MANLAS

Manchester

Tue 22/9

15:00-22:23

1 stop15h 23m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 29/9

15:45-09:25

Nonstop9h 40m

£592

ManchesterLas Vegas

MAN Manchester - LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

MANLAS

Manchester

Fri 11/9

14:55-22:23

1 stop15h 28m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 18/9

16:20-10:00

Nonstop9h 40m

£598

ManchesterSan Francisco

MAN Manchester - SFO San Francisco

MANSFO

Manchester

Thu 10/9

14:55-18:00

1 stop35h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 8/10

20:10-22:20

1 stop18h 10m

£636

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Manchester to California

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

If you are unable to visit California during the month of February, then departing from Manchester during the month November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £567.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Manchester when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around £608 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Manchester for as low as £549 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	10h 20m
Direct flights	Mon, Wed and Sat
Airports in California	418 airports

The fastest flight from Manchester to California takes 10h 20m

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

There are 418 airports in California. From Manchester there are direct flights to Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Manchester to California

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Manchester Airport to California?
Prices for flights from Manchester Airport to California refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Manchester Airport to California?
There are 16 operators available for flights from Manchester Airport to California as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Manchester Airport to California?
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 Manchester Airport to California.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?
The necessary travel and health documents for your California trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Manchester to California

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

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom £391	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,950 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
Iberia	PriceFrom £397	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 3,255 reviews	Search Iberia flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom £409	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,925 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom £431	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,503 reviews	Search Delta flights
TAP AIR PORTUGAL	PriceFrom £435	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 2,368 reviews	Search TAP AIR PORTUGAL flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom £435	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,470 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
SWISS	PriceFrom £443	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 2,035 reviews	Search SWISS flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £452	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,157 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Finnair	PriceFrom £454	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,426 reviews	Search Finnair flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom £461	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 694 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights

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