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

British Airways, Air Canada, and Aer Lingus 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 37% 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 15 operators available for flights from Manchester Airport to California as of October 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.

£245 Cheap Flights from Manchester to California in 2026/27

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10:10 - 17:00MAN Manchester-LAX Los Angeles

14h 50m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

19:30 - 09:30LAX Los Angeles-MAN Manchester

30h 00m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

£499Scandinavian Airlines

Tue, 24 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec

10:10 - 17:00MAN Manchester-LAX Los Angeles

14h 50m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

19:30 - 09:30LAX Los Angeles-MAN Manchester

30h 00m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

£501Scandinavian Airlines

Wed, 2 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec

14:05 - 17:00MAN Manchester-LAX Los Angeles

34h 55m2 stops Dublin Kastrup Copenhagen

19:30 - 22:00LAX Los Angeles-MAN Manchester

18h 30m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Dublin

£502Multiple Airlines

Wed, 2 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec

07:30 - 07:20MAN Manchester-LAX Los Angeles

31h 50m2 stops Charleroi Brussels Casablanca Mohamed V

20:30 - 18:00LAX Los Angeles-MAN Manchester

14h 30m1 stop Zurich

£502Multiple Airlines

Mon, 1 Mar - Sun, 14 Mar

08:55 - 18:35MAN Manchester-LAX Los Angeles

17h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

20:40 - 18:25LAX Los Angeles-MAN Manchester

13h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

£518British Airways

Sun, 28 Feb - Fri, 12 Mar

09:45 - 18:35MAN Manchester-LAX Los Angeles

16h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

20:40 - 18:25LAX Los Angeles-MAN Manchester

13h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

£520British Airways

Mon, 1 Mar - Fri, 12 Mar

09:50 - 15:35MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

13h 45m1 stop Dublin

17:20 - 19:35SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

18h 15m1 stop Dublin

£544Aer Lingus

Mon, 16 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov

09:50 - 15:35MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

13h 45m1 stop Dublin

17:20 - 19:35SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

18h 15m1 stop Dublin

£554Aer Lingus

Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

11:25 - 15:15MAN Manchester-LAX Los Angeles

35h 50m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

17:10 - 10:40LAX Los Angeles-MAN Manchester

33h 30m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

£604TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Fri, 29 Jan - Tue, 2 Feb

11:25 - 15:15MAN Manchester-LAX Los Angeles

35h 50m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

17:10 - 10:40LAX Los Angeles-MAN Manchester

33h 30m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

£617TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Mon, 23 Nov - Tue, 12 Jan

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19:15 - 15:50MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

27h 35m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

16:45 - 18:35SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

17h 50m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

£599Scandinavian Airlines

Thu, 29 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

06:45 - 08:20MAN Manchester-LAX Los Angeles

32h 35m2 stops Malaga Casablanca Mohamed V

17:10 - 18:50LAX Los Angeles-MAN Manchester

17h 40m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

£656Multiple Airlines

Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 12 Nov

11:25 - 13:20MAN Manchester-LAX Los Angeles

32h 55m2 stops Bergamo Orio Al Serio Cairo

17:10 - 23:05LAX Los Angeles-MAN Manchester

21h 55m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

£660Multiple Airlines

Wed, 28 Oct - Tue, 17 Nov

09:50 - 19:40MAN Manchester-LAX Los Angeles

16h 50m1 stop Dublin

20:25 - 19:35LAX Los Angeles-MAN Manchester

15h 10m1 stop Dublin

£695Aer Lingus

Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov

19:15 - 00:39MAN Manchester-LAX Los Angeles

36h 24m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen New York John F Kennedy Intl

19:30 - 12:15LAX Los Angeles-MAN Manchester

32h 45m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Oslo Gardermoen

£707Scandinavian Airlines

Thu, 29 Oct - Mon, 9 Nov

20:55 - 19:40MAN Manchester-LAX Los Angeles

29h 45m1 stop Dublin

20:25 - 19:35LAX Los Angeles-MAN Manchester

15h 10m1 stop Dublin

£715Aer Lingus

Tue, 27 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov

11:30 - 12:07MAN Manchester-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

31h 37m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl San Francisco

18:30 - 08:45SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MAN Manchester

30h 15m2 stops Denver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

£734Air Canada

Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 12 Nov

11:55 - 21:10MAN Manchester-LAX Los Angeles

16h 15m1 stop London Heathrow

18:30 - 18:25LAX Los Angeles-MAN Manchester

15h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

£748Finnair

Tue, 27 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov

11:55 - 21:10MAN Manchester-LAX Los Angeles

16h 15m1 stop London Heathrow

17:00 - 20:55LAX Los Angeles-MAN Manchester

19h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

£786Finnair

Tue, 27 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

05:50 - 12:45MAN Manchester-LAX Los Angeles

13h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

19:00 - 21:30LAX Los Angeles-MAN Manchester

18h 30m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

£794Virgin Atlantic

Mon, 26 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov

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Scandinavian Airlines flights from Manchester to California

Our best Scandinavian Airlines deals on Manchester to California flight tickets

Scandinavian Airlines

24 Nov

MAN10:10Manchester

14h 50m

1 stop

LAX17:00Los Angeles

1 Dec

LAX19:30Los Angeles

30h 00m

1 stop

MAN09:30Manchester

£499

Scandinavian Airlines

2 Dec

MAN10:10Manchester

14h 50m

1 stop

LAX17:00Los Angeles

9 Dec

LAX19:30Los Angeles

30h 00m

1 stop

MAN09:30Manchester

£501

Scandinavian Airlines

23 Nov

MAN19:15Manchester

29h 45m

1 stop

LAX17:00Los Angeles

13 Jan

LAX19:30Los Angeles

30h 00m

1 stop

MAN09:30Manchester

£502

Aer Lingus flights from Manchester to California

Our best Aer Lingus deals on Manchester to California flight tickets

Aer Lingus

18 Nov

MAN09:50Manchester

13h 45m

1 stop

SFO15:35San Francisco

25 Nov

SFO17:20San Francisco

18h 15m

1 stop

MAN19:35Manchester

£554

Aer Lingus

3 Nov

MAN09:20Manchester

14h 15m

1 stop

SFO15:35San Francisco

8 Nov

SFO17:20San Francisco

18h 15m

1 stop

MAN19:35Manchester

£566

Aer Lingus

3 Nov

MAN09:20Manchester

14h 15m

1 stop

SFO15:35San Francisco

8 Nov

SFO17:20San Francisco

18h 15m

1 stop

MAN19:35Manchester

£567

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ManchesterLos Angeles

MAN Manchester - LAX Los Angeles

MANLAX

Manchester

Tue 24/11

10:10-17:00

1 stop14h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/12

19:30-09:30

1 stop30h 00m

£499

ManchesterLos Angeles

MAN Manchester - LAX Los Angeles

MANLAX

Manchester

Wed 2/12

10:10-17:00

1 stop14h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/12

19:30-09:30

1 stop30h 00m

£501

ManchesterLos Angeles

MAN Manchester - LAX Los Angeles

MANLAX

Manchester

Wed 2/12

14:05-17:00

2 stops34h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/12

19:30-22:00

2 stops18h 30m

£502

ManchesterLos Angeles

MAN Manchester - LAX Los Angeles

MANLAX

Manchester

Mon 1/3

07:30-07:20

2 stops31h 50m

Los Angeles

Sun 14/3

20:30-18:00

1 stop14h 30m

£502

ManchesterLos Angeles

MAN Manchester - LAX Los Angeles

MANLAX

Manchester

Sun 28/2

08:55-18:35

1 stop17h 40m

Los Angeles

Fri 12/3

20:40-18:25

1 stop13h 45m

£518

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ManchesterLos Angeles

MAN Manchester - LAX Los Angeles

MANLAX

Manchester

Mon 1/3

09:45-18:35

1 stop16h 50m

Los Angeles

Fri 12/3

20:40-18:25

1 stop13h 45m

£520

ManchesterSan Francisco

MAN Manchester - SFO San Francisco

MANSFO

Manchester

Mon 16/11

09:50-15:35

1 stop13h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 29/11

17:20-19:35

1 stop18h 15m

£544

ManchesterSan Francisco

MAN Manchester - SFO San Francisco

MANSFO

Manchester

Wed 18/11

09:50-15:35

1 stop13h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 25/11

17:20-19:35

1 stop18h 15m

£554

ManchesterLos Angeles

MAN Manchester - LAX Los Angeles

MANLAX

Manchester

Fri 29/1

11:25-15:15

1 stop35h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/2

17:10-10:40

1 stop33h 30m

£604

ManchesterLos Angeles

MAN Manchester - LAX Los Angeles

MANLAX

Manchester

Mon 23/11

11:25-15:15

1 stop35h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 12/1

17:10-10:40

1 stop33h 30m

£617

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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 January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £584.

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 £645 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 £565 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Manchester to California flights?

You could potentially save up to 15% on your flight if you consider stops on a Manchester to California flight.

Cheap Manchester to California flight deals and tips

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Best price found	£245
Fastest flight time	10h 20m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to California from Manchester in the past 72 hours is £245. The best return flight deal from Manchester to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £499.

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

There are no direct flights from Manchester to California. There are no popular flight routes from Manchester to California.

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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 15 operators available for flights from Manchester Airport to California as of October 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
Air Canada	PriceFrom £392	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,801 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom £412	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,195 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom £419	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 2,023 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom £434	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,676 reviews	Search Delta flights
SWISS	PriceFrom £446	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 2,111 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Iberia	PriceFrom £450	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 3,244 reviews	Search Iberia flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom £466	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 697 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £473	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,267 reviews	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom £474	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,424 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £477	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,294 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights

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