Which airlines fly to California?

British Airways, Scandinavian Airlines and Virgin Atlantic 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 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to California. Keep in mind that there are 16 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating 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 17 operators available for flights from Manchester Airport to California as of June 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.

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11:40 - 21:59

MAN

ONT

18h 19m

2 stops

16:47 - 16:30

ONT

MAN

15h 43m

2 stops

£536British Airways

Thu, 19 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec

10:55 - 10:48

MAN

SJC

31h 53m

2 stops

16:11 - 19:20

SJC

MAN

19h 09m

2 stops

£605British Airways

Wed, 2 Sep - Sun, 6 Sep

09:00 - 21:59

MAN

ONT

20h 59m

2 stops

16:47 - 16:30

ONT

MAN

15h 43m

2 stops

£617British Airways

Fri, 20 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec

11:00 - 18:35

MAN

LAS

15h 35m

1 stop

23:30 - 14:00

LAS

MAN

30h 30m

2 stops

£618Virgin Atlantic

Tue, 1 Sep - Sat, 5 Sep

11:10 - 13:30

MAN

LAS

10h 20mdirect

10:45 - 16:45

LAS

MAN

22h 00m

2 stops

£619Virgin Atlantic

Fri, 11 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep

21:10 - 16:50

MAN

LAX

27h 40m

2 stops

08:15 - 18:30

LAX

MAN

26h 15m

2 stops

£629Scandinavian Airlines

Thu, 3 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep

13:00 - 18:30

MAN

ONT

37h 30m

1 stop

13:00 - 13:15

ONT

MAN

16h 15m

2 stops

£647KLM

Thu, 9 Jul - Sun, 19 Jul

19:10 - 20:19

MAN

SFO

33h 09m

2 stops

16:45 - 08:55

SFO

MAN

32h 10m

1 stop

£702Scandinavian Airlines

Mon, 15 Jun - Sun, 28 Jun

08:10 - 20:15

MAN

SNA

20h 05m

2 stops

11:42 - 16:55

SNA

MAN

21h 13m

2 stops

£761Aer Lingus

Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

09:10 - 21:13

MAN

SNA

20h 03m

2 stops

11:39 - 16:55

SNA

MAN

21h 16m

2 stops

£762Aer Lingus

Mon, 19 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct

Aer Lingus flights from Manchester to California

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Aer Lingus

10 Jun

MAN20:55Manchester

29h 30m

1 stop

LAX18:25Los Angeles Los Angeles

3 Jul

LAX20:10Los Angeles Los Angeles

27h 30m

1 stop

MAN07:40Manchester

£630

Aer Lingus

15 Jun

MAN12:05Manchester

14h 20m

1 stop

LAX18:25Los Angeles Los Angeles

23 Jun

LAX20:10Los Angeles Los Angeles

16h 15m

1 stop

MAN20:25Manchester

£652

Aer Lingus

15 Jun

MAN11:40Manchester

14h 45m

1 stop

LAX18:25Los Angeles Los Angeles

23 Jun

LAX20:10Los Angeles Los Angeles

16h 15m

1 stop

MAN20:25Manchester

£652

Scandinavian Airlines flights from Manchester to California

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Scandinavian Airlines

3 Sept

MAN21:10Manchester

27h 40m

2 stops

LAX16:50Los Angeles Los Angeles

10 Sept

LAX08:15Los Angeles Los Angeles

26h 15m

2 stops

MAN18:30Manchester

£629

Scandinavian Airlines

1 Sept

MAN09:35Manchester

15h 15m

1 stop

LAX16:50Los Angeles Los Angeles

8 Sept

LAX11:45Los Angeles Los Angeles

22h 45m

2 stops

MAN18:30Manchester

£632

Scandinavian Airlines

3 Sept

MAN09:35Manchester

15h 15m

1 stop

LAX16:50Los Angeles Los Angeles

10 Sept

LAX19:10Los Angeles Los Angeles

15h 20m

1 stop

MAN18:30Manchester

£632

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11:40-21:59

2 stops18h 19m

Ontario

Thu 3/12

16:47-16:30

2 stops15h 43m

£536

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MANSJC

Manchester

Wed 2/9

10:55-10:48

2 stops31h 53m

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Sun 6/9

16:11-19:20

2 stops19h 09m

£605

ManchesterOntario

MAN - ONT

MANONT

Manchester

Fri 20/11

09:00-21:59

2 stops20h 59m

Ontario

Thu 3/12

16:47-16:30

2 stops15h 43m

£617

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MAN - LAS

MANLAS

Manchester

Tue 1/9

11:00-18:35

1 stop15h 35m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 5/9

23:30-14:00

2 stops30h 30m

£618

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ManchesterLas Vegas

MAN - LAS

MANLAS

Manchester

Fri 11/9

11:10-13:30

Nonstop10h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 18/9

10:45-16:45

2 stops22h 00m

£619

ManchesterLos Angeles

MAN - LAX

MANLAX

Manchester

Thu 3/9

21:10-16:50

2 stops27h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 10/9

08:15-18:30

2 stops26h 15m

£629

ManchesterOntario

MAN - ONT

MANONT

Manchester

Thu 9/7

13:00-18:30

1 stop37h 30m

Ontario

Sun 19/7

13:00-13:15

2 stops16h 15m

£647

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MAN - SFO

MANSFO

Manchester

Mon 15/6

19:10-20:19

2 stops33h 09m

San Francisco

Sun 28/6

16:45-08:55

1 stop32h 10m

£702

ManchesterSanta Ana

MAN - SNA

MANSNA

Manchester

Tue 1/9

08:10-20:15

2 stops20h 05m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 22/9

11:42-16:55

2 stops21h 13m

£761

ManchesterSanta Ana

MAN - SNA

MANSNA

Manchester

Mon 19/10

09:10-21:13

2 stops20h 03m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 23/10

11:39-16:55

2 stops21h 16m

£762

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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 January, then departing from Manchester during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £498.

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 £570 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 £496 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Manchester to California flights?

You could potentially save up to 19% on your flight if you consider stops on a Manchester to California flight.

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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 17 operators available for flights from Manchester Airport to California as of June 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

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Iberia	PriceFrom £182	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 3,224 reviews	Search Iberia flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £300	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,027 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom £360	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,806 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
TAP AIR PORTUGAL	PriceFrom £387	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 2,272 reviews	Search TAP AIR PORTUGAL flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom £410	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,645 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom £433	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,393 reviews	Search Delta flights
Finnair	PriceFrom £454	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,401 reviews	Search Finnair flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom £462	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,127 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
SWISS	PriceFrom £463	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,964 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom £464	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 689 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights

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