Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Manchester and San Diego?

London (LHR) was the most common stop: 74% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Manchester to San Diego?

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the lowest average return price of £526.

Which airlines fly to San Diego?

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Diego from Manchester according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 59% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to San Diego. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to San Diego on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Manchester to San Diego?

Amsterdam (AMS) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 2h 20m.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Manchester to San Diego?

Flights connecting via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 14h 15m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Manchester to San Diego?

United Airlines, KLM, and Lufthansa are the most popular carriers operating from Manchester to San Diego

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

Prices for flights from Manchester Airport to San Diego Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

As of August 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Manchester Airport to San Diego Airport.

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

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Manchester Airport to San Diego Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Diego Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to San Diego 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 San Diego Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

£383 Cheap Flights from Manchester to San Diego in 2026

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19:15 - 23:24MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

36h 09m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

15:00 - 09:30SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

34h 30m2 stops Los Angeles Kastrup Copenhagen

£579Scandinavian Airlines

Sun, 29 Nov - Sat, 5 Dec

19:15 - 23:24MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

36h 09m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

15:00 - 09:30SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

34h 30m2 stops Los Angeles Kastrup Copenhagen

£587Scandinavian Airlines

Sun, 29 Nov - Sat, 5 Dec

17:30 - 16:10MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

30h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

13:12 - 14:00SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

16h 48m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

£689British Airways

Tue, 8 Dec - Tue, 22 Dec

07:40 - 19:28MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

19h 48m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

13:12 - 14:00SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

16h 48m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

£693British Airways

Tue, 8 Dec - Tue, 22 Dec

14:55 - 23:34MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

16h 39m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

07:30 - 08:15SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

16h 45m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

£693Virgin Atlantic

Wed, 23 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

06:10 - 20:45MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

22h 35m3 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

14:23 - 08:40SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

34h 17m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

£693Lufthansa

Tue, 8 Dec - Tue, 22 Dec

14:55 - 11:36MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

28h 41m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

13:15 - 08:15SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

35h 00m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

£695Virgin Atlantic

Mon, 21 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

07:00 - 15:25MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

16h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

06:42 - 10:40SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

19h 58m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

£697Lufthansa

Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep

08:35 - 10:07MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

33h 32m2 stops London Heathrow Charlotte Douglas

16:30 - 19:15SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

18h 45m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow

£730Finnair

Tue, 1 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep

14:00 - 14:55MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

32h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

10:04 - 11:30SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

17h 26m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

£738Finnair

Tue, 1 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep

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American Airlines flights from Manchester to San Diego

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American Airlines

2 Sept

MAN09:20Manchester

16h 30m

1 stop

SAN17:50San Diego

15 Sept

SAN11:15San Diego

17h 50m

2 stops

MAN13:05Manchester

£753

American Airlines

1 Sept

MAN06:55Manchester

19h 59m

2 stops

SAN18:54San Diego

15 Sept

SAN11:15San Diego

17h 50m

2 stops

MAN13:05Manchester

£758

American Airlines

20 Aug

MAN16:25Manchester

30h 30m

1 stop

SAN14:55San Diego

24 Aug

SAN16:45San Diego

14h 25m

1 stop

MAN15:10Manchester

£1,075

Delta flights from Manchester to San Diego

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Delta

1 Sept

MAN05:55Manchester

13h 55m

1 stop

SAN11:50San Diego

17 Sept

SAN15:00San Diego

17h 55m

2 stops

MAN16:55Manchester

£758

Delta

1 Sept

MAN05:55Manchester

13h 55m

1 stop

SAN11:50San Diego

17 Sept

SAN13:40San Diego

24h 20m

1 stop

MAN22:00Manchester

£759

Delta

1 Sept

MAN05:55Manchester

13h 55m

1 stop

SAN11:50San Diego

10 Sept

SAN10:56San Diego

13h 54m

1 stop

MAN08:50Manchester

£761

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MAN Manchester - SAN San Diego

MANSAN

Manchester

Sun 29/11

19:15-23:24

2 stops36h 09m

San Diego

Sat 5/12

15:00-09:30

2 stops34h 30m

£579

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN Manchester - SAN San Diego

MANSAN

Manchester

Sun 29/11

19:15-23:24

2 stops36h 09m

San Diego

Sat 5/12

15:00-09:30

2 stops34h 30m

£587

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN Manchester - SAN San Diego

MANSAN

Manchester

Tue 8/12

17:30-16:10

1 stop30h 40m

San Diego

Tue 22/12

13:12-14:00

2 stops16h 48m

£689

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN Manchester - SAN San Diego

MANSAN

Manchester

Tue 8/12

07:40-19:28

2 stops19h 48m

San Diego

Tue 22/12

13:12-14:00

2 stops16h 48m

£693

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ManchesterSan Diego

MAN Manchester - SAN San Diego

MANSAN

Manchester

Wed 23/9

14:55-23:34

1 stop16h 39m

San Diego

Mon 28/9

07:30-08:15

1 stop16h 45m

£693

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN Manchester - SAN San Diego

MANSAN

Manchester

Tue 8/12

06:10-20:45

3 stops22h 35m

San Diego

Tue 22/12

14:23-08:40

2 stops34h 17m

£693

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN Manchester - SAN San Diego

MANSAN

Manchester

Mon 21/9

14:55-11:36

1 stop28h 41m

San Diego

Tue 29/9

13:15-08:15

1 stop35h 00m

£695

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN Manchester - SAN San Diego

MANSAN

Manchester

Tue 1/9

07:00-15:25

1 stop16h 25m

San Diego

Tue 8/9

06:42-10:40

2 stops19h 58m

£697

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN Manchester - SAN San Diego

MANSAN

Manchester

Tue 1/9

08:35-10:07

2 stops33h 32m

San Diego

Thu 17/9

16:30-19:15

2 stops18h 45m

£730

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN Manchester - SAN San Diego

MANSAN

Manchester

Tue 1/9

14:00-14:55

1 stop32h 55m

San Diego

Thu 17/9

10:04-11:30

2 stops17h 26m

£738

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Manchester and San Diego?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from £684 to £1,021.
The lowest price recently found on this route was £579.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?

If you don’t want to visit San Diego in February, then you should wait until January to fly from Manchester, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £608.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Diego from Manchester when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Diego for around £752 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Diego from Manchester for as low as £589 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Manchester to San Diego flights?

You could potentially save up to 18% on your flight if you consider stops on a Manchester to San Diego flight.

How have Manchester to San Diego flight prices changed over time?

When to book flights from Manchester to San Diego

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Manchester to San Diego according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Fastest flight time	16h 39m
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The fastest flight from Manchester to San Diego takes 16h 39m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Manchester to San Diego

How far is Manchester to San Diego by plane?
The distance between Manchester and San Diego is about 5322.8 mi. 16h 39m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Manchester Airport to San Diego Airport?
Prices for flights from Manchester Airport to San Diego Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Manchester Airport to San Diego Airport?
As of August 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Manchester Airport to San Diego Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Manchester Airport to San Diego Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Manchester Airport to San Diego Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Diego Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to San Diego 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 San Diego Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular airline from Manchester to San Diego?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Manchester and San Diego, the leading airline is British Airways, making up 53% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Virgin Atlantic with 26%, Lufthansa with 10%, and Finnair with 4%.

Best airlines flying from Manchester to San Diego

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom £530	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 694 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom £539	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,869 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom £542	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,555 reviews	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £552	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,178 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £553	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,148 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Finnair	PriceFrom £582	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,427 reviews	Search Finnair flights

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