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

London (LHR) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 2h 38m.

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

London (LHR) was the most common stop: 76% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

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

Air Canada and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating from Manchester to San Diego

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

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) offer the lowest average return price of £748.

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

Flights connecting via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 14h 49m.

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 62% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to San Diego. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to San Diego 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 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 October 2026, there are 3 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.

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19:15 - 22:59MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

35h 44m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Los Angeles

16:11 - 09:30SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

33h 19m2 stops Los Angeles Kastrup Copenhagen

£565Scandinavian Airlines

Tue, 17 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

09:35 - 23:03MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

21h 28m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

15:59 - 18:50SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

18h 51m2 stops Los Angeles Kastrup Copenhagen

£580Scandinavian Airlines

Mon, 12 Apr - Sat, 17 Apr

10:10 - 22:55MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

20h 45m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Los Angeles

15:59 - 09:30SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

33h 31m2 stops Los Angeles Kastrup Copenhagen

£587Scandinavian Airlines

Mon, 22 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb

07:15 - 15:45MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

16h 30m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

17:35 - 16:15SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

14h 40m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

£689Lufthansa

Tue, 17 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

06:00 - 16:25MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

18h 25m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Vancouver Intl

17:35 - 22:50SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

21h 15m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

£690Lufthansa

Tue, 17 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

07:00 - 15:45MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

16h 45m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

17:35 - 16:15SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

14h 40m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

£698Lufthansa

Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

09:45 - 16:10MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

14h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

18:00 - 15:35SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

13h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

£713British Airways

Mon, 22 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb

14:15 - 23:59MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

41h 44m2 stops Madrid Barajas Dallas/Fort Worth

19:00 - 19:05SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

17h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

£776British Airways

Mon, 22 Feb - Thu, 18 Mar

19:40 - 20:49MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

33h 09m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle New York John F Kennedy Intl

06:15 - 10:30SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

20h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£1,492Virgin Atlantic

Sun, 31 Jan - Tue, 9 Feb

14:55 - 12:08MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

29h 13m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

13:05 - 09:40SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

36h 35m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

£1,498Virgin Atlantic

Sun, 31 Jan - Tue, 9 Feb

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19:10 - 22:02MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

34h 52m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:05 - 09:30SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

38h 25m2 stops Los Angeles Kastrup Copenhagen

£816Scandinavian Airlines

Fri, 16 Oct - Wed, 25 Nov

13:05 - 22:58MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

17h 53m2 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

14:55 - 10:45SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

35h 50m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

£966Icelandair

Fri, 16 Oct - Wed, 25 Nov

14:25 - 23:19MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

16h 54m2 stops Dublin Chicago O'Hare Intl

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

28h 00m2 stops London Heathrow Dublin

£1,002Aer Lingus

Thu, 15 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct

08:35 - 16:49MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

40h 14m3 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Denver Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

06:30 - 19:35SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

29h 05m3 stops Denver Intl Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Dublin

£1,027Multiple Airlines

Fri, 16 Oct - Wed, 25 Nov

06:15 - 16:49MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

42h 34m3 stops Dublin Calgary Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

06:30 - 16:30SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

26h 00m3 stops Denver Intl Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Dublin

£1,027Multiple Airlines

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06:15 - 16:49MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

42h 34m3 stops Dublin Calgary Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

06:30 - 10:45SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

20h 15m2 stops Denver Intl Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

£1,052Multiple Airlines

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11:10 - 18:35MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

39h 25m2 stops Frankfurt am Main San Francisco

17:15 - 23:15SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

22h 00m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

£1,256Lufthansa

Sat, 17 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct

13:00 - 23:24MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

18h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

14:10 - 08:50SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

34h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£1,350Virgin Atlantic

Thu, 15 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct

13:00 - 21:15MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

16h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

06:20 - 08:45SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

18h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£1,450Virgin Atlantic

Fri, 16 Oct - Wed, 25 Nov

14:55 - 23:46MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

16h 51m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

07:32 - 09:40SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

18h 08m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

£1,450Virgin Atlantic

Fri, 16 Oct - Wed, 25 Nov

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Scandinavian Airlines

17 Nov

MAN19:15Manchester

35h 44m

2 stops

SAN22:59San Diego

23 Nov

SAN16:11San Diego

33h 19m

2 stops

MAN09:30Manchester

£565

Scandinavian Airlines

22 Feb

MAN10:10Manchester

20h 45m

2 stops

SAN22:55San Diego

28 Feb

SAN15:59San Diego

33h 31m

2 stops

MAN09:30Manchester

£587

Scandinavian Airlines

24 Feb

MAN10:10Manchester

20h 53m

2 stops

SAN23:03San Diego

17 Mar

SAN10:00San Diego

25h 35m

2 stops

MAN18:35Manchester

£589

Air Canada flights from Manchester to San Diego

Our best Air Canada deals on Manchester to San Diego flight tickets

Air Canada

9 Nov

MAN11:30Manchester

32h 30m

1 stop

SAN12:00San Diego

24 Nov

SAN22:30San Diego

26h 15m

2 stops

MAN08:45Manchester

£684

Air Canada

9 Mar

MAN11:30Manchester

32h 27m

1 stop

SAN11:57San Diego

16 Mar

SAN22:30San Diego

27h 30m

2 stops

MAN09:00Manchester

£692

Air Canada

19 Nov

MAN11:30Manchester

32h 30m

1 stop

SAN12:00San Diego

29 Nov

SAN12:55San Diego

35h 50m

1 stop

MAN08:45Manchester

£714

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Mon 22/2

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18:00-15:35

1 stop13h 35m

£713

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Mon 22/2

14:15-23:59

2 stops41h 44m

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1 stop17h 05m

£776

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Sun 31/1

19:40-20:49

2 stops33h 09m

San Diego

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06:15-10:30

1 stop20h 15m

£1,492

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Sun 31/1

14:55-12:08

1 stop29h 13m

San Diego

Tue 9/2

13:05-09:40

1 stop36h 35m

£1,498

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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 £714 to £907.
The lowest price recently found on this route was £565.

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 £646.

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 £813 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 £724 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 22% 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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Best price found	£344
Fastest flight time	16h 54m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to San Diego from Manchester in the past 72 hours is £344. The best return flight deal from Manchester to San Diego found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £565.

The fastest flight from Manchester to San Diego takes 16h 54m

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 54m 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 October 2026, there are 3 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 66% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Virgin Atlantic with 24% and Lufthansa with 10%.

Best airlines flying from Manchester to San Diego

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom £597	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 695 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £615	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,263 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £625	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,278 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights

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