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.

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

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

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

Lufthansa is the most popular carrier operating from Manchester to San Diego

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.

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.

£406 Cheap Flights from Manchester to San Diego in 2026/27

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10:10 - 23:03MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

20h 53m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:00 - 18:35SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

24h 35m2 stops Los Angeles Kastrup Copenhagen

£579Scandinavian Airlines

Mon, 25 Jan - Mon, 1 Feb

19:15 - 22:34MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

35h 19m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

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

38h 25m2 stops Los Angeles Kastrup Copenhagen

£579Scandinavian Airlines

Tue, 17 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

10:10 - 23:03MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

20h 53m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:00 - 09:30SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

39h 30m2 stops Los Angeles Kastrup Copenhagen

£580Scandinavian Airlines

Sun, 7 Feb - Wed, 24 Feb

12:10 - 21:50MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

17h 40m2 stops London Heathrow Dallas/Fort Worth

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

16h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

£656British Airways

Wed, 18 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec

17:00 - 15:45MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

30h 45m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

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

21h 15m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

£668Lufthansa

Sun, 8 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec

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

£669Lufthansa

Tue, 17 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

09:40 - 16:10MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

14h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

16:40 - 18:40SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

18h 00m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl London Heathrow

£692British Airways

Sun, 7 Feb - Wed, 24 Feb

11:50 - 23:38MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

18h 48m2 stops London Heathrow Dallas/Fort Worth

18:00 - 16:30SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

14h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

£694British Airways

Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

05:50 - 13:10MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

14h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

14:05 - 20:00SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

21h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£718Virgin Atlantic

Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

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

£727Virgin Atlantic

Sun, 10 Jan - Sun, 17 Jan

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09:00 - 20:36MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

43h 36m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

07:00 - 06:30SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

15h 30m2 stops Denver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

£717Multiple Airlines

Wed, 7 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct

08:55 - 20:12MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

19h 17m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Minneapolis St Paul

15:00 - 16:55SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

17h 55m2 stops Los Angeles Paris Charles de Gaulle

£717Delta

Wed, 7 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct

10:40 - 22:02MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

19h 22m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:57 - 14:00SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

19h 03m2 stops Los Angeles Paris Charles de Gaulle

£717Delta

Wed, 7 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct

08:55 - 20:12MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

19h 17m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Minneapolis St Paul

15:00 - 16:55SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

17h 55m2 stops Los Angeles Paris Charles de Gaulle

£718Delta

Wed, 7 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct

10:40 - 22:02MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

19h 22m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:57 - 14:00SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

19h 03m2 stops Los Angeles Paris Charles de Gaulle

£718Delta

Wed, 7 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct

09:00 - 20:29MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

19h 29m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

06:15 - 17:35SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

27h 20m3 stops Los Angeles Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main

£720United Airlines

Wed, 7 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct

09:00 - 20:29MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

19h 29m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

06:40 - 17:35SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

26h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

£721United Airlines

Wed, 7 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct

10:55 - 21:33MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

18h 38m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

19:40 - 19:00SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

15h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

£760British Airways

Wed, 7 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct

07:55 - 17:50MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

17h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

16:45 - 15:10SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

14h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

£870British Airways

Wed, 7 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct

17:55 - 15:25MAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

29h 30m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

17:15 - 17:05SAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

15h 50m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

£1,239Lufthansa

Wed, 7 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct

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British Airways flights from Manchester to San Diego

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British Airways

18 Nov

MAN12:10Manchester

17h 40m

2 stops

SAN21:50San Diego

7 Dec

SAN18:00San Diego

16h 35m

1 stop

MAN18:35Manchester

£656

British Airways

29 Oct

MAN11:50Manchester

18h 48m

2 stops

SAN23:38San Diego

5 Nov

SAN18:00San Diego

14h 30m

1 stop

MAN16:30Manchester

£694

British Airways

11 Nov

MAN09:20Manchester

14h 50m

1 stop

SAN16:10San Diego

1 Dec

SAN16:30San Diego

19h 00m

2 stops

MAN19:30Manchester

£705

Air Canada flights from Manchester to San Diego

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Air Canada

19 Nov

MAN11:30Manchester

32h 30m

1 stop

SAN12:00San Diego

29 Nov

SAN17:15San Diego

31h 45m

2 stops

MAN09:00Manchester

£660

Air Canada

17 Nov

MAN11:30Manchester

32h 30m

1 stop

SAN12:00San Diego

23 Nov

SAN06:50San Diego

17h 55m

2 stops

MAN08:45Manchester

£664

Air Canada

9 Nov

MAN11:30Manchester

32h 30m

1 stop

SAN12:00San Diego

1 Dec

SAN12:55San Diego

36h 05m

1 stop

MAN09:00Manchester

£690

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MANSAN

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Mon 25/1

10:10-23:03

2 stops20h 53m

San Diego

Mon 1/2

10:00-18:35

2 stops24h 35m

£579

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MAN Manchester - SAN San Diego

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Tue 17/11

19:15-22:34

2 stops35h 19m

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Mon 23/11

11:05-09:30

2 stops38h 25m

£579

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN Manchester - SAN San Diego

MANSAN

Manchester

Sun 7/2

10:10-23:03

2 stops20h 53m

San Diego

Wed 24/2

10:00-09:30

2 stops39h 30m

£580

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN Manchester - SAN San Diego

MANSAN

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Wed 18/11

12:10-21:50

2 stops17h 40m

San Diego

Mon 7/12

18:00-18:35

1 stop16h 35m

£656

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN Manchester - SAN San Diego

MANSAN

Manchester

Sun 8/11

17:00-15:45

1 stop30h 45m

San Diego

Tue 1/12

17:35-22:50

1 stop21h 15m

£668

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ManchesterSan Diego

MAN Manchester - SAN San Diego

MANSAN

Manchester

Tue 17/11

07:15-15:45

1 stop16h 30m

San Diego

Mon 23/11

17:35-16:15

1 stop14h 40m

£669

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN Manchester - SAN San Diego

MANSAN

Manchester

Sun 7/2

09:40-16:10

1 stop14h 30m

San Diego

Wed 24/2

16:40-18:40

2 stops18h 00m

£692

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN Manchester - SAN San Diego

MANSAN

Manchester

Thu 29/10

11:50-23:38

2 stops18h 48m

San Diego

Thu 5/11

18:00-16:30

1 stop14h 30m

£694

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN Manchester - SAN San Diego

MANSAN

Manchester

Thu 29/10

05:50-13:10

1 stop14h 20m

San Diego

Thu 5/11

14:05-20:00

1 stop21h 55m

£718

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN Manchester - SAN San Diego

MANSAN

Manchester

Sun 10/1

14:55-12:08

1 stop29h 13m

San Diego

Sun 17/1

13:05-09:40

1 stop36h 35m

£727

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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 £710 to £907.
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 £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 £809 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	£406
Fastest flight time	20h 53m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to San Diego from Manchester in the past 72 hours is £406. The best return flight deal from Manchester to San Diego found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £579.

The fastest flight from Manchester to San Diego takes 20h 53m

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. 20h 53m 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 7.4 694 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £615	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,241 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £625	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,254 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights

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