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

Amsterdam (AMS) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 12m.

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

Aer Lingus, United Airlines, and British Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Manchester to San Francisco

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

London (LHR) was the most common stop: 28% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

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

Flights connecting via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 13h 53m.

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

Flights via New York (JFK) offer the lowest average return price of £496.

Which airlines fly to San Francisco?

Aer Lingus, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco from Manchester according to our data. Aer Lingus is the first choice among our users, with 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to San Francisco. Keep in mind that there are 12 different airlines that fly to San Francisco 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 Francisco Airport?

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

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

As of October 2026, there are 12 operators available to choose from for flights from Manchester Airport to San Francisco Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Manchester Airport to San Francisco 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 Francisco Airport.

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

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

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14:40 - 14:50MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

32h 10m2 stops Dublin Kastrup Copenhagen

16:45 - 21:55SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

21h 10m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Dublin

£514Multiple Airlines

Thu, 3 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec

19:10 - 14:40MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

27h 30m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

16:45 - 09:40SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

32h 55m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Stockholm Arlanda

£515Scandinavian Airlines

Wed, 14 Apr - Sat, 24 Apr

19:10 - 14:40MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

27h 30m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

16:45 - 18:50SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

18h 05m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

£516Scandinavian Airlines

Wed, 14 Apr - Sat, 24 Apr

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

06:00 - 15:35MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

17h 35m1 stop Dublin

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

18h 15m1 stop Dublin

£558Multiple Airlines

Tue, 1 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec

11:30 - 20:03MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

16h 33m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

08:25 - 10:20SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

17h 55m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

£656Air Canada

Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

06:10 - 21:33MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

23h 23m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

08:25 - 10:20SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

17h 55m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

£657Air Canada

Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

08:00 - 14:55MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

14h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

20:35 - 21:35SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

17h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

£661British Airways

Sat, 5 Dec - Sun, 6 Dec

08:55 - 14:55MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

14h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

17:25 - 18:35SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

17h 10m1 stop London Heathrow

£664British Airways

Mon, 23 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

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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

£703Scandinavian Airlines

Tue, 27 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

20:20 - 21:10MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

31h 50m1 stop Paris Beauvais-Tille

16:35 - 11:25SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

34h 50m2 stops Lisbon Humberto Delgado Paris Orly

£703Multiple Airlines

Tue, 27 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov

06:10 - 21:10MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

22h 00m1 stop Paris Beauvais-Tille

16:35 - 11:25SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

34h 50m2 stops Lisbon Humberto Delgado Paris Orly

£712Multiple Airlines

Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov

08:10 - 15:50MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

15h 40m1 stop Dublin

17:20 - 16:45SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

15h 25m1 stop Dublin

£718Aer Lingus

Fri, 23 Oct - Sat, 5 Dec

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

27h 35m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

16:45 - 09:30SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

32h 45m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

£738Scandinavian Airlines

Tue, 27 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov

20:55 - 16:35MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

26h 40m1 stop Dublin

06:01 - 07:35SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

17h 34m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dublin

£752Aer Lingus

Tue, 27 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov

05:55 - 15:54MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

17h 59m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Los Angeles

13:50 - 16:35SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

18h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£835KLM

Fri, 23 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

05:55 - 15:54MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

17h 59m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Los Angeles

13:50 - 16:35SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

18h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£837KLM

Fri, 23 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

08:30 - 15:55MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

14h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

17:25 - 14:15SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

12h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

£840American Airlines

Wed, 28 Oct - Thu, 12 Nov

09:40 - 21:56MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

19h 16m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

07:21 - 08:50SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

17h 29m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow

£844American Airlines

Tue, 27 Oct - Sat, 14 Nov

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8 Dec

MAN19:15Manchester

27h 35m

1 stop

SFO14:50San Francisco

23 Jan

SFO16:45San Francisco

32h 45m

1 stop

MAN09:30Manchester

£511

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8 Dec

MAN19:15Manchester

27h 35m

1 stop

SFO14:50San Francisco

23 Jan

SFO16:45San Francisco

35h 30m

2 stops

MAN12:15Manchester

£512

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14 Apr

MAN19:10Manchester

27h 30m

1 stop

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24 Apr

SFO16:45San Francisco

32h 55m

2 stops

MAN09:40Manchester

£515

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£661

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Thu 3/12

14:40-14:50

2 stops32h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 10/12

16:45-21:55

2 stops21h 10m

£514

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19:10-14:40

1 stop27h 30m

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£515

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19:10-14:40

1 stop27h 30m

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£516

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09:50-15:35

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17:20-19:35

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£544

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Wed 18/11

09:50-15:35

1 stop13h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 25/11

17:20-19:35

1 stop18h 15m

£554

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MAN Manchester - SFO San Francisco

MANSFO

Manchester

Tue 1/12

06:00-15:35

1 stop17h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 8/12

17:20-19:35

1 stop18h 15m

£558

ManchesterSan Francisco

MAN Manchester - SFO San Francisco

MANSFO

Manchester

Thu 5/11

11:30-20:03

1 stop16h 33m

San Francisco

Mon 9/11

08:25-10:20

2 stops17h 55m

£656

ManchesterSan Francisco

MAN Manchester - SFO San Francisco

MANSFO

Manchester

Thu 5/11

06:10-21:33

2 stops23h 23m

San Francisco

Mon 9/11

08:25-10:20

2 stops17h 55m

£657

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MAN Manchester - SFO San Francisco

MANSFO

Manchester

Sat 5/12

08:00-14:55

1 stop14h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 6/12

20:35-21:35

1 stop17h 00m

£661

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ManchesterSan Francisco

MAN Manchester - SFO San Francisco

MANSFO

Manchester

Mon 23/11

08:55-14:55

1 stop14h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 30/11

17:25-18:35

1 stop17h 10m

£664

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Manchester to San Francisco

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from £564 to £722.
The lowest price recently found on this route was £514.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco from Manchester, with most prices found around £554. If you are unable to visit San Francisco during the month of January, then departing from Manchester during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £571.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from Manchester when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around £675 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from Manchester for as low as £617 on momondo.

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

As of October 2026, prices for Manchester to San Francisco flights are approximately 21% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Manchester to San Francisco

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Best price found	£328
Fastest flight time	17h 50m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Manchester in the past 72 hours is £328. The best return flight deal from Manchester to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £514.

The fastest flight from Manchester to San Francisco takes 17h 50m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Manchester to San Francisco

How far is Manchester to San Francisco by plane?
The straight-line distance from Manchester to San Francisco is 5189.9 mi. Typically, this will take 17h 50m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Manchester Airport to San Francisco Airport?
Prices for flights from Manchester Airport to San Francisco Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Manchester Airport to San Francisco Airport?
As of October 2026, there are 12 operators available to choose from for flights from Manchester Airport to San Francisco Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Manchester Airport to San Francisco 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 Francisco Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Manchester to San Francisco is Aer Lingus (40% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are British Airways (29%), Virgin Atlantic (11%), and Scandinavian Airlines (6%).

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Air Canada	PriceFrom £392	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,796 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom £419	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 2,022 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom £434	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,668 reviews	Search Delta flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £477	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,292 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £487	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,268 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom £491	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 697 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom £491	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,420 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Aer Lingus	PriceFrom £529	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,854 reviews	Search Aer Lingus flights
KLM	PriceFrom £540	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,590 reviews	Search KLM flights
SWISS	PriceFrom £569	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 2,112 reviews	Search SWISS flights

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