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 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to San Francisco. Keep in mind that there are 13 different airlines that fly to San Francisco 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 Francisco?

Amsterdam (AMS) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 13m.

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

Dublin (DUB) was the most common stop: 35% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

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

Flights via Copenhagen (CPH) offer the lowest average return price of £476.

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

Delta and British Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Manchester to San Francisco

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 51m.

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 August 2026, there are 13 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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20:10 - 14:40MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

26h 30m2 stops Stockholm Arlanda Kastrup Copenhagen

16:45 - 19:10SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

18h 25m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Stockholm Arlanda

£567Scandinavian Airlines

Sun, 27 Sep - Mon, 12 Oct

20:10 - 14:40MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

26h 30m2 stops Stockholm Arlanda Kastrup Copenhagen

16:45 - 18:30SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

17h 45m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

£567Scandinavian Airlines

Sun, 27 Sep - Mon, 12 Oct

13:05 - 13:05MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

32h 00m2 stops Milan Linate Rome Fiumicino

15:05 - 22:05SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

23h 00m3 stops Rome Fiumicino Milan Linate Amsterdam Schiphol

£580Multiple Airlines

Mon, 16 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov

17:55 - 15:21MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

29h 26m3 stops Barcelona-El Prat Frankfurt am Main Vancouver Intl

08:10 - 18:20SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

26h 10m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Barcelona-El Prat

£581Multiple Airlines

Sun, 27 Sep - Mon, 12 Oct

05:50 - 18:00MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

20h 10m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

23:50 - 08:15SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

24h 25m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

£591Virgin Atlantic

Sun, 6 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

09:10 - 15:50MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

14h 40m1 stop Dublin

17:20 - 20:25SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

19h 05m1 stop Dublin

£615Aer Lingus

Mon, 7 Sep - Mon, 7 Dec

17:25 - 15:50MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

30h 25m1 stop Dublin

17:20 - 13:25SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

12h 05m1 stop Dublin

£620Aer Lingus

Thu, 22 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov

06:00 - 14:55MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

16h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

17:25 - 16:30SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

15h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

£634British Airways

Mon, 7 Dec - Tue, 19 Jan

14:55 - 18:00MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

35h 05m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

20:10 - 22:20SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

18h 10m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

£636Virgin Atlantic

Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 8 Oct

12:35 - 18:45MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

14h 10m1 stop London Heathrow

20:35 - 19:30SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

14h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

£638British Airways

Tue, 19 Jan - Tue, 26 Jan

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

27h 30m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

16:45 - 18:30SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

17h 45m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

£756Scandinavian Airlines

Tue, 18 Aug - Wed, 30 Sep

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

27h 30m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

16:45 - 20:30SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

19h 45m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Oslo Gardermoen

£759Scandinavian Airlines

Tue, 18 Aug - Wed, 30 Sep

22:25 - 21:55MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

31h 30m3 stops Dublin Halifax Intl Calgary

06:00 - 22:35SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

32h 35m2 stops Calgary Dublin

£882Multiple Airlines

Wed, 19 Aug - Thu, 17 Sep

17:30 - 19:00MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

33h 30m3 stops Oslo Gardermoen Stockholm Arlanda Munich Franz Josef Strauss

11:40 - 20:05SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

24h 25m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Stockholm Arlanda Amsterdam Schiphol

£887Multiple Airlines

Wed, 19 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

14:25 - 15:55MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

33h 30m1 stop Dublin

17:35 - 13:55SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

12h 20m1 stop Dublin

£901Aer Lingus

Mon, 17 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

14:25 - 15:50MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

33h 25m1 stop Dublin

17:40 - 16:55SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

15h 15m1 stop Dublin

£935Aer Lingus

Wed, 19 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

20:50 - 11:45MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

22h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

13:45 - 22:00SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

24h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£969KLM

Tue, 18 Aug - Wed, 30 Sep

08:50 - 17:40MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

16h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

16:35 - 15:10SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

14h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

£1,085British Airways

Mon, 17 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug

06:45 - 08:50MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

34h 05m2 stops London Heathrow Dallas/Fort Worth

11:45 - 15:45SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

20h 00m2 stops Los Angeles London Heathrow

£1,309Finnair

Sat, 15 Aug - Sat, 22 Aug

05:50 - 12:50MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

15h 00m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

15:05 - 16:55SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

17h 50m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

£2,175Air France

Sat, 15 Aug - Sat, 29 Aug

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Scandinavian Airlines flights from Manchester to San Francisco

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Scandinavian Airlines

27 Sept

MAN20:10Manchester

26h 30m

2 stops

SFO14:40San Francisco

12 Oct

SFO16:45San Francisco

18h 25m

2 stops

MAN19:10Manchester

£567

Scandinavian Airlines

20 Nov

MAN19:15Manchester

27h 35m

1 stop

SFO14:50San Francisco

30 Nov

SFO16:45San Francisco

33h 00m

2 stops

MAN09:45Manchester

£568

Scandinavian Airlines

1 Nov

MAN20:25Manchester

26h 25m

2 stops

SFO14:50San Francisco

24 Feb

SFO16:45San Francisco

17h 50m

1 stop

MAN18:35Manchester

£569

Aer Lingus flights from Manchester to San Francisco

Our best Aer Lingus deals on Manchester to San Francisco flight tickets

Aer Lingus

22 Aug

MAN17:25Manchester

30h 30m

1 stop

SFO15:55San Francisco

6 Sept

SFO17:40San Francisco

12h 15m

1 stop

MAN13:55Manchester

£812

Aer Lingus

20 Aug

MAN12:05Manchester

35h 45m

1 stop

SFO15:50San Francisco

30 Aug

SFO17:40San Francisco

30h 00m

1 stop

MAN07:40Manchester

£829

Aer Lingus

25 Aug

MAN08:10Manchester

15h 45m

1 stop

SFO15:55San Francisco

26 Aug

SFO17:40San Francisco

18h 45m

1 stop

MAN20:25Manchester

£854

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1 stop17h 45m

£567

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MAN Manchester - SFO San Francisco

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Manchester

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13:05-13:05

2 stops32h 00m

San Francisco

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15:05-22:05

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£580

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San Francisco

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23:50-08:15

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£591

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1 stop14h 40m

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1 stop19h 05m

£615

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MAN Manchester - SFO San Francisco

MANSFO

Manchester

Thu 22/10

17:25-15:50

1 stop30h 25m

San Francisco

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17:20-13:25

1 stop12h 05m

£620

ManchesterSan Francisco

MAN Manchester - SFO San Francisco

MANSFO

Manchester

Mon 7/12

06:00-14:55

1 stop16h 55m

San Francisco

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1 stop15h 05m

£634

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MAN Manchester - SFO San Francisco

MANSFO

Manchester

Thu 10/9

14:55-18:00

1 stop35h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 8/10

20:10-22:20

1 stop18h 10m

£636

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MAN Manchester - SFO San Francisco

MANSFO

Manchester

Tue 19/1

12:35-18:45

1 stop14h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 26/1

20:35-19:30

1 stop14h 55m

£638

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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 £666 to £833.
The lowest price recently found on this route was £567.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco from Manchester, with most prices found around £543. If you are unable to visit San Francisco during the month of February, then departing from Manchester during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £566.

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 £647 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 £597 on momondo.

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

As of August 2026, prices for Manchester to San Francisco flights are approximately 64% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Manchester to San Francisco

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Fastest flight time	13h 50m
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The fastest flight from Manchester to San Francisco takes 13h 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 13h 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 August 2026, there are 13 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 (35% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are British Airways (28%), Virgin Atlantic (12%), and Scandinavian Airlines (10%).

Best airlines flying from Manchester to San Francisco

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Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom £411	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,950 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom £431	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,502 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom £450	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,470 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Finnair	PriceFrom £454	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,426 reviews	Search Finnair flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £464	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,156 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom £468	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 694 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £475	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,191 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom £488	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,108 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom £498	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,558 reviews	Search KLM flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom £512	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,929 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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