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.

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

British Airways is the most popular carrier operating from Manchester to San Francisco

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

Flights via New York (JFK) offer the lowest average return price of £491.

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 52m.

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

Dublin (DUB) was the most common stop: 36% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

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 42% 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.

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 September 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.

£328 Cheap Flights from Manchester to San Francisco in 2026

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08:50 - 14:55MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

14h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

20:35 - 19:40SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

15h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

£367British Airways

Sat, 21 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

13:45 - 19:57MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

38h 12m2 stops Madrid Barajas Chicago O'Hare Intl

23:39 - 13:55SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

30h 16m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Madrid Barajas

£440Multiple Airlines

Tue, 24 Nov - Tue, 8 Dec

14:35 - 21:39MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

38h 04m2 stops Madrid Barajas Los Angeles Los Angeles

10:34 - 13:55SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

19h 21m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Madrid Barajas

£451Iberia

Thu, 29 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

05:50 - 12:45MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

13h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

11:05 - 16:05SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

21h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Paris Charles de Gaulle

£459Virgin Atlantic

Sun, 1 Nov - Tue, 2 Mar

14:55 - 01:15MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

18h 20m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

07:00 - 10:05SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

19h 05m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

£463Virgin Atlantic

Sun, 1 Nov - Wed, 24 Feb

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

14h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

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

17h 10m1 stop London Heathrow

£474British Airways

Sat, 21 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

06:40 - 15:55MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

16h 15m1 stop London Heathrow

17:25 - 14:55SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

13h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

£485Finnair

Sun, 1 Nov - Wed, 24 Feb

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

14h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

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

15h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

£488Finnair

Sun, 1 Nov - Tue, 2 Mar

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

20h 10m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

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

18h 10m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

£491Air France

Thu, 24 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

10:55 - 18:00MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

15h 05m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

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

18h 10m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

£509Air France

Thu, 1 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct

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

15h 40m1 stop Dublin

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

15h 15m1 stop Dublin

£668Aer Lingus

Thu, 10 Sep - Tue, 13 Oct

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

15h 40m1 stop Dublin

17:40 - 13:55SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

12h 15m1 stop Dublin

£680Aer Lingus

Thu, 10 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

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

31h 00m2 stops Dublin Calgary

20:30 - 22:50SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

18h 20m1 stop Paris Orly

£720Multiple Airlines

Thu, 10 Sep - Mon, 12 Oct

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

31h 00m2 stops Dublin Calgary

20:30 - 22:50SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

18h 20m1 stop Paris Orly

£720Multiple Airlines

Thu, 10 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep

14:55 - 00:34MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

17h 39m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

16:05 - 08:15SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

32h 10m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

£796Virgin Atlantic

Mon, 14 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep

14:55 - 00:34MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

17h 39m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

16:05 - 08:15SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

32h 10m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

£796Virgin Atlantic

Mon, 14 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep

06:55 - 10:52MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

35h 57m2 stops London Heathrow Charlotte Douglas

14:00 - 17:20SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

19h 20m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow

£802Finnair

Mon, 14 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep

05:55 - 11:45MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

13h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

11:58 - 14:00SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

18h 02m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Paris Charles de Gaulle

£810Delta

Thu, 10 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

05:55 - 11:45MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

13h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

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

17h 50m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

£810Delta

Thu, 10 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

06:55 - 10:52MAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

35h 57m2 stops London Heathrow Charlotte Douglas

14:00 - 17:20SFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

19h 20m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow

£813Finnair

Mon, 14 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep

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British Airways flights from Manchester to San Francisco

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British Airways

21 Nov

MAN08:50Manchester

14h 05m

1 stop

SFO14:55San Francisco

30 Nov

SFO20:35San Francisco

15h 05m

1 stop

MAN19:40Manchester

£367

British Airways

4 Nov

MAN12:10Manchester

20h 29m

2 stops

SFO00:39San Francisco

8 Nov

SFO20:35San Francisco

17h 00m

1 stop

MAN21:35Manchester

£478

British Airways

4 Nov

MAN12:10Manchester

19h 45m

2 stops

SFO23:55San Francisco

9 Nov

SFO17:25San Francisco

17h 10m

1 stop

MAN18:35Manchester

£479

Iberia flights from Manchester to San Francisco

Our best Iberia deals on Manchester to San Francisco flight tickets

Iberia

29 Oct

MAN14:35Manchester

38h 04m

2 stops

SFO21:39San Francisco

4 Nov

SFO10:34San Francisco

19h 21m

2 stops

MAN13:55Manchester

£451

Iberia

29 Sept

MAN09:35Manchester

21h 53m

2 stops

SFO23:28San Francisco

12 Oct

SFO12:59San Francisco

36h 01m

2 stops

MAN09:00Manchester

£471

Iberia

29 Sept

MAN09:35Manchester

21h 53m

2 stops

SFO23:28San Francisco

11 Oct

SFO07:10San Francisco

41h 50m

2 stops

MAN09:00Manchester

£475

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Sat 21/11

08:50-14:55

1 stop14h 05m

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Mon 30/11

20:35-19:40

1 stop15h 05m

£367

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Tue 24/11

13:45-19:57

2 stops38h 12m

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23:39-13:55

2 stops30h 16m

£440

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Manchester

Thu 29/10

14:35-21:39

2 stops38h 04m

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10:34-13:55

2 stops19h 21m

£451

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Sun 1/11

05:50-12:45

1 stop13h 55m

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11:05-16:05

2 stops21h 00m

£459

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Sun 1/11

14:55-01:15

1 stop18h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 24/2

07:00-10:05

2 stops19h 05m

£463

ManchesterSan Francisco

MAN Manchester - SFO San Francisco

MANSFO

Manchester

Sat 21/11

08:00-14:55

1 stop14h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 30/11

17:25-18:35

1 stop17h 10m

£474

ManchesterSan Francisco

MAN Manchester - SFO San Francisco

MANSFO

Manchester

Sun 1/11

06:40-15:55

1 stop16h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 24/2

17:25-14:55

1 stop13h 30m

£485

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ManchesterSan Francisco

MAN Manchester - SFO San Francisco

MANSFO

Manchester

Sun 1/11

08:55-15:55

1 stop14h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 2/3

17:25-16:30

1 stop15h 05m

£488

ManchesterSan Francisco

MAN Manchester - SFO San Francisco

MANSFO

Manchester

Thu 24/9

05:50-18:00

1 stop20h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 29/9

20:10-22:20

1 stop18h 10m

£491

ManchesterSan Francisco

MAN Manchester - SFO San Francisco

MANSFO

Manchester

Thu 1/10

10:55-18:00

1 stop15h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 5/10

20:10-22:20

1 stop18h 10m

£509

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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 £530 to £670.
The lowest price recently found on this route was £367.

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 £539. 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 £558.

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 £655 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 £602 on momondo.

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

As of September 2026, prices for Manchester to San Francisco flights are approximately 8% 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	13h 45m
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 £367.

The fastest flight from Manchester to San Francisco takes 13h 45m

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 45m 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 September 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 (36% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are British Airways (32%), Virgin Atlantic (11%), and Scandinavian Airlines (6%).

Best airlines flying from Manchester to San Francisco

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Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom £411	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,984 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom £429	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,553 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom £448	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,608 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Finnair	PriceFrom £452	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,431 reviews	Search Finnair flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom £462	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 694 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £463	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,209 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £471	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,215 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom £486	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,194 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom £495	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,576 reviews	Search KLM flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom £510	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 12,046 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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