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

British Airways, SWISS, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Manchester to San Francisco Bay Area

Which airlines fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

British Airways, Aer Lingus and Virgin Atlantic are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area from Manchester according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to San Francisco Bay Area. Keep in mind that there are 13 different airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area?

Prices for flights from Manchester Airport to San Francisco Bay Area refresh daily.

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

As of April 2026, there are 13 operators available to choose from for flights from Manchester Airport to San Francisco Bay Area.

How old do you have to be to fly from Manchester Airport to San Francisco Bay Area?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Manchester Airport to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

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

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22:45 - 21:10

MAN

SFO

30h 25m

3 stops

19:35 - 00:50

SFO

MAN

21h 15m

2 stops

£636Multiple Airlines

Tue, 16 Jun - Sun, 20 Sep

19:30 - 22:23

MAN

SFO

34h 53m

2 stops

05:55 - 18:30

SFO

MAN

28h 35m

2 stops

£642Scandinavian Airlines

Sun, 17 May - Sun, 24 May

08:10 - 15:55

MAN

SFO

15h 45m

1 stop

17:40 - 16:55

SFO

MAN

15h 15m

1 stop

£645Aer Lingus

Tue, 9 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun

08:10 - 15:55

MAN

SFO

15h 45m

1 stop

17:40 - 13:55

SFO

MAN

12h 15m

1 stop

£647Aer Lingus

Tue, 9 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun

19:10 - 14:40

MAN

SFO

27h 30m

1 stop

16:45 - 08:55

SFO

MAN

32h 10m

1 stop

£648Scandinavian Airlines

Wed, 6 May - Mon, 25 May

10:35 - 22:30

MAN

SJC

43h 55m

2 stops

18:37 - 06:30

SJC

MAN

51h 53m

2 stops

£752United Airlines

Sun, 31 May - Sun, 7 Jun

05:55 - 22:30

MAN

SJC

24h 35m

2 stops

06:30 - 06:30

SJC

MAN

16h 00m

2 stops

£757United Airlines

Tue, 2 Jun - Tue, 9 Jun

13:00 - 21:45

MAN

SJC

16h 45m

1 stop

12:12 - 08:50

SJC

MAN

36h 38m

1 stop

£811KLM

Fri, 1 May - Wed, 13 May

08:50 - 15:50

MAN

STS

39h 00m

2 stops

16:20 - 15:10

STS

MAN

38h 50m

2 stops

£1,029American Airlines

Thu, 18 Jun - Sun, 28 Jun

06:55 - 18:43

MAN

STS

19h 48m

2 stops

11:38 - 21:35

STS

MAN

25h 57m

2 stops

£1,132American Airlines

Fri, 19 Jun - Tue, 30 Jun

SWISS flights from Manchester to San Francisco Bay Area

Our best SWISS deals on Manchester to San Francisco Bay Area flight tickets

SWISS

13 May

MAN09:00Manchester

15h 30m

1 stop

SFO16:30San Francisco

20 May

SFO14:03San Francisco

19h 52m

2 stops

MAN17:55Manchester

£686

SWISS

13 May

MAN09:00Manchester

15h 15m

1 stop

SFO16:15San Francisco

20 May

SFO14:03San Francisco

19h 52m

2 stops

MAN17:55Manchester

£694

SWISS

13 May

MAN09:00Manchester

15h 15m

1 stop

SFO16:15San Francisco

20 May

SFO14:03San Francisco

19h 52m

2 stops

MAN17:55Manchester

£696

Scandinavian Airlines flights from Manchester to San Francisco Bay Area

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Scandinavian Airlines

17 May

MAN19:30Manchester

34h 53m

2 stops

SFO22:23San Francisco

24 May

SFO05:55San Francisco

28h 35m

2 stops

MAN18:30Manchester

£642

Scandinavian Airlines

6 May

MAN19:10Manchester

27h 30m

1 stop

SFO14:40San Francisco

25 May

SFO16:45San Francisco

32h 10m

1 stop

MAN08:55Manchester

£648

Scandinavian Airlines

23 May

MAN09:10Manchester

37h 30m

2 stops

SFO14:40San Francisco

30 May

SFO20:30San Francisco

52h 25m

2 stops

MAN08:55Manchester

£652

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Tue 16/6

22:45-21:10

3 stops30h 25m

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Sun 20/9

19:35-00:50

2 stops21h 15m

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Manchester

Sun 17/5

19:30-22:23

2 stops34h 53m

San Francisco

Sun 24/5

05:55-18:30

2 stops28h 35m

£642

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MAN - SFO

MANSFO

Manchester

Tue 9/6

08:10-15:55

1 stop15h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 17/6

17:40-16:55

1 stop15h 15m

£645

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ManchesterSan Francisco

MAN - SFO

MANSFO

Manchester

Tue 9/6

08:10-15:55

1 stop15h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 16/6

17:40-13:55

1 stop12h 15m

£647

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MAN - SFO

MANSFO

Manchester

Wed 6/5

19:10-14:40

1 stop27h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 25/5

16:45-08:55

1 stop32h 10m

£648

ManchesterSan Jose

MAN - SJC

MANSJC

Manchester

Sun 31/5

10:35-22:30

2 stops43h 55m

San Jose

Sun 7/6

18:37-06:30

2 stops51h 53m

£752

ManchesterSan Jose

MAN - SJC

MANSJC

Manchester

Tue 2/6

05:55-22:30

2 stops24h 35m

San Jose

Tue 9/6

06:30-06:30

2 stops16h 00m

£757

ManchesterSan Jose

MAN - SJC

MANSJC

Manchester

Fri 1/5

13:00-21:45

1 stop16h 45m

San Jose

Wed 13/5

12:12-08:50

1 stop36h 38m

£811

ManchesterSanta Rosa

MAN - STS

MANSTS

Manchester

Thu 18/6

08:50-15:50

2 stops39h 00m

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Sun 28/6

16:20-15:10

2 stops38h 50m

£1,029

ManchesterSanta Rosa

MAN - STS

MANSTS

Manchester

Fri 19/6

06:55-18:43

2 stops19h 48m

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Tue 30/6

11:38-21:35

2 stops25h 57m

£1,132

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

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

The cheapest month to fly to San Francisco Bay Area from Manchester is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around £510, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to San Francisco Bay Area in September, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from Manchester to San Francisco Bay Area during February average around £516.

How far in advance should I book a flight to San Francisco Bay Area?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco Bay Area from Manchester when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco Bay Area for around £613 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 Bay Area from Manchester for as low as £505 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Manchester to San Francisco Bay Area flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Manchester to San Francisco Bay Area.

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Fastest flight time	15h 40m
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The fastest flight from Manchester to San Francisco Bay Area takes 15h 40m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Manchester to San Francisco Bay Area

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Manchester Airport to San Francisco Bay Area?
Prices for flights from Manchester Airport to San Francisco Bay Area refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Manchester Airport to San Francisco Bay Area?
As of April 2026, there are 13 operators available to choose from for flights from Manchester Airport to San Francisco Bay Area.
How old do you have to be to fly from Manchester Airport to San Francisco Bay Area?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Manchester Airport to San Francisco Bay Area.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Bay Area?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from Manchester to San Francisco Bay Area?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Manchester to San Francisco Bay Area is Airbus A320-100/200 (22.37% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) (20.42%), Boeing 737 MAX 8 (13.40%), and Airbus A321neo (9.78%).

Best airlines flying from Manchester to San Francisco Bay Area

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom £396	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,751 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £443	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,905 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Finnair	PriceFrom £458	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,390 reviews	Search Finnair flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom £459	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,952 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Delta	PriceFrom £460	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,433 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom £465	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,622 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom £472	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 687 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom £474	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,646 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air France	PriceFrom £474	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,578 reviews	Search Air France flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £480	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,938 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights

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