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Cheap Flight Deals from Manchester to San Francisco (MAN-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Manchester to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Manchester to San Francisco

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Manchester to San Francisco.
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Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:10 - 16:30MAN-SFO
29h 20m1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:40 - 09:30SFO-MAN
29h 50m1 stop
£414Scandinavian Airlines
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Wed, 10 Sep - Tue, 16 Sep
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
10:10 - 16:30MAN-SFO
14h 20m1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:40 - 09:30SFO-MAN
29h 50m1 stop
£424Scandinavian Airlines
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Tue, 9 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep
British Airways Logo
07:00 - 13:50MAN-SFO
14h 50m1 stop
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16:20 - 15:15SFO-MAN
14h 55m1 stop
£500British Airways
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Tue, 13 May - Tue, 20 May
British Airways Logo
08:00 - 17:15MAN-SFO
17h 15m1 stop
British Airways Logo
19:30 - 21:50SFO-MAN
18h 20m1 stop
£509British Airways
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Wed, 14 May - Wed, 21 May
Virgin Atlantic Logo
05:55 - 11:45MAN-SFO
13h 50m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
10:00 - 10:20SFO-MAN
16h 20m2 stops
£511Virgin Atlantic
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Wed, 7 May - Wed, 21 May
Virgin Atlantic Logo
14:15 - 23:29MAN-SFO
17h 14m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
13:45 - 20:05SFO-MAN
22h 20m1 stop
£514Virgin Atlantic
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Sat, 10 May - Tue, 13 May
Lufthansa Logo
11:50 - 21:53MAN-SFO
18h 03m1 stop
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12:15 - 10:00SFO-MAN
13h 45m1 stop
£574Lufthansa
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Thu, 19 Jun - Sun, 22 Jun
Finnair Logo
14:00 - 23:52MAN-SFO
17h 52m2 stops
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12:28 - 18:50SFO-MAN
22h 22m2 stops
£588Finnair
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Wed, 2 Jul - Sun, 6 Jul
Finnair Logo
08:00 - 22:31MAN-SFO
22h 31m2 stops
Finnair Logo
13:17 - 16:10SFO-MAN
18h 53m2 stops
£591Finnair
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Mon, 16 Jun - Thu, 10 Jul
Lufthansa Logo
06:05 - 00:57MAN-SFO
26h 52m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
10:35 - 22:45SFO-MAN
28h 10m2 stops
£643Lufthansa
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Fri, 4 Jul - Fri, 25 Jul

KAYAK's insights & trends for Manchester to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Manchester to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.
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Planning a trip from Manchester to San Francisco? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Manchester to San Francisco?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Manchester to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San Francisco on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Manchester, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Wednesdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Manchester to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Manchester to San Francisco is November, where tickets cost £496 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £834 and £796 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Manchester to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Manchester to San Francisco, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Manchester to San Francisco

Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

£220
Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (38% more expensive on average)
Flight from Manchester to San Francisco

When to book flights from Manchester to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Manchester to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Manchester to San Francisco

  • Do I need a visa to travel to San Francisco?

    Before your flight from Manchester to San Francisco, you will need to apply for entry under the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). This is not a visa, but it is a requirement to advise the US of your travel plans, including your travel dates and reason for travel. A visa is not required for holders of British Passports if only visiting for 90 days or less. You can make this application online, and the cost is approximately $14 (£10.70) per application.

  • Are there any passenger lounges at Manchester Airport?

    If you are looking for somewhere to relax before your flight from Manchester to San Francisco, you can find an Escape Lounge in all three terminals of Manchester Airport. Here you can enjoy comfortable chairs and charging ports for your mobile devices, or freshly prepared buffet food. Alternatively, you can enter the 1903 Lounges in Terminal 1 and 3 with a well-stocked bar. You must be over 16 years of age to enter this lounge.

  • Where can I purchase some United States Dollars in San Francisco or Manchester Airport?

    Before your flight, you can pre-order your currency on the Manchester Airport website through Travelex. You purchase can then be picked up at any one of the numerous Travelex currency exchange counters throughout the airport. Alternatively, you can purchase United States Dollars upon arrival at San Francisco Airport from the Travelex counters in the arrivals area of the international terminal.

  • How can I travel from San Francisco Airport into the city?

    There are various different public transport options departing from San Francisco Airport. The SamTrans buses link the airport to San Francisco, San Mateo County and Palo Alto. The local Caltrain commuter trains can take you from the airport to Bayshore or 22nd St station and the BART rapid rail trains can take you to East Bay. The station is a 15min walk from the terminal.

  • Which airlines and routes have lower CO2 emissions?

    If you're looking to lower your carbon footprint on your flight from Manchester to San Francisco, consider booking an Air France flight that stops in Paris at Charles de Gaulle Airport. These flights emit up to 31% less CO2 than other routes.

  • Where is the car hire centre at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    You can take the AirTrain Blue Line to the car hire centre near San Francisco Airport. If you're using a company that isn't at the airport, there's also a shuttle to a number of off-site agencies. Don't forget that you may need an International Driver's Permit to pick up your car.

  • Where do flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to San Francisco usually stop?

    Flights from Manchester to San Francisco usually stop in other U.S. cities. JFK Airport in New York is common, as is Atlanta Airport (ATL). Virgin, KLM and Air France all run flights that stop at JFK and KLM also offer routes that stop at ATL. British Airways flights usually stop at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

  • How much luggage can I take?

    Most airlines flying from Manchester to San Francisco offer Economy Light and Standard tickets. In Light, you can take a cabin bag, usually weighing no more than 10 kg. In Standard, you can add checked luggage and you'll often get free seat selection. Checked luggage is also available for an extra fee if you select a Light Economy fare.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Manchester to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Manchester to San Francisco was £292 for a one-way ticket and £550 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Manchester to San Francisco?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Manchester to San Francisco?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Manchester and San Francisco, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to San Francisco from Manchester?

    London is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from Manchester to San Francisco.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Manchester to San Francisco, Finnair or Virgin Atlantic?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Manchester to San Francisco are Finnair and Virgin Atlantic. With an average price for the route of £542 and an overall rating of 7.6, Finnair is the most popular choice. Virgin Atlantic is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £600 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Manchester to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Manchester to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Manchester to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Manchester is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Manchester to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Manchester with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Manchester to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Manchester up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Manchester to San Francisco

  • If you are looking for some things to do at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO), the SFO Museum presents exhibitions in the terminal galleries. Galleries can be found throughout the airport, including before security in the international departures area on Level 3.
  • There are 3 terminals at Manchester Airport (MAN) from which you could be potentially flying. For example, British Airways flies from Terminal 3, whereas Delta and Air Canada fly from Terminal 2. To figure out which terminal you are flying from, you can visit the airport website.
  • If you’re looking for some additional assistance at San Francisco Airport, you can hire the Airport Butler. Services include assistance through immigration, bag collection, connecting flight support or even business services such as printing, copying and translation.
  • For those interested in duty free shopping, you can start your shopping before you even enter Manchester Airport. The airport offers a Shop Now, Collect On Return service, which means you can buy online and pick up your tax-free shopping when you come back to Manchester.
  • If you want a bite to eat after your flight from Manchester to San Francisco, you can find a Food Court in the international terminal near Boarding Area G, before passing through security. Here you can grab a range of cuisine, including Mexican, Chinese, Latin, European or coffee shops.
  • Flying with Air France is a great way to get lounge access during the stopovers on your flight from Manchester to San Francisco. Their flights usually stop at either JFK Airport (JFK) or Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and they have lounges for Business Class passengers and some Frequent Flyers.
  • Most flights from Manchester to San Francisco have one stop but you may find two stops better suits your budget or travel plans. KLM has flights that stop at Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and Seattle Airport (SEA). Amsterdam Schiphol has a museum and casino to keep you entertained during your stopover.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Manchester to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Manchester to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.6
FinnairOverall score based on 1272 reviews
6.7Food
8.1Crew
7.4Comfort
7.6Boarding
6.9Entertainment
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Boarding uncomfortable. Stewardess said I would have to check my carry on as there was no room in the overhead bins. Another passenger helped me find a spot.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2025DFW - CVG
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Boarding uncomfortable. Stewardess said I would have to check my carry on as there was no room in the overhead bins. Another passenger helped me find a spot.

Any flight that lands safely is a good flight. However our leg from Helsinki was delayed 1 hour with no explanation. The delay would not allow us to make our connection to Cincinnati. I was informed by American Airlines that our Cincinnati flight was rescheduled for the following day. I immediately made a non refundable hotel reservation in Dallas. Upon exiting the plane at Dallas I was given a hotel voucher. Nice, but I can't get a refund on the hotel I booked. A little communication would have been helpful. Food on Finnair is below quality of Korean Air.

The cabin crew really looked like they wanted to be somewhere else. They weren't really interested in providing an attentive service to full fare paying passengers at all. However the Captiain's in flight announcements were relaxed and very entertaining.

Crew were professional and responsive. Food was mediocre and breakfast could do with revampinmg

Food was very ordinary for premium economy, very small portions.

i dont know WHY they call it business class. the seats are NOT significantly wider than economy seats, they just do not let the middle seats be beepked to give the illusion of more space between passengers. the seats do NOT recline any more than economy seats either. the only real difference is the full meal served to business (vs none for economy). I would rather have a wider, lie flat ACTUAL business class seat with no food for a 3 hr flight. this was pretty disappointing to say the least.

There wore nice leather like sits, in my opinion seats lay out bit tight . Crew was great they did averything possible to make averywone comfortable as possible, food was, think worst I ever head on flight, head chicken and yellow rice. Ice cream was a nic treat.

Our previous flight was delayed but they waited for us to board.

Flight was delayed, short time connection to next flight but we make it, service was good, worth to fly just to try thair on board blueberry juce. Eccelent communication with airline.

My American Airlines flight was deleted and you guys never let me know

I did not fly by vergin atlantic from bangalore to vasco da gama

Your flight delayed at Heathrow n I almost missed my mother funeral.you idiots. I had to waste 10 hours in different airports. Thank your stars I'm not suing you.

Miami airport needs more thorough signage. It was a long walk from my transport point to the check in desk,

Flight took off an hour late. Had to stay on the tarmac for half an hour after landing. Both annoying.

We had an unfortunate experience where we had to leave the aircraft after boarding, shortly before the scheduled takeoff time, and re-board. The reason given was that a passenger felt ill and had to cancel their plans and therefor their luggage had to be found and removed.

We’ve used VA before many times the experience is always been good they have lovely staff and the food is always delicious.

Everything about the flight was amazing from check in to boarding entertainment was okay food we didn’t try.

Seats were old and dirty, for a long haul flight you expect to be able to recline and for the av to work properly. Choice for vegans was fruit….

The Virgin Atlantic crew was very good. However, the equipment was OK, the seats were OK, but her bags did not arrive with me. Two bags showed up a day later and I’m still waiting for my third back.

The crew was very good. However, the equipment was a bit dated. Some of the electronics were not working. To top it, three bags didn’t arrive with me. Two of them were delivered a day later. I’m still waiting for the third bag, I was so looking forward to this virgin Atlantic flight, but, I am disappointed.

They cancelled our flight home less than 24 hours before it was supposed to leave. It partially ruined our last day because I was on the phone trying to get 5 people home and the stress that it causes. We still arrived at the airport with no definite flight plans. The actual flight was good but my kids really misses the kids meals I had ordered for them which obviously didn’t make it to the new flight.

Very helpful in getting us off the plane first to make a tight connection.

The seats were really cramped. The high backs on the chairs made you feel claustrophobic.

Maybe more diverse entertainment. Although the inflight cameras were amazing 10/10

Boarding was chaotic and the flight left late but arrived at a decent time. This may have been because of the sxsw festival that was going on.

I was pleasantly surprised as it was my first time flying with them. The seats were comfortable with more legroom than usual. The service was great too! The entertainment was good but could use a few more new movies.

You cost me my time and did not compensate properly. Gfy.

Missed a connecting flight and SAS was at fault. I was awarded a $20 voucher in exchange for 8 hours of my time? Gfy.

Please see my comments for the flight from Chicago to Copenhagen

We were sitting in SAS plus. Super friendly, service that went above and beyond on a Full Flight too! Meals were deliscious and trays were cleared promptly. Generous drinks offered throughout the flight. Would like to suggest better movies on offer to watch.... In all genres and maybe more cooking shows? There was only 1, Nadia's Everyday Baking... Thank you

Noted in last review. Good to know, though air Lingus on European flights does not offer any food or drink, even though we were on the plane for 3 1/2 hours from Naples to Dublin everything you had to purchase even water.

Seats were alarming close to the row in front of you. I didn’t do the measurements online, which I’m sure they’re available, but it seemed much tighter than other planes, but the airplane itself was well maintained and looked fairly new. My only complaint on the staff was that we’re on an international flight. Normally they give you wine with dinner and the flight attendant decided to pull some strict restrictions and wouldn’t give more than one glass of wine per person, and you could not share with your spouse, which seemed ridiculous when we have four people on the plane with us and only one person ordered wine asked for a second one and she said oh absolutely not. It’s only one per person Which on a transcontinental usually is not the case. They’re very attentive on making sure everyone is as comfortable as possible.

Boarding seemed a bit chaotic and we had to walk outside across the tarmac. Passengers of all ages had to drag carry on luggage up the outside stairway into the aircraft. There was no WiFi. Very uncomfortable crammed seats. Glad in-air time was only an hour!

Booked through Kayak, couldnt take flight, Kayak punted to Orbiz, Orbiz punted to Aer Lingus, Aer Lingus said sorry about your luck, try Kayak/Orbiz. Terrible customer service collecting air fares and not even offering a voucher when customers cant take flight

Gate agents kind of serious. Had to wait til arriving at gate to choose seats. Thankfully they did give us seats together! And grateful the honored our age, giving us seats at the front.

Very polite and helpful staff. Jet blue…ok, but not as helpful!..

Seat was very uncomfortable. The worst in all of my travels. It sagged in the middle, worse than anything any airline can offer. Not flying aer lingus again.

This flight was delayed and caused me to miss my connecting flight from New York to Boston. I had to rent a car and drive myself home to avoid waiting another 5 hours in the airport.

Flight was cancelled. There were no Aer Lingus reps to help. I had to rebook my flight and find a hotel. Still had nothing from the airline.

They couldn't do through check-in for us. They took 2 hours to issue just one leg of the boarding pass. They had no idea to handle the case of passengers who travels to USA via Dublin airport. we had tough time time Dublin airport as boarding pass for the US flight was not pre-issued. Hope Aer Lingus will learn to handle such cases which they couldn't learn in in the past 50 years of the service.

Flight Attendant Karen Lynn was an absolute delight. She assisted in every portion of the services provided throughout the flight, aided with any and all concerns expressed by passengers, and even helped comfort an upset child who was one of five of a traveling family. This quality of service is what keeps me coming back to American. Thank you!

The worst, flight cancelled because the aircraft was not full. Heathrow ground crew totally not helpful and arrogant. Lady proposed us flight with 40min layover instead of direct and said it is our problem of course she was unable to do anything as everything was beyond her control she claimed. after calling on hotline another flight was booked. Flight was cancelled last second so we could not take direct from Zurich but we had to stay overnight in London.

Food was terrible , crew were excellent , IFE was dire . Overall comfortable seat and cabin. Nothing special .

If my tv wasn’t broken and I wasn’t in a seat that didn’t allow for sleeping

Delayed flight due to lack of crew caused me to miss my connection

Please make sure the number of seats matches the number of overhead bins and passengers don't carry on more than one bag.

Seating is tight if you don’t upgrade. Food was decent. Boarding and unboarding was efficient. Smooth flight. Could make upgrades more affordable

American Airlines seemed to run a 'dry' flight. No alcohol was offered at any point with meals. Breakfast was a bit tasteless. The 'hot pocket' whatever that is, was horrid breadish pastry with very little filling. Decaf coffee was horrid. Seats didn't seem as wide or spacious as usual, especually for a ten hour flight.

The worst travel experience of my life. Boarding chaos, delays and disorganisation at every stage. The worst of many was sitting in freezing temperatures for 10 hours whilst asking all cabin crew to turn the heat up to no avail.

They did not provide free WiFi, It could be purchased for, I think, around $25, This seemed excessive.

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