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

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Francisco to Manchester 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 San Francisco to Manchester

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Manchester.
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19:40 - 12:25SFO-MAN
32h 45m2 stops
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13:05 - 16:30MAN-SFO
35h 25m2 stops
£466Scandinavian Airlines
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Wed, 1 Oct - Tue, 7 Oct
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:40 - 18:30SFO-MAN
14h 50m1 stop
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10:10 - 16:30MAN-SFO
14h 20m1 stop
£468Scandinavian Airlines
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Wed, 1 Oct - Tue, 7 Oct
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:40 - 19:45SFO-MAN
16h 05m2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:10 - 16:30MAN-SFO
29h 20m1 stop
£469Scandinavian Airlines
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Wed, 1 Oct - Tue, 7 Oct
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16:20 - 10:05SFO-MAN
33h 45m1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
17:05 - 14:45MAN-SFO
29h 40m1 stop
£507TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Thu, 9 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov
Vueling Logo
20:10 - 14:05SFO-MAN
33h 55m1 stop
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21:15 - 18:10MAN-SFO
28h 55m1 stop
£520Vueling
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Tue, 16 Sep - Sat, 27 Sep
Aer Lingus Logo
17:45 - 20:25SFO-MAN
18h 40m1 stop
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08:10 - 15:55MAN-SFO
15h 45m1 stop
£532Aer Lingus
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Sun, 4 May - Wed, 7 May
British Airways Logo
19:30 - 18:50SFO-MAN
15h 20m1 stop
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07:55 - 13:50MAN-SFO
13h 55m1 stop
£601British Airways
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Wed, 7 May - Tue, 13 May
British Airways Logo
10:42 - 13:10SFO-MAN
18h 28m2 stops
British Airways Logo
07:00 - 23:57MAN-SFO
24h 57m2 stops
£612British Airways
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Tue, 23 Sep - Sat, 4 Oct
Aer Lingus Logo
17:45 - 20:25SFO-MAN
18h 40m1 stop
Aer Lingus Logo
08:10 - 15:55MAN-SFO
15h 45m1 stop
£652Aer Lingus
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Thu, 5 Jun - Thu, 12 Jun
Virgin Atlantic Logo
06:00 - 07:45SFO-MAN
17h 45m2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
14:15 - 23:53MAN-SFO
17h 38m2 stops
£674Virgin Atlantic
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Tue, 16 Sep - Sat, 27 Sep

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

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Manchester to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Manchester, 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 San Francisco to Manchester is November, where tickets cost £517 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,065 and £853 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Manchester, 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 San Francisco to Manchester, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Manchester

Low season

February

High season

July

Cheapest flight

£248
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (27% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Manchester

When to book flights from San Francisco to Manchester

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Manchester based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
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 San Francisco to Manchester

  • What services are offered for travelers with special needs?

    For passengers who need assistance getting around the airport, a complimentary wheelchair service is available. If you have any accessibility needs, SFO recommends that you make arrangements with your airline ahead of your trip.

  • How do I get to downtown Manchester from the Manchester Airport?

    There is no faster way to get to the city center than by taxi, and you can expect to pay around £16.60 ($20). If you're looking to get a taxi from Manchester Airport, you have a few options. You can book one in advance, or just hail one on the day. There are plenty of local taxi services that operate in the area.

  • Which is the quickest way to get from downtown San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    The Bay Area Rapid Transit system (BART) is the best way to get to SFO from downtown San Francisco. It's quick, easy, and low cost. Plus, you avoid traffic and can be at the airport in approximately 30 minutes.

  • What is the best place to smoke at SFO?

    For the safety of all our passengers, smoking is not allowed in any public area of the airport. This rule applies to electronic cigarettes and vaping devices that emit scents. You are not allowed to smoke inside the terminals, but SFO has designated smoking areas outside. If you have a connecting flight, you will need to go outside the terminal to smoke, and then go through security again.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Manchester was £332 for a one-way ticket and £624 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Manchester?

    When flying out of San Francisco you will be using San Francisco. You will be landing at Manchester, also known as Manchester.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Manchester are Virgin Atlantic and Aer Lingus. With an average price for the route of £635 and an overall rating of 7.4, Virgin Atlantic is the most popular choice. Aer Lingus is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £665 and an overall rating of 7.0.

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

    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 San Francisco to Manchester.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Manchester from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Manchester?

    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 Manchester with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

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

    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 Manchester from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Manchester

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a host and a central hub for several airlines, including Turkish Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, Icelandair, and TAP Air Portugal. This provides many flights, meaning there is a low probability you can miss a flight to any destination.
  • The SFO Kids’ Spot at the San Francisco International Airport is the perfect place for families traveling to Manchester to relax and let their kids have fun. The Exploratorium of San Francisco's weather-related exhibits and a crawling apparatus are featured in this interactive children's area. It is located on Terminal 3, Boarding Area F near Gate D1 to D18, post-security.
  • SFO is a pet-friendly airport, with animal relief areas thatprovide animals in transit with access to water and food bowls, as well as a designated area to relieve themselves. Animal relief areas are available 24 hours a day and are situated in fully fenced and landscaped areas that are accessible for the disabled.
  • If you're looking for a place to get a quick bite after your long flight from San Francisco, The Escape Lounge at Manchester Airport (MAN) is the perfect area. They have a great selection of food and drink options to choose from, so you're sure to find something to your liking. You'll find it at Terminal 2, past the security checkpoint on the airside. The Escape Lounge is the perfect place to relax before your flight. With comfortable sofas and free drinks and snacks, it's the perfect way to escape the hustle and bustle of the airport.
  • Did you arrive in Manchester Airport (MAN) earlier than expected and need something to do before leaving for your accommodation? The Runway Visitor Park is the perfect place to see planes taking off or to take a tour of the facility.
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Top 4 airlines serving from San Francisco to Manchester

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Manchester. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Manchester? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1331 reviews
7.3Food
7.1Entertainment
7.7Comfort
8.4Crew
7.8Boarding
Airline reviews

I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

8.0 ExcellentShereen, Apr 2025AMS - YUL
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I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

Cabin crew professional, polite and friendly, boarding was seemless, but come on KLM surely you can do better than a pack of cheesy biscuits as an inflight snack

Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

This portion of the flight was through Indigo. A local carrier. So all economy seating. No real service some refreshments for purchase standard economy stuff.

You should not have to pay for WiFi in business class

Overall very positive. Boarding was quick and organized. Cabin was clean and seats were reasonably comfortable. Cabin crew was excellent and the meals provided were also of good quality

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

Great boarding, great short flight but no entertainment whatsoever. It was supposed to have wifi but that did not work.

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.

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.

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

There was no flight. I booked a flight from Toronto to Bordeaux with a stopover in Dublin. I arrived in Dublin and the flight number I had didn't exist and the flight going to Bordeaux I wasn't on. I had to book a new flight with a different airline for later in the day and pay out of pocket.

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!..

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.

Really lovely trip and flight. The flight staff were so accommodating and warm throughout!

Friendly crew who apologised and explained reason for delay. Good on board service. Rather cramped seating. Late departure.

Cancelled flight minutes before boarding. Rescheduled flight was two days later

The flight attendants were EXTREMELY personable and appreciated the service, lights going off after dinner (probably the norm, but I haven’t flown evening overnight flights in a while). Thank you!

Business class seats were very dated on my plane. Very little storage, charging ports were not easily accessible, tv screen kept flopping away. Vegetarian food was disappointing: hardly any protein and severely under-seasoned. Crew was lovely.

The food was ok, but not great. They delayed boarding in Portland and did not enforce group boarding. But the crew was excellent, went above and beyond.

The food was pathetic. There wasn't much leg room and recline space for such a long flight. No tea/ coffee for a 2-3 hour connecting flight without purchasing! Really!?

Service was very good. Because I use a cane, I was allowed to use Priority Boarding. Biggest problem was extremely limited leg room in Economy class seats. For airplane food, it was alright.

Was late but that airport/storm fault. Flight was full but comfortable. Food quite nice. Unfortunate that I had a rather miserable attendant, others were much friendlier

Experience was good. Could have been better if we didn’t have to board an hour before the flight to ghana and miss relaxing time in the lounge. That process was very stressful

I was charged fees for check in bags at the airport by British Airways. It was supposed to be no charge but Kayak messed up my booking apparently and I had to pay for check in bags. I paid $175.

They took my carry on and checked it in. Staff in general at Heathrow are not friendly or helpful

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