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Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Manchester from $298

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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 round-trip 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.
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3:30 pm - 3:05 pmSFO-MAN
15h 35m1 stop
8:55 am - 7:35 pmMAN-SFO
17h 40m1 stop
$653British Airways
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Tue, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 31
10:17 am - 11:50 amSFO-MAN
17h 33m2 stops
1:00 pm - 11:51 pmMAN-SFO
17h 51m1 stop
$674Delta
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Tue, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 31
6:30 am - 8:20 amSFO-MAN
17h 50m2 stops
6:00 am - 8:49 pmMAN-SFO
21h 49m2 stops
Tue, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 31
5:40 pm - 6:30 pmSFO-MAN
16h 50m1 stop
7:10 pm - 3:50 pmMAN-SFO
28h 40m1 stop
$734Scandinavian Airlines
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Tue, May 7 - Tue, May 21
3:59 pm - 4:05 pmSFO-MAN
16h 06m2 stops
4:30 pm - 1:15 pmMAN-SFO
28h 45m1 stop
$757American Airlines
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Thu, Sep 19 - Sun, Oct 6
3:59 pm - 4:05 pmSFO-MAN
16h 06m2 stops
10:40 am - 8:44 pmMAN-SFO
18h 04m2 stops
$767American Airlines
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Thu, Sep 19 - Sun, Oct 6
5:40 pm - 6:40 pmSFO-MAN
17h 00m1 stop
7:10 pm - 3:50 pmMAN-SFO
28h 40m1 stop
$814Scandinavian Airlines
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Sat, May 4 - Tue, May 14
5:45 pm - 1:55 pmSFO-MAN
12h 10m1 stop
8:10 am - 3:50 pmMAN-SFO
15h 40m1 stop
$865Aer Lingus
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Wed, May 29 - Tue, Jun 4
5:45 pm - 7:35 amSFO-MAN
29h 50m1 stop
8:55 pm - 3:50 pmMAN-SFO
26h 55m1 stop
$1,008Aer Lingus
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Wed, May 22 - Wed, May 29
1:55 pm - 10:25 amSFO-MAN
12h 30m1 stop
1:45 pm - 11:06 pmMAN-SFO
17h 21m1 stop
$1,188Virgin Atlantic
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Thu, Jul 11 - Thu, Jul 18

Flights from San Francisco to Manchester - Travel Insights & Trends

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 flights from San Francisco to Manchester clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For San Francisco to Manchester, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Manchester back to San Francisco, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Friday being the most expensive.

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 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 March, where tickets cost $760 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,517 and $1,356 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Manchester, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 59 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Manchester?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from San Francisco to Manchester found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $653 on British Airways, followed by Delta ($674). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $413 on Vueling and from $459 on Iberia.

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February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$298
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 23% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 20% increase in price.
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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.
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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 $298 for a one-way ticket and $653 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Manchester?

    Yes

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

    San Francisco and Manchester are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave San Francisco from San Francisco and will be arriving at 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?

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

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

    Dublin is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Manchester.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Manchester, Delta or SWISS?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Manchester are Delta and SWISS. With an average price for the route of $1,056 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $913 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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 round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Manchester with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and MAN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • 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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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from SFO 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 5 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.
7.7
Virgin AtlanticOverall score based on 749 reviews
7.7entertainment
8.3crew
7.1food
7.4comfort
7.9boarding
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Cabin crew on our flight showed lack of any customer service gruff and acting annoyed if you asked anything and I mean anything Example a man on the seat over dropped his beer on my husbands blanket We asked if we could switch out blankets cabin crew Said. No we don’t have any extras OK well can you take the wet one Cabin crew looked disgusted and annoyed Took it no OK or yes just a growl

6.0 GoodSonia, Apr 2024LAX - LHR
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Cabin crew on our flight showed lack of any customer service gruff and acting annoyed if you asked anything and I mean anything Example a man on the seat over dropped his beer on my husbands blanket We asked if we could switch out blankets cabin crew Said. No we don’t have any extras OK well can you take the wet one Cabin crew looked disgusted and annoyed Took it no OK or yes just a growl

Quick flight. But cabin crew were very noisy and talking too much, especially when we were seated at the back of the plane trying to sleep through the night .

My ticket was for Premium Economy and all the seats were taken, I was placed in Economy class and I’m looking for a refund.

The delay was an issue. Other than that. Every thing good

Staff didn’t check cabin well for landing seemed more interested in chatting to each other. Food was poor and differed from pre order.

We were in the last group to be called to the flight - which was 30 minutes late taking off. While we were lucky enough to have been given bulkhead seats (due to a medical condition I’d told them about beforehand) the seats weren’t particularly comfortable. A crying baby for the whole trip made things worse, so the crew managed very well with coping. The final thing I’d say was that there wasn’t enough food served during the flight.

Very good. Glad we had Premium for the flight out.

We flew Upper Class from London to The Turks and Caicos. Check in was amazing. Our ldriver too us directly to a special entrance to terminal 3. It took 10 minutes to check in and clear customs. Amazing! The VA lounge is large and comfortable. Boarding the flight was easy and without a wait. The crew was excellent. But the seats were awful, strange and uncomfortable. Having a comfortable flat bed seat is the reason we pays 1000s extra. The VA 787 uses a reverse herringbone configuration. Look it up. You have your back to the window and are facing the aisle with no privacy. Turning the seat into a bed requires assistance from the crew so not very spontaneous. . The food was ok. A bit tasteless and meager portions. Had to pay for WiFi. I believe VA has other configuration on their dream airbus flights. Lots of stuff about all this on YouTube where you can see what I have been describing. I can not recommend taking VA on a long flight with these seats.

From the start everything was perfectly fine. First meal was fantastic. Breakfast needs a lot of work and food was overcooked and not very nice for breakfast. Staff were fantastic friendly nice they came round and check we need anything else to eat or drink

From the start everything was perfectly fine. First meal was fantastic. Breakfast needs a lot of work and food was overcooked and not very nice for breakfast. Staff for a fantastic friendly nice we came round and check we need anything else to eat or drink

Much better, not their fault but my plane was so delayed causing me to have to take this airline rather than my earlier connecting flight

TERRIBLE! Staff was unfriendly, rude, and demeaning. One flight attendant touched me to grab the complimentary blanket off my neck because I couldn't take it home, while a bunch of other people took theirs home. I have never been so ill treated. I am not happy at all. And flight was delayed, no information until short notice for everything. Lost an entire day at my destination. I expect a full refund for that experience. Never will fly with them EVER again

My return flight has been changed to JFK from EWR without any notice or reason

The flight was on time and loading was fine. I really disliked that all drinks other than coffee or tea had a cost. Deplaning was also an issue as people did not wait for those in front of them to get out before they pushed forward

Flight was delayed 3 hours. Pilot cancelled flight under 4 people volunteered to change their seats to economy from business class.

I couldn’t make it to the airport for my original flight due to bad weather; roads were shut down, buses and trains were closed. Since the plane wasn’t cancelled, I still had to pay $720 to change my ticket.

My seat was not the one I paid for, the crew was very curt, and the cabin was extremely warm.

Old plane with terrible business class seats - good food and service. Boarding was a joke with business class boarding last.

Best airline to travel on a budget- really like their reasonably priced access to the SAS lounges where available.

The flight was cancelled early on and messed up the whole vacation and hard to get a refund from Kayak as they owned the ticket and of course they did not believe that SAS cancelled the ticket. Definite bad side to third party. SAS had rescheduled but overlapped the connecting flights. That did not work. Flight was cancelled long ago but Kayak still has it. Like it was taken? Bad IT ? Or all assumptions and no follow up which is the whole IT world. It needs to wake up and be more efficient. Especially as the world is going, there will be no freedom to do anything. And we will be living like the Middle Ages. Yeah, go read up on that while you still can.

Just get Economy Plus for international flights, so worth it the extra room, bigger seats…

The return trip was a customer service disaster. American Airlines needs an overhaul of how they treat their customers.

Was flying in premium eco and there were around 5-6 movies I wanted to watch and none of those could I play for some reasons. Not just me we checked w the person sitting next to me. Few of the movies were only playable :( Also that was not great that we couldn't upgrade to business however tried to, many times before the flight :(

No meal on a cross country flight? SFO-MiA is pretty much the definition of a coast to coast flight. No meal provided. Sky high wi-fi rates too. Stop nickel and diming your customers.

You cancelled my flight by email then made it very difficult to get in contact with you. Then put me in a flight with a long layover in Mexico returning to the wrong airport in uk. Mind blowing my stressful. I missed see my grand dad because of you.

This was not the BA business class it used to be. Mediocre food, attendants seemed stretched thin. All the little luxuries that used to make BA business fun were missing. Flight delayed and the explanation given was they forgot to pick up crew - I hope I misheard! Transfer in LHR “sticky” - we thought we had way too much time at 3hours but it was needed. Next time will try different route.

Always getting updates by email very easy to check in on line. There was plenty of checking in staff to get you all through. It was nice that the flight attendants took time to talk to you and were interested in your holiday.

Flight from Phoenix to London was very quiet. Excellent space available for comfort, couldn't fault

Food was very average. And top up drinks offer was absent. For a 11 hour long flight that should be the minimum. The crew didn't want to be there. I understand it was new year day but given they had signed up for it

It was my fault choosing the seat nearest the entrance but it was ok.

Short flight so not much to rate. Surprised I had to pay for a soda.

Nice to be on a flight that wasn't fully booked so there were only two of us in the three seat row.

The only problem was there are games on the entertaiment system. The guy behind me played poker the entire time and poking the back of my seat. I hope they remove these.

Very good need to offer better choice of food for business

Great travel. Wonderful experience. Hope to do it again in the near future. God willing

Aer Lingus doesn't have plug ins for devices at each seat. They also did not give me a dairy free meal as requested and confirmed by staff. It was as if I had not requested anything. Otherwise, they were great!

The transatlantic flight was wonderful. The regional reminded me of jet blue. Crazy and packed. Not enough overhead space and tough on elderly.

All OK. Food, best bring your own. Even a BigMac will be better.

Always find Aer Lingus reliable and good value for money. Food on this flight was pretty basic and the headphone Jack at my seat only worked for one ear. Little disappointed in movie selection, limited on recent releases. Staff are okay - but I always buy a cheap ticket so not like I expect first class opulence anyway!!!

Great hospitality and service! Seats are better cushioned then some

In economy and food was ok, but with limited leg space (and I was in a 2 seat configuration) it was difficult to eat with a tiny seat tray. I spilt wine on my trousers. First time on British Air (I usually fly Turkish Air) and in a 777. Heathrow was pleasant but changing terminals awkward.

Starting with the flight Cairo to London the plain was so poor no entertainment at all uncomfortable seats although it’s 5 hours long,then an American airline plain took me from London to Miami it was a bad experience the crew most of flight time not available and they asked us to help our selves for any snacks if we need. From Miami to London actually was perfect flight with a huge plain and perfect crew but from London to Cairo was horrible plain with stiff fixed seats not movable no entertainment or wi fi very poor Menu which is unacceptable for a business class

I've done hundreds of flights in my life, and this flight was one of the best I've ever taken, From beginning to end, everything went smoothly, professionally, and with a smile and friendly attitude from all employees I interacted with. The food was delicious (and free), as were the drinks. There was just a genial and effective way in the way that British Airways organized the flight -that reminded of days in the 70's, 80's, and 90's, when flying was a fun, and exciting adventure. I enjoyed and had confidence in the abilities of the flight crew, I'll be flying British Airways several more times this summer. Thank you so much for the great experience! Cheryl Olso

Terrible! I missed my flight to my final destination and British airlines and American Airlines keep pointing fingers on each other’s. Nobody wants to take responsibility

Overall, terrific service, accommodations, and experience. Only reason comfort was rated lower was because it was difficult to keep a comfortable sleeping position for the overnight flight, but I also had an economy seat.

Very cramped seats in economy, difficult to get comfortable with your legs and feet and back. The seat width is ok but I’m average size. Food is HORRIBLE. Crew is friendly. Delays and very tight connections made it tough for navigating. We would have missed our connecting flight if it wasn’t delayed too. The terminal transit was slow and normally every 10 minutes before 8pm, after 8 pm is every 30 minutes!!!!! No free wine or drinks!! Below average attitude.

Leg room was better than expected. Lavatory’s were easy to access.crew was grea!

Horrible seat allocation. Boarding was slow. Food was average and so was entertainment. The TV terminal didn't work and so had to use remote.

Lost one checked bag.and wasted 30min waiting and filing missing baggage report. Very unsatisfied.

This was an American Airlines flight. The crew were very unhappy and quite grumpy. Abrupt to the point of being rude. The food was dreadful. Indeed the breakfast was in edible. I will avoid AA at all costs in the future.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Manchester found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/22Mon
2 stops
21h 25mSFO-MAN
$298
5/1Wed
2 stops
47h 20mSFO-MAN
$341
7/15Mon
2 stops
35h 49mSFO-MAN
$345
7/18Thu
2 stops
26h 10mSFO-MAN
$356
5/1Wed
1 stopScandinavian Airlines
16h 50mSFO-MAN
$472
5/1Wed
1 stopVirgin Atlantic
15h 55mSFO-MAN
$490
7/15Mon
1 stopBritish Airways
18h 20mSFO-MAN
$564
5/15Wed
1 stopScandinavian Airlines
31h 55mSFO-MAN
$622
5/29Wed
1 stopAer Lingus
29h 50mSFO-MAN
$698
7/13Sat
1 stopAer Lingus
31h 10mSFO-MAN
$753

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Manchester

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Manchester that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/27Sat
multi-stopIberia
16h 40mSFO-MAN
5/11Sat
multi-stopIberia
27h 55mMAN-SFO
$2,232
4/29Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
49h 25mSFO-MAN
5/6Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
63h 34mMAN-SFO
$3,296
4/26Fri
multi-stop
22h 00mSFO-MAN
5/3Fri
multi-stop
23h 30mMAN-SFO
$3,710
4/26Fri
multi-stopIcelandair
21h 40mSFO-MAN
5/3Fri
multi-stopIcelandair
43h 50mMAN-SFO
$4,093
4/26Fri
multi-stop
16h 30mSFO-MAN
5/3Fri
multi-stop
16h 10mMAN-SFO
$4,107
4/26Fri
multi-stopCathay Pacific
47h 40mSFO-MAN
5/11Sat
multi-stopCathay Pacific
43h 05mMAN-SFO
$11,630
4/26Fri
multi-stop
47h 40mSFO-MAN
5/11Sat
multi-stop
38h 51mMAN-SFO
$11,640
4/28Sun
multi-stop
47h 45mSFO-MAN
5/6Mon
multi-stop
43h 05mMAN-SFO
$15,197
4/25Thu
multi-stop
47h 55mSFO-MAN
5/3Fri
multi-stop
43h 05mMAN-SFO
$37,353
4/25Thu
multi-stopCathay Pacific
49h 30mSFO-MAN
5/3Fri
multi-stopCathay Pacific
40h 35mMAN-SFO
$37,761

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