$397 Find Cheap Flights from Manchester to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Manchester to California departing on 5/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flights from Manchester to California

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$719
San Francisco
San Francisco2 stops$879
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$922
San Jose
San Jose2 stops$945
Palm Springs
Palm Springs2 stops$1,228
Reno
Reno2 stops$1,401
Sacramento
Sacramento2 stops$1,065
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$719
San Francisco
San Francisco2 stops$879
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$922
San Jose
San Jose2 stops$945
Palm Springs
Palm Springs2 stops$1,228
Reno
Reno2 stops$1,401
Sacramento
Sacramento2 stops$1,065

Book Cheap Manchester to California Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Manchester to California 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Manchester to California

Tue, May 19 - Thu, Aug 27
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
9:35 am - 4:50 pm
MAN
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LAX
15h 15m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 10:00 am
LAX
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MAN
30h 50m
2 stops
$719Scandinavian Airlines
Fri, Jun 12 - Mon, Jun 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 6:25 pm
MAN
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LAX
20h 10m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 9:20 pm
LAX
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MAN
17h 10m
1 stop
$720Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28
Virgin Atlantic Logo
5:50 am - 6:34 pm
MAN
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LAS
20h 44m
2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
4:35 pm - 10:15 am
LAS
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MAN
9h 40mnonstop
$861Virgin Atlantic
Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Aug 19
British Airways Logo
2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
MAN
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LAS
14h 00m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
11:08 am - 1:10 pm
LAS
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MAN
18h 02m
2 stops
$862British Airways
Sun, Aug 2 - Mon, Aug 17
British Airways Logo
8:00 pm - 8:00 pm
MAN
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LAS
32h 00m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
10:10 pm - 7:15 pm
LAS
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MAN
13h 05m
1 stop
$863British Airways
Tue, Jun 30 - Wed, Jul 15
American Airlines Logo
6:55 am - 8:59 pm
MAN
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LAS
22h 04m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:33 pm - 1:10 pm
LAS
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MAN
16h 37m
2 stops
$865American Airlines
Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13
Virgin Atlantic Logo
11:00 am - 1:20 pm
MAN
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LAS
10h 20mnonstop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
3:30 pm - 8:15 am
LAS
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MAN
32h 45m
1 stop
$867Virgin Atlantic
Tue, Jun 16 - Wed, Jul 1
American Airlines Logo
8:35 am - 8:59 pm
MAN
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LAS
20h 24m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
4:53 pm - 7:05 pm
LAS
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MAN
18h 12m
2 stops
$868American Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 17
Finnair Logo
7:55 am - 2:55 pm
MAN
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SAN
15h 00m
1 stop
Finnair Logo
4:45 pm - 9:55 pm
SAN
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MAN
21h 10m
1 stop
$922Finnair
Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 17
Finnair Logo
7:55 am - 5:50 pm
MAN
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SAN
17h 55m
1 stop
Finnair Logo
4:45 pm - 9:55 pm
SAN
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MAN
21h 10m
1 stop
$924Finnair
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Manchester to California flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Manchester to California?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Manchester to California departing in May.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to California?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Manchester to California, 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 California is January, when tickets cost $460 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,522 and $1,066 respectively.

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

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 California, 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 California, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$397
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 58% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 18% increase in price.
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FAQs - booking California flights

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

    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 California.

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

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

    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 from Manchester to California with an airline and back with another airline.

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

    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 from Manchester to California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Manchester to California

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Manchester to California. 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 Manchester to California? 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.
7.4
Scandinavian AirlinesOverall score based on 1767 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.6Boarding
6.7Food
6.7Entertainment
8.0Crew
Airline reviews

All went smoothly. That's what I want on a long flight.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2026
CPH - IAD
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All went smoothly. That's what I want on a long flight.

I expected more, but they will nickel and dime you for everything. I did not enjoy flying with this airline.

Curious and efficient service ! First time flying with SAS and very pleased!

I wish they have given us explanations for the delays. And the rebooking process in Copenhagen was too long. I had to wait about 4 hours before they assign me a hotel. From there the handling process (accommodation, transportation and meal) was excellent.

Our trip plan from Kayak stated we were flying SAS. That was not true. The first leg was a Delta flight. We wasted 25 minutes before finding out to check in with the correct airline. Then our SAS flight for the second leg arrived 25 minutes late, and our third leg flight with SAS closed the gate knowing the flight delay was SAS’s fault, and that this flight would only be backed up 5 minutes. The final kicker was that between Delta and SAS, they lost all our checked luggage.

Since our earlier flight was delayed, we missed this flight and were rerouted on Lufthansa 2 days later.

Scandinavian Airlines is terrible. Flight was late. Lost luggage. Rude flight attendants. Terrible experience.

The flight was very cold, and the seats were rather uncomfortable. The food has been better on our other SAS experiences. Most significantly, the luggage with most of my wife's personal items and clothes didn't make the flight. Hoping for a quick resolution, but no real opportunity to speak with a Human has us concerned.

Ancient aircraft (busted armrests, poor cabin temperature with no option for passenger control). Garbage everywhere. Risible checking of safely conditions on landing. Also, late.

really nothing ...uncomfortable seating, cramped ....no better than a US short hopper flight.. never again

I sat in the first row behind first class. There was plenty of legroom. The entertainment was great. I saw two excellent movies and one episode of a sitcom. Also enjoyed the flight tracker.

OK overall. Flight was delayed Crew on flight was good

On time, only a little turbulence, very competent and caring attendants. Clear information.

Late late late. Delayed and arrived an hour late for a 1 hour 45 minute connection. Every time. Poor record for this company. I try to fly any other carrier first.

The flights are literally always delayed arriving, boarding and taking off so they are always late for the connection. I planned ahead so I was okay but many others aren't. The food was terrible. The staff was very pleasant. I appreciate boarding back to front.

The crew was friendly. The plane was comfortable. In-flight wifi didn't work well at all. The ride was quite turbulent but understandable given the weather.

My issue is with the SkyWest terminal. The flight was not listed on the main airport flight screen list, and I had to do a Google search to locate the terminal and gate. We had to ask several airport employees where to locate the phantom gate. The airport did not provide adequate signage and was confusing. When we arrived, there was one vendor providing services that quickly closed, leaving zero options for food and drink while we waited hours for our delayed flight. The crew that assisted with check-in and boarding was VERY friendly.

Economy seats a bit small but other than that it was all good.

delayed flight stayed whole night at washington Dallas airport at seats , uncomfortable . i am senior citizen , very tired , worst travel.

No complimentary drinks or snacks offered on a 2 hour flight was disappointing but everything else went well

American delayed the flight for a crew rest period. The delay occurred late in the evening - the earliest i can find is 10:20 pm. With a 6 am flight anyone on the flight would have already have been asleep (unless you are insane, a vampire or on drugs) and at least for me i was already on the way to the airport at 445 am the next morning when i discovered they delayed the flight until 9 am. Given the incoming flight was in the air at 6 pm the evening before this should have been figured out a lot more timely that was there only crew to use. Just frustrating given there is no consideration for customer experience anymore in flying.

Flight: Started on time. Comfortable flight. Arrived on time. Crew: Very cordial and helpful. Drinks and snack was served with a smile. Overall enjoyed the trip. Regards, Hari Doss Chanchala Doss

To have arrived on time and not 3 hours late after having already spent $100 to change to an earlier flight, only to arrive back home close to the original flight time.

American Airlines is a miserable experience. It is predictably miserable, in the sense that every time I fly American, I brace myself for the certainty that it will be unpleasant and uncomfortable. But it is unpredictable in the sense that I never know if the flight will be on time or delayed nine hours (both happened to me this week). I never know if I will be able to sit in the seat that I selected when I purchased the ticket or if I will be told by Customer Service (!!!) that I must relocate from first class to a seat in the back of the aircraft with no explanation (both happened to me this week). Will the food be frozen and half defrosted, or scalding hot? Will the drinks be warm? Will the flight attendants be surly and mean? Will the toilets be cramped and foul? Will the seats be narrow and uncomfortable? Will there be a real electric outlet at the seat, or just an unreliable USB-2 port? Will there be enough seats in the boarding lounge or just a few? Will the boarding process be smooth and efficient, or will the gate agents mess it up and delay it needlessly for 30 or 40 minutes? Will the catering and cleaning crew be prompt or will they take an extra 30 minutes? Will the brakes on the aircraft work properly, or will the pilot delay takeoff for four hours while the ground crew attends to what can only be described as routine maintenance that should have been done the night before? I've eexperienced every one of these unpleasant things this year, 2026. The only thing I can reliably count on is that American will find a new way to make the experience of flying as miserable as they possibly can.

Wifi was spotty. Tray table was very dirty when I sat down.

The WiFi would not connect enough for me to do my actual work. It permaspooled, disconnected, said it was connected, then wouldn't open an email... it was frustrating. I am not a tall person, 5'4" - and I felt cramped with little room to reach into my bag under the seat in front of me. I feel sorry for anyone taller than me having to fly. the one positive thing I will add, is the overhead bins are roomy enough to manage more bags than other carriers.

Buying ticket from kayak instant booking was a huge mistake, never to be repeated again! The Kayak didn’t book the tickets directly, it handed it off to a third party Underpricer, that booked a code shared American Airlines flight operated by Cathay Pacific!! When managing the booking American Airlines would recognize the itinerary but wouldn’t let me do anything stating, the flight is operated by Cathay Pacific so go to their website. Cathay Pacific would recognize the itinerary, neither by reservation ID or ticket number…asking to reach out to the third party Underpricer….calling Underpricer resulted in no help like seat requests, mileage number or upgrade request, 15hr layover accommodation voucher guidance…so net in net avoid booking through three layers of intermediaries

Going non stop to lax like I paid for. Not stopping in MCI for gas. Too long of delays

Flight was on time. Cabin attendants made no recognition of my name or being an Advantage Executive Platinum member.

Delayed for mechanical and no updates on what was happening and how long the delay might be.

A shout-out to the flight attendent, Lauren, who was the main person assisting me. She was amazing - perfect balance of bright, cheerful, engaging, yet formal

OK, except for a cabin attendant's lack of attention.

efficient. on time. cabin crew were very professional and very nice to deal with. would definately fly BA again.

It was great overall. A few slight improvements could be made on the onboarding process at the Gates with announcements and clarity of communications (both at the gate and in flight). The movies in the entertainment options could be improved for bollywood, hollywood.

I alrady responded to this request, and expllaned at length that this was the worst flying experience in my 77 years. I will NEVER fly BA again.

Airbus A350 is poorly designed for wheelchair users and reduced mobility passengers. The angle of the pods makes it awkward to transfer. I was able to but I have ab stability. It could be a real challenge for people with more severe mobility impairments. You'd think Airbus would have come up with a solution for this or thought more about us disabled folks more when designing this aircraft.

The crew has always been great on BA. They are very friendly and accommodating. I like that they have vegetarian options already in the menu. And the free wine is a nice perk.) I noticed (both directions of my trip) minor upgrades/ replacements needed on the plane itself (touch screen didn't work with touch; bathroom light didn't go on). However, this is one of my favorite airlines.

Everything was spectacular except the boarding. It was just a mob of people while all groups were called over the public address system.

The Britts are wonderful to fly with and the crew were very hospitable. Again, I really wish they had been able to retrieve my carryon bag from baggage claim before the flight so I could be in a less worrisome state of mind, but that's not on them. I completely understand. The window seats with the dimmable windows were very cool!

There was a delay for the San Francisco-London flight, but we were all informed via text and email. The staff was very friendly and nice and the food was good. I do recommend that the airline offer something without eggs or something vegan for the vegetarian meal option. A lot of Indians are lacto-vegetarian, while some could be allergic to eggs/dairy.

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