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$327 Find Cheap Flights from Manchester to San Francisco

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 San Francisco departing on 4/16. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Manchester to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$651
Overall average: $687
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 2/28Sat 3/7
MAN - SFO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$327
Typical prices: $605-$755
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/16
MAN - SFO • 3 stops
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Scandinavian Airlines
Cheapest • from $651 (round-trip)
Scandinavian Airlines
Best reviews • 7.3 score
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When to book
2 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 29% compared to booking last minute.
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September
Cheapest • 16% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Manchester to San Francisco (MAN-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Manchester to San Francisco

Sat, Feb 28 - Sat, Mar 7
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12:55 pm - 2:35 pm
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57h 40m
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4:40 pm - 6:35 pm
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17h 55m
1 stop
$651Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 23
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12:55 pm - 3:35 pm
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33h 40m
2 stops
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5:40 pm - 12:15 pm
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35h 35m
2 stops
$653Scandinavian Airlines
Sat, Mar 14 - Sun, Mar 22
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10:10 am - 3:35 pm
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36h 25m
1 stop
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5:40 pm - 6:35 pm
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MAN
17h 55m
1 stop
$664Scandinavian Airlines
Sat, Mar 14 - Sun, Mar 22
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10:10 am - 3:35 pm
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36h 25m
1 stop
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5:40 pm - 8:05 pm
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MAN
19h 25m
2 stops
$668Scandinavian Airlines
Sat, Feb 28 - Sat, Mar 7
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10:10 am - 2:35 pm
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36h 25m
1 stop
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4:40 pm - 6:35 pm
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MAN
17h 55m
1 stop
$674Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, Apr 2 - Tue, Apr 14
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9:10 pm - 2:40 pm
MAN
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SFO
25h 30m
2 stops
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4:45 pm - 6:30 pm
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MAN
17h 45m
1 stop
$677Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, May 6
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6:10 pm - 4:10 pm
MAN
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SFO
30h 00m
2 stops
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5:35 pm - 1:55 pm
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MAN
12h 20m
1 stop
$680Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 2 - Tue, Apr 14
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9:10 pm - 2:40 pm
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SFO
25h 30m
2 stops
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4:45 pm - 8:30 pm
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MAN
19h 45m
2 stops
$681Scandinavian Airlines
Sun, Apr 19 - Fri, May 1
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7:30 pm - 2:40 pm
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SFO
27h 10m
1 stop
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4:45 pm - 6:30 pm
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MAN
17h 45m
1 stop
$682Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, May 6
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6:55 pm - 4:35 pm
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SFO
29h 40m
2 stops
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5:35 pm - 1:55 pm
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MAN
12h 20m
1 stop
$683Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

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.

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 September, where tickets cost $663 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,023 and $986 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, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$327
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 29% increase in price.
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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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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.

  • 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 $327 for a one-way ticket and $651 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to San Francisco from Manchester.

  • 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?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Manchester to San Francisco are Scandinavian Airlines and Aer Lingus. With an average price for the route of $729 and an overall rating of 7.3, Scandinavian Airlines is the most popular choice. Aer Lingus is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $870 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • 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 round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Manchester with another airline. Booking your flights between Manchester and SFO 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 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.

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.

Reviews of the top 3 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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7.3
Scandinavian AirlinesOverall score based on 1676 reviews
8.0Crew
7.6Boarding
7.3Comfort
6.6Food
6.6Entertainment
Airline reviews

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.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Jan 2026
MSP - BOS
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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.

Feels like economy sits are getting smaller especially while eating food

I was surprised how good an American airline can be - I was really impressed.

Cut out the nickel and dime pricing for "seat selection" and baggage, To do this on an international flight is just mind boggling. Seriously, why treat customers this way??? Nobody wants these hidden extra fees and everybody hates them. Also plane was too warm and no air vent, and water dripped from the ceiling at one point,

It was so hot on the plane. No air jets above the seats

Scandinavian was perfect. Nice A350 with an on time departure and an an experienced crew. What a difference from TAP.

One of the best flight experiences I've have had in along time. Would fly with them again.

Like getting a bus. No great luxury but will get you there

Got us to destination alive, albeit a bit late. Luggage was left behind. No live tracking app available (available on some other airlines). Supposedly going to be delivered in next couple of days.

So, the trip from Dublin to LA did not really happen because the flight took off before we could finish the transfer.

Very nice experience. Flight had good entertainment system and good food options. Customer service was very friendly and nice as well.

The connection time between the regional flight (from Newcastle) to an international flight (to The States) was too short. To require as second security scan and customs clearance within an hour and 20 mins is not enough time to make the actual connection. We had a final boarding call the minute we walked out of US customs and had to sprint (with two small children) through 20 gates to make it in time before the door closed. The concept is great in theory to clear customs before leaving Europe, but the timing needs to be adjusted. We travel abroad frequently and won’t be using this route again. Thanks.

Like - the crew were nice Dislike - sitting on the tarmac for long periods after boarding and landing.

I was not admitted to the flight!!! i need a refund for this.

One of the best flights I've been on in a while. Very genuinely friendly staff. Courteous, kind, respectful. On a past flight (not Aer Lingus) I remember being woken up rudely to put my seat forward. Like a child being berated for something. Oddly jarring experience when someone could just tap you gently on the shoulder and gesture kindly. But I noticed the Aer Lingus staff were incredibly patient with everyone on the plane. It's the holiday season and I noticed a lot more elderly customers on the plane than I typically see flying, and the staff went above and beyond with helping accommodate people. Service throughout the flight was flawless. They came through offering water, and picking up garbage at perfect intervals. Seemed like this flight, everyone was on point. And the flight landed early on top of that

Seats are small, but comfortable and more space around you, so for a normal person the seats are perfect. If you are a big and fat individual, I would not think the seats are comfortable. All else was good and normal. Lots of movies to watch.

Really appreciated the care, attention and friendliness of cabin crew. Very comfortable, prompt and efficient flight.

My touch screen at my seat wasn't working, the films BA advertised on the website for this flight were not available, and the plane was a little dated, food was good and the staff were good, just let down by the aircraft facilities.

The space in the seat was okay, the staff were friendly, the entertainment system, my touch screen was not working and some of the films listed on the website for the flight were not available.

Did not like the seating configuration at all with 2+3+2 in business class. Lacking total privacy and comfort

Check-in experience, for business call please provide a premium experience

Lost my luggage, ran out of food choices in business class, ground crew was completely unapologetic.

Excellent. The crew and flight were great. Checking in was easy and everyone was very helpful.

Entertainment devices on A380 need to be fixed, the seats might do with updates.

Everything. Employees offered to help me because I had to use a cane.

Check-in and boarding were great. On flight staff were rude and disrespectful. Paid for extra room and found it incredibly cramped. Bathrooms kept in poor condition. Overall negative experience.

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