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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Manchester (SAN-MAN)

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

Mon, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 21
Virgin Atlantic Logo
8:00 am - 8:35 amSAN-MAN
16h 35m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
10:45 am - 5:48 pmMAN-SAN
15h 03m1 stop
$583Virgin Atlantic
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Mon, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 21
Air Canada Logo
8:10 am - 10:25 amSAN-MAN
18h 15m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:05 am - 7:35 pmMAN-SAN
21h 30m2 stops
$623Air Canada
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Mon, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 21
Lufthansa Logo
11:08 am - 5:20 pmSAN-MAN
22h 12m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
6:50 am - 3:25 pmMAN-SAN
16h 35m1 stop
$631Lufthansa
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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 4
British Airways Logo
7:00 pm - 5:35 pmSAN-MAN
15h 35m1 stop
British Airways Logo
9:40 am - 4:10 pmMAN-SAN
14h 30m1 stop
$665British Airways
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 5
Lufthansa Logo
6:35 pm - 11:20 pmSAN-MAN
21h 45m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
6:25 am - 3:45 pmMAN-SAN
17h 20m1 stop
$671Lufthansa
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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 4
Delta Logo
7:25 am - 10:10 amSAN-MAN
19h 45m2 stops
Delta Logo
1:00 pm - 11:47 pmMAN-SAN
18h 47m1 stop
$674Delta
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 5
American Airlines Logo
10:46 am - 10:55 amSAN-MAN
17h 09m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 6:59 pmMAN-SAN
20h 49m2 stops
$677American Airlines
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Mon, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 28
American Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 5:45 pmSAN-MAN
17h 25m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 6:04 pmMAN-SAN
18h 49m2 stops
$688American Airlines
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Thu, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 15
British Airways Logo
6:00 pm - 7:05 pmSAN-MAN
17h 05m1 stop
British Airways Logo
8:05 pm - 8:45 pmMAN-SAN
32h 40m2 stops
$737British Airways
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Tue, Oct 7 - Fri, Oct 10
Delta Logo
8:00 am - 8:35 amSAN-MAN
16h 35m1 stop
Delta Logo
12:35 pm - 8:19 pmMAN-SAN
15h 44m1 stop
$766Delta
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Virgin Atlantic
Cheapest • from $583 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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When to book
3 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 15% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 21% price drop
June
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Cheapest round-trip
$583
Overall average: $804
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 10/6Tue 10/21
SAN - MAN • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$369
Typical prices: $535-636
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/29
SAN - MAN • 3 stops
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Manchester flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego 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 Diego to Manchester?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Diego to Manchester clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Manchester on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from San Diego to Manchester. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Wednesdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego 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 Diego to Manchester is September, where tickets cost $747 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,443 and $1,246 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego 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 Diego 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 Diego to Manchester, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$369
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 52% increase in price.
Flight from San Diego to Manchester

When to book flights from San Diego to Manchester

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego 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 Diego to Manchester

  • What are the most eco-friendly airlines offering flights from San Diego (SAN) to Manchester (MAN)?

    Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa, British Airways, and Virgin Atlantic offer eco-friendly flights between San Diego (SAN) and Manchester (MAN). They have implemented measures to reduce fuel consumption and emissions, including utilizing newer, more fuel-efficient aircraft and employing advanced operational techniques. They have also introduced sustainable aviation fuels on some flights.

  • What is the carry-on limit on airlines flying between San Diego (SAN) and Manchester (MAN)?

    The hand luggage limit between San Diego (SAN) and Manchester (MAN) varies depending on the airline and the size of the aircraft. For instance, those flying aboard Virgin Atlantic are allowed one carry-on bag with a maximum size of 9 x 14 x 22 in. At the same time, the carry-on baggage on British Airways must be at most 22 x 17.7 x 9.8 in.

  • Are pets allowed on flights between San Diego (SAN) and Manchester (MAN)?

    Every airline has its specific pet policy and checking with your carrier before traveling from San Diego (SAN) to Manchester (MAN) might be helpful. For example, British Airways and KLM allow small domestic animals like cats and dogs in the cabin. However, the furry passengers must have up-to-date health documentation and remain locked in their cabins throughout the journey.

  • Which airlines offer seat upgrades between San Diego (SAN) and Manchester (MAN)?

    Carriers such as British Airways, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines offer seat upgrades between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Manchester Airport (MAN). They offer seat upgrade options such as upgrading from economy to premium economy, business class, or first class, depending on the flight and availability. Upgrades can typically be purchased using cash or miles.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Manchester was $369 for a one-way ticket and $583 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San Diego and on arrival in Manchester.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Manchester are Delta and Virgin Atlantic. With an average price for the route of $1,243 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Virgin Atlantic is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $995 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego 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 Diego to Manchester.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Manchester from San Diego 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 Diego 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 Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego 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 Diego 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 Diego 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 San Diego to Manchester

  • British Airways, Delta, Lufthansa, and Air Canada offer priority boarding for families with young children traveling from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Manchester Airport (MAN). This allows them to board the aircraft early and settle in comfortably. Also, they often provide in-flight entertainment systems with a variety of movies, TV shows, games, and music that can help keep children entertained during the flight.
  • Business and First-Class passengers between San Diego (SAN) and Manchester Airport (MAN) usually have access to dedicated check-in counters and priority boarding, allowing them to skip the queues and board the aircraft before other passengers. In addition, premium cabins typically feature larger and more comfortable seats that recline into lie-flat beds. You can thus enjoy a relaxing nap during long-haul flights.
  • Flights between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Manchester Airport (MAN) involve long-haul journeys, so you will likely have layovers in various cities. Popular stopovers along this route include Toronto (YYZ), Atlanta (ATL), London (LHR), Dubai (DBX), Munich (MUC), New York (JFK), Zurich (ZRH), and Vienna (VIE). These transits depend on the airlines and demand.
  • When booking flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Manchester Airport (MAN), remember that the destination airport is a major gateway to many other destinations in the neighborhood. Nearby towns easily accessible by bus, taxi, or private shuttles include Crewe, Halifax, Macclesfield, Glossop, and Burnley.
  • Passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility often receive priority boarding, allowing them to board the aircraft early and settle in comfortably when traveling from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Manchester Airport (MAN). Airlines may also provide seating options that accommodate their needs, such as seats with extra legroom or closer proximity to lavatories.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to Manchester

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego 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.
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DeltaOverall score based on 7954 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.9Entertainment
7.3Food
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
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Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Sep 2025SNA - SEA
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Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

Great. Very smooth. Plenty of information. However, wish they would give out a menu in advance of making a dinner choice like other international airlines. The flight attendant says chicken or pasta and there are details about ingredients or spices requiring the passenger to ask which requires the flight attendant to answer many times. So easy to solve this problem. P

My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

Crew was excellent. Comfort seats not as nice as other kinds of planes.

It was a great flight and the stewards and stewardess were all kind and accommodating!! The seats were comfortable and entertainment screen excellent!

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

There was a security issue at the airport and we were unable to land. We circled endlessly and then landed at another airfield for fuel. We then circled the airport again, almost landed but didn’t fully touch down before circling again. I am thankful to the crew for keeping us safe- the issue was the airline and staff at the airport getting us seats on our connecting flights. That part was hours of searching for someone and getting in double my steps.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

Food was excellent. Service was very good. Staff was very helpful to all passengers.

The crew was excellent as ever on Virgin. The special meal was poor unfortunately. More significantly when we arrived at Manchester Airport there was no air bridge provided and we had to exit the plane down a rickety stair case. This is unacceptable for a transatlantic flight. Whilst I understand that this is the airport’s fault at the end of the day the airline is responsible for our transportation and needs to do something.

Super friendly and helpful staff, from check-in desk to cabin crew.

Don’t know they cancelled the flight day before I was to leave. They sent a email at 9:00 pm at night saying they cancelled. That is the smooth way to say we don’t want your business! I think they didn’t have enough people booking so they cancelled the flight! It’s all about the money anymore there is no honesty in business.

The entertainment package was vast and the selections were very current. Keep updating it was great.

The seat was so hard my tailbone was aching The crew was kind of a b**** because I made a joke that I didn't care if they close the door I total c*** when she was trying to f****** act like she was mad at me because I said that The flight was bumpy. Sure you didnt have control over that.

The flight was canceled 3 hours after original take off time

Pathetic check in experience at JFK. Everything is self check in. Not enough staff present to help with when the check in process or the kiosk gets stuck. Staff present not welcoming or pleasant at all. On the other hand the NY based flight crew was great. Courteous and friendly throughout the flight. Special meals leave a lot to be desired. Kids meals should be made available when kids are flying and same goes for special kids meals too.

Cramped seats. FAA should make airlines have more legroom, for even short people complain

Flight was full, and would have preferred an aisle seat, but due to getting a late ticket ,the seat I had was adequate. The flight crew were very help full and hard working. Food and drink were excellent for the 11hr flight. Overall I was pleased with flight, and would recommend British Airways again.

The chicken adobo was a little too spicy but good otherwise. My personal opinion. Movie selection could be improved, too many horror movies. Could add a few more chick flicks! The flight was bumpy at times. We arrived a little early too! Flight attendants friendly.

Again flight was awesome except British Airways lost both gate checked luggage’s. Still missing

really bad they refused to check in luggages that I had purchased, even showing them the transaction receipt from british airways app the staff in miami was MEDIOCRE

A bit more space? Not practical, I know. I felt squished in but part of that could have been the man sitting next to me.

The food could be better, more snacks. And have some plugs to chargue the phone.

Everything was really great just The aircraft was too old and sounded it will break during takeoff

Extremely pleased with the crew. Best flight attendants ever! Very friendly, genuinely caring and attentive.

Best flight attendants ever! Very customer and service oriented, courteous, professional and helpful.

Cheapest airlines I have ever been on. I got downgraded and never got on united. I got rerouted through Vancouver onto jetwesf

Very small and uncomfortable seats, Hard to hear entertainment system sound. Horrible food. Staff doesn't care much about the passengers. 2nd time they didn't give me my vegetarian meal. They asked me regular food with meat. The airline and staff was from United airlines.

Checkin took along timen only.few angents available at.checkin desk. Customer support over phone no existence

At baggage claim, I was given the wrong printed ticket. The ticket belonged to another passenger for a different flight — to Zurich instead of Frankfurt (layover). I was even allowed to pass security, and when I asked the Lufthansa employee if I was on the correct flight, and why it was changed. The employee said everything was correct and I should board. When I got on the plane, there was someone in my seat, and the crew on the plane finally realized that I was on the wrong plane. When I got off the plane, nobody was willing to help, and the security refused to provide my original printed ticket. That was until I showed them that I took a photo of the ticket; once they realized I had photographic evidence, they were suddenly ready to help me. The Lufthansa employee began communicating with other airlines and found a flight that would take me to my destination via Polish Airlines. I was required to once again go through security, re-check my bag, and once again pay for my checked bag and weight overage fees. This experience was incredibly stressful and very frustrating, as you can imagine. A Lufthansa employee told me I would be eligible for a refund. Please tell me what steps I need to take in order to make that happen. Thank you!

Good service … bus transfer upon arrival from plane to terminal: atrocious!!!

The seating has become ridiculous… like a contest to see how narrow and short they can be made- forcing anyone over 5’1 to pay more to not be twisting oneself into a pretzel. Really insane- would have thought BA was better than this. Frankly- it cancels out a lot of the positive aspects.

flight was delayed from BWI to London - missed my connecting flight & then connecting flight (also British Air) was delayed - food is awful, TV & movie selection is great

Super tight economy class. My knees were hitting the back of seat in front of me (I'm only 5'6"). My small backpack (sized according to their required dimensions) would not fit under the seat in front of me because there is a box (is that the life jacket?) in the way. Over all, extremely uncomfortable. I forgive the tasteless food, but the tight seating was torture

Didn’t fly with them as someone had cancelled my flight

Online check-in 24 hours in advance something seems not so easy to check in to pick seats and to print a boarding pass

I like the crew, very welcoming. Food can be better. The seat arms don’t go up so. I could use the empty seat next to mine to relax better. 3hrs delay 😠

Boarding was efficient and quick, crew was very attentive, seats were comfortable.

Everything was very good! I personally struggled with the heat in the cabin for the first 2 hours

Very caring crew on board. Didn’t have dinner as I was sleeping. Was seating in the emergency row so I had comfortable leg room

Had a nice little suite although I couldn’t close the door (but I didn’t ask anyone to help). 5K is a nice seat and very private (you look in on first class). Enjoyable flight and nice crew.

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