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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Manchester

Sat, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 18
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4:35 pm - 5:15 pmSFO-MAN
16h 40m1 stop
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5:15 pm - 2:30 pmMAN-SFO
29h 15m1 stop
$467TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Mon, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 2
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4:35 pm - 4:15 pmSFO-MAN
15h 40m1 stop
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5:15 pm - 2:30 pmMAN-SFO
29h 15m1 stop
$508TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Wed, Oct 22 - Mon, Nov 3
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10:30 am - 4:00 pmSFO-MAN
21h 30m2 stops
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6:50 am - 2:35 pmMAN-SFO
15h 45m1 stop
$560Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 13
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7:00 am - 4:40 pmSFO-MAN
25h 40m2 stops
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6:10 am - 2:35 pmMAN-SFO
16h 25m1 stop
$565Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Mar 18 - Mon, Mar 23
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1:00 pm - 6:35 pmSFO-MAN
22h 35m2 stops
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8:45 pm - 3:35 pmMAN-SFO
25h 50m2 stops
$567Scandinavian Airlines
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Wed, Mar 18 - Mon, Mar 23
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1:00 pm - 6:35 pmSFO-MAN
22h 35m2 stops
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7:15 pm - 3:35 pmMAN-SFO
27h 20m1 stop
$569Scandinavian Airlines
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Thu, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 13
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4:40 pm - 8:40 pmSFO-MAN
20h 00m2 stops
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2:25 pm - 2:35 pmMAN-SFO
32h 10m2 stops
$570Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Nov 3 - Sun, Nov 9
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3:30 pm - 6:35 pmSFO-MAN
19h 05m2 stops
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7:15 am - 2:35 pmMAN-SFO
15h 20m1 stop
$576Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 25
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7:00 am - 9:30 amSFO-MAN
18h 30m2 stops
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7:15 pm - 2:35 pmMAN-SFO
27h 20m1 stop
$597Scandinavian Airlines
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Wed, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 25
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7:00 am - 9:30 amSFO-MAN
18h 30m2 stops
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8:30 pm - 2:35 pmMAN-SFO
26h 05m2 stops
$601Scandinavian Airlines
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Cheapest • from $467 (round-trip)
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November
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Cheapest round-trip
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Overall average: $651
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Typical prices: $410-567
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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.

For San Francisco to Manchester, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Manchester back to San Francisco, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Sunday 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 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 $651 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,333 and $1,196 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, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$231
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 46% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
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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 $231 for a one-way ticket and $467 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?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Manchester, with SkyTeam 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 KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Manchester are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $853 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,115 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.

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.

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

 
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 7974 reviews
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
7.9Entertainment
7.3Food
8.2Boarding
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Passengers need to check in big baggage instead of bringing on the plane. That cause inconvenience for everyone. Otherwise flight was good.

8.0 ExcellentTarun, Sep 2025MCO - LHR
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Passengers need to check in big baggage instead of bringing on the plane. That cause inconvenience for everyone. Otherwise flight was good.

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.

Will not recommend SAS for business travel. Food was so-so. Service was very good. First leg was very good. Second leg from Copenhagen to Barcelona was terrible. We paid a LOT for business class and to have seats worse than most coach seats with no entertainment and no charging available for 1/3rd of the whole trip was not acceptable. Very disappointing. I thought they were coming back in the U.S. with style, NOT YET.

I do not have a problem with the airline but both my two suitcases that were supposed to go from Hawaii to Copenhagen didn’t get on the plane in Seattle. I arrive on Monday the 21st at 10:30 in the morning. I did not get my two suitcases before Friday late afternoon that is unacceptable.

No choice of food. Needed to pay more even for a can of coke!!!

The seats were really close together and hard to get comfortable. The food was okay. The cheese was amazing! I loved the cold towels they gave us.

When my flight was changed from delays they were quick to rebook me.

I really enjoyed how clean and big the aircraft was, as well as how friendly the crew was.

Airline left me stranded in the U.S. gave me an unrequested refund of 40% of booking and canceled my trip back! When I asked why, the said “we don’t have to tell you why”. “But you can rebook”. Never again! Paid 2x and rebooked on Austrian. What a joke!

Painful seats for a 10 hour flight. There’s a very hard flat board in the seat that goes up to half the back and after 7 hours it gets impossible to find the right position to avoid the pain.

I paid for the seat with more leg room but on the day of my departure my seat was changed. I brought it to the airline costumer service and he was able to change it back. The person sitting next to me had the same exact issue.

SAS is very good at service, the lounge was great, and flights were on time. Boarding is fast and efficient!

We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

From the first moment you interact with United Airlines, you can expect nothing less but extreme frustration. The baggage handler at the bag drop seems completely unbothered by the presence of customers waiting in line. No help was extended to load the baggage whatsoever. And if any of your bags is overweight by 0.01 pound they will make you re-distribute everything in your suitcase just to play power trip. When it was time to board no help was extended to customers to locate their seats. Moreover. It was a chaotic mess at the gate when it was unclear who should board first and everyone just bunched up, trying to get on the plane. I am sure the crew was doing their best to perform their jobs while being paid their wages however it shouldn’t be that hard to smile once or twice when you’re in the business if serving customers. It is a shame for the United States of America to have a flagship carrier of such low caliber. Our flight was also delayed by about an hour and a half due to further delays prior to our inbound flight. Being someone who has travelled for both business and leisure in Asia, Europe, and South America I have never experienced such poor quality of service.

The pilots were late and it made us 1 hour late. The meat was tough and bok choy was also tough.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

The best airline I have ever travel , really good customer service, attention and service !!

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

Flight was late as pilot crew had to land at different airport in their previous flight. Passengers boarded and had to wait for pilots inside plane. Series of incomplete and unnecessary announcements by an annoying voice, rather than complete, informative announcements.

My flights with Aer Lingus were very good and I will definitely fly with them. Again in future trips to Ireland and Scotland.

Too hot. Asked for an extra glass of water and was ignored. Asked to sit in empty seats that were open because it was so hot and crowded and was denied and the seats were empty the entire flight

Terrible leg room - I’m 5’3” and my knees were touching the seat in front of me. When the person sitting in front of me leaned back, there was about 15 inches of space between my head and the TV screen which made it awkward to view movies. Last year they had decent food, but this year the only tasty item on the trip was dessert.

The flight was delayed leaving Philadelphia due to “catering” and consequently arrived in Dublin some 75 minutes later than scheduled. Consequently this caused me to miss my connecting flight to Glasgow and I had to spend the night in Dublin.

The flight from Cincinnati to Philadelphia was satisfactory and uneventful.

It was truly a horrible flight. We were delayed almost 2 hours. The seats were so tiny, my legs were hurting the entire flight. When i finally made it to Ireland i missed my connecting flight because we left Newark late. I will most likely never fly Aer Lingus again

Terrible. The test of an airline is how they deal with problems. There is very little to differentiate between airlines. Aer Lingus failed absolutely. They lost one of my bags even though we had more than a 2 hour connection in Dublin. Trying to get it back has been awful. In checking on line I can see that the bag is in Edinburgh and it was supposed to be delivered today. It wasn't. The number we have in the UK doesn't answer. I had to pay for an international call to speak to somebody. All the woman at the call centre could say was be patient wait. I can tell you when it will be delivered nor can I tell you who the courier is.

Not JetBlue's fault but Aer Lingus never explained how to transfer to JetBlue.

Overall it was good experience and it was my first trip with Aer Lingus. One thing I was embarrassed was that someone occupied my seat so I was asked to use another seat. Due to this unhappy happening I almost missed the connecting flight because the random seat was far from the flight door. Food was fine, I liked the macaroni and cheese with fresh bread.

I was very disappointed that the online sys allowed me to get the boarding pass for the second leg of the trip, when I clearly request it for both flights!

Need to offer Better food from LAX to London Service from London to Delhi very delayed after take off.

Connection at Hethrow was horrible..We couldn't get out of the plane for an hour as they were buying people to the airport and there were not enough busses. We had 2 and half hf between flights so it was very tight. After departing plane we had to go thru security again. People with less time in between connections missed their flights

Horrible… I was downgraded without notice, had to sit in economy and given my back injury was in pain most of the journey. I expect to be reimbursed for this inconvenience and after my return flight home, I never plan to fly with British Airways again.

Great crew and food and beverage. Seating tight but not the airline's fault. Will definitely fly BA in future!

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

Crying baby the ENTIRE flight. Not your fault, but I paid 2700 for a premium economy ticket and it wasn't worth it. should have just stuck with coach. flight attendants very mediocre - minimal effort. Plane didn't seem very clean. Didn't have any cleansing wipes - most airlines give you this when you board. Flat screen scrolling didn't work. Toiletry case a joke - why bother at all?

Enjoyable flight, helpful crew everything was organized to accommodate passengers.

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