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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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Cheap flight deals 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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12:50 pm - 2:30 pmMAN-SFO
33h 40m2 stops
4:20 pm - 8:40 amSFO-MAN
32h 20m2 stops
$556Scandinavian Airlines
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Sat, Nov 23 - Fri, Dec 6
12:50 pm - 2:30 pmMAN-SFO
33h 40m2 stops
4:20 pm - 8:40 amSFO-MAN
32h 20m2 stops
$557Scandinavian Airlines
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Sat, Nov 23 - Fri, Dec 6
6:00 am - 2:15 pmMAN-SFO
16h 15m1 stop
8:45 pm - 6:40 pmSFO-MAN
13h 55m1 stop
$596British Airways
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Thu, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 19
8:00 am - 5:25 pmMAN-SFO
17h 25m1 stop
7:20 pm - 6:50 pmSFO-MAN
15h 30m1 stop
$630American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 29
7:00 am - 1:15 pmMAN-SFO
14h 15m1 stop
1:15 pm - 5:40 pmSFO-MAN
20h 25m2 stops
$633American Airlines
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Mon, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 30
7:00 am - 1:15 pmMAN-SFO
14h 15m1 stop
3:30 pm - 3:15 pmSFO-MAN
15h 45m1 stop
$637British Airways
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Mon, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 30
8:10 am - 3:50 pmMAN-SFO
15h 40m1 stop
5:45 pm - 4:50 pmSFO-MAN
15h 05m1 stop
$766Aer Lingus
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Sun, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 10
11:10 am - 10:58 pmMAN-SFO
19h 48m2 stops
6:00 am - 7:15 amSFO-MAN
17h 15m1 stop
$797Delta
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Wed, Jun 26 - Wed, Jul 3
5:55 am - 4:39 pmMAN-SFO
18h 44m2 stops
3:00 pm - 5:25 pmSFO-MAN
18h 25m1 stop
$801Delta
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Tue, Jul 9 - Tue, Jul 16
8:10 am - 3:50 pmMAN-SFO
15h 40m1 stop
11:59 pm - 7:35 amSFO-MAN
23h 36m2 stops
$1,154Aer Lingus
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Sat, Aug 17 - Sun, Aug 25

Flights from Manchester to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

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’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Manchester to San Francisco?

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

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 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 February, where tickets cost $614 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets is $1,008 and $991 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Manchester to San Francisco, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Manchester to San Francisco found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $556 on Scandinavian Airlines, followed by Finnair ($593). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $297 on Vueling and from $502 on Iberia.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

September

Cheapest flight

$297
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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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 $297 for a one-way ticket and $556 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?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Manchester to San Francisco are Delta and Scandinavian Airlines. With an average price for the route of $902 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Scandinavian Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $551 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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.

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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.
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Top 5 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Manchester to San Francisco? 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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10502 reviews
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.0Entertainment
7.4Food
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Had to change aircraft due to a faulty door. Surprisingly it only caused about an hour and a half of delay. Delta handled this situation as well as can be expected.

8.0 ExcellentLiam, May 2024SLC - SJC
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Had to change aircraft due to a faulty door. Surprisingly it only caused about an hour and a half of delay. Delta handled this situation as well as can be expected.

Your crew could maybe answer the call bell at least one of the times I pressed it. I pressed it first time with 2.5 hours left in our flight bc my partner was hungry and wanted a sandwich. We finally got the sandwich with 40 mins left in the flight.

The Flight crew didn’t serve us until about 1.5 hours into the flight because of turbulence but after it ended it was fine to move around. They served us water only and snacks and then NEVER, NOT ONE TIME came through to collect trash until right before landing about 1.5 hours later. There was absolutely no need for that. They crew was just standing around talking and visiting with each other and really never tried to see if we might want something besides water or even try to come pick up trash. This is VERY unusual for a Delta flight but it was not what I would have expected for a 4 hour flight.

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

When checking our bags at the Virgin Atlantic counter, the employee told us that we should go to Delta because we needed to verify our passports and our names. Fortunately the employee organizing the line stopped us and asked why we didn't hand over our suitcases. He sent us to another line and told the employee that we already have the passports verified in the reservation. She understood and received our suitcases. In London they have a general waiting room, where you stay until the gate number of your flight is announced. KAYAK informed us the gate number hours before the airlines did. Just like the flight to London, the legroom is too small. abusive for a flight of so many hours.

I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

Great experience overall. Check in at Austin was congested as they only have about 6 check in kiosks, one was broken, and there was a lot of Spring Break travelers.

I was sitting at comfort +. One of the Asian male crew was so loud when he delivered service. When he asked questions or what food you need, he was shouting. He must be a prison guard before going Delta.

Bag drop off was slow and annoying. Only 2 agents at the entire delta desk, and no one directing traffic for what line to be in, many confused people slowed down the process. Boarding was fine. Seats in Delta comfort plus were fine. Snacks were great! Definitely a bonus. The entertainment system was awful — old, slow, not responsive, and completely unable to play games due to some kind of error. But on the other hand, thank you to Delta for the free WiFi. That made it better.

Bathrooms weren’t too clean. Onboard entertainment was light. Other than that everything was great. Food, service, comfort and crew. Although it was hard to understand the crew announcements.

All was good. I think the back of the plane should be boarded first. It would be faster. Minimal waiting time behind passengers loading their carry on baggage.

This was my first time flying SAS and used them for 4 flights. The crews, flight and communication was outstanding. I flew premium economy and was extremely impressed by their SAS lounges. I will 100% ise SAS again. Everyone was so pleasant!

I upgraded to economy plus and it’s so worth the price. The crew is exceptional and the food is pretty decent. I would definitely fly with them again.

I had economy plus and it’s definitely worth the price. The seats are so comfortable, so much space, great large TV screens, and you get fed often. Really decent food (although other fish was overcooked.) They do need better movie choices. The crew is the best. Super friendly and accommodating. So much better than most American run Airlines.

They lost my luggage. Tromso in winter without warm clothes is not fun.

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

I paid for wifi and it worked about a total of 5 min. Feel ripped off

Overall, this flight team did a fantastic job. They came often with the water, coffee and tea. There was no meal choice in coach, but the lasagna lunch was decent. The sandwich snack just before landing was tasty. The baggage bins were large, so no trouble holding carry on luggage.

Good friendly service and food - The seats in business class are old, too hard and not very comfortable.

Attendants were rude. Scowling. Seats were miserable and we paid extra.

As no headphones/ ear pieces in back of seat for entertainment system, would have been to been offered rather than asking & waiting a long time. I know we are in economy but cost of ticket was high.

Somehow I got “offloaded” even though I had my boarding pass and was in transit Food is horrible Staff were nice and cheerful No headphones were provided on 11 hours flight

Plane was good but was delayed. probably not AA fault but caused a 1 hour delay. Seating was cramped.

The staff were very helpful with lots of refreshments on offer. The toilets were clean. The seats were comfortable and entertainment was good. No complaints, it was excellent.

The main flight was OK but the second flight was chaotic with delays

amazing! they were so kind and allowed us to sit on empty seats so we could stretch our legs and sleep good. Food is amazing as well plus dessert in the middle of the flight!

All the British airways staff were very helpful and friendly. Every thing was very smooth running from checking in boarding and arriving 40 minutes early. Which is a brilliant start to your holiday.

Plane felt so crowded and tightly packed. The chair itself was not comfortable.

Overall it was good but not great. The aircraft was an old and seats didn’t recline in business class unless you kept playing around with it.

the room on the plane was good but that is because flight not sold the other three seat and I had room. the food in terrible.

First the price I paid was excellent, my flight was full, but my seat was roomy. The one downside to the experience was they had games on the entertainment console. The guy behind me poked at my head about half the flight. I hope they get rid of this feature.

There were a lot of empty rows. As a single passenger I should not have been seated with 2 others. The WiFi didn’t work. The Kosher meal was awful.

They should. Heck planes more often not when they are suppose to be leaving causing delays

Thankfully not a full flight so although my headphone jack wasn’t working 100% on my window seat, I was able to move to the aisle seat. Food was fine, nothing great but tasty enough. Crew were friendly and made enough rounds. Always have a decent experience with Aer Lingus

Crew was fantastic got lovely food and plenty of water. Entertainment was good. Never had to ask for anything. Left on time and got to Seattle early. Luggage did not take long either.

Great hospitality and service! Seats are better cushioned then some

Great hospitality and service! Seats could always be cushioned better.

Customs is always a challenge. The customs officials were real humans, which was nice-not robots programmed on angry 😊. If you’re in a hurry to get through you’ll be stressed out. Allow yourselves plenty of time and it will be a stress free experience.

I got rerouted to another flight/city because the original flight was late and I would not have made my connection. I had to wait an additional five hours (no compensation) for the new flight which was also delayed because the computer was not working. Arrived at my final destination after nearly 20 hours of travel only to discover that my baggage had not arrived with me. Two days later and still waiting for my baggage. Customer service has been incredibly unhelpful and even hung up on me because I dared to ask for them to have someone call me when my bag arrived at the airport. No one apologized to me for what I experienced and they were dismissive of the fact that I have absolutely no clothes or toiletries. Absolutely awful, disorganized and stressful experience. Am dreading the return flight.

The boarding to Gatwick was a breeze but the boarding from Gatwick was a nightmare. The onboard service to Gatwick had a lot to be desired but the onboard sevice from Gatwick was amazing ! Very nice,friendly and funny ! Would I recommend BA to anyone.? ! Yes I would!

Really quick check in and security at Heathrow Terminal 5. Staff on board were lovely and very friendly. Could have provided a few more drinks on the flight but they were available at the back of the plane.

It was a flight operated by Aer Linus for BA and the plane and crew were very good but the food selection was average.

Flight delayed an hour due to plane maintenance issues after getting in line to board. Issue was plane galley ovens which eliminated hot meals for overseas flight. Cold selections were limited due to availability. Drink and meal service (already an hour delayed) was very slow. Upon arrival in Nashville, had to sit at gate for about 15 minutes before disembarking with no explanation. Local police then boarded plane as we were disembarking so maybe that was the issue.

Boarding good. Seats uncomfortable when lie flat. Food was awful. Tasted stale and chicken was dry. No live tv or flight map. Had to pay for internet.

Poor technical details on this plane. 1) There was no WiFi on an 8 hour long-haul flight. So no work could be done. That's below the standard expected for airlines these days. 2) The power outlet at my seat was busted and not working. 3) The headphone jack was loose and I had to keep adjusting my headphones to get good reception, or when it slipped out. - The flight was delayed to due mechanics. Sometimes this can't be avoided, I understand, and it's a big inconvenience to arrive that much later when traveling across time zones (then arriving at 4am from the prior time zone). - Also unique to this flight, the northern lights were visible on the right side of the aircraft, but I only found out after we landed (b/c again no wifi). I understand there are considerations about people being out of their seats to look, but I feel extremely disappointed and resentful that I wasn't told so that I could have a chance to look at this probably once-in-a-lifetime cosmic event from a view in the sky. - Flight crew was otherwise friendly and helpful.

I would have preferred something lighter for the second meal. Maybe a small sandwich .

They cancelled our flight the morning of departure at 4:30am.

Coach seats are too tight. Seem designed for small people. Food different but OK. Staff helpful.

my original flight was cancelled the previous day, and i was rescheduled onto this flight, which left much earlier in the morning, impacting my previous evening and requiring me to get up much earlier in the morning to get to the airport online. This practice happens way way way too much, and it seems on every airline, though AA is probably the worst.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Manchester to San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/11Wed
1 stopVueling
29h 20mMAN-SFO
$297
9/11Wed
2 stops
44h 15mMAN-SFO
$320
9/11Wed
2 stops
44h 15mMAN-SFO
$321
6/18Tue
2 stops
45h 50mMAN-SFO
$336
6/18Tue
2 stops
45h 50mMAN-SFO
$337
9/9Mon
1 stopAer Lingus
15h 40mMAN-SFO
$976
6/22Sat
1 stopAer Lingus
14h 25mMAN-SFO
$1,004
6/22Sat
1 stopScandinavian Airlines
13h 50mMAN-SFO
$1,043
9/12Thu
2 stopsDelta
18h 26mMAN-SFO
$1,616
9/14Sat
2 stopsBritish Airways
18h 51mMAN-SFO
$1,624

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Last minute flights from Manchester to San Francisco

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 Manchester to San Francisco that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/2Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
24h 13mMAN-SFO
6/9Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
21h 44mSFO-MAN
$722
6/2Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
28h 45mMAN-SFO
6/9Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
19h 05mSFO-MAN
$772
6/1Sat
multi-stopFinnair
22h 01mMAN-SFO
6/21Fri
multi-stopFinnair
20h 02mSFO-MAN
$807
6/1Sat
multi-stopLufthansa
19h 11mMAN-SFO
6/3Mon
multi-stopLufthansa
19h 40mSFO-MAN
$877
6/1Sat
multi-stopLufthansa
23h 11mMAN-SFO
6/21Fri
multi-stopLufthansa
19h 40mSFO-MAN
$878
6/1Sat
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
13h 50mMAN-SFO
6/3Mon
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
16h 50mSFO-MAN
$1,112
6/2Sun
multi-stopAer Lingus
26h 55mMAN-SFO
6/17Mon
multi-stopAer Lingus
15h 05mSFO-MAN
$1,200
6/2Sun
multi-stopDelta
34h 30mMAN-SFO
6/16Sun
multi-stopDelta
24h 20mSFO-MAN
$1,275
6/2Sun
multi-stopDelta
20h 42mMAN-SFO
6/13Thu
multi-stopDelta
17h 15mSFO-MAN
$1,301
6/1Sat
multi-stopBritish Airways
18h 16mMAN-SFO
6/8Sat
multi-stopBritish Airways
23h 48mSFO-MAN
$1,320

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Manchester - San Francisco Flights

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Manchester (MAN)United Kingdom

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San Francisco (SFO)United States

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