What airlines fly to Manchester?

Aer Lingus, British Airways and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Manchester from California according to our data. Aer Lingus is the first choice among our users, with 52% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Manchester. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to Manchester on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Manchester?

British Airways, Lufthansa, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from California to Manchester

How long does it take to fly to Manchester?

The flight from California to Manchester depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Los Angeles (a popular airport in California) to Manchester (the most popular airport in Manchester), then the flight time is 12h 45m on average. If you fly from San Francisco (another popular airport in California) to Manchester, then the average flight time is 14h 10m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Manchester Airport?

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As of August 2026, there are 12 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Manchester Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Manchester Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Manchester Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Manchester Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Manchester Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Manchester Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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4:45 pm - 5:05 pmSFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

40h 20m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Stockholm Arlanda

8:25 pm - 2:50 pmMAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

26h 25m2 stops Oslo Gardermoen Kastrup Copenhagen

$712Scandinavian Airlines

Fri, Jan 22 - Sun, Jan 24

4:45 pm - 5:05 pmSFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

40h 20m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Stockholm Arlanda

7:15 pm - 2:50 pmMAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

27h 35m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

$713Scandinavian Airlines

Fri, Jan 22 - Sun, Jan 24

4:30 pm - 12:25 amSFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

23h 55m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Milan Malpensa

8:10 pm - 2:30 pmMAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

26h 20m2 stops Milan Malpensa Frankfurt am Main

$737Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23

5:25 pm - 3:35 pmSFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

14h 10m1 stop London Heathrow

8:55 am - 2:55 pmMAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

14h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

$760British Airways

Sun, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 29

7:15 pm - 10:40 amSFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

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11:25 am - 2:45 pmMAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

35h 20m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

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8:35 pm - 8:05 pmSFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

15h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

6:45 am - 2:55 pmMAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

16h 10m1 stop London Heathrow

$852British Airways

Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 15

4:00 pm - 5:00 pmSJC San Jose-MAN Manchester

41h 00m2 stops Denver Intl Frankfurt am Main

6:10 am - 10:36 pmMAN Manchester-SJC San Jose

24h 26m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

$869United Airlines

Sun, Jan 17 - Wed, Jan 20

5:00 am - 6:30 amONT Ontario-MAN Manchester

17h 30m2 stops Denver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

9:00 am - 3:22 pmMAN Manchester-ONT Ontario

38h 22m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl San Francisco

$889United Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 30

11:20 am - 4:15 pmSAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

20h 55m2 stops Denver Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

7:00 am - 3:45 pmMAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

16h 45m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$896Lufthansa

Tue, Feb 2 - Wed, Feb 10

5:35 pm - 10:50 pmSAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

21h 15m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

7:00 am - 3:45 pmMAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

16h 45m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$903Lufthansa

Wed, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 10

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5:40 pm - 10:00 pmSFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

20h 20m1 stop Dublin

1:35 pm - 2:35 pmMAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

33h 00m2 stops Madrid Barajas Lisbon Humberto Delgado

$972Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 25

8:55 pm - 7:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-MAN Manchester

14h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

8:05 pm - 6:20 pmMAN Manchester-LAX Los Angeles

30h 15m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,036British Airways

Sat, Aug 8 - Tue, Aug 18

7:40 pm - 7:05 pmSAN San Diego-MAN Manchester

15h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

7:55 am - 2:55 pmMAN Manchester-SAN San Diego

15h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,038British Airways

Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 19

2:40 pm - 2:00 amSFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

27h 20m3 stops Frankfurt am Main Vienna Intl Kos

1:35 pm - 2:35 pmMAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

33h 00m2 stops Madrid Barajas Lisbon Humberto Delgado

$1,046Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 25

6:00 am - 1:15 pmOAK Oakland-MAN Manchester

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5:55 am - 4:14 pmMAN Manchester-OAK Oakland

18h 19m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Salt Lake City

$1,111KLM

Wed, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 18

6:40 pm - 11:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-MAN Manchester

20h 35m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:20 pm - 1:10 pmMAN Manchester-LAX Los Angeles

26h 50m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$1,124Lufthansa

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6:40 pm - 5:20 pmLAX Los Angeles-MAN Manchester

14h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

5:55 pm - 1:10 pmMAN Manchester-LAX Los Angeles

27h 15m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Frankfurt am Main

$1,138Lufthansa

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2:00 pm - 4:55 pmSFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

18h 55m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

5:55 am - 11:45 amMAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

13h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,159Delta

Tue, Aug 11 - Sun, Aug 16

3:05 pm - 2:00 pmSFO San Francisco-MAN Manchester

14h 55m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

2:55 pm - 10:15 amMAN Manchester-SFO San Francisco

27h 20m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,211Delta

Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 15

7:35 pm - 5:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-MAN Manchester

14h 20m1 stop Zurich

8:55 am - 4:30 pmMAN Manchester-LAX Los Angeles

15h 35m1 stop Zurich

$2,477SWISS

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6:45 pm - 12:25 pmLAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-MAN Manchester

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10h 20mnonstop

$1,099Delta

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9h 40mnonstop

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10h 20mnonstop

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9h 40mnonstop

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10h 20mnonstop

$1,149Delta

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9h 40mnonstop

12:00 pm - 2:20 pmMAN Manchester-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

10h 20mnonstop

$1,149Delta

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4:20 pm - 10:00 amLAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-MAN Manchester

9h 40mnonstop

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10h 20mnonstop

$1,149Delta

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3:45 pm - 9:25 amLAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-MAN Manchester

9h 40mnonstop

2:10 pm - 4:30 pmMAN Manchester-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

10h 20mnonstop

$1,189Delta

Tue, Sep 22 - Sun, Sep 27

4:20 pm - 10:00 amLAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-MAN Manchester

9h 40mnonstop

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10h 20mnonstop

$1,199Delta

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3:45 pm - 9:25 amLAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-MAN Manchester

9h 40mnonstop

11:00 am - 1:20 pmMAN Manchester-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

10h 20mnonstop

$1,813Air France

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 22

4:20 pm - 10:00 amLAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-MAN Manchester

9h 40mnonstop

11:00 am - 1:20 pmMAN Manchester-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

10h 20mnonstop

$1,840Air France

Fri, Aug 28 - Tue, Sep 15

4:20 pm - 10:00 amLAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-MAN Manchester

9h 40mnonstop

11:00 am - 1:20 pmMAN Manchester-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

10h 20mnonstop

$3,056Air France

Fri, Aug 28 - Tue, Sep 15

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$889

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Manchester?

The cheapest month to fly to Manchester from California is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $693, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Manchester in January, then you should wait until April to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $802.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Manchester from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Manchester for around $891 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Manchester from California for as low as $677 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	9h 40m
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Airports in Manchester	1 airport

The fastest flight from California to Manchester takes 9h 40m

Direct flights go from California to Manchester on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.

There is 1 airport in Manchester. From California there are direct flights to Manchester (MAN).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Manchester Airport?
Prices for flights from California to Manchester Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Manchester Airport?
As of August 2026, there are 12 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Manchester Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Manchester Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Manchester Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Manchester Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Manchester Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Manchester Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom $498	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,930 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $597	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,504 reviews	Search Delta flights
Aer Lingus	PriceFrom $611	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,691 reviews	Search Aer Lingus flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $612	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,153 reviews	Search British Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $614	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,884 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom $628	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 694 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $654	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,177 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
SWISS	PriceFrom $690	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 2,031 reviews	Search SWISS flights
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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $761	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,475 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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