Cheap flights from Manchester to San Francisco from £259

Fly to Manchester from San Francisco with Tap Air Portugal, Lufthansa, Swiss Air or United Airlines.  San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is situated around 13 miles south of downtown San Francisco, with most international flights departing from here.  You can connect to the airport easily by the BART rapid transit system. The journey takes around half an hour at an approximate cost of $7-10 (£5-7). Oakland International Airport (OAK) is located around 10 miles south of downtown Oakland in San Francisco’s Bay area. However, it mostly serves internal or South American flights.  Manchester Airport (MAN) is the largest airport in the north of England and the third busiest airport in the United Kingdom after London Heathrow (LHR) and London Gatwick (LGW).  Manchester Airport sits approximately 8 miles south-west of Manchester city centre.  The fastest connection to the airport is by train from Manchester Piccadilly Station. It costs around £3 with a journey time of around 20min.

Unfortunately, there are no direct routes flying to Manchester from San Francisco, however, flights with one and two stopovers are available.  Tap Air Portugal, Swiss Air, United Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa all offer routes with one stopover.  Lufthansa also offer routes with two-transfer options.

The cheapest options available to Manchester from San Francisco are offered by Tap Air Portugal and Lufthansa.  Lufthansa’s cheapest route involves two stopovers in London Heathrow (LHR) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA) for 1h 45min and 1h respectively, with a total journey time of 16h 10min.  Tap Air Portugal’s most economical route involves a stopover in Lisbon Airport (LIS) for 2h 45min and a total journey time of 16h 35min.  Swiss Air offer routes with stopovers of either 1h 45min or 15h 20min at Zurich Airport (ZRH) and total journey times between 14h and 30h.  Lufthansa also offer routes with one transfer of around 3h at Frankfurt Airport, with a total travel duration of around 15h.  The most expensive fares are offered by Turkish and United Airlines with one stopover in either Istanbul for 1h or Frankfurt for 2h 15min.  Total journey durations are around 18h and 15h respectively.

Citizens from the United States travelling to Manchester from San Francisco do not require a visa to enter the United Kingdom for tourist or business stays of up to six months.  Your US passport must be valid for the entire stay. It is recommended to carry proofs of your return journey and means of financial sustenance and accommodation for the duration of your stay.

Yes, there are multiple flights from Manchester to San Francisco for under £400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Scandinavian Airlines for just £392, but on average you can expect to pay £428.

There are currently 20+ open flights from Manchester to San Francisco within the next 7 days for less than £600.

Scandinavian Airlines, at £392, was found to be the cheapest airline from Manchester to San Francisco.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Finnair. These flights start at 34% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

This is defined as Manchester Airport (MAN) and San Francisco Airport (SFO). Codes like San Francisco Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

Of the flights from Manchester to San Francisco that have stopovers, most of them stop in London. Dublin follows London in terms of the most common stopover location on Manchester to San Francisco flights. Amsterdam comes next as the third most popular stopover location for Manchester to San Francisco flights.

If you're on a stopover in London and looking for things to do, consider visiting Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, or London Eye. Travelers on a layover in London can visit Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, and London Eye, by traveling 12.5 mi, 16.5 mi, and 14.7 mi, respectively after landing at London Heathrow. Those looking to explore during their stopover in London can hire a car from London Heathrow for about £35 per day.

If you're on a stopover in Dublin and looking for things to do, consider visiting Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Olympia Theatre, or Royal Dublin Society. Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Olympia Theatre, and Royal Dublin Society can be accessed by travelling approximately 5.7 mi, 5.7 mi, and 6.9 mi, respectively from Dublin. Travellers can rent a car at Dublin for an average daily rate of £22 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

De Dam, Melkweg, and Rijksmuseum are currently the most popular points of interest in Amsterdam. Those on a layover in Amsterdam interested in visiting De Dam, Melkweg, or Rijksmuseum can do so by travelling 7.0 mi, 6.3 mi, and 6.2 mi, respectively from Amsterdam Schiphol. Travellers in need of a car in Amsterdam can hire one for about £37 per day.

The least popular stopover on flights from Manchester to San Francisco is New York. New York is followed by Copenhagen in terms of the least popular stopover location on flights from Manchester to San Francisco.

The amount of baggage you can bring on your Manchester to San Francisco flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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Many airlines flying from Manchester to San Francisco offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

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Before booking your flight from Manchester to San Francisco check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Air Canada or Air France.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to San Francisco (average of £528). Flying from Manchester to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £753). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.