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$572+ Cheap flights from Manchester (MAN) to San Diego (SAN)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — SAN
Jan 31 — Feb 71
Sat 1/31
Sat 2/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Manchester to San Diego

Best flights from Manchester to San Diego
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Manchester to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated January 1, 2026.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/106:15 amMAN - SAN
1 stop17h 55mBritish Airways
Tue 3/171:34 pmSAN - MAN
2 stops17h 26mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/31$679
This TravelUp deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure TravelUp is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/306:25 amMAN - SAN
1 stop17h 20mLufthansa
Fri 2/612:49 pmSAN - MAN
2 stops20h 11mLufthansa
Deal found 12/31$699
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/229:25 amMAN - SAN
2 stops19h 24mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/2511:10 amSAN - MAN
2 stops17h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/30$716
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/1511:15 amMAN - SAN
2 stops19h 50mLufthansa
Mon 1/196:00 pmSAN - MAN
2 stops21h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 12/31$713
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/186:00 amMAN - SAN
2 stops37h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/2711:10 amSAN - MAN
2 stops17h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/29$717
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/186:00 amMAN - SAN
2 stops37h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/2511:10 amSAN - MAN
2 stops17h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/29$717
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/161:00 pmMAN - SAN
2 stops30h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/2711:10 amSAN - MAN
2 stops17h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/29$717
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/136:10 amMAN - SAN
3 stops22h 39mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/264:47 pmSAN - MAN
2 stops35h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/29$719
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/136:10 amMAN - SAN
3 stops22h 39mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/2410:52 amSAN - MAN
2 stops17h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/29$719
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/136:10 amMAN - SAN
3 stops22h 39mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/2711:10 amSAN - MAN
2 stops17h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/29$719

Find flight deals from Manchester to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Manchester (MAN) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$679
(British Airways)

One-way from

$572
(British Airways)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$746
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($36 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Manchester to San Diego that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Manchester to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Manchester

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

Tue 3/10

6:15 am-5:10 pm

1 stop17h 55m

San Diego

Tue 3/17

1:34 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops17h 26m

$679

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

Fri 1/30

6:25 am-3:45 pm

1 stop17h 20m

San Diego

Fri 2/6

12:49 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops20h 11m

$699

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

Thu 1/15

11:15 am-11:05 pm

2 stops19h 50m

San Diego

Mon 1/19

6:00 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops21h 20m

$713

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

Thu 1/22

9:25 am-8:49 pm

2 stops19h 24m

San Diego

Sun 1/25

11:10 am-12:20 pm

2 stops17h 10m

$716

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

Sun 1/18

6:00 am-11:45 am

2 stops37h 45m

San Diego

Tue 1/27

11:10 am-12:20 pm

2 stops17h 10m

$717

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

Sun 1/18

6:00 am-11:45 am

2 stops37h 45m

San Diego

Sun 1/25

11:10 am-12:20 pm

2 stops17h 10m

$717

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

Fri 1/16

1:00 pm-11:45 am

2 stops30h 45m

San Diego

Tue 1/27

11:10 am-12:20 pm

2 stops17h 10m

$717

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

Tue 1/13

6:10 am-8:49 pm

3 stops22h 39m

San Diego

Mon 1/26

4:47 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops35h 33m

$719

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

Tue 1/13

6:10 am-8:49 pm

3 stops22h 39m

San Diego

Sat 1/24

10:52 am-12:10 pm

2 stops17h 18m

$719

ManchesterSan Diego

MAN - SAN

MANSAN

Manchester

Tue 1/13

6:10 am-8:49 pm

3 stops22h 39m

San Diego

Tue 1/27

11:10 am-12:20 pm

2 stops17h 10m

$719

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/30

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Compare providers for flights from Manchester to San Diego

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Manchester to San Diego in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Manchester-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Manchester-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Manchester-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Manchester-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Manchester-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Manchester to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Manchester with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Manchester to San Diego

How far ahead should I book a flight from Manchester to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Manchester to San Diego. Price data was last updated on December 26, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Manchester to San Diego, you should look to book at least 56 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Manchester to San Diego?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to San Diego (average of $598). Flying from Manchester to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $785). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated January 1, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with British Airways from Manchester to San Diego have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,631 reviews

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Crew

7.6

Boarding

6.9

Overall

6.7

Comfort

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Roxanne,Sep 2025

LHR - IAD

Food was mediocre. Couldn't use headphones because no information on how to use. Staff paid so much attention on a family with a baby . They got VIP treatment.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,631 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,631 reviews

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Crew

7.6

Boarding

6.9

Overall

6.7

Comfort

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Roxanne,Sep 2025

LHR - IAD

Food was mediocre. Couldn't use headphones because no information on how to use. Staff paid so much attention on a family with a baby . They got VIP treatment.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Manchester to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Manchester to San Diego?

    British Airways, Lufthansa, and United Airlines can get you from Manchester to San Diego in just under 17h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 04m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5327 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Manchester to San Diego round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Manchester to San Diego round-trip from $639. British Airways is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Manchester to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Manchester to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Manchester to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Manchester to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Manchester to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manchester to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to San Diego (average of $598). Flying from Manchester to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $785). 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.

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Top airline flying from Manchester to San Diego

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Manchester to San Diego. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$639Average$973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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