Flights Manchester, Greater Manchester → San Francisco
As of November 2026, economy flights from Manchester, Greater Manchester to San Francisco have a typical range GBP 746–3848, median GBP 795. Full range across all 235 offers: GBP 359–6359. We found 33% of 235 offers from budget carriers (around GBP 795) and 67% from full-service carriers (around GBP 795).
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Best offers by airline: Manchester, Greater Manchester → San Francisco
Based on 235 offers · November 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Manchester, Greater Manchester → San Francisco
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · November 2026 · GBP
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| easyJet | Included | GBP 18 | — |
| Vueling Airlines | GBP 10 | GBP 25 | — |
| TAP AIR PORTUGAL | Included | — | — |
| Aer Lingus | — | — | — |
| Icelandair | Included | — | — |
| Air Canada | Included | GBP 30 | — |
| Lufthansa | Included | — | — |
| Brussels Airlines | Included | GBP 35 | — |
| United | Included | GBP 35 | — |
| Air Canada | — | GBP 1 | — |
| SWISS | Included | GBP 40 | — |
| British Airways | Included | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic | Included | — | — |
| British Airways | — | GBP 1 | — |
| Turkish Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| KLM | Included | GBP 35 | — |
| Delta | Included | GBP 35 | — |
| Finnair | Included | GBP 30 | — |
| Air France | Included | GBP 35 | — |
| American Airlines | Included | GBP 55 | — |
| Ethiopian Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| WestJet | Included | GBP 30 | — |
| Scandinavian Airlines | Included | GBP 30 | — |
| Singapore Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Cathay Pacific | Included | Included | — |
| Iberia | Included | GBP 30 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Manchester, Greater Manchester to San Francisco cost?
Based on 235 offers · November 2026
Manchester, Greater Manchester to San Francisco flights ranged from GBP 359 to GBP 6359 across 235 offers analyzed in November 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 659 and premium fares around 6059 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 235 offers.
These 235 offers (November 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between GBP 785 and GBP 920
What hidden fees do Manchester, Greater Manchester to San Francisco flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Manchester, Greater Manchester to San Francisco routes. The breakdown below is based on 235 offers analyzed in November 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (GBP) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| U2 | 23 | 5% |
| VY | 41 | 11% |
| TP | 34 | 3% |
| EI | 32 | 4% |
| FI | 25 | 3% |
| AC | 38 | 5% |
| LH | 43 | 2% |
| SN | 45 | 1% |
| UA | 46 | 6% |
| Air Canada | 1 | 0% |
| LX | 52 | 2% |
| BA | 69 | 4% |
| VS | 20 | 2% |
| British Airways | 1 | 0% |
| TK | 10 | 1% |
| KL | 47 | 6% |
| DL | 45 | 6% |
| AY | 40 | 5% |
| AF | 47 | 6% |
| AA | 65 | 8% |
| ET | 10 | 1% |
| WS | 42 | 2% |
| SK | 40 | 2% |
| SQ | 20 | 0% |
| CX | 50 | 1% |
| IB | 42 | 1% |
British Airways: base ~GBP 755 + fees GBP 69 = ~GBP 824 total. Ethiopian Airlines: base ~GBP 1920 + fees GBP 10 = ~GBP 1930 total.
British Airways's GBP 69 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Ethiopian Airlines's lower-fee model — the GBP 1165 base difference shrinks to GBP 1106 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.BA charges 91.5x more in ancillary fees than British Airways on this route. Compare total-cost options when booking.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Manchester, Greater Manchester to San Francisco?
30 airlines flew Manchester, Greater Manchester to San Francisco in this dataset. The route shows a clear split between low-cost and full-service carriers. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (GBP) | Median (GBP) | Fees (GBP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vueling | 1 | — | 359 | 41 (11%) |
 easyJet | 1 | — | 482 | 23 (5%) |
 Air Canada | 7 | 701–747 | 724 | 38 (5%) |
 Aer Lingus | 16 | 575–873 | 741 | 32 (4%) |
 Air Canada | 3 | 744–748 | 747 | 1 (0%) |
 SWISS | 1 | — | 756 | n/a |
 United Airlines | 9 | 743–840 | 761 | 46 (6%) |
 Brussels Airlines | 6 | — | 762 | n/a |
 Lufthansa City Airlines | 2 | 757–769 | 763 | n/a |
 British Airways | 6 | 788–789 | 789 | 1 (0%) |
 KLM | 9 | 791–810 | 795 | 47 (6%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 10 | 794–799 | 795 | 45 (6%) |
 KLM | 7 | — | 795 | n/a |
 Virgin Atlantic | 21 | 788–859 | 795 | 20 (3%) |
 American Airlines | 4 | — | 796 | 65 (8%) |
 Air France | 5 | 795–825 | 799 | 47 (6%) |
 Swiss | 9 | 750–4389 | 802 | 52 (6%) |
 British Airways | 63 | 784–6357 | 824 | 69 (8%) |
 Icelandair | 4 | 706–863 | 824 | 25 (3%) |
 Turkish Airlines | 3 | 800–855 | 843 | 10 (1%) |
 Finnair | 5 | 818–966 | 858 | 40 (5%) |
 TAP Air Portugal | 5 | 672–1940 | 1132 | 34 (3%) |
 Lufthansa | 18 | 760–4134 | 1308 | 43 (3%) |
 Ethiopian Airlines | 1 | — | 1930 | 10 (1%) |
 WestJet | 1 | — | 1953 | 42 (2%) |
 SAS | 7 | 2073–3365 | 2101 | 40 (2%) |
 Brussels Airlines | 7 | 2471–5682 | 4667 | 45 (1%) |
 Singapore Airlines | 1 | — | 5192 | 20 (0%) |
 Cathay Pacific | 2 | 6298–6301 | 6300 | 50 (1%) |
 Iberia | 1 | — | 6311 | 42 (1%) |
Where do the best Manchester, Greater Manchester → San Francisco prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Manchester, Greater Manchester to San Francisco flights
- Full-service carriers on Manchester, Greater Manchester–San Francisco cost 1.7x more than budget airlines (GBP 1626 vs GBP 931 median; overall median GBP 795).
- BA charges 91.5x more in ancillary fees than British Airways — GBP 69 vs GBP 1 avg per booking.
- The same route priced GBP 156 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was GBP 659. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Manchester, Greater Manchester to San Francisco cost?
- Based on 235 offers analyzed, Manchester, Greater Manchester to San Francisco flights range from GBP 359 to GBP 6359, with a median price of GBP 795. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Manchester, Greater Manchester to San Francisco flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add GBP 47 to the base fare on Manchester, Greater Manchester to San Francisco flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Manchester, Greater Manchester to San Francisco including all fees?
- Vueling has the lowest median fare on Manchester, Greater Manchester to San Francisco at GBP 359 (median across 1 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Manchester, Greater Manchester–San Francisco flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was GBP 659. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Manchester, Greater Manchester to San Francisco routes?
- Manchester, Greater Manchester to San Francisco has 30 airlines competing, creating a price range from GBP 359 to GBP 6359 across 235 offers. There are two distinct fare clusters on this route: budget options and premium fares. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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