Cheap flights from Manchester to San Francisco from £343

Cheap flights from Manchester to San Francisco from £343

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2 stops
Wed, May 27
Manchester MANSan Francisco SFO
£343
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Fri, May 29
Manchester MANSan Francisco SFO
£347
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2 stops
Wed, May 27
Manchester MANSan Francisco SFO
£377
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2 stops
Thu, May 28
Manchester MANSan Francisco SFO
£399
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Fri, May 29
Manchester MANSan Francisco SFO
£417
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Fri, May 29
Manchester MANSan Francisco SFO
£447
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£632
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£688
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£718
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How much do flights to San Francisco cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£343

Cheapest round-trip

£632

Average round-trip

£820

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Ryanair

Getting from San Francisco airport to the city center

Fastest option: BART rail service. Best value: SamTrans bus or shared ride services.

San Francisco is served primarily by San Francisco International Airport (SFO), located 21 km south of downtown. The airport offers a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations, including the BART rapid transit system, SamTrans buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Oakland International Airport (OAK), situated 32 km east across the bay, serves as an alternative with BART connections via the Oakland Airport Connector. Journey times and costs vary depending on your destination, time of day, and traffic conditions.

How to get from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Francisco?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-40 min

fare varies by destination station

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

fast, affordable rail option

45-75 min

exact fare required

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

25-50 min

metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

25-50 min

surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

25-50 min

pre-booked flat rate

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or business travelers

25-50 min

daily rate; parking extra

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring beyond the city

How to get from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Francisco?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-60 min

includes connector fare

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

affordable rail to SF

30-60 min

metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

direct to SF with luggage

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • BART operates from approximately 5:00 AM to midnight on weekdays, with reduced hours on weekends.
  • Ride-hailing pickup is located at the designated rideshare zones at each terminal.
  • Taxi fares are metered; expect higher costs during peak traffic hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to San Francisco

Depart from
Manchester
Arrive to
San Francisco International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Alcatraz - Big Sur - Golden Gate Bridge

Check-in for a flight from Manchester to San Francisco

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
WestJetWJAWSNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
Aer LingusEINEINo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in San Francisco

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January14°C7°C
February14°C8°C
March15°C8°C
April17°C9°C
May18°C10°C
June20°C12°C
July21°C13°C
August22°C14°C
September22°C14°C
October21°C13°C
November17°C10°C
December13°C8°C
Hottest Month
22°C
September
Coldest month
7°C
January
Sunny days
334
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
22 May
17°C9°C
29 May
15°C12°C
Saturday
23 May
17°C11°C
30 May
14°C11°C
Sunday
24 May
16°C11°C
31 May
15°C10°C
Monday
25 May
15°C11°C
1 Jun
16°C10°C
Tuesday
26 May
15°C11°C
2 Jun
15°C11°C
Wednesday
27 May
15°C10°C
3 Jun
19°C12°C
Thursday
28 May
17°C11°C
4 Jun
17°C12°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, WestJet, easyJet, Aer Lingus, and Turkish Airlines. Manchester and San Francisco have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at San Francisco, consider visiting Alcatraz, Big Sur, and Golden Gate Bridge.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Manchester?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Manchester and Belfast, Düsseldorf, Oslo, Barcelona, Marrakesh, Jeddah, Istanbul, Agadir, Dublin, Tel Aviv, Madrid, Islamabad, İzmir, Antalya, Stuttgart, Hamburg, Erbil, Lisbon, Tirana, Medina.
What are the most popular routes to and from San Francisco?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Francisco and London, New York, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto, Las Vegas, San Diego, Edinburgh, Tokyo, Chicago, New Delhi, Seoul, Burbank, Seattle, Edmonton, Barcelona, Boston, Glasgow.
What airports are near Manchester?
The main airport in Manchester is Manchester. It is also served by London Stansted, Luton, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Newcastle, Leeds Bradford, East Midlands, Liverpool John Lennon, Cardiff.
What airports are near San Francisco?
The main airport in San Francisco is San Francisco International. It is also served by San Francisco International, Oakland International, Sacramento International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional.
Which airlines fly between Manchester and San Francisco?
Currently, you can fly between Manchester and San Francisco with Ryanair, WestJet, easyJet, Aer Lingus, Turkish Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Manchester and San Francisco?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Manchester and San Francisco, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Manchester and San Francisco?
Traveling between Manchester and San Francisco, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Manchester?
There are a number of airports in and around Manchester. The main one is Manchester and other nearby airports include London Stansted, Luton, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Newcastle, Leeds Bradford, East Midlands, Liverpool John Lennon, Cardiff
How many airports are there near San Francisco?
There are a number of airports in and around San Francisco. The main one is San Francisco International and other nearby airports include San Francisco International, Oakland International, Sacramento International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Manchester and San Francisco depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Manchester and San Francisco arrive?
What time do flights between Manchester and San Francisco depart?
What time do flights between Manchester and San Francisco arrive?

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