Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
Manchester is eight hours ahead of San Francisco and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your SFO to MAN flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Manchester Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between SFO and MAN:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Manchester Airport (MAN)
220 € is currently the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Manchester Airport flight. A return flight starts from 648 €. These fares can change based on availability.
It's usually best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SFO to MAN. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Manchester Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of the flights that depart from San Francisco International Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Manchester Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to SFO:
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MAN if you're on a late San Francisco International Airport to Manchester Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Manchester Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Surprice to explore Manchester and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Manchester Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester
Manchester Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Manchester. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
August is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Manchester Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Manchester in March.
Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Manchester Airport for July if you'd like to visit Manchester during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SFO to MAN sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've visited Manchester, now it's time to discover more of the United Kingdom. Travel about 257 kilometres south-east to London to check off its top sights. From The British Museum to Westminster Abbey and Big Ben, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Birmingham is another must-experience destination in the United Kingdom and is around 113 kilometres south of Manchester. No trip is complete without seeing Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and The Library of Birmingham.