Statistics on Manchester-San Francisco flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to San Francisco (from: Manchester)
The average price to go to San Francisco from Manchester airport is $ 708 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 590 (in february) and $ 996 (in august), which is a saving of $ 119 or a surplus of $ 289 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $542 to $596 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to San Francisco before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Manchester-San Francisco plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to San Francisco from Manchester and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 590, saving $ 119 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 708). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 996).
Flight Manchester-San Francisco: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 552 | $ 633 | good price |
| February | $ 536 | $ 590 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 555 | $ 632 | good price |
| April | $ 610 | $ 675 | good price |
| May | $ 611 | $ 664 | good price |
| June | $ 671 | $ 748 | fair price |
| July | $ 771 | $ 906 | high price |
| August | $ 888 | $ 996 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 606 | $ 644 | good price |
| October | $ 578 | $ 641 | good price |
| November | $ 556 | $ 607 | good price |
| December | $ 643 | $ 745 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Manchester to San Francisco
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Manchester to San Francisco range from $433 to $1138. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $434 to $488), 1% at the maximum price (from $1084 to $1138). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $542 to $596 (19% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Manchester->San Francisco flight
There are 13 companies that serve Manchester from San Francisco airport: Aer Lingus, SAS, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Ryanair, KLM, TAP, Lufthansa, EasyJet, Air France, Level, United and Air Canada.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Aer Lingus was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (15% of the time) on the Manchester->San Francisco route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Manchester-San Francisco flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $36. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $46.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from San Francisco to Manchester departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $39. Conversely, departing from San Francisco on a friday may cost you an additional $54.
Top prices Manchester-San Francisco
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester → San Francisco | 07-10 to 15-10-2024 | $ 527 | layover flight with Vueling Airlines |
| Manchester → San Francisco | 02-11 to 16-11-2024 | $ 541 | layover flight with SAS |
| Manchester → San Francisco | 03-11 to 18-11-2024 | $ 559 | layover flight with TAP |
| Manchester → San Francisco | 09-11 to 16-11-2024 | $ 537 | layover flight with SAS |
| Manchester → San Francisco | 22-11 to 29-11-2024 | $ 564 | layover flight with SAS |
| Manchester → San Francisco | 09-02 to 16-02-2025 | $ 537 | layover flight with SAS |
| Manchester → San Francisco | 16-02 to 22-02-2025 | $ 556 | layover flight with TAP |
| Manchester → San Francisco | 07-03 to 21-03-2025 | $ 564 | layover flight with SAS |
| Manchester → San Francisco | 14-03 to 21-03-2025 | $ 539 | layover flight with SAS |
| Manchester → San Francisco | 27-03 to 31-03-2025 | $ 537 | layover flight with SAS |
When to book your flight Manchester - San Francisco to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Manchester-San Francisco flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Manchester to San Francisco, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 682 $, which is a saving of 26 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (86 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Manchester to San Francisco flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 558 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 595), 3 to 4 months ($ 610), 6 to 7 months ($ 593), 7 to 8 months ($ 582) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 555 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 576), 2 to 3 months ($ 558), 4 to 5 months ($ 560), 9 to 10 months ($ 577) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 577 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 596), 3 to 4 months ($ 591), 4 to 5 months ($ 610), 5 to 6 months ($ 585), 7 to 8 months ($ 611), 8 to 9 months ($ 607), 9 to 10 months ($ 591), 10 to 11 months ($ 598) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 621 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 651), 3 to 4 months ($ 630), 4 to 5 months ($ 658), 5 to 6 months ($ 672), 6 to 7 months ($ 648), 7 to 8 months ($ 661) |
| May | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 586 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 637), 5 to 6 months ($ 645), 6 to 7 months ($ 659), 7 to 8 months ($ 608), 9 to 10 months ($ 653), 10 to 11 months ($ 647) |
| June | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 618 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 729), 4 to 5 months ($ 740), 5 to 6 months ($ 743), 6 to 7 months ($ 745), 7 to 8 months ($ 703), 8 to 9 months ($ 648), 10 to 11 months ($ 693) |
| July | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 723 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 902), 2 to 3 months ($ 906), 5 to 6 months ($ 884), 6 to 7 months ($ 891), 7 to 8 months ($ 868), 8 to 9 months ($ 801), 9 to 10 months ($ 767) |
| August | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 909 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 955), 2 to 3 months ($ 971), 3 to 4 months ($ 971), 6 to 7 months ($ 963), 7 to 8 months ($ 982), 9 to 10 months ($ 950), 10 to 11 months ($ 933) |
| September | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 591 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 605), 2 to 3 months ($ 609), 3 to 4 months ($ 640), 4 to 5 months ($ 632), 8 to 9 months ($ 628), 9 to 10 months ($ 636) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 588 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 620), 3 to 4 months ($ 620), 4 to 5 months ($ 603), 5 to 6 months ($ 611), 7 to 8 months ($ 624), 8 to 9 months ($ 597), 9 to 10 months ($ 608) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 553 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 577), 4 to 5 months ($ 591), 5 to 6 months ($ 569), 6 to 7 months ($ 569), 7 to 8 months ($ 597) |
| December | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 657 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 715), 2 to 3 months ($ 714), 3 to 4 months ($ 723), 4 to 5 months ($ 711), 6 to 7 months ($ 674), 7 to 8 months ($ 686) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Manchester->San Francisco are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $8. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $8 more.
Manchester to San Francisco: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 827 $646 to $1301 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 736 $697 to $807 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 807 $701 to $960 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1075 $960 to $1234 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 643 $593 to $697 | fair price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 684 $527 to $979 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 588 $525 to $692 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 761 $617 to $1065 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 608 $564 to $799 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 617 $537 to $925 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 598 $531 to $663 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 891 $558 to $1436 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july, november, january and march are cheaper to travel to San Francisco. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!