Manchester, Greater Manchester to San Jose (MAN–SJC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MAN–SJC has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Jose from Manchester, Greater Manchester
| Metric | MAN→SJC | LTN→SJC | BRS→SJC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAN | – | 130 mi | 137 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | ~1 | 2 | 1 |
| Flight time | 10h 4m | 10h 15m | 10h 18m |
Travel Essentials
MAN: BST · SJC: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester, it's 10:00 AM in San Jose.
British passport holders enter the US under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) for up to 90 days for tourism or business. You must obtain an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) before departure. The ESTA costs $21, is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, and allows multiple entries. Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov, the only official site. Most approvals come within minutes, but apply at least 72 hours before travel. The 90-day stay cannot be extended under the VWP.
Passport must be an electronic/biometric passport (all UK passports issued since 2006 qualify). You need proof of onward travel out of the US within 90 days. CBP officers at the port of entry make the final admission decision and can ask about trip purpose, accommodation, and ties to the UK. Automated passport control (APC) kiosks and Global Entry (for pre-approved travelers) speed up arrival processing. Anyone with certain criminal convictions, prior visa denials, or dual nationality with Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, or Yemen may be ineligible for the VWP and need a B-1/B-2 visa ($185) from the US Embassy in London.
Direct flights from London Heathrow to New York (JFK) run about 7 hours 30 minutes westbound. Multiple US destinations have direct service from London, Manchester, and Edinburgh. The 90-day VWP clock does not reset by visiting Canada, Mexico, or the Caribbean and returning to the US; the original 90 days continues to count down. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals. US Customs allows $800 worth of goods duty-free per person.
The Metrolink tram (Airport line) connects Manchester city centre (Piccadilly) to the airport in about 55 minutes for £4.50–£5.50, running until midnight. The dedicated rail service from Manchester Piccadilly takes only 20 minutes (£4.80 off-peak) and runs frequently from 06:00 to 23:00. Direct trains also serve Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, and other northern cities.National Express coaches connect the airport to London Victoria (3h15, from £10) and many regional cities. Taxis from the city centre cost £25–40 depending on traffic. The airport is well-signed from the M56 motorway with on-site multi-storey parking (Terminal 1/2/3 all have adjacent structures).
MAN–SJC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAN to SJC
Manchester Airport (MAN) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
MAN to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAN to SJC is about 10 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,210 miles (8,383 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Luton, Luton (LTN) and Bristol (BRS).