Cheap Flights to Manchester from £30 Return

Q: How long is the flight to Manchester?

The average flight time to Manchester is 1 hour and 5 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from London.

Q: Which airlines offer direct flights to Manchester?

British Airways, Qatar Airways, Loganair, American Airlines, easyJet, Blue Islands, Aer Lingus and Emerald Airlines all fly direct to Manchester.

Q: When is the cheapest time to fly to Manchester?

The cheapest month to fly to Manchester is usually September.

Q: How can I find the best flight deal to Manchester?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Manchester but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

Q: Can I get a direct flight to Manchester Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Q: How much are return flights to Manchester?

The best price we found for a return flight to Manchester is £30. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Q: Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Manchester Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Manchester Airport is Tuesday, 2 September 2025 .

Q: When is the best time to book flights to Manchester?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Manchester is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Q: Which is the cheapest airline to fly to Manchester with?

Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Manchester.

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Flight deals to Manchester

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Manchester? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Manchester.£30 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Sep, returning Mon, 29 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Belfast International on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Manchester.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Manchester on Mon, 29 Sep, arriving in Belfast International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £30, select.

Manchester.£30 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Sep, returning Mon, 20 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Belfast International on Thu, 25 Sep, arriving in Manchester.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Manchester on Mon, 20 Oct, arriving in Belfast International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £30, select.

Manchester.£30 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Oct, returning Wed, 15 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Belfast International on Tue, 7 Oct, arriving in Manchester.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Manchester on Wed, 15 Oct, arriving in Belfast International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £30, select.

Manchester.£32 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Sep, returning Mon, 10 Nov.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Belfast International on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in Manchester.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Manchester on Mon, 10 Nov, arriving in Belfast International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £32, select.

Manchester.£32 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Oct, returning Sat, 8 Nov.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Belfast International on Tue, 21 Oct, arriving in Manchester.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Manchester on Sat, 8 Nov, arriving in Belfast International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £32, select.

Manchester.£32 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Aug, returning Mon, 1 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Belfast International on Wed, 20 Aug, arriving in Manchester.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Manchester on Mon, 1 Sep, arriving in Belfast International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £32, select.

Manchester.£34 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Nov, returning Tue, 25 Nov.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Belfast International on Thu, 6 Nov, arriving in Manchester.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Manchester on Tue, 25 Nov, arriving in Belfast International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £34, select.

Manchester.£34 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Nov, returning Mon, 1 Dec.Return flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departs from Belfast International on Fri, 28 Nov, arriving in Manchester.Inbound direct flight with easyJet departs from Manchester on Mon, 1 Dec, arriving in Belfast City.Price includes taxes and charges.From £34, select.

Find the cheapest time to fly to Manchester

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When’s the best time to visit Manchester?

Not sure when to visit Manchester? We analysed thousands of flight and hotel prices, plus a year’s worth of weather data, to show you what each month typically looks like. Use these monthly averages to plan ahead and choose the best time to fly to Manchester.

August

Temperature11°C - 19°C

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Cheapest return flight£34

Cheapest 3-star hotel£30

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September

Temperature9°C - 16°C

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Cheapest return flight£30

Cheapest 3-star hotel£27

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October

Temperature7°C - 13°C

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Cheapest return flight£30

Cheapest 3-star hotel£28

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November

Temperature4°C - 8°C

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Cheapest return flight£34

Cheapest 3-star hotel£30

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December

Temperature2°C - 6°C

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Cheapest return flight£36

Cheapest 3-star hotel£27

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January

Temperature1°C - 5°C

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Cheapest return flight£39

Cheapest 3-star hotel£26

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February

Temperature1°C - 6°C

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Cheapest return flight£50

Cheapest 3-star hotel£26

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March

Temperature2°C - 8°C

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Cheapest return flight£49

Cheapest 3-star hotel£30

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April

Temperature3°C - 11°C

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Cheapest return flight£52

Cheapest 3-star hotel£34

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May

Temperature6°C - 15°C

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Cheapest return flight£38

Cheapest 3-star hotel£32

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June

Temperature9°C - 17°C

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Cheapest return flight£48

Cheapest 3-star hotel£28

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July

Temperature11°C - 19°C

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Cheapest return flight£42

Cheapest 3-star hotel£43

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Airports near Manchester

Compare routes to Manchester below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier.

Direct flights to Manchester

Frequently asked questions

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Which airlines offer direct flights to Manchester?

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Flying to Manchester

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	£30
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	1 hr, 9 mins
Most popular airline	British Airways
Average flights per week	343

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How to find cheap flights to Manchester Airport (MAN)

The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Manchester Airport is £15. A round-trip plane ticket to MAN right now is £30.
Get updates on fares by creating a Price Alert. As soon as prices on tickets to MAN go down, we'll notify you.
The sooner you book, the better. You might even be able to score some excellent early bird deals on tickets to Manchester, where Manchester Airport is located.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' during your search for a better chance of securing cheap flights to Manchester. Doing this will give you more options for where you begin and end your journey, along with different fares.
Think about taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes are usually cheaper. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Manchester Airport.

Best time to go to Manchester

The cheapest month to board a flight to Manchester is typically May.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to MAN that fits your budget and itinerary.
Fly to Manchester in August if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to MAN, but also when fares are typically more expensive.
Travel in February if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Manchester are usually cheaper.
The weather can make or break a holiday, so consider what kind of conditions you enjoy travelling in. Manchester is warmest in July, with averages of between 9ºC and 23ºC.
Ranging from -1ºC to 7ºC, January is when temperatures are lowest.
April often brings more sun than cloud. With seven days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Manchester.
The wettest time of year is July. Travel then and you can expect to get around 12 days of rainfall.

Travelling to Manchester Airport (MAN): What you need to know

Avoid the layovers and get to Manchester in one easy hop. Book a direct flight to Manchester Airport with one of these airlines:
If you want to jet away with the carrier that tops the list for punctuality, book your MAN plane ticket with Cathay Pacific. Up to 88% of its flights into this hub arrive as scheduled.
On arrival at MAN, you'll be in the UTC+0 timezone.
Be tucked up in bed not long after your flight to MAN. Choose one of these hotels near Manchester Airport and you'll be fast asleep before you know it:
Kick off your Manchester break sooner by collecting a car hire in MAN. Green Motion, Drivalia and Surprice are major providers to pick from here.
Manchester Airport has an on-time rating of 59%, which reflects how often departing flights arrive as planned. This can be useful to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or need to be somewhere soon after you land.

Getting to central Manchester from Manchester Airport (MAN)

MAN is about 18 kms (11 miles) from central Manchester.
Once you've touched down from your flight to MAN, driving to the centre will take around 30 minutes.
Hop on public transport and you'll be there in roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you'd like to stay close to all the action in Manchester, book a room at one of these comfortable options:

Manchester highlights

Step off your flight to Manchester and head straight for these well-known attractions:
- Manchester United Museum and Stadium Tour: Located in Old Trafford around 3 kms (2 miles) south-west of the city centre, this landmark is an ideal spot to start your city tour.
- Cathedral Gardens: You'll discover this park roughly 0.80 kms (0.50 miles) north of the centre in Deansgate. It's a great spot to take some time out while exploring Manchester.
- Manchester Christmas Market: Take on this landmark next. About 0.32 kms (0.20 miles) north-west of the city centre in Deansgate, it's well worth visiting for the full Manchester experience.

How to get to Preston from Manchester Airport (MAN)

MAN is a gateway to the nearby city of Preston, which is about 56 kms (35 miles) away. The best way to reach the centre will come down to when you're travelling, so plan ahead.

Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bradford

Bradford is another city that you can easily get to from Manchester Airport. It's about 56 kms (35 miles) away.

Explore more of the United Kingdom

Craving more adventure? London is an essential stop in the United Kingdom. It's around 257 kms (160 miles) south-east of Manchester and features The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben. The major airport for this city is London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Birmingham is another top destination in the United Kingdom and is roughly 105 kms (65 miles) south of Manchester. Make it a trip to remember with stops at The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre. Birmingham International Airport (BHX) is the key arrival point for this city.
Or head for Bristol, about 209 kms (130 miles) south of Manchester. Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge are just a taste of what's waiting. You can reach this city by flying into Bristol Airport (BRS).